…Jessica DeLeon embarks on a quest to reunite with her birth parents. Her journey leads to the enchanting and romantic western coast of Italy.
Once there, she discovers her biological mother died giving birth to her, and her father recently passed. However, she is told he never forgot about his firstborn child and included her in his will. Jessica’s inheritance is a luxury hotel along the Italian coast.
After professing her love for the woman she has been in love with since high school, Jessica must navigate a long-distance romance between Italy and the States. This is further complicated by the need to keep both of them safe from jealous hotel employees and a vengeful maternal grandfather, Marco Caruso, a powerful figure in the Italian underworld.
After discovering Jessica is living in Italy, Marco is determined to make her regret that decision. Her presence is a constant reminder of what he lost with his daughter’s pregnancy. Little does he know that going after his granddaughter will be the biggest mistake he will ever make.
“Loved the story line! I didn’t want to put the book down. Hope there is a sequel!”
“Took me from a non reader to a reader! Loved it!”
“I was initially attracted to this book because of its cover. I thought this book was amazing and I looked forward to finding out what happened in the next chapter. The author has done an amazing job. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a good read.”
“…a heartwarming story with plenty of mystery and suspense … a unique storyline and characters, and is a wonderful tale of discovery, legacy, and identity …I am looking forward to more from Celena L. Parish.”
—Anne-Marie Reynolds, Readers’ Favorite
“…Parish crafts a narrative that masterfully balances romance, suspense, and personal discovery. I was deeply impressed by her vivid descriptions of the Italian coastline. What especially captured my attention was the author’s ability to pace tender moments of romance between the darker elements of family rivalry and betrayal, creating a story that kept me eagerly turning pages well into the night. Overall, The Inheritance is an enchanting blend of romance and suspense that will captivate readers seeking both emotional depth and exciting plot twists.”
—K.C. Finn, Readers’ Favorite
“Lovers of slow-burn LGBTQ novels blended with suspense, drama, adventure, and crime will find Celena L. Parish’s The Inheritance an enthralling read. Parish whisked me away from reality and into a world of imagination with an engaging plot.”
—Kieth Mbuya, Readers’ Favorite
“… a different kind of novel. Once you start reading it, there is no putting it down. With well-crafted dialogue and vivid descriptions of events and places, there was never a dull moment in this amazing work. I loved the themes covered, especially the LGBTQ angle. This was an amazing read, and I look forward to reading something else by Celena L. Parish.”
—Frank Mutuma, Readers’ Favorite
“This book’s value lies in its voice to confirm respect for and understanding of the authentic reality of LGBTQ love. What is touching is that the messages are written in a conversational style, motivating the characters and readers to be free and resilient. The Inheritance is highly recommended for being so open, clear, and insightful.”
—Scarlett Jensen, Readers’ Favorite
Celena was born, raised and still resides in Southern California. When not writing, she enjoys traveling, crafting, cooking, gardening, golfing, and spending warm summer weekends by the pool reading. An avid sports fan, she cheers for all women’s sports.
As a strong advocate for mental health she encourages everyone to take time to nourish the body and soul.
As her mother once wrote: Be grateful for those who make you happy. They are the charming gardeners of our souls.
