These Tangled Vines
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- Author：Julianne MacLean
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Summary
From the USA Today bestselling author of A Curve in the Road comes a sweeping and captivating tale of one woman’s journey to the lush vineyards of Tuscany—and into the mysteries of a tragic family secret。
If Fiona has learned anything in life， it’s how to keep a secret—even from the father who raised her。 She is the only person who knows about her late mother’s affair in Tuscany thirty years earlier， and she intends to keep it that way…until a lawyer calls with shocking news: her biological father has died and left her an incredible inheritance—along with two half siblings。
Fiona travels to Italy， where the family is shocked to learn of her existence and desperate to contest her share of the will。 While the mystery of her mother’s affair is slowly unraveled， Fiona must navigate through tricky family relationships and tense sibling rivalries。 Fiona both fears and embraces her new destiny as she searches for the truth about the fateful summer her mother spent in Italy and the father she never knew。
Spilling over with the sumptuous flavors and romance of Tuscany， These Tangled Vines takes readers on a breathtaking journey of love， secrets， sacrifice， courage—and most importantly， the true meaning of family。
If Fiona has learned anything in life， it’s how to keep a secret—even from the father who raised her。 She is the only person who knows about her late mother’s affair in Tuscany thirty years earlier， and she intends to keep it that way…until a lawyer calls with shocking news: her biological father has died and left her an incredible inheritance—along with two half siblings。
Fiona travels to Italy， where the family is shocked to learn of her existence and desperate to contest her share of the will。 While the mystery of her mother’s affair is slowly unraveled， Fiona must navigate through tricky family relationships and tense sibling rivalries。 Fiona both fears and embraces her new destiny as she searches for the truth about the fateful summer her mother spent in Italy and the father she never knew。
Spilling over with the sumptuous flavors and romance of Tuscany， These Tangled Vines takes readers on a breathtaking journey of love， secrets， sacrifice， courage—and most importantly， the true meaning of family。
Reviews
Kathleen Benzaquin
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A Story of Love and LossI really enjoyed this story。 It was very well written and the characters rang true。 The author was able to capture the beauty of Tuscany， the pull of true love and the sadness that secrets often bring。 Quite the enjoyable journey。
Lisa H
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Tangled webs， tangled vines。When Fiona Bell receives a call from Italy， one long held secret will unravel and recreate the meaning of family。 The consequences of that one secret has a myriad of repercussions that will impact many lives。 A sumptuous women’s fiction read。Recommend。
Paula
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I doubt it is possible to read These Tangled Vines by Julianne MacLean without longing to take a trip to Tuscany。 The setting of landscape， food， and drink comes vibrantly alive in this story of Fiona Bell’s journey。 Just as much the emotions of the characters past and present are powerfully experienced as Fiona goes to Tuscany after one fateful phone call。 Family secret and mistrust as well as family wobbly relationships and sibling inheritance complications become part of the journey。 However， I doubt it is possible to read These Tangled Vines by Julianne MacLean without longing to take a trip to Tuscany。 The setting of landscape， food， and drink comes vibrantly alive in this story of Fiona Bell’s journey。 Just as much the emotions of the characters past and present are powerfully experienced as Fiona goes to Tuscany after one fateful phone call。 Family secret and mistrust as well as family wobbly relationships and sibling inheritance complications become part of the journey。 However， truth comes to light then forgiveness can give healing。 Told in a dual time frame that makes this a captivating read。 A powerful book that looks at understanding and accepting what cannot be changed while forgiveness is needed to change life for the better。 These characters and their story are unforgettable。 。。。more
Erin
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These Tangled Vines made me want to go to Italy！ The Tuscan vineyard setting was exactly what I needed and now all I want is good Italian food and wine！Twelve years ago as her mother is dying Fiona finds out her father isn't ready her biological father。 She has kept that a secret from her quadriplegic father。 She gets a shocking phone call from Italy with the news that her biological father has passed and left her with an inheritance。 She hops on the next fight to Italy to try to learn more abou These Tangled Vines made me want to go to Italy！ The Tuscan vineyard setting was exactly what I needed and now all I want is good Italian food and wine！Twelve years ago as her mother is dying Fiona finds out her father isn't ready her biological father。 She has kept that a secret from her quadriplegic father。 She gets a shocking phone call from Italy with the news that her biological father has passed and left her with an inheritance。 She hops on the next fight to Italy to try to learn more about her father， her mother's affair and ultimately herself。This book was very well written， I liked we got a few chapters from the mother's point of view in 1986 Italy to help tell the story to go along with the present。 If you like books as it family secrets and finding out who you are you'll love this one！It is one of the May Amazon First books， so if you have Prime you can read it now！ 。。。more
Sharyn
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Can I just say that I cried through the last 2 chapters and the epilogue？？ I received an ARC for this book， and wasn't sure about it in the beginning， until we got to Tuscany and a beautiful winery。 This is a book about love， a mother's love， a daughter's love and about the endurance of love。 At the age of 18 Fiona discovers she is not the biological daughter of the man she thought was her father。 She keeps it a secret from him for 12 years after her mother dies。 These are not spoilers but the b Can I just say that I cried through the last 2 chapters and the epilogue？？ I received an ARC for this book， and wasn't sure about it in the beginning， until we got to Tuscany and a beautiful winery。 This is a book about love， a mother's love， a daughter's love and about the endurance of love。 At the age of 18 Fiona discovers she is not the biological daughter of the man she thought was her father。 She keeps it a secret from him for 12 years after her mother dies。 These are not spoilers but the beginning of the book， when Fiona finds out she us in the will of her biological father。 The rest of the book is a mystery of sorts as Fiona meets her half brother and sister， and searches for the true relationship her mother had with her father The beauty of Tuscany shines through and I was lucky enough to visit there in 2019。 The story has a very satisfying ending。 。。。more
Edi McNinch
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I was hooked after the first few paragraphs。 This is one of those books you'll find hard to put down。 The characters are believable and interesting。 It makes you think about secrets and long term effects on all parties involved。 The story is told from several points of view both current and past and is woven all together beautifully。 Read the jacket cover for any details， I don't write book reports or give spoilers。 It is just important to know there are some characters you'll love， some you wan I was hooked after the first few paragraphs。 This is one of those books you'll find hard to put down。 The characters are believable and interesting。 It makes you think about secrets and long term effects on all parties involved。 The story is told from several points of view both current and past and is woven all together beautifully。 Read the jacket cover for any details， I don't write book reports or give spoilers。 It is just important to know there are some characters you'll love， some you want to shake and say how could you do that， how could you say that， and all the while you keep hoping everyone did and will do the right thing for all， deserving or not。。 The descriptions of the scenery will have you sitting right there with them and make you want to go find a Tuscan winery and villa。 Read and enjoy！I was provided an advance review copy from the author and was under no obligation to write a review。 The opinions expressed are my own。 Many thanks to the author， her marketing team ， and publisher for allowing me to read this book。 。。。more
Kim
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This book。。。just wow！ This is a powerful story of true love and how secrets， lies and selfishness can deny someone true happiness。 It’s a story about money and what it does to people。 It’s a story about wine and how important it is in the daily lives of many Italians。 It’s a story about Italy。 I felt as if I was there at the winery and walking the streets of the small town as I was reading。 Its a story about friendship。 It’s atmospheric and I laughed and I cried。 There are just so many lessons i This book。。。just wow！ This is a powerful story of true love and how secrets， lies and selfishness can deny someone true happiness。 It’s a story about money and what it does to people。 It’s a story about wine and how important it is in the daily lives of many Italians。 It’s a story about Italy。 I felt as if I was there at the winery and walking the streets of the small town as I was reading。 Its a story about friendship。 It’s atmospheric and I laughed and I cried。 There are just so many lessons in this story。The author is new to me and from the East Coast of Canada。 We have some great authors here and I’m so glad I picked this one up。 。。。more
Jackie
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I’m a huge fan of this author and this book definitely did not disappoint！ Fiona has lived a happy life but not an easy one caring for her handicapped father who has no one but her。 One day her world changes with a call that her biological father has died and she must go settle his estate in Italy。 She’s not surprised as her late mother left her with this secret， and she prays she can close this chapter quickly。 Fiona finds that hard to do when the truth slowly becomes more clear and everything I’m a huge fan of this author and this book definitely did not disappoint！ Fiona has lived a happy life but not an easy one caring for her handicapped father who has no one but her。 One day her world changes with a call that her biological father has died and she must go settle his estate in Italy。 She’s not surprised as her late mother left her with this secret， and she prays she can close this chapter quickly。 Fiona finds that hard to do when the truth slowly becomes more clear and everything she thought she knew about her parents takes her on a hunt for the truth even if it hurts。 A beautiful tear jerker filled with family drama and secrets that I didn’t expect！ I loved the detail the author put into the setting and characters as well。 A must read this summer！ Loved it！ 。。。more
Carolyn
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Now I want to visit Tuscany， sample the wines and eat the food under a star filled sky laughing with friends， old and new。
Shelly Boltz-Zito
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A beautiful bookWhat a awesome wonderful book。 It has been twists， turns， lies， tears， love and complex stories that intertwined like vines in a vineyard。 Pun intended！ It was an amazing read and it made me cry more than once but I smile more often。 I was rooting for some characters and others， not the so much。 This is a book you simply must read。 You won't regret it and You will always remember it。 I know I will！ A beautiful bookWhat a awesome wonderful book。 It has been twists， turns， lies， tears， love and complex stories that intertwined like vines in a vineyard。 Pun intended！ It was an amazing read and it made me cry more than once but I smile more often。 I was rooting for some characters and others， not the so much。 This is a book you simply must read。 You won't regret it and You will always remember it。 I know I will！ 。。。more
Debi
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This is a book about forgiveness and healing past hurts！ We can’t control what our family has done in the past but we can forgive and move forward。 Secrets hurt more that those keeping the secret it hurts those around them。Julianne is an exceptional author！ Her character development is top notch and her scenery description makes you feel like you are in Tuscany！I encourage everyone to read Julianne’s books！ They grab you from the beginning and don’t let go until well after you have finished the This is a book about forgiveness and healing past hurts！ We can’t control what our family has done in the past but we can forgive and move forward。 Secrets hurt more that those keeping the secret it hurts those around them。Julianne is an exceptional author！ Her character development is top notch and her scenery description makes you feel like you are in Tuscany！I encourage everyone to read Julianne’s books！ They grab you from the beginning and don’t let go until well after you have finished the book。 Make sure to have plenty of tissues！I was given an ARC as part of Julianne’s advanced readers team in exchange for an honest review。 This is my honest review。 。。。more
Anne
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These Tangled Vines by Julianne MacClean is a soul-touching drama taking place in two time periods。 It feature Kate Bell whose mother died 12 years ago， when she was 18。 At that time she took over responsibility for her father， who is a quadriplegic and needed round-the-clock care。 On her deathbed， Lillian， Kate's mother， confessed that she had been fathered by a man other than her husband， Fred Bell。 She also made her promise to never tell Fred: it would devastate him。 So she had soldiered on， These Tangled Vines by Julianne MacClean is a soul-touching drama taking place in two time periods。 It feature Kate Bell whose mother died 12 years ago， when she was 18。 At that time she took over responsibility for her father， who is a quadriplegic and needed round-the-clock care。 On her deathbed， Lillian， Kate's mother， confessed that she had been fathered by a man other than her husband， Fred Bell。 She also made her promise to never tell Fred: it would devastate him。 So she had soldiered on， sacrificing many things that normal people had， all to care for her father。 One day she got devastating news: her natural father， Anton Clark， had died and had left her property。 Could she come to Italy？ It turns out that he was a fabulously wealthy man。 He owned multiple homes as well as this lovely vineyard near Tuscany。 He had split the other things， as well as some money between his two other children， but he had left the vineyard and wine production to her， as well as a load of cash。 She didn't know what to think。 Her half-siblings were not happy， and really， not very nice。 She still had her father to think of。 What would she do with an Italian vineyard？ Her half-brother， Connor， was threatening to try to break the will。 There was no proof that he had really meant her to have all this， unless they could find the letters that were supposedly here somewhere， from her mother。 Thirty years earlier there had been love and tragedy。 Lillian had married Freddie five years earlier because she had been pregnant and then she lost the baby。 He was writing a novel and promised the minute he wrote， "The End。" They would get pregnant。 It was to take place in Tuscany so she suggested they go there for the summer。 She could find a job and he could write。 So they did。 Her life changed。 She loved the winery and the vineyards and the owner。 There was a brief affair but she felt so guilty: a bout cheating on Freddie and about loving Anton。 She was a strong character who knew what was right and did it。 Fred was the one: the weak one， who held on， thinking only of himself， before the accident and after。 But they had a beautiful daughter， Kate。 One they both loved with their whole hearts。 He had been in that chair for over two years。 The doctors had said it would only be a couple of years before an infection of some sort took him。 They all: Lillian， Fred， Anton， and Kate， lived this lie for over thirty years。 Now， both Lillian and Anton were dead。 And Kate knew the truth。 She also had a great many decisions to make， decisions that would affect her father her sibling， the employees of the vineyard。 She was devastated。 This book had me at the edge of tears， nose stuffed up for the last half of it。 The beginning was hard because I was waiting for bad things to happen。 Then they had and I could move on。 Gut-wrenching， soul-stealing。 What a beautiful book！I was invited to read a free e-ARC of These Tangled Vines by MacClean's ARC team and Netgalley。 All thoughts and opinions are my own。 #netgalley #thesetangledvines 。。。more
Lori Jordan
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Julianne delivers again。 Great book！ Family secrets in every family。
Isha Coleman
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MacLean is a constant when it comes to stories of the heart。 Endearing， insightful and more often than not， boldly honest。 Through the drama of the heartache and truth of hope， These Tangled Vines gives a courageous voice to facing the unknown。 Bittersweet finds a soulful companion in the adventure of what learning to brave truly means。 By heart。 By hope。 By truth。 We find understanding。
Jamie Jack
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Armchair Travel To Tuscany， Past and PresentWhile the author does engage in a little too much info-dumping occasionally for my liking， she starts the book with a pivotal moment in the heroine's life， when she learns that her biological father—whom she's never met—left her an inheritance in Tuscany。 This sets her world on edge， and nothing will be quite the same again。 After the heroine goes to Tuscany， the author peels back the layers of the heroine's mother's life during that fateful summer in Armchair Travel To Tuscany， Past and PresentWhile the author does engage in a little too much info-dumping occasionally for my liking， she starts the book with a pivotal moment in the heroine's life， when she learns that her biological father—whom she's never met—left her an inheritance in Tuscany。 This sets her world on edge， and nothing will be quite the same again。 After the heroine goes to Tuscany， the author peels back the layers of the heroine's mother's life during that fateful summer in Italy in the mid-1980s as well as shows its rippling effects and consequences far into the future， including legal and emotional battles。 I love well-done dual plotlines that seamlessly pirouette together， the happenings in one shedding light on the other。 The author's descriptions of Italy， and particularly the food， put you right there。 Fiction is a great way to armchair travel （our best travel option during this time of global crisis）， and this one helps you do so while engaging you with the many tangled vines of the story。 As the lies and secrets get untangled， we come to see that the story is not only about a profound love but also regret， healing， and forgiveness。 A gripping and heartfelt read。I received a free copy of this book， but that did not affect my review。My book blog: https://www。readingfanaticreviews。com 。。。more
Kathy
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Julianne MacClean has done it again with this beautiful written story， I was drawn in immediately！ Fiona Bell is a 30 year old living with her disabled father and also living with a huge secret。 Julianne MacClean transports you back into time and to the breathtaking scenery of Italian vineyards and how families can be divided。 These Tangled Vines is beautifully written and easy to follow as we learn of Fiona's mother's great romance that took place before Fiona was born and the consequences that Julianne MacClean has done it again with this beautiful written story， I was drawn in immediately！ Fiona Bell is a 30 year old living with her disabled father and also living with a huge secret。 Julianne MacClean transports you back into time and to the breathtaking scenery of Italian vineyards and how families can be divided。 These Tangled Vines is beautifully written and easy to follow as we learn of Fiona's mother's great romance that took place before Fiona was born and the consequences that shape Fiona's life。 The characters learn to dwell on the future and not past mistakes helping them move forward in the right direction and be able to forgive。 Wonderfully written。 。。。more
Toni Laliberte
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This book is so heartbreaking and tragic。 Anton and Lillian fall in love one summer in Italy， but then something horrible happens that tears them apart forever。 Secrets are kept for years and from Lillian's daughter， Fiona。 Years later， Fiona finds out the whole truth about where she comes from and the true story behind all the lies and secrets。 There is also forgiveness， sacrifice and love in this story， with characters that truly have honor and respect for each other。 I loved the setting of th This book is so heartbreaking and tragic。 Anton and Lillian fall in love one summer in Italy， but then something horrible happens that tears them apart forever。 Secrets are kept for years and from Lillian's daughter， Fiona。 Years later， Fiona finds out the whole truth about where she comes from and the true story behind all the lies and secrets。 There is also forgiveness， sacrifice and love in this story， with characters that truly have honor and respect for each other。 I loved the setting of the winery and the descriptions of the beautiful scenery and delicious Italian food and wine。 。。。more
Mary Jackson _TheMaryReader
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Grab your favorite bottle of wine and a big bowl of pasta and dig into These Tangle Vines。 This book was fantastic， the characters were well developed and the whole story was like no other。 My heart went out to Fiona and I loved her big heart and her simple ways。This was such a well written and amazing read。 I can't recommend it enough。 5 stars two times！ The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review。 A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own。 Grab your favorite bottle of wine and a big bowl of pasta and dig into These Tangle Vines。 This book was fantastic， the characters were well developed and the whole story was like no other。 My heart went out to Fiona and I loved her big heart and her simple ways。This was such a well written and amazing read。 I can't recommend it enough。 5 stars two times！ The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review。 A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own。 。。。more
Julia
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These Tangled Vines by Julianne MacLean is the most delightful dual timeline novel about love and family。The novel is set in 1986 and 2017 and is seen through the eyes of a mother and her daughter。 There have been secrets kept but now it is time to learn the truth about the summer of 1986。Julianne MacLean has a colourful palette of words which she uses to vividly paint the Tuscan landscape。 The reader can ‘see’ the vibrant countryside through her words。 We ‘feel’ the soaring heat and ‘smell’ the These Tangled Vines by Julianne MacLean is the most delightful dual timeline novel about love and family。The novel is set in 1986 and 2017 and is seen through the eyes of a mother and her daughter。 There have been secrets kept but now it is time to learn the truth about the summer of 1986。Julianne MacLean has a colourful palette of words which she uses to vividly paint the Tuscan landscape。 The reader can ‘see’ the vibrant countryside through her words。 We ‘feel’ the soaring heat and ‘smell’ the aromatic food and drink。 These Tangled Vines is a wonderful assault on our senses。The characters are perfectly drawn， realistic and likable。 The reader can ‘feel’ the tension and attraction between the two lead characters in 1986 as the emotions and heat sizzles。This is a novel about love。 It is a great sacrificial love。 It is a guilty love。 It is a love bound by a secret。 A self-sacrificing， caring and compassionate love remains。We witness the destructive power of wealth on a character as a sense of entitlement is dashed。 In contrast we see a life opening up as one realises that inheritance is so much more than money。 True inheritance is love。I absolutely adored These Tangled Vines， reading it in just one sitting。 The love radiates from the pages to surround the reader。 Love is the greatest gift of all。I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author。 All views expressed are only my honest opinion。 。。。more
Cassie’s Reviews
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On her deathbed Lillian shares a devastating secret with her daughter Fiona， the father she has always known and that has raised her is not her biological father。 Fiona is shocked she’s only told by her mother that her actual father Anton lives in Tuscany Italy， and she promises her mother that she will keep the secret to herself。 Twelve years later Fiona has now devoted her life caring for her father whose a quadriplegic since the death of her mother， burying the secret she was told， she knows On her deathbed Lillian shares a devastating secret with her daughter Fiona， the father she has always known and that has raised her is not her biological father。 Fiona is shocked she’s only told by her mother that her actual father Anton lives in Tuscany Italy， and she promises her mother that she will keep the secret to herself。 Twelve years later Fiona has now devoted her life caring for her father whose a quadriplegic since the death of her mother， burying the secret she was told， she knows if she tells her father it would affect his already declining health。 One day when the phone rings， Fiona pick up and is told she needs to come to Tuscany Italy for the reading of her biological fathers will， he left her some property。 Fiona takes the trip to see the property and meet the family that had no idea she existed， and maybe finally get the answers on why was she was included in the will of a man she never knew and possibly unravel her mother’s secrets。 This book was beautifully written and makes you want to visit Tuscany， I loved the Two POV and dual timelines of Lillian and Fiona from 1986 and 2017。 It tugs at your heartstrings and takes you on a journey and has many twists and turns and self discovery。 。。。more
Christyg
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This book was an emotional roller coaster。 There's a great romance。 The book left me with a book hangover。 Julianne Maclean writes characters that you can identify with and her writing paints such a picture that I become completely invested。 This one left me feeling a little melancholy with a dash of hopeful。 Fiona is a wonderful character。 She handled so many surprises without missing a step。 The book presents the story in current time and the one in the past with a perfect blend。 It was easy t This book was an emotional roller coaster。 There's a great romance。 The book left me with a book hangover。 Julianne Maclean writes characters that you can identify with and her writing paints such a picture that I become completely invested。 This one left me feeling a little melancholy with a dash of hopeful。 Fiona is a wonderful character。 She handled so many surprises without missing a step。 The book presents the story in current time and the one in the past with a perfect blend。 It was easy to follow each story and transition between the two。 The book is easy to get lost in， so be prepared to not put it down for long periods of time。 I received an advance copy and am voluntarily leaving a review。 。。。more
Emily Waller
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Ever wonder if your family has anything to hide？ On her deathbed， Lillian Bell tells her daughter， Fiona， a secret: the quadriplegic father that raised her isn't her biological father。 While 18-year-old Fiona is out of time to ask her mother deeper questions， she learns that her biological father， Anton， lives in Tuscany， Italy。。。 and that the father that raised her has no idea， and should never find out the truth。 Twelve years later， after keeping her secret close， Fiona receives a surprise cal Ever wonder if your family has anything to hide？ On her deathbed， Lillian Bell tells her daughter， Fiona， a secret: the quadriplegic father that raised her isn't her biological father。 While 18-year-old Fiona is out of time to ask her mother deeper questions， she learns that her biological father， Anton， lives in Tuscany， Italy。。。 and that the father that raised her has no idea， and should never find out the truth。 Twelve years later， after keeping her secret close， Fiona receives a surprise call from Tuscany telling her that Anton passed away and left her property in his will。 Fiona is bewildered at the news， but decides to take a "work trip to London" while secretly going to Italy to see the property， meet a family that didn't know she existed， figure out the mystery of her mother's affair with Anton， and discover why she was included in the will。 I love the shift in perspective between Fiona （in 2017） and Lillian （in 1986） as the story is pieced together and the twists and turns of family secrets， love， and forgiveness come out and fall into place。 Add this to your summer reads list， because I promise you will want to go on this trip to Tuscany！ Also buy some pasta and wine because I also promise you will be hungry。Thanks to Lake Union Publishers for the ARC！ 。。。more
Debra Slonek
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As you read this beautifully written book， you will spend an unforgettable summer in Tuscany and you will fully experience all that is has to offer。。。and more！ Come along for the journey and fully experience beautiful Tuscany。 Yes， come along。。。but stay for the love story。Is there anything more enjoyable than eating lovingly prepared fresh Italian food and sipping Italian wines？ What makes this even better， is the beautiful setting of sunny Tuscany， where meals can be eaten outdoors while enjoyi As you read this beautifully written book， you will spend an unforgettable summer in Tuscany and you will fully experience all that is has to offer。。。and more！ Come along for the journey and fully experience beautiful Tuscany。 Yes， come along。。。but stay for the love story。Is there anything more enjoyable than eating lovingly prepared fresh Italian food and sipping Italian wines？ What makes this even better， is the beautiful setting of sunny Tuscany， where meals can be eaten outdoors while enjoying a gentle breeze and the company of friends。The descriptions of food and drink were done in such a way that I could just about smell the enticing aromas and taste the delicious foods and wines。In Tuscany， an epic love story took place during one glorious summer。 Stolen， joyful happiness joined with the very deepest and most fervent love。 This love story is complete with exquisite highs and tragic， sorrowful lows。In this story， purpose and destiny collided with a once in a lifetime passionate love between two souls who experienced the very deepest of connections。 Lies， secrets， guilt and forced promises tangled the vines of a mother， a father or two， and a daughter。Relationships were a vital part of this lovely book。 I grew very attached to the characters and felt many emotions right along with them。 I felt their frustration， their excitement， their contentment， their sorrows and their hope。Secrets and their consequences are what tangled and kept tangling the vines of the main characters and their families。I love themes of forgiveness。 Truth is， everyone needs forgiveness。 And， when truth and forgiveness are combined， you can receive freedom from bitterness and regrets。 Add in some gratitude and you can look to the future with anticipation and hope。I really enjoyed this book。 The storyline and the characters will stay with me for a long time。I received a complimentary copy of this book from Lake Union Publishing through NetGalley。 Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own。 。。。more
Marja Coons-Torn
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I was privileged to receive an ARC of this book to read。 It’s fantastic。 I’m sure I have recommended it to or loaned it to more than a half dozen friends。 A young woman unravels the secrets the older generation have kept。 There is a love story with a love story。 Set in Tuscany， this enchanting novel will take you to another world。
Jamie
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Julianne MacLean’s novel These Tangled Vines is a story about how secrets can affect the lives of more than those involved。 For Fiona Bell， one early morning phone call changes her life forever。 For her mother， Lillian Bell， who passed away twelve years earlier， one tragic event changed her life into a life of sacrifice and of giving up the man she truly loved。 For Fiona， spending time in Italy where her mother and her biological father fell in love gives Fiona so much more than her inheritance Julianne MacLean’s novel These Tangled Vines is a story about how secrets can affect the lives of more than those involved。 For Fiona Bell， one early morning phone call changes her life forever。 For her mother， Lillian Bell， who passed away twelve years earlier， one tragic event changed her life into a life of sacrifice and of giving up the man she truly loved。 For Fiona， spending time in Italy where her mother and her biological father fell in love gives Fiona so much more than her inheritance from her biological father。 This beautifully written novel shows the power of forgiveness and the power of acceptance of the past to move forward。 I highly recommend These Tangled Vines， and I look forward to reading Julianne MacLean’s next book。 。。。more
Shannon
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Awoken by the ringing of her telephone， Fiona Bell finds out that the father that she never met， Anton Clark， has died and her presence is needed in Italy for the reading of his will。Bewildered by the request， she finds herself on a journey exploring the past and the consequences of an unexpected love affair。。。Reminiscent of Bridges of Madison County， and Whispering Vines， MacLean has woven an emotional narrative that readers won't be able to put down。 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Awoken by the ringing of her telephone， Fiona Bell finds out that the father that she never met， Anton Clark， has died and her presence is needed in Italy for the reading of his will。Bewildered by the request， she finds herself on a journey exploring the past and the consequences of an unexpected love affair。。。Reminiscent of Bridges of Madison County， and Whispering Vines， MacLean has woven an emotional narrative that readers won't be able to put down。 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 。。。more
Charlene Carr
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A relaxing and enjoyable read。 MacLean takes her readers on a beautiful journey through the Italian countryside and the intimate workings of a generations old winery。 She reminds us to focus on the present， and as much as we're able， to let go of the hurts of the past。。。 to embrace forgiveness while embracing the life we have today。I received a digital ARC from the author through NetGalley for my honest review。 A relaxing and enjoyable read。 MacLean takes her readers on a beautiful journey through the Italian countryside and the intimate workings of a generations old winery。 She reminds us to focus on the present， and as much as we're able， to let go of the hurts of the past。。。 to embrace forgiveness while embracing the life we have today。I received a digital ARC from the author through NetGalley for my honest review。 。。。more
Peggy Clayton
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If I could of rated this a ten I would of but I had to settle for a five。 I thought this was an excellent book by one of my favorite authors。 The cover was so pretty and the story moved right along。 Then the characters well they were excellent and all together this was such a well put together book。 Julianne hit a grand slam with this！
Reference
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hathitrust digital library https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/ls?q1=These Tangled Vines&field1=ocr&a=srchls&ft=ft&lmt=ft
The British Library https://bll01.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?query=any,contains,These Tangled Vines&tab=LibraryCatalog&search_scope=Not_BL_Suppress&vid=44BL_INST:BLL01&lang=en&offset=0