Marsala & Magnolias SJ McCoy -The Hamilton Family #3

Description:
Antonio Di Giovanni is a passionate man. He’s passionate about running the family wine business and does it very successfully. He’s passionate about living well and having fun—he’s successful at that, too. He’s known as one of the hottest guys in Napa and for being seen with a different woman every night of the week. He’s used to getting what he wants in life and he only wants the best.

Mary Ellen Greene has worked hard in life. She’s overcome heartbreak and earned her way to a position as second-in-command at Hamilton-Groves. She’s created her own success in the world of wines, but she’s still a practical-minded, down-to-earth Midwestern girl at heart. She might have had a secret crush on Antonio for years, but it’s only a fantasy. He might look good, but he’s not her kind of guy.

As far as Mary Ellen’s concerned, Antonio is a good-looking, superficial playboy. He’s nice to daydream about but not someone she’d want to spend any time with – or is he?

Although these two have moved in the same social circles for years, they’ve never had a real conversation. She thinks he’s too much of a playboy; he thinks she’s too down-to-earth.

One phone call is about to change both their minds.

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The Hamiltons Series

This series follows the Hamilton family in California wine country. If you recognize the name Hamilton it’s because this is Smoke’s family. They 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
Coming Soon
Prosecco and Peonies

My thoughts on the book:

Mary Ellen is shocked when she see's her ex-fiancé's name as one of the candidates up for a job opening and it seems everything is working against her. When Antonio seems to steps up and notices her she finds it a little fishy. After being hurt in a past relationship she’s now having a hard time believing the lines he’s feeding her is he for real or is this all just a big game to him?

I have fallen in love this Summer Lake and the characters from and surrounding the town. I loved this series so far and can't wait for more. The author did not disappoint with this book either. When the book is done I seemed to take a sigh not because its over but because I want more and I knew I have to wait. These characters feel more like you are coming home and catching up with friends. If you have never read any of this authors books grab one and get ready to want more by catching up with all the fun characters. This book does have adult scenes and some strong language so it may not be suitable for all readers. I love that this author ends her books with a semicolon to help support the semicolon project. The character's story is not over there is more to come just like your story there is still more to come. To learn more about the Semicolon Project check out projectsemicolon.com

Where you can buy the book:
www.barnesandnoble.com
www.amazon.com

Where you can connect with the author:
www.sjmccoy.com



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Summer 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 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

Remington Ranch seriesMeet the sexy brothers of Remington Ranch! Just like in SJ's Summer Lake Romance series you can expect a story that is both sweet and steamy!

Book 1: Mason 
Book 2: Shane
Book 3: Carter
Book 4: Beau
Book 5: Four Weddings and a Vendetta

A Chance and a Hope series. These are NOT meant to be read as standalone stories and need to be read in order.

Book 1: Chance Encounter
Book 2: Finding Hope
Book 3: Give Hope a Chance

The Davenports SeriesThe upcoming series featuring Hope’s cousins, the sexy brothers, of the billionaire Davenport family.

Book 1: Oscar
Coming Soon
Book 2: TJ
Book 3: Reid

Champagne and Daisies S.J. McCoy The Hamiltons series #2

Description:
One night out. One balmy evening in Napa Valley. One man, letting loose before embarking on a new business venture. One woman, letting her hair down after another fight with her father over how she runs her winery—and her life. One too many glasses of wine. What does it all add up to? A one night stand.

Chelsea Hamilton has led a charmed life. She’s a golden girl who has it all. She grew up in the lap of luxury surrounded by a loving family. She’s no spoiled little rich girl, though. She has a huge heart, a kind heart, a giving heart – a heart that sometimes blinds her to the more practical considerations in life—and business. She just wants to be allowed to run the winery her way. Okay, so the profit margins might not be in line with the rest of Hamilton-Groves, but it’s not like she’s making a loss.
Unfortunately, her father believes she can be brought into line and he’s hired Grant Dawson to turn the winery around, and to teach Chelsea a few lessons in the process.

Grant’s eager to prove his worth to the patriarch of Hamilton-Groves. He’s masterminded dozens of successful corporate turnarounds. He doesn’t foresee many difficulties in whipping a little winery into shape. It should be a straightforward job that will hopefully lead to more work with the Hamilton Groves Corporation.
It should be, it would be—if the woman he’s supposed to be helping wasn’t the very same woman he hasn’t been able to get out of his mind since he let her out of his bed twenty-four hours ago. How’s he supposed to focus on turning the business around when he doesn’t know if he’s more infuriated or infatuated? Whichever it is, Chelsea’s fighting him every step of the way.

My thoughts on the book:
Chelsea is having a bad day when her best friend drags her out for a night food, fun and dancing what more could you ask for. When things take a turn she wonders what other decisions she it making that may or may not need to be relooked at. Grant is back in his home town and he wants this to work out he wants to find away to continue to make a name for himself and maybe stay. When he meets a girl at the club and has a one night stand he just cant seem to get her out of his mind and wonders what could have been. Can Chelsea and Grant get the answers they both seek and help each other or are the better off on there own?
I am so loving the Hamiltons' and there family. They aren't perfect and they don't try to be they are rich but don't think twice at helping those around them. I really enjoy how each story ends with a semi-colon to bring awareness. I really loved how Chelsea was this strong independent person who was not going to back down from anything. This book does have adult language and situations. However this book was such a fun read and I can't wait for more from this fun family. ( I am hoping Mary Ellen story is next.) You really can't go wrong with this book or this series. 
  

Where you can buy the book:
www.amazon.com

Where you can connect with the author:
www.sjmccoy.com



While at your favorite bookstore/website check out S.J McCoy's other books, You will not be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.