Whew!
I don't know about you, but it's been a CR-A-ZY couple of days/weeks, in my neck of the woods. Between the HIGH temps, the wicked work schedule, and running family to doctor appointments and whatnot, I'm pooped! So, squeezing in book time is definitely a premium...hence the off and on silence on my site. No worries, I've not given it up or anything...it'll just be a bit spotty here and there so I can actually BREATHE. 'Kay? 'Kay. Anywho...
Today, we're throwing an early BOOK BIRTHDAY spotlight on the latest release from author Catherine Bybee. I've featured her work before, and this series specifically, so the name should be familiar, but it never gets old celebrating a new release. So, are you ready to add to your must read list? Then let's get down to business! Ladies and gents, get ready for a feast your eyes and bookish heart as we take a closer look at....
Beginning of Forever
The D'Angelo's, Book 3
by
Catherine Bybee
About the book...
Tasting wine is not enough: sommelier Giovanni D'Angelo wants to create it. To put his family first, he's always
deferred his dreams—a vineyard to run, a woman to marry. But a three-week vineyard tour in Italy could set him back
on track.
For Emma Rutledge, wine is in her blood. Intent to run the family wine business one day, she finds that the men in her
family are only intent to push her out of it. But that's fine—she's got a plan.
When Gio and Emma meet on a wine tour in Tuscany, their shared aspirations fuel an undeniable chemistry.
Returning home to California, they work toward setting up Emma's vineyard and a label of their own. But when Emma
receives a life-altering diagnosis, she worries it's all been for nothing.
As Emma works to cement her family legacy while dealing with this unexpected challenge, Gio tries to convince her
that their future isn't just wine.
It's each other.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~ EXCERPT ~~~
“Saturday . . . ,” Gio started. “What time can you be ready?”
Emma glanced at Nicole, then Gio. “Saturday? Did I miss something?”
“Unless you need me to help with the move before then. In which case I’ll be there.”
Emma paused.
“He wants to take you out on a date, Em. I know it’s been a while, but this is how it’s done. Guys don’t ask if you want to go out, they assume the answer is yes and ask what time,” Nicole told her.
Emma blamed the lack of sleep from the night before. The one where Gio made good on his slow and very thorough lovemaking and kept her up half the night. Not that she was complaining, even in her own head.
She offered a sideways glance. “Are we assuming things?”
He leaned over; his lips hovered above hers. “Can I do that, cara? Can I assume when it comes to Saturday nights with you?”
The man put warmth in her belly like no one had before. “We can give it a trial run,” she teased.
“Trial . . . do I get a six-month lease? A year?”
That sounded long term to her ears. “How about month to month.” Even that sounded like commitment.
Gio kissed her briefly and pulled away. “We’ll renegotiate in thirty days.”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
About the author...
Catherine is a #1 Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Indie Reader bestselling author. In addition, her books have also
graced The New York Times and USA Today bestsellers lists. In total she has written thirty-nine beloved books that
have collectively sold more than 10 million copies and have been translated into more than twenty languages.
Raised in Washington State, Bybee moved to Southern California in the hope of becoming a movie star. After growing
bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban
emergency rooms. She now writes full time and has penned the Not Quite series, The Weekday Brides series, the Most
Likely To series, and the First Wives series. Learn more about Catherine and her books at
www.catherinebybee.com.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Special thanks to Crystal, author Catherine Bybee's amazing assistant for the chance to bring this feature to you as well as the special features included in this post. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title celebrates its BOOK BIRTHDAY tomorrow, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today!
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
No comments:
Post a Comment