A Toast for Laurent

Falling in love wasn’t part of the deal.

Laurent

You know those deals you make when you’re young and dumb, promising to marry your best friend if you’re both not married by the time you’re forty?

Apparently, Phoebe was serious about that.

She waltzes into my small town after disappearing nearly twenty years ago, asking me to marry her. I’d do it without a second thought… if she hadn’t ripped my heart out.

Phoebe

I never thought I’d take Laurent up on his offer to marry me at forty, but here I am, desperately trying to survive another family event. By some miracle, he agrees… on one condition.

I can’t fall in love with him.

I never would’ve agreed if I knew how hard that would be.

A Toast to Laurent is the first in a new small-town, family saga romance series from Theresa Paolo. Grab a glass of wine and join the Grasso family as they pop the cork on love.

A Thirst for Franc

Falling for the nanny is a total cliche… until it happens to him.

Franc

I didn’t want to hire a nanny, but with my family’s vineyard booming, I’m stuck there far more than I should be, and my son needs someone to watch him. My ex-wife ditched us years ago, and my siblings are all busy with their own lives. So, I begin the search… which is an absolute disaster. Then a young, beautiful teacher shows up in the tasting room, and my desperation kicks in.

Quinn

Small no-name towns are the best for hiding, and even better when I get hired without a background check. In the teaching business, it doesn’t matter how innocent you are when there are headlines that scare away any parent. Luckily, little Gio isn’t a terrible kid to spend time with… and his hot dad has me willing to work overtime. Let’s just hope my big news doesn’t reach this tiny town.

A Thirst for Franc is the next installment in the exciting and sexy Grasso Family Saga. Grab a glass of wine and swoon as this single dad falls for his nanny.

A Blend of Nero

She’s always been there, but he’s never noticed her… until now.

Lainey

I’ve been in love with Nero Grasso for half my life, even if he is the town playboy. I’d accepted that with my curves and lack of height, he’d never see me as more than a friend. But then he goes and kisses me, and the friendly glances turn all heated and dark—the same moves he pulls on all those unattainable women. He couldn’t possibly want to be more than friends after all these years, could he?

Nero

I never should have kissed my sister’s best friend. She’d always just been Lanes—the Sauvignon Blanc to my chicken. Now all I can think about are her lips and her sexy curves. Everyone knows I’m not good enough for her—they tell me more often than I need to hear. She definitely deserves better than me, but for the first time in my life, my selfish ass can see beyond one night.

A Blend of Nero is the next installment in the exciting and sexy Grasso Family Saga. Grab a glass of wine and swoon as this playboy falls head over heels for his sister’s curvy best friend.

A Taste of Chardonnay

One taste is never enough.

Chardonnay

Brady Noah isn’t just my former friend—he’s my brother’s best friend. The kind of guy who used to share inside jokes and late-night conversations with me. But one day, without warning, he flipped a switch and decided I was his enemy. For years, we’ve barely tolerated each other, our interactions filled with sharp words and simmering tension.

So when I find myself helping him sort through the confusing paperwork for his estranged father—the man who once made his life hell—I expect nothing but frustration. What I don’t expect is the way old familiarity creeps back in, how the boy I once knew surfaces in unexpected moments. And what I really don’t expect is the way my heart reacts to him, making me question if I ever truly hated him at all.

Brady

Chardonnay was my friend once—until she wasn’t. She’s also my best friend’s little sister, which meant she was always off-limits. Through the years, I’ve made sure she knew exactly where we stood. But now, between balancing my distillery and dealing with my father’s worsening dementia, I’m drowning in medical paperwork and responsibilities I never wanted. And somehow, she’s the one stepping in.

Stubborn, determined, and still every bit the perfectionist I remember, Chardonnay is the last person I should be able to rely on. But as I sift through the mess of my father’s past and my own buried resentment, I find myself leaning on her, and I can’t ignore the truth any longer—this fire between us isn’t just old bitterness. And maybe, just maybe, it never was.

Discover the intoxicating blend of enemies to lovers, brother’s best friend, and best friend’s sister in this steamy small-town romance.

A Sip of Sherry

His secret will ruin everything.

Sherry

As the event planner for my family’s vineyard, I know how to handle pressure. Weddings, tastings, high-profile clients—I keep everything running smoothly. No distractions. No drama. And absolutely no dating coworkers. Then came Ben. We hit it off at a Halloween party. A little too well. One night. One mistake. I told myself it didn’t happen. Then New Year’s Eve proved me wrong. One more night. One more mistake. And then we were done. Now, three months later, I have to act like nothing happened—again. Like I don’t remember the way he touched me. Like I don’t feel his eyes on me every time we cross paths at work. He says I’m lying to myself. Maybe I am. But admitting the truth? That would be the biggest mistake of all.

So when I find myself helping him sort through the confusing paperwork for his estranged father—the man who once made his life hell—I expect nothing but frustration. What I don’t expect is the way old familiarity creeps back in, how the boy I once knew surfaces in unexpected moments. And what I really don’t expect is the way my heart reacts to him, making me question if I ever truly hated him at all.

Ben

Taking the job at Vine Valley was supposed to be simple. Get in, do my work, stay under the radar. Then I saw her. Sherry Grasso. I met her once, and that was all it took for her to get under my skin. One night at a Halloween party. Then another on New Year’s Eve. She told me it was a mistake. Twice. Now, she acts like nothing ever happened between us. But every time she looks at me, I see the truth. She remembers. She thinks ignoring me will make it easier. She’s wrong. Because the closer I get to her, the harder it is to remember why I’m here. Because the truth is, I’m not the man she thinks I am. And if she ever finds out why I’m really here, I won’t just lose my job. I’ll lose her.

A Sip of Sherry is a steamy, forbidden workplace romance with undeniable chemistry, fiery tension, and a swoony hero with a secret. Pour a glass of wine and get ready for the heat.