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Set in beautiful Napa Valley, California, Nora Roberts's novel The Villa portrays a rich world of family-owned wineries, complete with enough romance, sophisticated business intrigue, betrayal, and murder to cow the Medicis of Florence. The Villa focuses on the merger of two prominent winemaking families, the Giambellis and MacMillans, and the incendiary combination of the two upcoming leaders of those dynasties, Sophia Giambelli and Tyler MacMillan. Tyler is the manager of the MacMillan vines and the distilling process, a job that suits his frank and no-frills personality. Creative and flashy, Sophia is head of Giambelli's public relations, and her job has been to put the best spin on whatever her family business produces--hard to do when the merger requires that she and Tyler switch jobs, and particularly hard to do when her own heart seems to spin out of control whenever they're together.
Soon after the merger goes through, Tony Avano, a Giambelli executive and Sophia's father, is murdered, and threats surface against the Giambelli women. As a quiet woman, Sophia's mother, Pilar, has made few enemies, except for Tony's new wife, Rene. The matriarch of the family--known simply as La Signora--may have knocked some rivals aside as she clawed her way to the top, but few would have reason to threaten her now. When poison is discovered in Giambelli wine, Sophia and Tyler learn the killer is much closer than they thought.
In description, dialogue, and plot, Roberts's talent and control are as fine as ever. But while the relationship between Pilar and David, the new COO, feels complex and mature, Sophia and Tyler's romance can at times feel slightly forced. As Roberts explains repeatedly, Sophia approaches sex "as a man does," which apparently means with no strings attached. And while that does tend to take the "romance" out of the romance to some extent, the positive aspects to be found in The Villa outweigh this flaw, ensuring another hit for the talented and prolific Roberts. --Nancy RE O'Brien, Amazon.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Set in beautiful Napa Valley, California, Nora Roberts (The Villa portrays a rich world of family-owned wineries, complete with enough romance, sophisticated business intrigue, betrayal and murder to cow the Medicis of Florence. The novel focuses on the merger of two prominent winemaking families, the Giambell )
You can't bottle wish fulfillment, but Nora Roberts certainly knows how to put it on the page (New York Times )
The most successful novelist on Planet Earth (Washington Post )
Set in beautiful Napa Valley, California, Nora Roberts (The Villa portrays a rich world of family-owned wineries, complete with enough romance, sophisticated business intrigue, betrayal and murder to cow the Medicis of Florence. The novel focuses on the merger of two prominent winemaking families, the Giambell )
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When The Giambelli winery merged with the MacMillan family winery, Sophia Giambelli and Tyler MaxMillan found themselves forced to work together. They felt an instant attraction to each other despite the professional rivalry. When they encoutered an act of sabotage that threatened their family business, they had to put aside their rivalry and worked as a pair! What a fantastic story. A must read!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really really want to go to napa valley after reading this book. The story is great with more than one romance blooming. There are characters you love, and fall a little in love with, and characters you love to hate. Nora Roberts totally rocks and her books are all good, would recommend the three sisters trilogy as well as all the trilogies and linked books.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thoroughly enjoyed The Villa and truly could not put this book down ! I would definitely recommend that anyone should read this book as I feel it's one of Nora Roberts best ever. The book moves back and forth from the beautiful Napa Valley in California to the more sophisticated city of Venice. The characters were exciting with many twists and turns throughout the story. If you are looking for love, intrigue, suspense and murder, then this is the book for you !
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The Villa
Amazing story by Nora Roberts.She never fails to produce stories that keep you turning the page,to see what happens. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pam
poor service delivery
I ordered this book along with three others between christmas and new year, they were a present for my 95 year old grand mother. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Carolyn Smith
Another good story
I am a confirmed Nora Roberts fan and read as many of her books as I can. Whatever the story outline or set of characters, she spins a good tale and I enjoyed this one as much as... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Bezza,
Oh dear
I bought this book for my two week holiday. After reading the reviews I was quite excited. I'd never read a Nora Roberts book before and I never will again. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by L. Carlile
Mystery, Romance, Murder, Vineyards: A Compelling Read
I avoided Nora Roberts novels until this one but the vineyards and murder mystery intrigued me, so I was captured. I have no regrets. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2005 by Erika Borsos
A love story as rich and splendid as the finest wine.
In 'The Villa' Nora Roberts spins a tale of love and hate, triumph and failure and daring to take a chance. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2002
Excellent Read!!
I really loved the book. I couldnt put it down and when i did finish it, I didnt want to put it back. It was very fast paced.... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2002
Excellent read as always by Roberts
Roberts has done it again with this one. I really liked the fact that Sophia is independent and even makes the first move! Plus I learnt a lot about wine-making ... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2002
Typical Nora Roberts read - GREAT!
This is one of my favorite Roberts books. The characters and story line are really strong and keeps you guessing until the very end. Read more
Published on 28 July 2001 by Noosh
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