Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 458 KB | Release Date: June 2010 | Publisher: Berkley Sensation"Crush on You" [Three Kisses trilogy, Book 1] by Christie Ridgway
My Book Summary : This book has three themes/stories that all intertwine together ...
In the main story, we have Alessandra (Allie) and Penn. For the past five years Allie has been known as the Nun of Napa because of her heart braking those five years before and because since then she hasn't dated anyone and has no plans to. Penn came to Napa to get away from his life in L.A.; also, he is here to get to know his half-brothers whom just recently found out of his existence. Between the two of them sparks fly uncontrollably, but both of them don't expect anything to happen as they deal with issues of their pasts. However, when Penn agrees to help Allie rebuild her family's old cottage the attraction between them keeps building until it just might explode.
In the secondary story, we have Gil (Allie's cousin) and Clare (Allie's friend). They have been best friends since they were five years old, and they have always been there for each other. However, just about a year ago Gil realized his attraction for Clare was more then friendship but during that same time she agreed to marry someone else. Now with the wedding around the corner Gil is preparing himself for the loss of loosing Clare to another man and not being able to have as close of a connection between then once that happens. While Clare is dealing with a mother who keeps stepping on her wishes for the wedding, and finding herself getting jealous over this mystery girl who seems to be holding Gil's attention.
The background story ties everything together .... Tanti Baci is the winery/vineyard that Allie (along with her two older sisters) is trying to save from being sold away from them. It's been in the family for generations but when their father died, they found that it is in dire straights, so something needs to be done to save it. Allie has hopes that if they can fix up the old cottage that's on the property and make it a wedding local then that will be the first step to getting the business to pick up. However, when you have no money, getting a contractor to come in and fix up the place for cheap keeps getting harder and harder.
My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars ... sweet, romantic, heart-warming ... this book was all of those things and more! I loved all of the characters, they all had great stories who's descriptions weren't all told right away so the story keeps you guessing up until the end. This series/trilogy is supposed to be about Allie's sisters trying to save their family winery while falling in love with the neighbor guys who their family has had been in a feud with the guy's family for generations too. I'm curious as to how the stories with the other sisters will play out. =0)
Book Teaser(s) :
His smile was sad. "I don't know, Clare. You being another guy's wife might alter things between us."
"It won't! You'll see!" She hated how he was expecting--and accepting--that their friendship would take a permanent hit with her wedding. "You're still my best friend, Gil," she announced, her voice fierce.
He glanced at her. "Okay." ~ within Chapter 8
Teaser #2
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