by Jackie Braun
Romance in the midst of vineyards and
wine country
Jackie Braun's Moonlight and Roses
is a tender romance that pits adversaries together and against each
other. The scenery and language of viniculture and viticulture gives
this romance a realistic and informative setting that complements the
characters.
Jaye Monroe's entire life has been turned inside out when her father
dies and his will is read. Alongside her father, Jaye has built the
Medallion wine brand with her heart and soul. Her father's will turns
the winery and vineyards over to her step-mother and gives Jaye her
step-mother's house with all the antiques and items she despises.
Jaye's step-mother makes matters worse by selling the vineyards and
company to an outsider, Zack Holland. Zack, heir to a renowned
prize-winning California winery, wants to strike out on his own and
forget the pain of his family and past. When he encounters Jaye, a
strong woman and a bit of a tomboy, he is dazzles by her looks,
intelligence and spirit. Can the two of them work together for the good
of Medallion when their ultimate business plans conflict so? When their
physical attraction can no longer be denied, will they be forced to
choose between love and business?
In Moonlight and Roses,
Jackie Braun creates emotional depth at the same time that the
conflicting business interests of the hero and heroine create a fun,
suspenseful romantic conflict. Readers will appreciate the strong
intelligent Jaye as a heroine whose spirit shines in all she does.
Zack, a dreamer and a realist, is a perfect match for Jaye as he values
what is most dear to her but also adds his own vision to the business.
The author's meticulous research on wine varieties and viticulture
grounds this romance with an interesting backdrop for wine enthusiasts
and neophytes alike. Jaye and Zack's growing attraction brings them
together and creates a more expansive vision, not only of each other,
but also of the business. The initial emotional devastation of the
will's reading finds the perfect ending as Jackie Braun combines
business and romance in a narrative with an expansive view that
includes a tribute to both family and independence. The narrative style
flows smoothly while providing delightful surprises. Jackie Braun's Moonlight and Roses is a delightful
romance on all levels from emotional content to stylistic form.
Publisher: Harlequin
Romance (January 2008)
