The Winemaker Series: Passionate and headstrong, the Portuguese will capture your heart in these sun-drenched novels set in the Douro Valley, Portugal
The True Purpose of Vines
Fly across the Atlantic for a sun-drenched adventure in the Douro Valley.
A headstrong winemaker meets her match in an arrogant Englishman who threatens her lands. When the wine plague strikes her vineyards, they put differences aside to find a cure, blind tasting their way into an intoxicating passion.
A Portuguese woman desperate to save her vineyards…
Julia Costa is the best winemaker in the Douro. When a greedy Englishman threatens the land her family has held for generations, Julia prepares to defend her legacy and independence by any means necessary.
The Englishman sent to uncover her secrets…
The last thing Griffin Maxwell wants is to waste time mired in a Portuguese backwater. Still, to guarantee a partnership with Oporto’s largest trading firm, he agrees to travel up the Douro river and chase some reluctant debtor.
A meeting of two cultures…
Nothing prepared Griffin for the headstrong winemaker. Alluring, she tempts him into enjoying Portugal’s vibrant tastes and is a threat to his carefully constructed plans. The arrogant Englishman arrived at Julia’s lands, believing himself entitled to everything, including her heart. But how can she resist an attraction headier than a vintage?
An enemy too powerful to fight alone…
When a mysterious plague decimates Europe’s vineyards, Griffin and Julia put differences aside to find a cure, blind-tasting their way into an intoxicating passion. But reality is less than patient, and they must choose between their ambitions or the love of a lifetime.
The Wedding Surprise
Be a part of this year's most expected celebration in this delightful story packed with laughter and charm.
Rationality is a man’s sharpest sword…
Edmond never believed in marriage, but after his superior, Griffin Maxwell, entrusts him with a surprise to his bride, he is forced to attend their wedding in the countryside.
Nothing more colorful than the artist’s soul…
Elise isn’t going to her friend’s wedding to pick the bouquet. The youngest and less beautiful of three sisters, she gave up fancy dreams of love. Her life goal is to show her Godfather her watercolors for a chance of featuring in his exposition.
A fairy godfather with meddling plans…
When a crazy scheme threatens the wedding surprise, Edmond must partner with Elise to save the celebration. After a heated embrace in a dusty armoire, Elise can no longer hide her feelings for Edmond. But will the Englishman choose passion over his stubborn logic?
The Taste of Light
The Count of Almoster is back to claim his happiness. Join his quest for redemption in the arms of his rival's innocent sister.
The Truth About Myths
Princess Isabel de Orleans would do anything for Portugal. When her brother, the king, asks for her help, she agrees to travel to Spain to defuse a diplomatic crisis. Until she discovers who will be her nanny on the trip...
Portugal, 1873
A prudish princess on a mission…
Princess Isabel de Orleans would do anything for Portugal. When her brother, the king, asks for her help, she agrees to travel to Spain to defuse a diplomatic crisis.
A beloved rake as a babysitter…
Henrique, Viscount Penafiel, has no roots. He prepares to sail to greener pastures when his best friend blackmails him into accompanying the princess to an aristocratic-filled seaside resort.
Passion versus patriotism…
With his wit and ever-present grin, Henrique delights in showing how Isabel’s morals are outdated. Isabel abhors philandering but is entranced by the caring man hidden below a devil-may-care attitude.
The sister of Henrique’s best friend should be high on a pedestal, safe from his lust. But by demolishing his ideas, she crumbles the height separating them.
A Bourbon with ulterior motives…
Alfonso is a king sans a throne. When the Bourbon’s meteoric interest in Isabel threatens Portugal’s independence, Henrique has to take drastic measures to save his country and Isabel’s love.
