He’s a loner by choice.She’s a winemaker in a man’s world.Harboring a secret that could tear his family apart, Naughton Butler chooses to take on life alone. But when he and his brother inherit four hundred acres of prime vineyard property, it’s up to them to decide how to manage their family’s winery. To do so, the brothers hire the new kick-ass, hotter-than-Hell winemaker, Bradley St. John.… winemaker, Bradley St. John.
Landing a job at the Butler Ranch Winery is a dream come true for Bradley. But when Naughton thinks she’s nothing more than a joke, Bradley sets out to prove that a woman is the best person for a man’s job. As she shows off her skills and talents, Naughton realizes Bradley’s more woman than he ever imagined. But can he fall for someone like Bradley when the truth can destroy them all?
While each book in the Butler Ranch Series is a standalone with its own HEA, they may be more enjoyable read in order.
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I am really loving this series, there is so much suspense and intrigue. For a dead man Kade seems to be everywhere and in everyone’s business.
Now that Naughton and Maddox have two vineyards, they are hiring a wine maker, even though the one at Demetria won’t be yielding fruit for a while yet. Of course Naughton does manage to mess things up in a most amusing way, at least for the reader.
Now there is an immediate attraction between these two, but Bradley has a boyfriend. Guy Deveux III aka Trey also has a family in the business and is quite full of himself. He also seems to know Rory Calder, not a good recommendation in my opinion.
Lots of action in this one starting with a fire and progressing into other problems with wineries in area of the Butler Ranch. More on Kade’s many secrets, and plenty of sizzle with Naughton and Bradley. I can’t seem to read these books fast enough.
He was a man of few words, until he had too much to drink then he was hysterical especially with Bradley. She made him feel and act different than they were all used to. So many lies and secrets and little coming to light. There’s a threat against the vineyards and theirs isn’t the only one. Is Cade behind it all too? What about Da? So many questions so many lies. Bradley brought out a side of him that no one knew existed and he never expected. She got more words out of him than all of the others combined. Loyalties will be tested, suspicions peaked, reason tried. Nothing is what it seems and everyone is suspect. It’s the quiet ones you need to watch and these two are most definitely worth an eye. Okay and I will admit they might have stolen my heart just a little. . . it kinda makes my supposed dislike of insta love kinda mute, just a little.
I loved this! Part of a series, but stands alone well enough and ends with an HEA, so no romantic cliffhangers. That said… You will want to keep reading/read the previous two books in the series if you haven’t – this series is addictive! Some great writing, terrific characters, and lots of fun.
Naughton is an outstanding contemporary romance with a touch of suspense by Heather Slade. Ms. Slade once again delivers a well-written book filled with phenomenal characters. Naughton starts off on the wrong foot with Bradley because he was expecting a man. Naughton and Bradley’s story is packed with drama, spice, humor, action and suspense. I enjoyed every page of this book and look forward to my next book by Heather Slade. Naughton is book 3 of The Butler Ranch Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger…but as in the first 2 books of the series, this book does leave some questions unanswered.
“The Secret” (The Butler Ranch Series Book 3) by Heather Slade is a great read. I enjoyed Naughton and Bradley’s story. This story has romance, passion, twists and turns, secrets, surprises, close friends and family, and more. Great addition to The Butler Ranch Series. I can’t wait to see what happens next! Recommend to all fans of romance and series.
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The Secret is the 3rd book in the Butler Ranch series and oh my…what a way to keep this “secret” going. Heather Slade has written another fabulous book and cannot wait for the next in this series! !
Naughton Butler is part owner of the Butler Ranch Winery and was given more acreage from his deceased older brother, Kade to make different wines. Naughton is known as the grape whisperer and his brother decides to hire Bradley St. John to work as the winery manager and works with Naughton to make another superior wine … but when she shows up Naughton does not believe she is really the Bradley his brother has hired. So the sparks start flying but not the lust kind…at least not until later….
There are so many twists, turns, mysteries, problems, angst, humor and heat that it will keep you reading until the wee hours of the night…now…what is Da hiding, are they really Kade sightings?? So many unanswered questions…..
Another good read by Heather. This is the 3rd book in the Butler Ranch series. All the books in the series has romance and suspense. Can’t wait to read the next book!!