“CIAO, AMORE MIO…THE TALE OF GABBY AND GIO”
A sweeping Tuscan love story about the one summer that changes everything

Lehigh Valley, PA — November 20, 2025 — In Ciao, Amore Mio…The Tale of Gabby and Gio, local Lehigh Valley indie author J. A. Marz delivers a tender, atmospheric novella set in the rolling hills of Tuscany, where a wandering writer and a rooted Tuscan woman discover a love that transforms them both.

Reader response has been strong and enthusiastic, with reviewers praising the book’s heartfelt voice, vivid sense of place, and emotional depth. Many have described it as “a warm escape” and “a story that lingers long after the last page.”

With cinematic ease and lyrical clarity, Marz brings readers into the sunlit world of La Terre Felice, where Gio, a restless travel writer, unexpectedly finds the one place – and the one woman – his heart has been quietly searching for. Gabby, radiant, grounded, and deeply tied to her family’s land, embodies the very soul of Tuscany. Their connection is undeniable, yet beneath the warmth of their romance lies a poignant truth: even the most beautiful places hold heartbreak.

More than a love story, the novella explores how certain landscapes leave permanent marks on our lives. Through rich imagery and intimate character work, Marz captures how a single season – one meeting, one moment of courage, one return to a place that feels like home – can change everything. Tuscany becomes a character of its own, shaping every quiet glance and every difficult choice between Gabby and Gio.

“I wanted to honor the way place and emotion intertwine,” says Marz. “There are landscapes that change us and people who stay with us long after they’re gone. This story lives in that space.”

Due to the book’s warm reception, Marz will release an anticipated sequel in January, titled It’s Sauce, Not Gravy. The follow-up deepens the world of La Terre Felice and continues the emotional journey readers have already embraced.

Perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks, Adriana Trigiani, Frances Mayes, or any romance steeped in atmosphere and sense of place, Ciao, Amore Mio offers a heartfelt, one-sitting escape into love, loss, and rediscovery. Though concise, its emotional resonance lingers long after the final page.

Ciao, Amore Mio…The Tale of Gabby and Gio is available now in paperback, on Kindle, and free with Kindle Unlimited.
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