Dopo essere stato colpito da una tragedia, Sean Amory ha lasciato la sua vita come produttore discografico a L.A. per fare ritorno alle sue radici. È tornato a casa a River Hill per lavorare nella panetteria della sua famiglia in attesa di decidere cosa fare in seguito nella sua vita. In qualche modo, il calore dei forni caldi e la pasta fresca riescono a calmare i suoi modi bruschi – e la splendida donna che vede correre ogni mattina mentre apre il negozio ha completamente un altro effetto su di lui. Il passato da reginetta di bellezza di Jessica Casillas-Moore l’ha portato verso il suo attuale incarico come consulente in quel campo per una dozzina di emittenti televisive locali, ma per lei significa anche non aver assaggiato carboidrati dall’età di quattordici anni. Ma sentire il loro profumo non potrà certo mandare in rovina la sua carriera, quindi decide far passare il tragitto della sua corsa mattutina vicino a The Breadery, il negozio più delizioso di River Hill. Quando incontra lo splendido fornaio, volano scintille e le cupcakes si … glassano. Gli opposti possono davvero attrarsi, e si scopre che Jess e Sean potrebbero essere fatti l’uno per l’altro. Ma quando il terribile passato di Sean torna a farsi vivo e il futuro di Jess chiama, dovranno decidere a quanto sono disposti a rinunciare per ottenere quello che il loro cuore desidera di più.

Una delle prime cose che ho pensato leggendo questo libro? A volte gli amici sono la tua vera famiglia, quelli che tengono di più a te, mentre invece la tua famiglia può essere una spina nel fianco. Ho adorato Noah, Iain e tutti gli altri, il gruppo di amici che decidono di affrontare in modo deciso Sean mettendolo davanti alla realtà dei fatti: ha un grosso problema con l’alcol, che rischia di sfuggirgli di mano e loro fanno “chiudere i rubinetti” nei locali che di solito lui frequenta. È il tipo di legame che mi piace pensare possa esistere veramente con le persone che consideri tue amiche, che ti “sbattono in faccia” le cose come stanno, che sanno dire basta. Ed è vero che Sean ha dei problemi seri, che da solo non riesce a risolvere, è tormentato dai sensi di colpa per qualcosa che è successo in passato e non trova pace. Ha abbandonato il suo lavoro, la vita della metropoli, per tornare a casa e cercare di ripartire da zero. È tornato a fare il fornaio, nell’attività che da generazioni appartiene alla sua famiglia e che fa parte della storia e della tradizione River Hill. Impastare, creare cose e cucinare dolci, in parte, lo aiuta a mantenere un po’ il controllo della sua vita, ma non è abbastanza. Sarà Jessica a dare una bella scossa alla sua vita, una bella sconosciuta che passa sempre davanti al suo negozio correndo, limitandosi ad annusare il delizioso profumo delle delizie preparate da Sean. Sarà proprio lei fargli provare emozioni e sentimenti che lui pensava di non poter più provare, e a spingerlo in una nuova direzione. Da sempre ho un debole per gli uomini che sanno cucinare, non so perché ma nella mia immaginazione sono terribilmente sexy: Sean, fornaio, contro un bel miliardario? Per me non c’è proprio storia… Detto questo, lavoro a parte, Sean mi è piaciuto molto come personaggio, è affascinante, capace di provare emozioni profonde, intense che nel bene e nel male lo rendono molto umano, vulnerabile. Non è perfetto, non pretende di esserlo. Teme di commettere errori che potrebbero ferire Jessica ma allo stesso tempo è incapace di rinunciare a lei. Si danno tempo, imparando a conoscersi, per tentare di scoprire dove li potrà condurre tutto questo groviglio di emozioni e sensazioni. Jessica mi è piaciuta fin da subito, è sveglia, ironica, intelligente, indipendente. Come tutte noi ha i suoi punti deboli, che non ama rivelare alle persone, ma con Sean il muro che ha creato intorno a sé pian pianino comincia a sgretolarsi. Quello che ho amato di più in lei? Che ama e accetta Sean per quello che è realmente, pregi e difetti, senza lasciarsi condizionare dagli altri ed è disposta a essere lì presente per lui, al suo fianco al momento del bisogno, perché sa che questo momento arriverà. Mi sono piaciuti moltissimo come coppia, è una storia romantica, divertente, piena di passione e molto, molto vera. Leggendo i libri di questa serie mi sono innamorata dell’atmosfera in cui ci si ritrova immersi, dell’ambientazione a River Hill e dei personaggi sono costruiti con così tanta cura che mi sembra quasi di conoscerli, di poterli vedere seduti insieme a parlare, scherzare. È una bella sensazione, ed è quello che per me fa la differenza quando leggo un libro: sentirti parte della storia, arrabbiarti per qualcosa che combinano i protagonisti o rimanere affascinata dal carisma di un personaggio in certi momenti.

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Non posso credere di aver incontrato l’uomo perfetto …

Sul traghetto per andare al matrimonio di mia madre, ho incontrato un uomo meraviglioso, nonostante il suo amore per Faulkner. Il professor David Carstairs era divertente, intelligente e con le mani più sexy che avessi mai visto. Una conversazione sui classici della letteratura americana ci ha condotto a una cena romantica a casa sua… e sicuramente in seguito a un bel dessert. Non avevo mai fatto niente del genere prima, ma quello che avevamo era qualcosa di speciale. Sfortunatamente, il giorno dopo è andato tutto in frantumi. E il mio professore in apparenza perfetto? Suo padre ha appena sposato mia madre e ora è il mio fratellastro! La cena del Ringraziamento è appena diventata molto più complicata.

Ho finalmente trovato la donna perfetta …

Sulla rotta per vedere mio padre sposare un’altra giovane cacciatrice di dote, ho incontrato la donna perfetta, nonostante il suo odio per Faulkner. Victoria Witherspoon era gentile, spiritosa e con delle labbra tutte da baciare. Abbiamo trascorso la giornata insieme, e poi siamo rimasti svegli tutta la notte ad esplorare i corpi l’uno dell’altro. Non sono un tipo alla ricerca di una storia, ma per una perfetta come Victoria, sarei stato pronto a fare un’eccezione. Se solo sua madre non avesse appena sposato mio padre, ponendo in assoluto l’oggetto di tutte le mie fantasie nella categoria “off-limits”. E pensavo che le vacanze fossero imbarazzanti prima.

Ci sono così tante cose che ho amato in questo nuovo libro di Rebecca Norinne, il primo romanzo della sua Rocky Cove Series, un ottimo inizio! “Not Quite Perfect” è brillante, divertente, sexy, forse uno tra i libri più hot scritti da quest’autrice, ma ripensandoci adesso, dopo averlo finito, la prima cosa che mi viene in mente su Victoria e David, è la bellezza della loro storia, il loro legame e come adorino trascorrere il tempo insieme. Tengono veramente l’uno all’altro, c’è passione, una forte attrazione fisica, ma ho amato soprattutto la loro complicità, il modo unico in cui si capiscono. La cover del libro rispecchia in modo perfetto il tipo di sentimenti che si instaura da subito tra di loro: pura gioia. Unico è anche il modo in cui scocca la scintilla tra loro: un libro, un autore. Ora alzi la mano chi ha mai avuto la fortuna di catturare l’attenzione di un uomo bellissimo a causa di un libro. Una rarità? Parlare di libri, e intendo parlarne davvero, credo che sia una cosa molto intima e personale, perché ti esponi, perché hai a cuore i tuoi libri e non è certo una cosa che fai con tutti. Un’altra cosa che ho apprezzato leggendo il romanzo è chi sono David e Victoria, due persone che hanno un loro vissuto, esperienze che li rendono più vicini alla mia realtà, in cui in parte mi posso immedesimare. Mostrano all’altro i rispettivi sentimenti, senza indossare maschere e decidono di agire, seguendo l’istinto. David è una combinazione letale: intelligente e sexy, bellissimo e divertente, insomma tanta tanta roba. Victoria mi è piaciuta ancora di più di David. È una donna che dice apertamente quello che pensa, spigliata, determinata, ma quando si tratta delle persone che ama, della sua famiglia, si rivela molto vulnerabile. Quando entrambi scoprono che non è solo il caso ad averli fatti incontrare, ma anche l’imminente matrimonio dei loro genitori le cose tra loro si complicano. Victoria è quella a soffrire di più in questa situazione, soprattutto dopo che la madre le fa capire chiaramente che non accetterebbe mai una storia tra sua figlia e il figlio adottivo, mentre David, che ha già un rapporto burrascoso con il padre, ha ben chiaro qual è la sua priorità: Victoria. Ho trovato abbastanza irritanti ed egoisti i genitori di entrambi, soprattutto la madre di Victoria, mentre ho adorato i suoi tre fratelli, meravigliosi, un vero valore aggiunto a questo romanzo. Il mio preferito è Alex, il fratello maggiore, i suoi sguardi intimidatori nei confronti di David sono uno spasso assoluto. In questa storia vengono toccati molti argomenti importanti, in modo leggero, ma comunque ci sono: l’omosessualità di Drew, uno dei fratelli di Victoria, la sua tensione e paura di non essere accettato dalla famiglia; il modo in cui David non forza mai la mano con Victoria, lasciandole sempre il tempo di cui ha bisogno e il controllo su ogni scelta, guadagnando così la sua fiducia. Tutta la storia viene raccontata attraverso i POV di entrambi, ed è la cosa che preferisco, mi piace poter “entrare nelle loro testoline” e vedere cosa stiano pensando e soprattutto il perché. “Not Quite Perfect” è perfetto e non vedo l’ora di leggere il prossimo libro della serie. Spero proprio sia su Alex!

I can’t believe I met the perfect man …

On the ferry to my mother’s wedding, I met the most amazing man—his love of Faulkner notwithstanding. Professor David Carstairs was funny, intelligent, and had the sexiest hands I’d ever seen.

A conversation about classic American literature led to a romantic dinner at his house … and then a whole lot of dessert afterward. I’d never done anything like that before, but what we had was something special.

Unfortunately, everything came crashing down the next day. Because my supposedly perfect professor? His dad just married my mom, and now he’s my stepbrother!

Thanksgiving dinner just got a whole lot more complicated.

I’ve finally found the perfect woman …

En route to watch my father marry yet another young gold digger, I met the perfect woman—her hatred of Faulkner notwithstanding. Victoria Witherspoon was kind, witty, and had the most kissable lips I’d ever seen.

We spent the day together, and then stayed up all night exploring each other’s bodies. I don’t do relationships, but for someone as perfect as Victoria, I was ready to make an exception.

If only her mom hadn’t just married my dad, putting the object of all my fantasies firmly in the “off limits” category.

And I thought the holidays were awkward before.

I reached into my purse and pulled out an old, battered copy of The Sound and the Fury. My eyes scanned the weathered pages, taking in the notes I’d scribbled in the margins. Even years later, I still had trouble following the story’s disconnected timeline. I shook my head when I reached the end of the first chapter. “Fucking Faulkner.”

“Only one of the greats,” came a deep, rumbling voice from across the aisle.

I inserted my bookmark and turned to face the stranger, my breath catching in my lungs.

His lips were hitched to the side in a small grin and his bright blue eyes were alight with laughter. He canted his head toward my book. “But I’m guessing you don’t agree.”

I struggled to find the words to respond-not a problem I typically suffered. As a journalist, words were my bread and butter. Unfortunately, they’d deserted me once faced with the most handsome man I’d ever laid eyes on.

He had thick, wavy, brown hair and a sexy five o’clock shadow that dotted his strong, chiseled jaw. His eyes were deep pools of indigo that I imagined getting lost in. And his lips? Well, I wouldn’t mind finding out how soft they were. If I were Cinderella and my fairy godmother had just granted my wish for the perfect man, he would have been it.

I cleared my throat and set my book to the side. “Can’t say I’m much of a Faulkner fan … which was probably obvious when I cursed his name.” I smiled sheepishly. It was one thing to fling insults at a dead author, but an entirely other thing to have someone witness you doing it.

He shrugged, his right shoulder lifting and then falling carelessly. “You either love him or you hate him.”

“Let me guess,” I said, relaxing into the conversation despite its embarrassing beginning, “you love him.”

“You can’t deny he gave a voice to the misfits and malcontents of his day, whereas his contemporaries used them to serve as fodder for more important characters.”

“Spoken like a scholar. Or a misfit or malcontent.” I fought back a smile.

The handsome man, no longer quite a stranger, turned to face me fully, his hand outstretched. “Professor David Carstairs.”

“Victoria Witherspoon.” I placed my hand in his and tried not to swoon when his fingers skated over my palm as he pulled away. “Professor, huh?”

David’s head ducked forward, and his cheeks flushed. Setting his hand to the back of his neck, he made a face. “American Literature, I’m afraid.” He looked flustered, as if being a professor wasn’t really fucking cool.

And hot. Oh so hot.

There are so many things I loved in “Not Quite Perfect” by Rebecca Norinne, it’s the first installment in her Rocky Cove series, a really good one! The story is brilliant, funny, sexy, perhaps one of the hottest book written by this author, but looking back now, after finishing it, the first thing flashing in my mind, about Victoria and David, is the beauty of their story, their bond, how they enjoy their time together. They really care for each other, there’s passion, lust, but I loved their true understanding and complicity. The cover of the book reflects perfectly this kind of feelings: pure joy.

Unique is also the way everything start, because of a book, an author. Who has ever been so lucky to pick up the attention of a gourgeos man because of a book? One in a million? Talking about books, I mean really talking, I think it’s something deep and personal, you expose yourself because you care for your books and you don’t do it with everyone.

Another thing I really appreciated reading this novel is who David and Victoria are, two adults with their baggage, experiences that make them closer to my reality, in which I can partly relate with it. They show their feelings  without masks and they decide to act, folllowing their instincts.

David is a lethal combination: intelligent and sexy, gorgeous and fun, in short “so much stuff”.

I loved Victoria even more than David. She’s smart and speaks her mind, self-confident, strong willed, but when it comes to the people she loves, her family, she’s very vulnerable.

When they find out it’s not just a case they met, but also because of the imminent marriage of their parents, things get really complicated. Victoria is the one to suffer the most in this situation, after her mother makes clear  she would never accept a relationship between her daughter and her stepson, while David, who already has a stormy relationship with his father, knows which is his priority: Victoria.

I think their parents are of both quite irritating and selfish, especially Victoria’s mother, while I adored her three wonderful brothers, a real added value to this novel. My fav is Alex, her older brother with his intimidating stare against David, he was so much fun.

In this story are touched important topics, in a light way, but still they are there: the homosexuality of Drew, one of Victoria’s brothers, his tension and fear of not being accepted by his family; the way David never forces things with Victoria, giving her time and control on every choice, gaining her trust.

The whole story is written showing both their POVs, and it’s my favorite thing, I like “get into their little heads” and see what they are thinking and above all why.

“Not Quite Perfect”, for me, it’s perfect and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I hope it’s Alex’s story!

USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Norinne writes sexy romance from the heart. Her heroines are bold and headstrong, and her heroes will do anything for the ones they love.

When not banging away at the keyboard, she is watching rugby, enjoying a pint of craft beer, or trolling Pinterest for pictures of pretty houses.

Originally from California, Rebecca currently resides in a small coastal town in Northern Massachusetts where she and her husband are renovating an antique colonial built in the 1700s and trying valiantly not to be eaten alive by mosquitos.

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I can’t believe I met the perfect man …

On the ferry to my mother’s wedding, I met the most amazing man—his love of Faulkner notwithstanding. Professor David Carstairs was funny, intelligent, and had the sexiest hands I’d ever seen.

A conversation about classic American literature led to a romantic dinner at his house … and then a whole lot of dessert afterward. I’d never done anything like that before, but what we had was something special.

Unfortunately, everything came crashing down the next day. Because my supposedly perfect professor? His dad just married my mom, and now he’s my stepbrother!

Thanksgiving dinner just got a whole lot more complicated.

I’ve finally found the perfect woman …

En route to watch my father marry yet another young gold digger, I met the perfect woman—her hatred of Faulkner notwithstanding. Victoria Witherspoon was kind, witty, and had the most kissable lips I’d ever seen.

We spent the day together, and then stayed up all night exploring each other’s bodies. I don’t do relationships, but for someone as perfect as Victoria, I was ready to make an exception.

If only her mom hadn’t just married my dad, putting the object of all my fantasies firmly in the “off limits” category.

And I thought the holidays were awkward before.

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When not banging away at the keyboard, she is watching rugby, enjoying a pint of craft beer, or traveling the globe in search of inspiration for her next book.

Originally from California, Rebecca currently resides in a small coastal community outside of Boston where she’s renovating an antique colonial built in the 1700s and trying valiantly not to be eaten alive by mosquitos.

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After tragedy struck, Sean Amory left life as a record executive in L.A. to go back to his roots. He’s come home to River Hill to work in his family’s bakery while he decides what to do next with his life. Somehow, the warm ovens and fresh dough are soothing to his raw edges—and the gorgeous woman he sees jogging past every morning as he opens up the shop has another effect entirely.

Jessica Casillas-Moore’s former life as a beauty queen led to her current gig as a lifestyle consultant for a dozen local TV stations, but it also means she hasn’t eaten carbs since she was fourteen. But smelling them won’t ruin her career, so she makes a point to route her morning run past The Breadery, River Hill’s most delicious site. When she meets the handsome baker, sparks fly and cupcakes get … frosted.

Opposites really do attract, and it turns out that Jess and Sean just might be made for each other. But when his past rears its ugly head and her future comes calling, they’ll have to work out just how much they’re ready to give in order to get what their hearts most desire.

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Rebecca Norinne writes sexy romance from the heart. Her heroines are bold and headstrong, and her heroes will do anything for the ones they love.

When not banging away at the keyboard, she is watching rugby, enjoying a pint of craft beer, or traveling the globe in search of inspiration for her next book.

Originally from California, Rebecca currently resides in Dublin, Ireland, with her husband.

Jamaila Brinkley writes historical romance with a hint of magic. Her Wizards of London series features thieves, duchesses, witches, and more indulging in mayhem and romance in Regency England. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America, and was a finalist in the Romance Through the Ages contest in 2015.

Jamaila came to romance as an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction, and found that her favorite historical romances seemed ripe for an injection of magic. Her favorite historical period is currently the Victorian era, and she’s never happier than when immersed in a multi-book family series.

Jamaila lives outside Baltimore, Maryland in a house that is perpetually under renovation with her husband and twin toddlers. You can find her blogging about romance, writing, parenting, cooking, and more on her website at www.jamailabrinkley.com, and posting pictures of her lunch on Twitter as @jamaila.

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Irish whiskey royalty has no place in Northern California, but that isn’t going to stop Iain Brennan, the black sheep of Brennan Family Distillers, from giving it a shot. Wine Country is an unlikely place to launch a whiskey empire, but Iain’s just reckless enough to make it work. And being out from under the watchful eye of his disapproving father back home in Dublin? Even better.

Naomi Klein has spent the last ten years ignoring her society family as much as possible while building a career as a renowned sculptor. She’s found a home in River Hill, but has no interest in dipping her toes into the commitment pool. Just the idea of forever gives her hives. Which makes a rootless Irish wanderer the perfect fling. And shocking her mother? Just a bonus.

But as cozy autumn nights turn into lazy winter mornings, Naomi and Iain realize that they’re getting close to something neither of them wants: love. When Naomi discovers Iain’s not quite as rootless as he seems, she’ll have to make some tough decisions. And when the Brennans and the Kleins descend en masse to collect their prodigal children, River Hill may never be the same.

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“Thank you for doing this,” Iain said, the pad of his index finger tracing over the design Naomi had created for Whitman’s Revival. “To be honest, I wasn’t sure I’d hear from you again. You kind of ghosted me.”

He glanced up in time to catch her looking away guiltily. “Yeah, about that—”

“I’m not asking you to explain yourself. I get it. We had some fun, and now it’s time to move on.”

Naomi’s eyes came back around, the guilt replaced with what Iain thought looked a whole lot like contemplation. “Funny you should mention that.”

“Funny how?”

“I was thinking,” she said, her finger swirling a pattern on the table that separated them. “You’re leaving in two months, and it would be a shame if we didn’t spend that time … hanging out.” Her eyes bored into his, as if daring him to misunderstand.

His lips quirked up into a smirk. “Why, Miss Klein, are you asking me to fuck you senseless until I board a plane back to Ireland?”

She tossed him a wicked smile full of promise. “You have to admit; we’re pretty damn good at it.”

“The best,” he agreed.

He felt his chest sawing in and out as his breathing became deeper and more labored. Iain couldn’t remember the last time he’d felt such heady anticipation. Oh, wait, yes, he could. It was that night in San Francisco when he and Naomi had practically run from that dive bar to his hotel. He’d been so ready for her that he’d ripped her dress off before the door to his room had locked behind them.

“So, what do you say, Brennan? You want to spend the next sixty days seeing how many orgasms we can give each other?”

That was all the invitation Iain needed. Abruptly, he stood, his chair scraping over the black-and-white-checked linoleum and then crashing to the floor. He stalked around the fifties-style diner table and fisted his hands in Naomi’s hair. He bent at the waist and let his lips hover scant centimeters from her parted ones. He could feel the warmth of her breath mingling with his own. “What do you say we get started on that now?”

She licked her lips. “Yes, let’s.”

I really enjoyed “The Distiller’s Darling”

The thing I loved the most reading this story was I could really picture in my mind every expression of Iain Brennan’s face when Naomi took him off guard, leaving him speechless. In my mind Iain is the guy I saw before the release of the book on the socials. That grin… I fell in love with it and I was intrigued by his mischievous eyes, a promise of lots of wicked things, but also playfulness and Iain is just like that: irresistible, fun and hot.

Naomi is really his match.

We had already met her in the previous book, she was Noah’s fake girlfriend, or his friend with benefits, to put their respective mothers to silence, until the arrival of Angelica in Noah’s life.

Naomi is a gifted artist who is trying to highlight her work and her talent. She cares a lot about her independence, she fights for it, she doesn’t want to get married, but above all she doesn’t want to be “just” someone’s wife or use her parents’ connections to succeed. She prefers one-night stands with unwanted complications.

Gorgeous, sexy, funny, Naomi seems to be always one step ahead of Iain, anticipating his moves, after they met by chance during a gala.

Sparks fly between them at first sight.

Iain is Irish, his family is one of the most important and known in the world of whiskey production, but his dream is to launch a new, more innovative product, carving out a space for him and his sister.

The family tradition and the strong personality of Iain’s father are a burden for him, he always struggles in search of his father’s approval in his project.

The chemistry between Iain and Naomi is explosive, they can’t keep their hands off from each other, their way of being so straightforward makes everything very simple and easy between them, allowing their perfect agreement: three months of great sex and then… no harm no foul. Too bad they don’t see how perfect they are for each other, and all the things they actually have in common, which makes their bond unique and special.

Naomi maybe is the one with more issues, always trying to run from Iain. Sometimes her need to prove she’s not like her mother, leads her to exceed, hiding things she feels instinctively for Iain, making him hurt.

I loved Iain very much, he’s hot, smart and fun, and I really liked his bond with his sister Maeve, and his desire to give her “voice” within the family, to fight for a chance to make come true Maeve’s dream, to open and manage their distillery.

River Hill is an amazing series: the stories are well written, easy to read and smooth, with a fun vibe.I like the characters, their friendship and innate sensuality and I can’t wait to find out what the next book holds.

Rebecca Norinne writes sexy romance from the heart. Her heroines are bold and headstrong, and her heroes will do anything for the ones they love.

When not banging away at the keyboard, she is watching rugby, enjoying a pint of craft beer, or traveling the globe in search of inspiration for her next book.

Originally from California, Rebecca currently resides in Dublin, Ireland, with her husband.

Jamaila Brinkley writes historical romance with a hint of magic. Her Wizards of London series features thieves, duchesses, witches, and more indulging in mayhem and romance in Regency England. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America, and was a finalist in the Romance Through the Ages contest in 2015.

Jamaila came to romance as an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction, and found that her favorite historical romances seemed ripe for an injection of magic. Her favorite historical period is currently the Victorian era, and she’s never happier than when immersed in a multi-book family series.

Jamaila lives outside Baltimore, Maryland in a house that is perpetually under renovation with her husband and twin toddlers. You can find her blogging about romance, writing, parenting, cooking, and more on her website at www.jamailabrinkley.com, and posting pictures of her lunch on Twitter as @jamaila.

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Irish whiskey royalty has no place in Northern California, but that isn’t going to stop Iain Brennan, the black sheep of Brennan Family Distillers, from giving it a shot. Wine Country is an unlikely place to launch a whiskey empire, but Iain’s just reckless enough to make it work. And being out from under the watchful eye of his disapproving father back home in Dublin? Even better.

Naomi Klein has spent the last ten years ignoring her society family as much as possible while building a career as a renowned sculptor. She’s found a home in River Hill, but has no interest in dipping her toes into the commitment pool. Just the idea of forever gives her hives. Which makes a rootless Irish wanderer the perfect fling. And shocking her mother? Just a bonus.

But as cozy autumn nights turn into lazy winter mornings, Naomi and Iain realize that they’re getting close to something neither of them wants: love. When Naomi discovers Iain’s not quite as rootless as he seems, she’ll have to make some tough decisions. And when the Brennans and the Kleins descend en masse to collect their prodigal children, River Hill may never be the same.

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Naomi slowly opened one eye and examined the ceiling until she remembered where she was. Ah, yes. The gala. The hotel. The Irishman. Yum. She yawned and stretched, feeling the burn of muscles well-used. Iain’s elevator antics had been just the start of their fun last night.

Fortunately, his room was only on the fifth floor. The elevator’s security cameras might have burst into flames if they’d traveled any higher. They’d stumbled out of the compartment and down the hall in a haze of lust, and her dress and his pants had dropped on top of each other right inside the door to his room. And then … well.

Naomi pointed her toes and smiled, feeling satisfaction spread like warmth through her body as the muscles in her legs stretched and loosened. They’d had a very good night. Iain had made good—very good—on his dirty promises of a feast. Her body had been his appetizer, entrée, and dessert … and then she’d returned the favor happily. They’d spent a great deal of time gasping, panting for breath, and moaning—and quite a bit of time laughing as well.

On the whole, she thought, definitely a night to remember.

And now it was time for the part that sometimes turned awkward: leaving.

She turned in the bed, and found him watching her through lowered lashes. “Hello,” she said.

“Good morning.” Iain reached out a lazy arm and wrapped it around her waist, tugging her body flush against his. She relaxed against his warmth for a moment, then stretched up for a quick kiss.

“Can I use your shower?”

“Be my guest,” he said with a yawn.

She slid out of the bed with a final pat on his extremely well-muscled thigh. “Thanks.”

Knowing Iain was watching her walk naked through the room, she put a bit of flair into her bend as she snagged her dress from the floor on the way into the bathroom. She heard a quick intake of breath behind her and grinned. It was nice to leave a lasting impression.

Rebecca Norinne writes sexy romance from the heart. Her heroines are bold and headstrong, and her heroes will do anything for the ones they love.

When not banging away at the keyboard, she is watching rugby, enjoying a pint of craft beer, or traveling the globe in search of inspiration for her next book.

Originally from California, Rebecca currently resides in Dublin, Ireland, with her husband.

Jamaila Brinkley writes historical romance with a hint of magic. Her Wizards of London series features thieves, duchesses, witches, and more indulging in mayhem and romance in Regency England. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America, and was a finalist in the Romance Through the Ages contest in 2015.

Jamaila came to romance as an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction, and found that her favorite historical romances seemed ripe for an injection of magic. Her favorite historical period is currently the Victorian era, and she’s never happier than when immersed in a multi-book family series.

Jamaila lives outside Baltimore, Maryland in a house that is perpetually under renovation with her husband and twin toddlers. You can find her blogging about romance, writing, parenting, cooking, and more on her website at www.jamailabrinkley.com, and posting pictures of her lunch on Twitter as @jamaila.

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Irish whiskey royalty has no place in Northern California, but that isn’t going to stop Iain Brennan, the black sheep of Brennan Family Distillers, from giving it a shot. Wine Country is an unlikely place to launch a whiskey empire, but Iain’s just reckless enough to make it work. And being out from under the watchful eye of his disapproving father back home in Dublin? Even better.

Naomi Klein has spent the last ten years ignoring her society family as much as possible while building a career as a renowned sculptor. She’s found a home in River Hill, but has no interest in dipping her toes into the commitment pool. Just the idea of forever gives her hives. Which makes a rootless Irish wanderer the perfect fling. And shocking her mother? Just a bonus.

But as cozy autumn nights turn into lazy winter mornings, Naomi and Iain realize that they’re getting close to something neither of them wants: love. When Naomi discovers Iain’s not quite as rootless as he seems, she’ll have to make some tough decisions. And when the Brennans and the Kleins descend en masse to collect their prodigal children, River Hill may never be the same.

Naomi slowly opened one eye and examined the ceiling until she remembered where she was. Ah, yes. The gala. The hotel. The Irishman. Yum. She yawned and stretched, feeling the burn of muscles well-used. Iain’s elevator antics had been just the start of their fun last night.

Fortunately, his room was only on the fifth floor. The elevator’s security cameras might have burst into flames if they’d traveled any higher. They’d stumbled out of the compartment and down the hall in a haze of lust, and her dress and his pants had dropped on top of each other right inside the door to his room. And then … well.

Naomi pointed her toes and smiled, feeling satisfaction spread like warmth through her body as the muscles in her legs stretched and loosened. They’d had a very good night. Iain had made good—very good—on his dirty promises of a feast. Her body had been his appetizer, entrée, and dessert … and then she’d returned the favor happily. They’d spent a great deal of time gasping, panting for breath, and moaning—and quite a bit of time laughing as well.

On the whole, she thought, definitely a night to remember.

And now it was time for the part that sometimes turned awkward: leaving.

She turned in the bed, and found him watching her through lowered lashes. “Hello,” she said.

“Good morning.” Iain reached out a lazy arm and wrapped it around her waist, tugging her body flush against his. She relaxed against his warmth for a moment, then stretched up for a quick kiss.

“Can I use your shower?”

“Be my guest,” he said with a yawn.

She slid out of the bed with a final pat on his extremely well-muscled thigh. “Thanks.”

Knowing Iain was watching her walk naked through the room, she put a bit of flair into her bend as she snagged her dress from the floor on the way into the bathroom. She heard a quick intake of breath behind her and grinned. It was nice to leave a lasting impression.

USA TODAY bestselling author Rebecca Norinne writes steamy contemporary romance featuring strong, determined heroines and sexy, dominant heroes. If you love books filled with heart, heat, and happily-ever-afters, she’s got a story for you.

When not writing, Rebecca is watching rugby, drinking craft beer, and traveling the globe in search of inspiration for her next story. She lives in Dublin, Ireland, with her husband, but is originally from California.

You can reach Rebecca at email@rebeccanorinne.com or at any of the social media sites listed below. You can also subscribe to her newsletter by clicking here.

Jamaila Brinkley writes historical romance with a hint of magic. Her Wizards of London series features thieves, duchesses, witches, and more indulging in mayhem and romance in Regency England. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America, and was a finalist in the Romance Through the Ages contest in 2015.

Jamaila came to romance as an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction, and found that her favorite historical romances seemed ripe for an injection of magic. Her favorite historical period is currently the Victorian era, and she’s never happier than when immersed in a multi-book family series.

Jamaila lives outside Baltimore, Maryland in a house that is perpetually under renovation with her husband and twin toddlers. You can find her blogging about romance, writing, parenting, cooking, and more on her website at www.jamailabrinkley.com, and posting pictures of her lunch on Twitter as @jamaila.

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Irish whiskey royalty has no place in Northern California, but that wasn’t going to stop Iain Brennan, the black sheep of Brennan Family Distillers, from giving it a shot. Wine Country is an unlikely place to launch a whiskey empire, but Iain’s just reckless enough to make it work. And being out from under the watchful eye of his disapproving father back home in Dublin? Even better.

Naomi Klein has spent the last ten years ignoring her society family as much as possible while building a career as a renowned sculptor. She’s found a home in River Hill, but has no interest in dipping her toes into the commitment pool. Just the idea of forever gives her hives. Which makes a rootless Irish wanderer the perfect fling. And shocking her mother? Just a bonus.

But as cozy autumn nights turn into lazy winter mornings, Naomi and Iain realize that they’re getting close to something neither of them wants: love. When Naomi discovers Iain’s not quite as rootless as he seems, she’ll have to make some tough decisions. And when the Brennans and the Kleins descend en masse to collect their prodigal children, River Hill may never be the same.

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USA TODAY bestselling author Rebecca Norinne writes steamy contemporary romance featuring strong, determined heroines and sexy, dominant heroes. If you love books filled with heart, heat, and happily-ever-afters, she’s got a story for you.

When not writing, Rebecca is watching rugby, drinking craft beer, and traveling the globe in search of inspiration for her next story. She lives in Dublin, Ireland, with her husband, but is originally from California.

You can reach Rebecca at email@rebeccanorinne.com or at any of the social media sites listed below. You can also subscribe to her newsletter by clicking here.

Jamaila Brinkley writes historical romance with a hint of magic. Her Wizards of London series features thieves, duchesses, witches, and more indulging in mayhem and romance in Regency England. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America, and was a finalist in the Romance Through the Ages contest in 2015.

Jamaila came to romance as an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction, and found that her favorite historical romances seemed ripe for an injection of magic. Her favorite historical period is currently the Victorian era, and she’s never happier than when immersed in a multi-book family series.

Jamaila lives outside Baltimore, Maryland in a house that is perpetually under renovation with her husband and twin toddlers. You can find her blogging about romance, writing, parenting, cooking, and more on her website at www.jamailabrinkley.com, and posting pictures of her lunch on Twitter as @jamaila.

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Benvenuti a River Hill, dove l’unica cosa più inebriante del vino è l’uomo che lo fa.

Con i suoi ruoli cinematografici da “migliore amica formosa” che si stanno esaurendo in fretta, l’attrice Angelica Travis è felice di lasciarsi alle spalle Hollywood per un nuovo progetto che l’appassiona veramente: restaurare uno storico bed and breakfast nella tranquilla campagna dei vini. Ha progetti e attrezzi da lavoro pronti all’opera, ma un’inconveniente attrazione per il suo insopportabile nuovo vicino NON è nei suoi programmi. Il viticoltore Noah Bradstone non desidera nient’altro che coltivare le sue vigne e vincere premi con il suo vino. Ma quando la ristrutturazione del B&B vicino a lui minaccia i suoi vitigni, Noah va su tutte le furie e si scontra duramente con la star del cinema più sexy che abbia mai visto. Esattamente il tipo di donna da cui ha giurato di non lasciarsi mai più coinvolgere. Angelica e Noah potranno essere in grado di risolvere le loro idee differenti grazie a un bel bicchiere di ottimo vino, ma quando si presenterà una nuova chiamata verso la celebrità , tutto potrebbe andare a monte.

Le apparenze alle volte possono ingannare e Noah Bradstone, con il suo carattere un po’ scontroso, riservato – e anche un po’ diffidente nei confronti del genere femminile – non ha nessun interesse a rivelare quello che si nasconde dietro alla superficie. Ha scelto una via difficile e contrastata per seguire la sua passione per la viticoltura e il vino, allontanandosi dal padre ben noto per le sue produzioni più classiche e tradizionali, tentando invece di creare qualcosa di suo, di nuovo. Ho sempre pensato che si possa scoprire qualcosa di più su un uomo attraverso il suo rapporto con gli animali, soprattutto i cani, secondo me è una vera e propria cartina tornasole, che ti permette di notare tante cose che rimarrebbero nascoste e Molly, il labrador di Noah, riesce da subito a farci apprezzare alcuni aspetti meno spigolosi del suo padrone. Il primo incontro tra Noah e Angelica non nasce esattamente da circostanze fortunate, anzi, Noah è a dir poco inferocito a causa degli operai assunti dalla sua nuova vicina di casa, che hanno barbaramente estirpato le sue preziose viti. No, decisamente il modo più sbagliato per Angelica per poter fare conoscenza, ma in questa baruffa Molly è lì presente a fare un po’ da paciere. Non posso negare che molto del fascino di Noah sia proprio a questo suo modo di essere brusco, molto diretto, semplice e istintivo. Prova delle emozioni contrastanti nei confronti di Angelica, per lui è veramente molto difficile fidarsi delle persone, ma non riesce a resistere alla tentazione che rappresenta per lui Angelica. Con il suo corpo formoso e sexy lei incarna fisicamente il suo ideale di bellezza femminile, ma ciò che lo attrae ancora di più è il trovarsi di fronte a una donna intelligente, sveglia e divertente. Il gusto è uno dei piaceri della vita e Noah, insieme all’amore per il vino, ha un modo tutto suo di apprezzare le belle cose anche attraverso i sensi. È un uomo tattile, che ama toccare le sue viti, le “sue creature”, ma anche il corpo di Angelica. Ama guardarla, ammirare la sua bellezza e non ha problemi a dirle quello che gli passa per la testa, dimostrandole ciò prova. Mi è piaciuto molto per questo, anche se poi a volte lui ha la capacità di ingarbugliare anche le cose più semplici da solo. Tra di loro c’è una chimica esplosiva, ma si vede anche che amano proprio trascorrere il tempo insieme. Il loro rapporto non è basato solo sulla passione, ma è anche l’inizio di una bella amicizia. Angelica mi ha sorpreso come personaggio, mi aspettavo una star del cinema un po’ fuori dalla realtà della vita di tutti i giorni e invece mi sono trovata di fronte a una donna solida, concreta, che investe tutto quello che ha in un sogno ed è pronta a rimboccarsi le maniche per portare avanti il suo progetto. È una donna semplice, ma consapevole delle sue potenzialità, che sa come sfruttare le sue qualità e soprattutto è in grado di tenere testa a Noah in modo fantastico. “The Vintner’s Vixen” è il primo libro della serie River Hill, scritta da Rebecca Norinne e Jamaila Brinkley, una serie che ha ottime potenzialità, mi è piaciuta molto l’atmosfera in cui è ambientata la storia, in questa piccola cittadina di provincia e gli amici di Noah sono molto intriganti , spero siano proprio loro i protagonisti dei prossimi libri.

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Welcome to River Hill, where the only thing more intoxicating than the wine is the man who makes it.

With movie roles for “curvy best friend” drying up fast, actress Angelica Travis is happy to be leaving Hollywood behind for a project she’s truly passionate about: renovating an historic bed and breakfast in peaceful wine country. She’s got plans and power tools ready, but an inconvenient attraction to her obnoxious new neighbor is NOT on the agenda.

Winemaker Noah Bradstone wants nothing more than to cultivate his grapes and win awards for his wine. But when construction on the B&B next door threatens his vines, Noah goes on a rampage – and comes up hard against the sexiest starlet he’s ever seen. Exactly the sort of woman he’s vowed never to get involved with again.

Angelica and Noah might be able to resolve their differences over a glass of some very fine wine, but when her opportunity at breakout stardom comes calling, all bets are off.

Sometimes appearances can be deceiving, and Noah Bradstone with his grumpy, reserved and suspicious character around women has no interest in revealing what lies behind the surface.

He chose a difficult and contrasted way to follow his passion for viticulture and wine, breaking away from his father’s productions, more traditional and well known, following his need to create something of his own.

I always thought I could find out more about a man through his relationship with animals, especially dogs, a real litmus test that allows you to notice lot of things you couldn’t see in any other way, and Molly, Noah’s labrador, can show us some aspects very nice and caring of Noah.

The first meeting between Noah and Angelica doesn’t start under lucky circumstances, indeed, Noah is furious because the workers, hired by his new neighbor, have barbarously eradicated his precious vines. No, definitely the wrong way to get acquainted with him for Angelica, but in this quarrel Molly is there with her little role of peacemaker.

I can’t deny that much of Noah’s charm is due precisely with his mood a little rough around the edges, simple, instinctive, direct. He feels conflicting emotions towards Angelica, but for him it’s really difficult to trust someone, however he can’t resist the temptation she represents. With her sexy and curvaceous body she embodies his ideal of feminine beauty, but he’s even more attracted to Angelica because she is smart and funny.

Taste is one of the pleasures of life and Noah, along with his love for wine, has a way of appreciating beautiful things through his senses. He is a tactile man, who loves touching his vines, his “creatures”, but also Angelica’s body. He loves to look at her, enjoying her beauty and showing his need for her.

I really loved that, even if at times he manages to entangle everything on his own.

Beetween Noah and Angelica there’s an explosive chemistry, but we can also see they just love spending time together, their bond is not based only on passion, but it’s also the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Angelica surprised me as character, I was expecting a movie star a bit out of the reality of everyday life, but she isn’t like that. She’s a solid woman who invests everything she has in a dream and she’s ready to roll up her sleeves to carry on her project. She is nice, but aware of her potential and she knows how to use her skills and she’s also been able to stand up to Noah in a fantastic way.

“The Vintner’s Vixen” is the first book in the River Hill series, written by Rebecca Norinne and Jamaila Brinkley, a series I think has great potential, I really liked the atmosphere in which the story is set and Noah’s friends are very intriguing, I hope to find out more about them in the next books.

USA TODAY bestselling author Rebecca Norinne writes steamy contemporary romance featuring strong, determined heroines and sexy, dominant heroes. If you love books filled with heart, heat, and happily-ever-afters, she’s got a story for you.

When not writing, Rebecca is watching rugby, drinking craft beer, and traveling the globe in search of inspiration for her next story. She lives in Dublin, Ireland, with her husband, but is originally from California.

You can reach Rebecca at email@rebeccanorinne.com or at any of the social media sites listed below. You can also subscribe to her newsletter by clicking here.

Jamaila Brinkley writes historical romance with a hint of magic. Her Wizards of London series features thieves, duchesses, witches, and more indulging in mayhem and romance in Regency England. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America, and was a finalist in the Romance Through the Ages contest in 2015.

Jamaila came to romance as an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction, and found that her favorite historical romances seemed ripe for an injection of magic. Her favorite historical period is currently the Victorian era, and she’s never happier than when immersed in a multi-book family series.

Jamaila lives outside Baltimore, Maryland in a house that is perpetually under renovation with her husband and twin toddlers. You can find her blogging about romance, writing, parenting, cooking, and more on her website at www.jamailabrinkley.com, and posting pictures of her lunch on Twitter as @jamaila.