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Honeymoon #5
Baby Steps
Married and with a new baby, life has never looked better for Ava. It's almost perfect.
'Baby Steps' is the 5th and final part of Nico and Ava's story from the 'Honeymoon Series', a contemporary romance series set in Italy.
When a horrific car accident forces Nico to recuperate at home, rest is the last thing on his mind. With plans to open his new dream hotel thwarted, his simmering anger and frustration soon spill over into his personal life.
Struggling to cope with her business and the demands of a new baby, Ava finds that life has suddenly turned harder.
Tempers fray, disagreements abound, love fractures.
Faced with obstacles that threaten their livelihood, cracks appear in their once solid love for one another.
The romance that began in Venice seems a far distant memory.
Is this true love?
Or another mistake?
Read all the books in the Honeymoon Series:
Honeymoon For One (Book 1)
Honeymoon For Three (Book 2)
Honeymoon Blues (Book 3)
Honeymoon Bliss (Book 4)
Baby Steps (Book 5)
Also available:
Honeymoon Series Boxed Set (contains Books 2, 3 & 4)
'Baby Steps' is the 5th and final part of Nico and Ava's story from the 'Honeymoon Series', a contemporary romance series set in Italy.
When a horrific car accident forces Nico to recuperate at home, rest is the last thing on his mind. With plans to open his new dream hotel thwarted, his simmering anger and frustration soon spill over into his personal life.
Struggling to cope with her business and the demands of a new baby, Ava finds that life has suddenly turned harder.
Tempers fray, disagreements abound, love fractures.
Faced with obstacles that threaten their livelihood, cracks appear in their once solid love for one another.
The romance that began in Venice seems a far distant memory.
Is this true love?
Or another mistake?
Read all the books in the Honeymoon Series:
Honeymoon For One (Book 1)
Honeymoon For Three (Book 2)
Honeymoon Blues (Book 3)
Honeymoon Bliss (Book 4)
Baby Steps (Book 5)
Also available:
Honeymoon Series Boxed Set (contains Books 2, 3 & 4)
- GenresRomance
221 pages, ebook
Published November 8, 2016
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About the author
Lily Zante
99 books329 followersLily Zante is the author of over sixty contemporary romance and women's fiction novels.
After spending two decades working in IT, she decided to give writing another try. Given her love of The Walking Dead, she started off writing zombie fiction but quickly dove into writing romance instead.
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After spending two decades working in IT, she decided to give writing another try. Given her love of The Walking Dead, she started off writing zombie fiction but quickly dove into writing romance instead.
She's glad she switched.
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https://www.lilyzante.com/news
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UPCOMING RELEASE:
ZACH, KNIGHT EMPIRE #4 - releases 26 August 2025
ZACH, KNIGHT EMPIRE #4 - releases:
17 February 2026 on my direct store
24 February 2026 on all retailers
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February 23, 2018
Entire honeymoon series
I enjoyed all five books. My only complaint is that the fourth and fifth books were a tad out of order, back tracking a little bit.
I enjoyed all five books. My only complaint is that the fourth and fifth books were a tad out of order, back tracking a little bit.
November 10, 2016
Thank you for the opportunity of continuing to be part of your Arc.
I've tremendously enjoyed reading this story and the conclusion of Nico and Ava's story. It was as remarkable as the first four, their love has no limits and together they surpassed that were layed out before them. Intrigued as always and I do look forward to more of your books!
I've tremendously enjoyed reading this story and the conclusion of Nico and Ava's story. It was as remarkable as the first four, their love has no limits and together they surpassed that were layed out before them. Intrigued as always and I do look forward to more of your books!
November 17, 2016
What a wonderful conclusion to a great series. I loved taking the journey with Ava and Nico so much. This installment made me think of my own relationship having so many relatable aspects, how I responded the same way in some the the situations in my own life. This story was very true to life for sure. The struggles ARE real no matter who you are!! Loved it!!
November 13, 2016
Great series. The last book in Nico and Ava's story. I enjoyed each book and am looking forward to the next series. The characters and their emotions and responses to real life situations are easy to relate to.
December 27, 2018
Honeymoon Series
This is the final book in the Honeymoon Series featuring Ava and Nico. Lily Zante never disappoints! Each book in the series keeps up the interest level, so that after finishing one book one has to read the next in the series.
This is the final book in the Honeymoon Series featuring Ava and Nico. Lily Zante never disappoints! Each book in the series keeps up the interest level, so that after finishing one book one has to read the next in the series.
November 27, 2016
Could not put book down!
This series has been amazing to read. I am hoping there is going to be another book, left some storylines unfinished!
This series has been amazing to read. I am hoping there is going to be another book, left some storylines unfinished!
December 10, 2016
I loved it!!!
I loved it!!! I wanted it to never end. I need more of these people. I can't wait to hear more from these characters
I loved it!!! I wanted it to never end. I need more of these people. I can't wait to hear more from these characters
June 7, 2017
Great Book Series
Lily has done it again! This five book series made me laugh, cry, and believe in what is meant to be. The characters are believable and easy to love!
Lily has done it again! This five book series made me laugh, cry, and believe in what is meant to be. The characters are believable and easy to love!
June 17, 2017
Baby Steps by Lily Zante
This was another great book written by Lily Zante. I really enjoyed and would recommend it to anyone who likes great storytelling!!
This was another great book written by Lily Zante. I really enjoyed and would recommend it to anyone who likes great storytelling!!
August 26, 2018
Baby steps
This whole set of books were wonderful I probably will even read the again kept me in aww through out the books
This whole set of books were wonderful I probably will even read the again kept me in aww through out the books
September 21, 2024
And so ended Lily Zante's "Honeymoon Series"
I have written some quite detailed reviews of the four books leading up to this one, "Baby Steps," all of which apply here.
The most annoying and space-wasting theme throughout this book has been the constant bickering and prolonged bitter silences between Ava and Nico, taking up what appears to be at least seventy percent of the writing.
We all could understand that with both of them working so hard, all the while having to look after a little baby must be draining and with being so tired, the first item to go is the previously hot and heavy love life.
That said, readers did not need to witness the stress and arguing throughout so much of the book. All that was required was a couple of short chapters, with occasional references peppered through the storyline.
The simplest solution was obvious but was not mentioned until the last chapter or two. Just as a cook/cleaner was hired a couple of books ago, something as simple so as to give both MCs some well-earned stress relief was the hiring of a competent nanny...
I'll now move on to the companion "Italian Summer" series, which fills in the gaps from Book 4 onwards, dealing with the lives of the secondary characters' lives.
I have written some quite detailed reviews of the four books leading up to this one, "Baby Steps," all of which apply here.
The most annoying and space-wasting theme throughout this book has been the constant bickering and prolonged bitter silences between Ava and Nico, taking up what appears to be at least seventy percent of the writing.
We all could understand that with both of them working so hard, all the while having to look after a little baby must be draining and with being so tired, the first item to go is the previously hot and heavy love life.
That said, readers did not need to witness the stress and arguing throughout so much of the book. All that was required was a couple of short chapters, with occasional references peppered through the storyline.
The simplest solution was obvious but was not mentioned until the last chapter or two. Just as a cook/cleaner was hired a couple of books ago, something as simple so as to give both MCs some well-earned stress relief was the hiring of a competent nanny...
I'll now move on to the companion "Italian Summer" series, which fills in the gaps from Book 4 onwards, dealing with the lives of the secondary characters' lives.
December 18, 2021
What a great read
I've read this entire series. It's well written and extremely enjoyable. There author has a gift with words.And the flow along very nicely. You can feel yourself there watching on as things happen.This series will appeal to a lot of different types of readers.Great yourself to a great winter read. Just sit back,open the first page and you will never look back.
I've read this entire series. It's well written and extremely enjoyable. There author has a gift with words.And the flow along very nicely. You can feel yourself there watching on as things happen.This series will appeal to a lot of different types of readers.Great yourself to a great winter read. Just sit back,open the first page and you will never look back.
November 21, 2017
I'm a little sad that Ava and Nico's story has come to an end. This book was exactly what I expected for the final installment - a little tension, a bit of drama, and a very happy ending. I'm looking forward to reading the spin offs from this series.
December 29, 2023
Enjoyed the series, such a good read the author knows how to reel you in. Such a good story teller making it so hard to leave. I have one complaint however I'm loosing too much sleep because I just can't put the book down???
February 1, 2022
Great
Great, complex characters and story line. Intriguing locations and problems with room for more stories. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this series and look forward to more.
Great, complex characters and story line. Intriguing locations and problems with room for more stories. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this series and look forward to more.
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May 15, 2019Enjoyed the book very much.
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