Audrey Smart, 34, has made a major life change, walking away from her life as a vet (and from a string of failed romance) and moving to Sicily to buy a $1 home, and embark on a mandatory renovation she knows nothing about. Audrey is busy working to open the town's new shelter, while also renovating her own problematic home-and dating again. With the help of friends, she begins taking in sick strays. But, not everyone in town is grateful for her services, and she soon makes unexpected enemies. Audrey's small Sicilian town hires a new building inspector to deal with the influx of $1 homeowners, and he sets about making Audrey's idyllic Sicilian life utterly miserable. Just when things can't get any worse, the inspector turns up dead, leaving Audrey as the main suspect. Audrey, without an alibi, is under more pressure than she's ever been to solve the crime. But, the inspectors list of enemies was long. Very, very long. Can she solve this impossible case? A laugh-out-loud cozy packed with mystery, intrigue, renovation, animals, food, wine, and of course, love. A VILLA IN SICILY will capture your heart and keep you glued to the very last page.