Synopses & Reviews
Marie Santora comes from a volatile Italian family. But when she inherits her grandmother’s estate and everyone turns nice and caring, Marie knows it’s time to hit the road to Los Angeles, but not before one final family vacation.
In Jamaica, Marie meets the woman who could change her life. But will she even talk to Marie after her family tells one too many of Marie’s secrets? Don’t miss this hilarious tale of lesbian love and family togetherness run amok.
Greetings from Jamaica is a runner-up for the first annual Bywater Prize for Fiction.
Synopsis
Marie Santora has always known her Italian family is a little crazy, but they now have a million more reasons to act nuts when she inherits her grandmother's estate. It soon becomes clear that the money Marie needs to live comfortably will be decided by her family--if they don't get enough of her money she won't live comfortably.
Marie Plans her escape. She'll give her family a parting gift and then move to Hollywood to chase her dream of writing film scripts. But with millions at stake, it will take more than a free vacation to Jamaica to get the erratic Santora family to toe the line. And the timing couldn't be worse when her hot pursuit changes from screenplay to foreplay. Now she has to stop her loud-mouthed clan from spilling her secrets as fast as they're swilling Jamaican rum.
Climb aboard this hilarious rollercoaster ride where Marie is left wishing "out" was the new "in," and where every lounge chair is a hot seat when the Santora family ventures this close to the equator. The island of Jamaica just may not be big enough.
Synopsis
Hilarious tale of what happens when your dreams really start to come true
About the Author
Mari SanGiovanni comes from a large Italian family. She lives in Rhode Island and was a finalist in the first annual Bywater Prize for Fiction contest.