
What results is what one would expect out of a couple that failed to sync up on such matters as where to live, children, expected roles in the marriage, etc. Apparently, Valentine is not “most people” because she fails to not only have these important discussions before the wedding, she does not even think about having these discussions. Most people also realize that there are certain subjects that an engaged couple should discuss before finalizing their vows. Most people know that marriage is tough, and there is an adjustment period for all newlyweds.

The much-anticipated wedding is rushed in an effort to get the stresses of their new marriage, but therein lies much of the problem. Valentine is pathetic in this third novel.
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Thoughts: Fans of the Valentine series need to turn away now because you are just going to be upset by what I have to say. Romantic and poignant, told with humor and warmth, and bursting with a cast of endearing characters, The Supreme Macaroni Company is an unforgettable narrative about family, work, romance, and the unexpected turns of life and fate.” Confronted with painful choices, Valentine remembers the wise words that inspired her in the early days of her beloved Angelini Shoe Company: “A person who can build a pair of shoes can do just about anything.” Now, the proud, passionate Valentine is going to fight for everything she wants and savor all she deserves-the bitter and the sweet of life itself. and a secret.īut after the wedding celebrations are over, Valentine wakes up to the hard reality of juggling the demands of a new business and the needs of her new family.

This ancient business partnership provides the twist of fate for Valentine Roncalli to fall in love with Gianluca Vechiarelli, a tanner with a complex past. “For over a hundred years, the Angelini Shoe Company in Greenwich Village has relied on the leather produced by Vechiarelli & Son in Tuscany.
