When the Only Light Is the Moon

By: Rita Wilson

Narrated by: Michelle Sobeski

Four women, four stories, and a chance encounter that changes everything.

Still reeling from a recent breakup, Demi, a Greek-American banquet manager, joins her mother, aunt, and cousin on a trip to Greece, hoping to clear her head, heal her heart, and take a break from an unfulfilling job.

Her plans for a relaxing holiday are derailed when their rental car breaks down on their way to the coast; that is, until they are rescued by a villager and her charming grandson, Stavros. While Demi navigates this unexpected romance, her mother, aunt, and cousin examine their own fears, hopes, and dreams, aided by Charles, a witty British author who endears himself to them with his good humor and sage advice. Demi’s whirlwind romance ends abruptly when she returns to the States despite Stavros’s pleas for her to stay with him.

Upon her return, she must confront her feelings for Stavros and her impossible job situation. With Charles’s advice in mind, the ladies tackle their issues. Demi gets a job opportunity that would take her away from Pittsburgh, and she must decide whether to leave her family for a fresh start or stay where she has always been comfortable.

The situation becomes more complicated when rekindling the romance with Stavros becomes possible. When fate intervenes, along with Demi’s ex, her path becomes even more tangled.

Set in a charming Greek village, When the Only Light of the Moon follows two sisters and their daughters as they navigate individual journeys of self-discovery through the unexpected help of strangers. The crystal blue Mediterranean skies and silvery olive groves provide a magical backdrop for this lively story of romance, realization, and renewal.

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A great travel-buddy novel!

A beautiful little love story, a young woman trying to find her way in life. Do you choose your love interest or pursue your career?

As a young Greek/American woman, I related to this novel in various ways. Not only did Demi have the opportunity to explore her cultural identify, but she also grew as an individual with the help and guidance of close friends and family by the novel’s end.

While traveling, I found myself delving into a world that not only explored the wonders of traveling but also the wonders of new love. Sometimes it is difficult to remember what those things feel like. The first time traveling to a new country, Greece in this case, and seeing the mountains or smelling the oregano, thyme, and salty sea. Remembering the butterflies you feel for a new love interest.

I would definitely recommend this novel if you are a fan of fiction, romance, and travel! It was a fast and easy read!