Brava, Valentine by Adriana Trigiani (2010, Unabridged, Compact Disc)

Synopsis
Following up on the success of her bestseller VERY VALENTINE, Adriana Trigiani presents the second part of a proposed trilogy which continues the story of Valentine Roncalli, a sexy New York shoemaker, who is in Tuscany for her grandmother's wedding. While Valentine is thrilled for her grandmother, she is nervous about inheriting the renowned family business, especially when her condescending brother is brought on board to manage the finances. As Valentine struggles to modernize and expand her family's business, her long-distance romance with Italian hunk Gianluca gets pushed to the back burner, even as he tries to turn up the heat with a series of steamy letters. Meanwhile, her enterprising brother falls for a married woman, and brings in Valentine's ex-fiancé to help run things, stirring up a lot of trouble for Trigiani to resolve in the future conclusion of the series.

Key Details
Author:	Adriana Trigiani
Language:	English
Publisher:	Harperaudio
Format:	Audio
ISBN-10:	0061791393
ISBN-13:	9780061791390

Additional Details
Narrated by:	Cassandra Campbell
Edition Description:	Unabridged

Size
Thickness:	1 in
Weight:	10.9 oz

Publisher's Note

Adriana Trigiani's Very Valentine, an instant New York Times bestseller about the life of shoemaker Valentine Roncalli, was hailed by critics as "Sex and The City meets Moonstruck." (People)

As Brava, Valentine begins, Valentine learns that Alfred, her only brother and nemesis, has been named her partner at Angelini Shoes. Devastated, Valentine falls into the arms of Gianluca, a sexy Tuscan tanner. Despite their passion for one another, a long-distance relationship seems impossible.

As Valentine turns away from romance and devotes herself to her work, Bret Fitzpatrick, her first love and former fiancÉe, encourages Valentine to exploit her full potential as a designer with a plan that will bring her singular creations to the world. A once-in-a-lifetime business opportunity takes Valentine to Buenos Aires, where she finds a long-buried secret. Once unearthed, the truth rocks the Roncallis and Valentine is determined to hold her family together. More so, she longs to create one of her own, but is torn between a past love that nurtured her, and a new one that promises to sustain her.

Brava, Valentine is Trigiani's best novel yet, delivering a hilarious and poignant mix of colorful worlds and unforgettable characters as only she can create them.

When Valentine Roncalli discovers a long lost shoe design, a family secret unravels that helps her take control of the company from a conniving relative, but first she seeks the counsel, and more, of her ex-fiancee, Bret Fitzpatrick, to help re-boot the business while she pursues a hot romance with a handsome Italian from her past. Simultaneous.

When Valentine Roncalli discovers a long-lost shoe design, a family secret unravels that helps her take control of the company from a conniving relative, but first she seeks the counsel of her ex-fiancâe, Bret Fitzpatrick, to help re-boot the business.

Industry Reviews
"Fans of the 'Big Stone Gap' series loved Adriana Trigiani's writing style and ability to bring voice to characters. Her latest series achieves the same strong sense of character in a vastly different setting: New York City....Trigiani does a fine job making Valentine a flawed character..."
(02/16/2010)