Love & Gelato

Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch follows sixteen-year-old Lina, who travels from Seattle to Florence, Italy, to fulfill her late mother’s last wish: to get to know her father. While coping with her grief, Lina discovers her mother’s old journal, revealing secret romances and hidden stories from the past. As Lina explores the beautiful Tuscan city, she is guided by the charming and kind Lorenzo “Ren” Ferrera, who helps her navigate new friendships, family mysteries, and the delights of Italian culture, including the famous gelato. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Florence in summer, this warm and heartfelt novel explores themes of love, loss, self-discovery, and family. Told through Lina’s perspective, the story invites readers into a world of art, history, and sweet moments, making it an appealing choice for those who enjoy clean, wholesome romance and fiction with emotional depth and cultural richness.