THE WINEMAKERS by Jan Moran

A young woman

A family secret

A devastating truth that could destroy the man she loves

Many years ago, the Rosetta family’s hard-won dreams of staking their claim in the vineyards of California came to fruition. Now high-spirited, passionate Caterina Rosetta, who has inherited both her mother’s talent for crafting the finest wines and also her indomitable will, wants nothing more than to win her mother’s approval and work at her side. But that can never happen, because Caterina is keeping a secret that could ruin her: a daughter of her own, fathered by the love of her life, who left her without explanation. Just as she feels she has nowhere to turn, Caterina discovers that she has inherited a vineyard in the Tuscan countryside in Italy, from a grandmother she’s never heard of, and she seizes the chance to start a new life for herself and her child.

But the past is not so easily outrun. In the country of her ancestors, Caterina meets the family of the father she never knew, and discovers that her mother is also hiding her own secret―a secret so devastating it threatens the future of everything her family has worked for. As an old murder comes to light, and Caterina uncovers a tragedy that may destroy the man she loves, she realizes her happiness will depend on revealing the truth of her mother’s buried past―if she has the strength to face it.

From author Jan Moran comes THE WINEMAKERS, a sweeping, romantic novel that will hold you in its grasp until the last delicious sip.

The Library Journal says: “Readers will devour this page- turner as the mystery and passions spin out. VERDICT: A solid pick for fans of historical romances combined with a heartbreaking mystery.”

Jane Porter, USA Today and NYT Bestselling author of It’s You and The Good Woman says: “Absolutely adored THE WINEMAKERS. Beautifully layered and utterly compelling. Intriguing from start to finish. A story not to be missed.”

“As she did with fragrance and scent-making in SCENT OF TRIUMPH (2015), Moran weaves knowledge of wine and winemaking into this intense family drama.” – Booklist

Bethany on Amazon: “By far one of the best books of 2016 hands down.”

Just Another Girl and Her Book Blog: “I give The Winemakers 5 out of 5 stars because it was just that good.”

Betty on Goodreads: “Loved it, loved it.”

The Lit Bitch: “This is a wonderful novel about family secrets, lies, romance, and wine!”

Katie on Barnes & Noble: “The cover and title of this book made me think of Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave and I've always enjoyed historical fiction so I was excited to dive in. It absolutely did not disappoint.”