Vodka and Violets — S.J. McCoy

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 SeriesThis 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 RosesBook 2: Champagne and DaisiesBook 3: Marsala and MagnoliasBook 4: Prosecco and PeoniesBook 5: Milkshakes and MistletoeBook 6: Cognac and CornflowersBook 7: Bourbon and BluebellsBook 8: Whiskey and WillowBook 9: Vodka and VioletsSummer Lake Romance SeriesEach 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 JackBook 2: Work Like You Don't Need the Money - Pete and HollyBook 3: Dance Like Nobody's Watching - Missy and DanBook 4: Fly Like You've Never Been Grounded - Smoke and LauraBook 5: Laugh Like You've Never Cried - Michael and MeganBook 6: Sing Like Nobody's Listening - Kenzie and ChaseBook 7: Smile Like You Mean It - Gabe and RenéeBook 8: The Wedding Dance - Missy and Dan's WeddingBook 9: Chasing Tomorrow - Ben's backstory with CharlotteBook 10: Dream Like Nothing's Impossible - April and EddieBook 11: Ride Like You've Never Fallen - Nate and LilyBook 12: Live Like There's No Tomorrow - Ben's storyBook 13: The Wedding Flight – Smoke and Laura's WeddingBook 14: Fight Like You've Never Lost – Ryan and Leanne