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In California’s wine country, Katie Marcelli admires the joy of family, wine, and love while planning the perfect wedding for her eldest sister. Her plans collide with Zach Stryker, the groom’s father, who disapproves of an early marriage and wields control over her business as a fundraiser client. As Katie’s instant attraction to Zach grows against a backdrop of family rivalry and corporate pressure, she must decide whether to trust a man who could break her sister’s heart. The story follows her quest for love, trust, and the courage to fight for her family’s dreams in a passionate battle of wills.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Mallery
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