“Delightful and witty, Terri-Lynne DeFino weaves a poignant tale about tradition, love and family.” — Stephanie Evanovich, New York Times bestselling author of Big Girl Panties
"This charming novel has it all; delivering heart, humor, unexpected romance and top-notch writing. It’s easily comparable to one of the rom-com bestsellers of 2022, Emily Henry’s delightful Book Lovers, as full of fun, surprises and a little heartache. If you are a fan of the films Moonstruck or My Big Fat Greek Wedding with their loud, loving, exuberant and relatable middle-class families, you are in for a real treat." — BookTrib
"DeFino’s zesty homage to the northern New Jersey microcosm delights with its universality and specificity." — Booklist (starred review)
"A bighearted story of a suburban Jersey Italian family...Readers will be glad to immerse themselves in the Palladinos’ exuberant world." — Publishers Weekly
“There are a lot of laughs despite the mayhem and drama, and of course, many family dinners (with recipes!), but it is love that permeates and elevates this terrific Italian family saga.” — Library Journal
“Varina Palladino’s Jersey Italian Love Story is fun and funny, wonderfully exuberant, and incredibly wise. These endearing characters—their voices and stories— will be with me for a long time to come. I didn’t want to say good-bye.” — Jill McCorkle, New York Times bestselling author of Hieroglyphics