A Hilltop in Tuscany

My daughter picked this book out from a Christian Bookstore shelf, because the cover and title looked and sounded interesting. We have lived both in Europe and in the U.S., so any story set in Europe (esp. Paris) will quicken our interest. I had misgivings about the Tuscany part, since I didn't want a knock-off of Under the Tuscan Sun. But I was quickly swept into the story, although it seems to be the second of a series... Read Full Review

Because of all of Whitson's historical fiction series, I became a fan of her writing. She is one of the better writers of our time for historical fiction that grabs the reader's attention, emotions, and mind. Although I'm not thrilled with romance novels, especially placed in modern times, I decided to read this book and the first one of this series because she's a good author. Indeed, it is a good read, but I still like... Read Full Review

In this sequel to A Garden in Paris, Mary is happily enjoying her newfound life in France and the friendship of two extraordinary men. Meanwhile, in Omaha, her daughter Liz struggles with running the family business, planning a wedding, and tentatively building a relationship through email with the man she just found out is her real father, Jean-Marc David. When Liz's fiancé, Jeff, hears that his sister has finally left... Read Full Review

So many times, sequels are painful reads as it seems the author has run out of steam. Hilltop is not a disappointment. If you've read A Garden in Paris (which I highly recommend) you will not be disappointed with Tuscany. It captured my attention, and I enjoyed the story, the growth of the characters, and another plot twist I did not expect. Both books are lovely reads. The only problem is, I now want to go to both Paris and... Read Full Review

Part 2 of A Garden In Paris continues the story of Mary Davis and her daughter Liz. It is also the story of the incredible men who cross their paths. Mary is a widow who, though dedicated to her husband while alive, searches for a future in remnants of the past. Leaving Omaha, she finds herself in Paris. Liz roots herself in Omaha and all the illusions it holds. When her fiancé asks for more than just continuing her past,... Read Full Review