The insights into wine making in California and in Italy were interesting. It had all of the elements of the best Nora Roberts books: strong family relationships, an interesting story line, and a bonus two romances instead of one. It is a delightful tale of family, intrigue, romance (of course), wine, and has an unexpected twist at the end. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? 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. 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. Sophia must teach Tyler 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.Īs they toil together, both in and out of the fields, Sophia is torn between a powerful attraction and a professional rivalry. They've been ordered to work together very closely, to facilitate the merger. Tereza, the matriarch, has announced a merger with the MacMillan family's winery - and Sophia will be assuming a new role.Īs a savvy businesswoman, she knows she must be prepared for anything.but she isn't prepared for Tyler MacMillan.

The pride of the Giambelli family and a top PR executive, Sophia loves her job - and excels at it.īut things are about to change at Villa Giambelli. For three generations, the Giambelli wines have been renowned for their quality - from Napa Valley to Italy, and throughout the world. Sophia Giambelli has never worried about competition.

The Villa by Nora Roberts