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Sophia Giambelli has never worried about competition. For three generations, the Giambelli wines have been renowned for their quality -- from Napa Valley to Italy, and throughout the world. The pride of the Giambelli family and a top PR executive, Sophia loves her job -- and excels at it.
But things are about to change at Villa Giambelli. Tereza, the matriarch, has announced a merger with the MacMillan family's winery -- and Sophia will be assuming a new role. As a savvy businesswoman, she knows she must be prepared for anything... but she isn't prepared for Tyler MacMillan. They've been ordered to work together very closely, to facilitate the merger. Sophia must teach Ty the finer points of marketing -- and Ty, in turn, shows her how to get down and dirty, to use the sun, rain, and earth to coax the sweetest grapes from the vineyard.
As they toil together, both in and out of the fields, Sophia is torn between a powerful attraction and a professional rivalry. At the end of the season, the course of the company's future -- and the legacy of the villa -- may take an entirely new direction. And when acts of sabotage threaten both the family business and the family itself, Sophia's quest will be not only for dominance, but also for survival.
But things are about to change at Villa Giambelli. Tereza, the matriarch, has announced a merger with the MacMillan family's winery -- and Sophia will be assuming a new role. As a savvy businesswoman, she knows she must be prepared for anything... but she isn't prepared for Tyler MacMillan. They've been ordered to work together very closely, to facilitate the merger. Sophia must teach Ty the finer points of marketing -- and Ty, in turn, shows her how to get down and dirty, to use the sun, rain, and earth to coax the sweetest grapes from the vineyard.
As they toil together, both in and out of the fields, Sophia is torn between a powerful attraction and a professional rivalry. At the end of the season, the course of the company's future -- and the legacy of the villa -- may take an entirely new direction. And when acts of sabotage threaten both the family business and the family itself, Sophia's quest will be not only for dominance, but also for survival.
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Roberts abandons her seemingly endless trilogy formula here for a stand-alone novel that deals with murder, betrayal, industrial espionage, and plenty of steamy sex set against the background of a wine-making empire that sprawls over two continents and three generations. Good read.
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Since I now live in California, I was interested in reading about the state I reside, and I love Nora Roberts books. The story about the Giambelli family was extremely interesting and always kept you wanting to continue reading to find out what would happen next. I could hardly put it down. As always, Nora Roberts did NOT disappoint me! I highly recommend this book.
Another great book by Nora Roberts... don't know how I missed reading this one... but, I'm glad I added it to my list of books to read. I recommend it to anyone who's a NR fan.
Nora Roberts is a great storyteller. She tells the story of 2 families merged together to protect their family from the villains who kill and try to destroy the wine industry of the two families together. A love story develops between the vintner and the business manager for the company. Both do their best to deny their feelings until another death brings them back together. Closer than ever. So interesting how the story and affair develops. Good read!!
Just wanted to say the cover is gone but book in excellent shape.
Sue E. (Another one of Nora Robert's wonderful novels. A great read!
Deanne M. (Sophia Giambelli has never worried about competition. For three generations, the Giambelli wines have been renowned for their quality throughout the world. The pride of the Giambelli family and a top PR executive, Sophia loves her job - and excels at it.
But things are about to change at the Villa. A merger brings in Tyler MacMillan, where she must teach him about marketing and he must show Sophia how to coax the sweetest grapes from the vineyard.
A classic Nora Roberts book. Sabotage, family life, love...
From the lush vinards of Napa valley to the ageless beauties of Venice Nora Roberts spins a riviting tale of family conflict in the deadly secrets that threaten a proud hetitage.
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