First published 2014
Dominic Salvatore has rebuilt his relationship with his father and the Montgomery family. His vineyard Cuppa di Vita thrives. Yet one woman remains beyond his reach. Alecia pours herself into her event planning business, creating beautiful weddings while dismissing true love as fantasy. The driven blonde considers romance a dangerous distraction from her career goals. Dominic finds himself drawn to her intelligence and beauty, but Alecia resists letting the charming Italian vintner into her carefully controlled world. She views relationships as risks that threaten everything she has built. Dominic refuses to accept rejection. His persistence breaks down her defenses, leading them into a passionate affair that surprises them both. Their physical connection reveals deeper feelings neither expected. Alecia must choose between the safety of her solitary focus on work and the vulnerability that comes with opening her heart. Dominic believes she deserves to understand her own worth and capacity for love.
Genres: fiction, romance, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Cuppa di Vita
288 pages · Paperback · Ampersand Enterprises