My father gave me three months. Three months to hang up my bachelor ways and settle down. My life revolves around the vineyard, partying, and beautiful women, all of which that has me in hot water with the company’s investors. After one too many scandals, my father gave my brothers and I an ultimatum—either settle down to portray the family image he built Young Enterprises on or we can forget … Enterprises on or we can forget about inheriting it.
I don’t do relationships. Not since having my heart broken in Nice 17 years ago by Eleanor, the sassy French beauty that I still can’t get over.
With Eleanor in California for a wedding, this is the perfect opportunity to rekindle an old flame that never burned out. Except she’s brought a surprise with her.
A 16-year-old daughter.
My daughter.
I have two weeks to win over Eleanor and my daughter before they return back to France.
If I fail, not only will I lose my chance to inherit my father’s vineyard, but a second chance with my new family.
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Surprise daughter, yup
Beautiful ex fling, yup
Burning hot chemistry, yup
An ultimatum set with a time limit, yup
A legacy to inherit, yup
Two weeks to win over my surprise family oh yeah
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Victoria Bright is one of my favorite authors (of any genre), and this book just reinforces that feeling.
Bad Vintner is really well written, has characters that are created with tantalizing depth, and has a sexy, almost heartwarming story line.
This book had me laughing and crying and really, really hot and bothered. I could not be happier with their HEA and how everything played out. Do yourself a favor and get this one. It is worth every penny.
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Silas and his brothers have been told by their father that they need to straighten up and do right or they will not inherit their father’s company. Silas has been a playboy for a while, ever since he had his heart broken in Nice 16 years ago. So he was determined to not be hurt like that again. But with his father’s ultimatum, he gets to thinking of his lost love with Eleanor. Surprisingly he sees her again as she is here to attend a wedding. Could this be his second chance or will Eleanor want nothing to do with him. And surprise, she has a daughter! This makes Silas even more determined to win both of them. Can Silas prove to Eleanor that he really does love her and wants to be with only her? Once Silas makes up his mind, he is very determined. Loved this second chance story!
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This is the 1st book I’ve read written Victoria Bright; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I will definitely be reading more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
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I loved reading about Silas and Eleanor. They spent a wonderful summer together seventeen years ago. They had to part ways and unfortunately didn’t see each other again. Until fate brings them back together again. And these two do not waste any time. I loved their chemistry and I cannot wait to read the next book in this series.
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This is the first book I have read by this author but wont be the last. Enjoyed this story from the start to the finish. So much chemistry in this book. So many layers to the main characters. A definite must read!
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Great storyline and character development made this book a hot and enjoyable read! I couldn’t put it down it was that good!
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When Silas sees the only woman he’s ever loved, after 17 years, will it be the second chance both have been wanting since he left France and went back to the US all those years ago? And what about when he finds out the huge secret she’s been keeping?
Bad Vintner, though it has a cheesy title, is a sweet second chance romance. I loved Silas and Eleanor together and how Silas reacted to Eleanor’s secret. I do wish it had been a bit longer, though, so I could have enjoyed them as a couple together for a bit longer. But other than that I really enjoyed this short, but sweet reunion.
4 1/2 – 5 stars
I liked this second chance at love story. The characters were well written and the story was well developed. I enjoyed the family connections and their interactions as it gave the story humor and depth. Everything about this story was believable though I thought they both gave up too soon. The reveal at the end was shocking but fit the story perfectly. I hope to read more about his brothers and I would love to see certain people get what’s coming to them.
Second chance romance for two vintners. Eleanor and Silas met each other 17 years ago in Nice, but he was only there for the summer. Now can they rekindle their romance?
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This book was just a lot of fun to read. It was not funny, but it was fun. I loved the journey this couple went down. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
What a ride this book was! I was fully prepared for the typical “playboy gets in trouble and struggles to change his life” crap but this was NOT that. Family, pain, love, drama, and so much more.
I know love like this and distance nor time should never keep people apart who truly love each other. And I kinda want to punch a few people’s dads in the face. But, I digress.
Good and tender romance that is a second chance for a couple. Silas finds his first love, the French Eleanor, and he discovers that he has a 16-year-old daughter, Arielle. But she does not know either, which makes the reunion with Eleanor complicated. They rebuild themselves and discover the lies that separated them.
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This is book one in the Youngers brothers. There are six brothers that have been given an ultimatum by their father – lose their Playboy ways or lose their inheritance. All six of them have to be on board. Silas is the oldest of the group but he has given his heart to a girl in France and never gotten back. Three months and twelve days short of seventeen years fate has brought that same girl to America with her daughter. What are the odds that her best friends wine tasting is at Silas’s vineyard……you bet it is. Not only does Eleanor have to see Silas and have her heart broken all over again, she runs the risk of him seeing Arielle and putting two and two together. Silas is on board with stepping up to be a father but he also wants to be a husband. Great story, we are also briefly introduced to the other brothers. I cannot wait to see this band of brothers get their HEA.
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A wonderful 2nd chance at love
This is my 1st book by Victoria and I love an author who writes in dual point of view. Silas’ father has given his brothers an ultimatum to settle down or lose their inheritance. Silas is still stuck on Eleanor who he met all those years ago in France the summer he was training with her father. Eleanor is in CA as part of a friend’s wedding and to visit colleges for her daughter. Silas and Eleanor meet again at Silas’ winery when the bridal party is there to pick a wine. When Eleanor has to return to the winery, Silas and Eleanor rekindle their lost love. But will Eleanor’s secret ruin everything? You have to read to find out and will love their story at a 2nd chance at love!
My major problem is that the mother daughter are french and weirdly between them they speak English. For me that not make sens and there is not explanation why. After that the story is ok.
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Extremely sweet
3.5
Good and tender romance that is a second chance for a couple. Silas finds his first love, the French Eleanor, and he discovers that he has a 16-year-old daughter, Arielle. But she does not know either, which makes the reunion with Eleanor complicated. They rebuild themselves and discover the lies that separated them.
The whole is quite predictable, but still, it made me want to read the rest of the series with the brothers of Silas.
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I have read a couple of books from Victoria and they never disappoint. I really enjoyed getting to know Silas and Eleanor they were good likable characters. These two met and fell in love while spending a summer in France when they go back to their homes he writes to her bit never gets an answer so he moves on and becomes quite the playboy. When they bump into each other again when she comes to the US for a wedding she has some things she needs to tell him. A great second chance romance.
This is my first book by this amazing author. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I really enjoyed this book. Loved the dynamics and chemistry of the main character. Can’t wait to discover more books by Victoria.
This is a new author to me, and I found this story engaging. Silas, one of many bad boy brothers whose father has decreed that all his sons need to find a woman to marry. Silas doesn’t think that’s going to happen, until Eleanor walks back into his life unexpectedly. The story was well paced, although after not seeing each other for so many years, I thought they’d behave a little differently towards each other. But the chemistry was steamy, and the brothers added some character to the plot with their varied personalities. I didn’t feel like things with their dad were resolved, but overall, this was an enjoyable romance read.