When the daughter of a diplomat fake dates a Scottish celebrity in Italy, she soon finds herself living her own Roman Holiday until the feelings get real and the paparazzi's knives come out.Introverted, slightly anxious Astoria “Story” Herriot knows everything about Rome—her mom’s an attorney here and the two of them are living la dolce vita… at least until Story’s off to college in the fall.But when Story is in the wrong gelato shop at the right time, she’s swept up in a fake dating scheme with Scottish heartthrob, Luca Kinnaird, to protect his relationship with a pop princess. There’s something in it for her, too—Luca promises to help fund a scholarship in her dad’s memory. Soon she’s showing Luca the best cafés, sightseeing at the Mouth of Truth, and picnicking at the ruins of the Abbey of Santa Maria del Piano. Story’s travel guide skills are 10/10, but what she knows about being a celebrity—or having feelings for one? Zero.Pretending to be Luca’s guide—then his girlfriend—gets the paparazzi’s attention . . . and what’s true and what’s fake gets blurry as their different worlds crash together. Sophisticated, hot, rich, and with the most charming accent ever, Luca is full of surprises. And maybe, too, is Story’s perfectly planned future.It’s a fairy-tale romance in the Eternal City…will it have a fairy tale ending?
Sabrina Fedel Books
This author delves into the power of storytelling, fueled by a lifelong love for books and narratives. Immersed in literary worlds since childhood, she now brings her unique voice to YA historical fiction, short stories, and poetry. Her work is characterized by a profound engagement with complex human experiences, as evidenced by her award-nominated pieces that tackle sensitive themes. With a genuine passion for the craft, she shares her enthusiasm for writing, hoping readers will find as much joy in her stories as she does in creating them.


Leaving Kent State
- 334 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War protests, the narrative explores the tragic events at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, when National Guardsmen shot unarmed students, marking a pivotal moment in American history. Through the eyes of characters navigating the intense political and social upheaval of the late 1960s and early 1970s, the story captures the essence of a generation grappling with issues of democracy and civil rights. Debut author Sabrina Fedel vividly portrays the turmoil that defined an era.