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Tuesday, April 5, 2005

Fiction Review

Trattoria
by Susan Diplacido
ISBN-10: 1594260818
Review by Heather Froeschl

Wild and crazy things happen in Vegas. Sometimes folks just want to forget they were ever there. And sometimes Vegas won't let them forget, or even let them leave. For Lucy, Val and Cyrus, Vegas means the family restaurant, family squabbles and good old Italian family values. For Alex, Tony, Josie and Danny, Vegas means new beginnings, new friendships and honest to goodness real love. For everyone involved, it's a sure bet and the only way to gamble.

Lucy is the glue for this family and the book centers around her even while it shines the spotlight on her gorgeous sister Val. Even through troubles with a land hungry developer, undercooked chicken and a sleazy bank officer Lucy somehow manages to overcome it all and help everyone else in the process. Will the family lose the dream of doing business in sin city? Will Lucy continue to lose herself in her passion of cooking? Will Cyrus stop searching for happiness in money and focus on real life? And what will happen to Danny - will he be able to get a break and make it as an actor, or will he be stuck waiting tables and flirting with disaster? What's more important though is the question of whether Lucy will allow herself to love, be loved and to overcome the pain of her sister stealing her fiancé.

Trattoria is a hot novel full of fun, fantasy and a fantastic family. The shouting of an Italian family is the sign of abundant love, even when it comes down to the groom getting a punch to the jaw. Susan DiPlacido offers readers a chance to escape to Vegas, have a few rounds and enjoy the ride. This book is just packed with the stories that make for a memorable read, and just the sort of thing you might expect when reading about the strip - save the heavy gambling. Lust, love, giddy happiness and deep depression are just a few of the emotions this book portrays. All things will pass, and eventually can be laughed about - even a three-carat diamond ring. Not everything that happens in Vegas can be spoken of, but you can read about it all right here.

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