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The Villa

By: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: Laural Merlington
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Sophia Giambelli has never worried about competition. For three generations, the Giambelli wines have been renowned for their quality - from Napa Valley to Italy, and throughout the world. The pride of the Giambelli family and a top PR executive, Sophia loves her job - and excels at it.

But things are about to change at Villa Giambelli. Tereza, the matriarch, has announced a merger with the MacMillan family's winery - and Sophia will be assuming a new role.

As a savvy businesswoman, she knows she must be prepared for anything...but she isn't prepared for Tyler MacMillan. They've been ordered to work together very closely, to facilitate the merger. Sophia must teach Tyler the finer points of marketing - and Ty, in turn, shows her how to get down and dirty, to use the sun, rain, and earth to coax the sweetest grapes from the vineyard.

As they toil together, both in and out of the fields, Sophia is torn between a powerful attraction and a professional rivalry. At the end of the season, the course of the company's future - and the legacy of the villa - may take an entirely new direction. And when acts of sabotage threaten both the family business and the family itself, Sophia's quest will be not only for dominance, but also for survival.

©2004 Nora Roberts (P)2004 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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awesome book

you won't be disappointed with this book. was engaging right from the start all the way through... enjoy!

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One of the best!

This is one of my favorites from Nora Roberts. And the narrator is excellent! Cliff hanger at the end.

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Good read

The book a good character, building and intrigue. I really enjoyed the Italian family and their customs. They were so awesome interesting facts about growing grapes in the Vineyard.

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Italy Love

This book has great characters, The women are are strong and smart, and the men are wise enough to depend on them.

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Wish this was a series.

I haven't read much Nora Roberts but of the ones I have read this is my favorite. Unlike many of her books it is a standalone and I found it very enjoyable. I wish she had made it into a series so I could read more about the characters.

Definitely not in the category of classic literature but an entertaining romance.

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Fully Engaging

I had read this book when it came out, and decided to listen to it, as it was so long ago. Listening to it, I was able to remember how much I enjoyed it! Laura’s Merlington does an amazing job, the different voices, the accents, I was able to “see” all the characters. Highly recommend, one of Nora Roberts best!

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Good read

Slow start but riveting after the first couple of chapters enjoyed very much looking forward to my next Norah Roberts

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Great story

Excellent story line with unexpected twists and turns in Nora’s inimitable style. She eases and entrances you into the story that you’re hooked before you know it. Leaves you wanting more!

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LOVED!

I loved this book! Great story line. The characters were wonderful. I will miss the characters.

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awesome book!

wonderful story! I wish there was a series with this storyline. It leaves one wanting more.... Even an epilogue would have been nice.

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