The Wedding Toast

Jacob and Becca’s wedding week has finally arrived, and the Napa Valley estate is buzzing with preparations. There are cornflowers everywhere, family flying in from Kansas, and somewhere between the bachelor parties and bouquet tosses, Cupid’s been busy setting up shop.

One of the pilots has his eye on the bridesmaid. Another is discovering that a six-year-old might just hold the key to his heart. And let’s just say a few other couples are about to find out that wedding magic is definitely contagious.

For Jacob, it’s the moment of a lifetime: a man who lost his parents too soon, finding himself surrounded by all the family he could ever have dreamed of, and a few more besides.

Becca’s Kansas roots meet Jacob’s Napa heritage as her warm, openhearted parents wrap him in the kind of love he lost too young. Chuck and Darlene bring their down-to-earth humor and wisdom, reminding everyone that real family is built on love, not blood. Elena and Walt, who’ve walked beside Jacob since the beginning, step forward in tender new ways, hinting at second chances of their own.

And then there’s little Zia—a spark of sunshine who crowns grandfathers, names kings, and steals every heart she meets—reminding Jacob and Becca of the future still to come. Friends fill the valley with laughter, and familiar faces gather to help the happy couple celebrate.

Set against the rolling vineyards of Napa, this is more than a wedding—it’s a gathering of family in every form. It’s time for Jacob and Becca to say “I do”… but not before Jacob pulls off one final surprise that will leave you smiling through tears.

Raise a glass, wipe away a happy tear, and join the Hamiltons for a celebration you’ll never forget.

The Wedding Toast promises the wedding you've been waiting for, plus romantic setups that'll keep you coming back for more.


The Hamiltons Series

This series follows the Hamilton family in California wine country. If you recognize the name Hamilton from the Summer Lake Series it’s because this is Smoke’s family who own one of the largest wine growing and distribution businesses in the country. In this set of connected stand-alone books you will meet Smoke’s brother and sister as well as a couple of cousins.

Book 1: Red Wine and Roses

Book 2: Champagne and Daisies

Book 3: Marsala and Magnolias

Book 4: Prosecco and Peonies

Book 5: Milkshakes and Mistletoe

Book 6: Cognac and Cornflowers

Book 7: Bourbon and Bluebells

Book 8: Whiskey and Willow

Book 9: Vodka and Violets

Book 10: The Wedding Toast

Coming soon:

Book 11: Lattes and Lilacs



Summer Lake Romance Series

Each Summer Lake Romance can be read as a stand alone book – no cliff hangers here! Each book contains one couple's story. However, they are best read in order to get full enjoyment of the underlying story and friendships.


Book 1: Love Like You've Never Been Hurt - Emma and Jack

Book 2: Work Like You Don't Need the Money - Pete and Holly

Book 3: Dance Like Nobody's Watching - Missy and Dan

Book 4: Fly Like You've Never Been Grounded - Smoke and Laura

Book 5: Laugh Like You've Never Cried - Michael and Megan

Book 6: Sing Like Nobody's Listening - Kenzie and Chase

Book 7: Smile Like You Mean It - Gabe and Renée

Book 8: The Wedding Dance - Missy and Dan's Wedding

Book 9: Chasing Tomorrow - Ben's backstory with Charlotte

Book 10: Dream Like Nothing's Impossible - April and Eddie

Book 11: Ride Like You've Never Fallen - Nate and Lily

Book 12: Live Like There's No Tomorrow - Ben's story

Book 13: The Wedding Flight – Smoke and Laura’s Wedding

Book 14: Fight Like You’ve Never Lost – Ryan and Leanne