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| Series | Amore Winter Olympic Novella |
| Title |
Americano Love (An Enemies to Lovers Winter Olympics Sports Romance) |
| Genre | Contemporary Romance |
| Tropes | Enemies to Lovers, Sports Romance, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Healing Through Love. |
| Release Date | December 12, 2025 |
| Publisher | Porcaro Press |
| Publication Date | 12 December 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 158 pages |
| ISBN | 978-1-922938-13-8 |
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 1.02 x 22.86 cm |
| Categories | Enemies to Lovers, Small Town Romance, Romantic Comedy |
| Series | The Amore Series, Novella |
One battle-hardened skier. One relentless journalist. One Olympic flame that ignites an instant inferno.
Pellegrino Morrone is Italy’s alpine legend, 34 and gunning for his final gold on the savage Stelvio. His “no weakness” creed is etched in scar tissue and abandonment, every carve a middle finger to fate. He doesn’t do distractions until a sharp-tongued American with blue fire and zero chill invades his orbit.
Charlie Peterson flew into Bormio for The Pulse Magazine, determined to own Pele’s last ride. Physical pain from a back injury stalks her stride, but she’s done playing small. Then Pele explodes in—olive-skinned, storm-eyed, coiled fury—and her headline becomes him.
One tiny apartment. One shrinking bed. One collision neither of them can control.
He craves control.
She hunts truth.
They combust on contact.
Enemies at dawn, tangled by dusk, they fight and fuse in thermal steam and moonlit sheets. Calloused palms map old wounds; whispered dares melt guarded hearts. As the Olympic torch flares, scars rip open and stakes skyrocket. Pele must risk the heart he swore to bury. Charlie must gamble the story of a lifetime for the man rewriting her pain into pleasure.
🔥 Americano Love is a scorching, slow-burn Winter Olympics novella packed with enemies-to-lovers lightning, wounded warriors healing in each other’s arms, and alpine nights that blaze.x Expect pulse-racing slopes, tiny-apartment tension, one-bed combustion, 🌶️🌶️ and a love that claims gold.
Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers, fierce heroines, brooding heroes, instant chemistry, and hard-won happily ever afters.
One slope. One headline. One love that owns the mountain.
Grab Americano Love—a standalone Amore Series Winter Olympics Novella with guaranteed heat, heart, and HEA.
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Book Club Topics
First Impressions
Charlie and Pele both enter the story with strong assumptions about each other.
👉 How did first impressions shape the story’s tension? Can you relate to misjudging someone at first glance?
Independence vs Partnership
Charlie values her independence; Pele is used to control.
👉 Did their need for independence impact the story’s flow? How do you balance independence and connection in your own life?
Facing Fears
Both characters face personal challenges that influence their choices.
👉 How did seeing them confront their fears move the story forward? Can you relate to facing your own obstacles?
Culture & Communication
Their Italian-American differences create both clashes and connection.
👉 How did cultural contrasts shape their interactions in the story? Have you experienced a relationship or friendship shaped by cultural differences?
Humor & Lightness
Charlie and Pele use humor to navigate tension and connect.
👉 Did their banter help develop the plot or character growth? Can humor ever mask deeper feelings in real life?
Found Family & Support Networks
Friends, family, and community play important roles in the story.
👉 How did these relationships influence character decisions or story momentum? Who acts as your “found family,” and how does that support you?
Healing & Resilience
Both characters carry emotional and physical scars.
👉 How did their healing journeys push the story forward? How do you relate to personal or emotional recovery in your own life?
Boundaries & Trust
Charlie and Pele navigate personal limits and mutual respect.
👉 Did the way they set or tested boundaries affect the story’s tension? How do you approach boundaries in your relationships?
Pressure & Performance
The Winter Olympic backdrop creates urgency and stakes.
👉 How did the pressure enhance the story? How do real-life high-pressure situations influence your decisions or relationships?
The Setting
Bormio, the slopes, and the Winter Olympic environment shape the story.
👉 How did the setting move the story forward or affect character choices? Can you think of a time a location shaped an important moment in your life?
Author Dora Porcaro
Dora Porcaro writes steamy contemporary romance with sass, substance, and soul. Her stories simmer with fierce heroines, emotionally messy men, and slow-burn chemistry—set in Italy, across Europe, and the occasional small-town escape (or anywhere swoon-worthy characters exist).
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Dora writes full time, fuelled by bay swims, home-cooked comfort food, and too much pistacchio gelato. She paints couples mid-kiss and considers Baci chocolates a legitimate love language.