After reading a couple of books that were just not what I was craving I really was looking forward to this review for you this week.
Publishing in June, believe it or not, this is the first time I’ve read this author, and I totally fell in love with this book. Read my thoughts on this review below.
Beginning of Forever by Catherine Bybee
Publisher: Montlake (June 27, 2023)
ISBN-13: 978-1542038553
OVERVIEW:
Tasting wine is not enough: sommelier Giovanni D’Angelo wants to create it. To put his family first, he’s always deferred his dreams―a vineyard to run, a woman to marry. But a three-week vineyard tour in Italy could set him back on track.
For Emma Rutledge, wine is in her blood. Intent to run the family wine business one day, she finds that the men in her family are only intent to push her out of it. But that’s fine―she’s got a plan.
When Gio and Emma meet on a wine tour in Tuscany, their shared aspirations fuel an undeniable chemistry. Returning home to California, they work toward setting up Emma’s vineyard and a label of their own. But when Emma receives a life-altering diagnosis, she worries it’s all been for nothing.
As Emma works to cement her family legacy while dealing with this unexpected challenge, Gio tries to convince her that their future isn’t just wine.
It’s each other.
Beginning of Forever by Catherine Bybee Review
It’s funny how you can know within a few pages whether you’re going to enjoy a story or not, for the most part. Maybe it’s the vibe you get from the author’s words and the pace of the story. There are so many factors, who can even tell?
But what I do know is that I enjoyed this book from cover to cover. The story is fun and lighthearted. Even though people go through things, this author has written this book in a joyful manner. She makes it a fun and delightful experience.
I also really enjoyed the characters that Bybee developed. They balanced each other beautifully. There is some heat and a bit of steamy romance that is perfect. They had the same interests, humor, and overall, Beginning of Forever is a beautifully written love story that I so needed to read. It has been a long while since I’ve read a story like this.
Beautiful locations set the scene. Beautiful people and beautiful words wrap it all into a wonderful bow, with a fabulous happily ever after. This story leaves a smile on your face and a craving to dive into more from Bybee!
5 STARS!
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