That’s Amore by Georgia Beers

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The details…

  • Title ‏ : ‎ That’s Amore
  • Author ‏ : ‎ Georgia Beers
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bold Strokes Books 
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 12, 2025
  • Available formats ‏ : ‎ ebook, paperback, audiobook 
  • Print length ‏ : ‎276 pages
  • Audiobook length: 9 hours, 53 minutes; narrated by Lula Larkin
  • Genre ‏ : ‎ contemporary romance 
  • Themes ‏ : ‎ women loving women, romantic tension, drama, friends, falling in love, writing, writer’s block, long distance relationships, vacation flings, Italy, Rome, food, wine
  • Tropes : friends with benefits

The blurb from the publisher..

Meet Lily Chambers–the hugely successful, book-tour loving, swoon-inducing romance writer at the pinnacle of her career. At least for now.

When Lily sent her last manuscript to her publisher, she had no idea it could be her last. Struggling with more than a terminal case of writer’s block, Lily has lost her passion. For writing. For romance. For life. How can she not feel like a fraud after being on her own for years?

Hoping to shake things loose, Lily’s BFF suggests she spend some time in one of the most romantic cities in the world: Rome. If the architecture, the history, and the food doesn’t inspire her, nothing will. Or it would, if Lily was able to look away from Marina Troiani, her witty, smart, and unassumingly beautiful Italian tour guide.

Marina makes Lily feel something. Finally. Slowly the words start flowing. But the age-gap and continent that separates them makes starting a new chapter together impossible. What’s even worse than torpedoing your career? Falling in love only to have your own HEA just out of reach.

My thoughts…

Georgia Beers has long been a trusted name in contemporary sapphic romance, and in That’s Amore, she delivers something that feels both comfortingly familiar and refreshingly rich. On the surface, the story promises a breezy Roman vacation romance: a burned-out writer searching for inspiration, a charming tour guide, and the magic of one of the most romantic cities in the world. However, what keeps readers engaged is not just the setting or the chemistry; it’s the way Beers weaves these elements into a heartfelt story of rediscovery, connection, and love.

The setting is one of the novel’s greatest strengths. Readers don’t simply watch Lily stroll through Rome; they experience the city alongside her. The descriptions of food, architecture, and history aren’t ornamental details; they carry weight. Rome becomes a mirror for Lily’s own awakening. As she tastes new flavors and lingers in beautiful, sunlit piazzas, her stalled creativity begins to stir. The city itself acts almost like a third character in the romance, reminding readers that sometimes a place has the power to change us.

Of course, a romance lives and dies by its characters, and Beers shapes these two leading women with care. Lily’s arc resonates with anyone who has ever felt stuck, uncertain, or afraid of starting over. She begins in a space of burnout and self-doubt but gradually regains her voice, along with the courage to risk love. Marina, by contrast, enters the story with confidence and playful charm but slowly reveals her vulnerability as the relationship deepens. Readers watch these arcs intertwine: Lily learning to leap, and Marina proving her steadiness. That dynamic tension gives their romance its heart.

What makes the story so engaging is its emotional authenticity. Readers aren’t asked to suspend belief for overblown melodrama. Instead, Beers grounds her storytelling in relatable fears: loneliness, the intimidation of an age gap, the uncertainty of long-distance love. These conflicts feel real because they are real. More importantly, they’re handled with patience and sincerity, making the emotional payoff all the more satisfying. The result is a story that feels both worthy and relevant.

Layered over this authenticity is Beers’s signature dialogue and chemistry. The banter between Lily and Marina overflows with wit, though it’s the undertones of warmth and tenderness that draw readers into the romance. Their conversations gradually reveal histories, passions, and vulnerabilities, making their attraction believable. Because it is more than filler, their exchanges form the scaffolding on which trust and desire are built. Ultimately, the rhythm of their dialogue ensures readers feel Lily and Marina’s connection as it deepens.

None of this would work, though, if it weren’t grounded. Beers’s approach is deceptively simple: she keeps readers invested by balancing escapism with purpose and depth. That’s Amore delivers all the pleasures of a vacation romance—delicious food, playful flirtation, the dream of falling in love abroad—while still asking bigger questions. Can love endure beyond the vacation glow of Rome? Can it bridge differences in age and geography? Furthermore, Lily and Marina’s road to a happy ending, while entertaining, also prompts reflection, something not always easy to achieve in a genre often dismissed as fluff.

Final remarks…

That’s Amore offers readers both a charming escape and a thoughtful journey of discovery, creativity, and renewal. It reminds us that romance isn’t only about finding love; it is also about rediscovering pieces of ourselves along the way. By weaving together the allure of Rome and the honesty of human vulnerability, Georgia Beers delivers a story as delightful as it is refreshing. Readers who enjoy vacation romances with age-gap dynamics will not doubt find That’s Amore rewarding.

Strengths…

  • Likable characters 
  • Emotional authenticity
  • Strong chemistry 
  • Well-written dialogue
  • A balance of escapism and realism
  • Resonating romance

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A bit about the author…

Award-winning author Georgia Beers has written more than forty novels of sapphic romance. She resides in upstate New York, where she was born and raised. She strongly believes in the beauty of an excellent glass of wine, a good scary movie, and the unconditional love of a dog. Fall is her very favorite season. She is currently hard at work on her next book. You can visit her website to learn more about her or search her on Patreon.

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