The Villa

About this book

The vineyards of Napa Valley provide a lush backdrop for this sweeping epic from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. PR executive Sophia Giambelli loves her job and has never worried about competition. For three generations her familys wines have been world-renowned for their quality. But things are about to change at Villa Giambelli. Tereza the matriarch has announced a merger with the MacMillan familys wineryand Sophia will be assuming a new role. As a savvy businesswoman she knows she must be prepared for anythingbut she isnt prepared for Tyler MacMillan. Theyve been ordered to work together very closely to facilitate the merger. Sophia must teach Ty the finer points of marketingand 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 companys futureand the legacy of the villamay take an entirely new direction. And when acts of sabotage threaten both the family business and the family itself Sophias quest will be not only for dominance but also for survival.