AWARD-WINNING ROMANCE ¿ 2025 Bronze Winner - Contemporary Romance (Global Book Award) ¿ Best Foodie Romance (International Thunderbird Awards) ¿ 2025 NYC Big Book Award - Distinguished Favorite (Women's Fiction) What She Wants is Not on the Menu... Delving into the complexities of desire, betrayal, and the consequences of pursuing forbidden passions, The Italian Affair is a contemporary romance novel that deals with similar controversial subjects of adultery and relationships across social boundaries as the historic novel, Lady Chatterley's Lover. This modern-day re-interpretation of D.H. Lawrence's iconic classic, explores a topic often overlooked yet deeply impactful: the intricacies of feeling isolated even within long-term relationships and the quest to reignite passion. The Italian Affair is a tale about Sabina, a neglected American mogul's wife, and her sexual awakening, which unfolds through an illicit liaison with Gianmarco, a charming, younger Italian waiter. Set against the enchanting backdrop of Italy, readers follow along on the lovers' sensual journey of love, desire, and self-discovery, that blurs the lines between right and wrong. Can a taste of the forbidden satisfy Sabina's hunger, or will it leave her craving more? With each passionate encounter, striking like a match, can she control this hidden intimacy that sets her heart on fire, or will the secret burn down her world? Slip into The Italian Affair, where every taste is savoured and every passion is explored, making all your senses come alive again! WARNING: For 18+ Mature Audiences and contains explicit language, sexual content, and adult situations: adultery/cheating. If these subjects offend, please choose another book. Thank you for your time and consideration.