Growing Into Greatness

She was born to the vineyard—but never chosen to inherit it.
 

In the sun-drenched hills of Napa Valley, Sofia Russo grows up believing she will one day become her family's winemaker. Born at the dawn of Prohibition, she learns the rhythms of the vines alongside her twin brother, Alonso—and dreams of a future shaped by her own skill, devotion, and love for the land.
 

But when their father names Alonso as his successor, Sofia's world shatters.
 

Branded "unsuitable" because she is a daughter, not a son, Sofia watches as her dreams are quietly stripped away—along with her relationship with the man she longs to please. As the Great Depression tightens its grip and decades unfold, the Russo vineyard endures hardship, sacrifice, and change… while Sofia carries the weight of unspoken resentment, buried grief, and a legacy she believes should have been hers.
 

Years later, when Alonso is formally named the next Russo winemaker, long-simmering wounds rise to the surface. Forced to confront her past and the truths her father kept hidden, Sofia must decide whether reclaiming her place in the family legacy is worth reopening old scars—or if greatness must be defined on her own terms.
 

Growing Into Greatness is a sweeping historical family saga about ambition, resilience, and the quiet strength of women whose dreams were never meant to flourish—yet refused to die. Set against the richly atmospheric backdrop of Napa Valley from Prohibition through the Great Depression and beyond, this emotionally layered novel will resonate with readers who love character-driven stories of family, legacy, and the courage it takes to claim one's worth.
 

Perfect for readers of emotional historical fiction featuring strong female protagonists, complex family dynamics, and richly detailed settings.