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A young winemaker. A devastating family secret. A truth that could destroy the man she loves.Napa Valley, 1956: Winemaker Caterina Rosetta and her widowed mother Ava harbor family secrets and face threats that could ruin their family winery, Mille Étoiles Vineyards. Concealing her husband's past in Tuscany, Ava struggles to manage the vineyard, while her high-spirited, passionate daughter Caterina-a wine-blending savant-has inherited Ava's talent for crafting wine and guarding damaging secrets. Caterina hides a truth that could ruin her in the eyes of her mother and traditional society: An illegitimate child. The father, Santo-Caterina's childhood best friend-abandoned her without explanation, leaving her with nowhere to turn. Devastated, Caterina journeys to their ancestral vineyard in Montalcino, Italy to claim an inheritance from her grandmother and seize the chance to start a new life. There, for the first time, she meets her unknown, extended family and discovers shocking secrets that could destroy the man she loves. Caterina realizes her happiness and the entire future of Mille Étoiles Vineyards depend on her ability to unravel the mysteries of the past-if she has the strength to face them. Originally published by St. Martin's Press, this beloved, bestselling saga is available in paperback, hardcover, ebooks, and audiobook. Also by USA Today bestselling author Jan Moran: The Chocolatier, The Perfumer, and Hepburn's Necklace. REVIEWS ""Caterina is a dream of a protagonist, and her mother, for all her flaws, is relatable as a parent so desperate to see her child happy and prosperous that she will do whatever it takes. Readers will devour this page-turner as the mystery and passions spin out. VERDICT: A solid pick for fans of historical romances combined with a heartbreaking mystery."" - Library Journal ""As she did with fragrance and scent-making in Scent of Triumph, Moran weaves knowledge of wine and winemaking into this intense family drama."" - Booklist ""We were spellbound by the thread of deception weaving the book's characters into a tangled web, and turned each page anticipating the outcome."" - The Mercury News ""Absolutely adored THE WINEMAKERS. Beautifully layered and utterly compelling. Intriguing from start to finish. A story not to be missed."" - Jane Porter, USA Today and New York Times Bestselling author ""Wildly romantic and utterly compelling, THE WINEMAKERS is full of family secrets and gorgeous descriptions of the Italian countryside and the vineyards of the Napa Valley. I was completely swept away!"" - Anita Hughes, author of Rome In Love ""Told with exquisite elegance and style, THE WINEMAKERS is a dazzling tale rich with family secrets, fine wine, and romance that will leave you breathless.""- Juliette Sobanet, author of Sleeping with Paris

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"""As she did with fragrance and scent-making in Scent of Triumph, Moran weaves knowledge of wine and winemaking into this intense family drama."" - Booklist ""Readers will devour this page-turner as the mystery and passions spin out. VERDICT: A solid pick for fans of historical romances combined with a heartbreaking mystery."" - Library Journal ""We were spellbound by the thread of deception weaving the book's characters into a tangled web, and turned each page anticipating the outcome."" - The Mercury News ""Absolutely adored THE WINEMAKERS. Beautifully layered and utterly compelling. Intriguing from start to finish. A story not to be missed."" - Jane Porter, USA Today and New York Times Bestselling author ""Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance."" - Rebecca Forster, USA Today Bestselling Author ""Wildly romantic and utterly compelling, THE WINEMAKERS is full of family secrets and gorgeous descriptions of the Italian countryside and the vineyards of the Napa Valley. I was completely swept away!"" - Anita Hughes, author of Rome In Love ""Told with exquisite elegance and style, THE WINEMAKERS is a dazzling tale rich with family secrets, fine wine, and romance that will leave you breathless."" - Juliette Sobanet, author of Sleeping with Paris"

As she did with fragrance and scent-making in Scent of Triumph, Moran weaves knowledge of wine and winemaking into this intense family drama. - Booklist Readers will devour this page-turner as the mystery and passions spin out. VERDICT: A solid pick for fans of historical romances combined with a heartbreaking mystery. - Library Journal We were spellbound by the thread of deception weaving the book's characters into a tangled web, and turned each page anticipating the outcome. - The Mercury News Absolutely adored THE WINEMAKERS. Beautifully layered and utterly compelling. Intriguing from start to finish. A story not to be missed. - Jane Porter, USA Today and New York Times Bestselling author Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance. - Rebecca Forster, USA Today Bestselling Author Wildly romantic and utterly compelling, THE WINEMAKERS is full of family secrets and gorgeous descriptions of the Italian countryside and the vineyards of the Napa Valley. I was completely swept away! - Anita Hughes, author of Rome In Love Told with exquisite elegance and style, THE WINEMAKERS is a dazzling tale rich with family secrets, fine wine, and romance that will leave you breathless. - Juliette Sobanet, author of Sleeping with Paris

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Jan Moran is a USA Today bestselling author who writes 20th-century historical novels and heartfelt, contemporary women's fiction series. Hepburn's Necklace, The Chocolatier, The Winemakers, and The Perfumer are stylish historical novels published in 12+ languages, while her Summer Beach: Seabreeze Inn and Coral Cottage are beloved beach read series. Most titles are also in audiobooks. She lives in California.

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