Vodka and Violets

Xander Jacobs, former military man with a heart of gold, has had a soft spot for the vivacious and talented Tori DuPont for as long as he can remember.


They’ve known each other since they were kids growing up in Napa. They might come from big name wine families, and be considered ‘wine-country royalty’, but neither of them was comfortable in that world.


Even though they’ve barely seen each other in decades, Xander made it his mission to keep Tori safe when danger crept into her world. And when her life in Nashville dissolves around her, he’s determined to stay by her side for whatever comes next – even if neither of them know what that might be.


A visit to Tori's mom in the charming town of Summer Lake opens up new possibilities – and offers an opportunity that might suit them both.


Tori can be unsure of herself at times, but she’s always had a heart full of dreams, and she’s always known that she can count on Xander to have her back.


She’ll just have to hope that he’ll have her back when she reclaims her childhood dreams. She used to dream about having her own wine bar – and she used to dream about being loved by Xander Jacobs.


As they find their feet in Summer Lake, every sunlit moment and moonlit dance brings them closer, and the laughter they share becomes the soundtrack to their blossoming future. 

 

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 

 

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