SUMMER ON THE WINERY (St. Helena Winery Series) (German Edition)

When Alexis "Lexi" Moreau caught her husband Jeff indulging in some intimate "treats" with her sous-chef in their New York restaurant, she ran away—straight back to her home in St. Helena, California. Fast forward six months: Lexi is now without a husband and a restaurant, but she has devised a three-step plan. First, she aims to transform her grandmother’s bakery into her dream bistro. Second, she plans to ignore her grandmother's matchmaking attempts. Third, she intends to steer clear of Marco DeLuca, her ex-husband’s irresistibly attractive best friend who has serious commitment issues.

During high school, Lexi was off-limits to Marco since she was the girlfriend of his buddy. However, she has grown from that era, remaining as smart and stunning as ever; she seems just as immune to his charm now as she was back then. Despite her intentions, the simple ruse of pretending to be in a romance to dodge her grandmother’s matchmaking schemes spirals into a deliciously complicated situation.

As the sultry summer unfolds, the potential for unexpected romance may just bring together the perfect ingredients for Marco to finally win over the woman he has always desired. Lexi, who thought escaping to St. Helena would provide a fresh start, finds herself grappling with her plans, and her resolve begins to falter in the face of Marco’s undeniable allure.

Each time they cross paths, the tension between them simmers, presenting a dilemma for Lexi who is determined to maintain her distance. Yet, with every chance encounter, her defenses weaken as her attraction to Marco becomes harder to deny. She must confront not only her lingering feelings for her ex-husband but also consider the possibility that Marco, with his charming smile and undeniable charisma, may just be the man who can help her reclaim her happiness.

All the while, her grandmother continues her relentless search for a suitable match, adding to the chaos of Lexi's new life. The bistro project soon becomes her sanctuary, a way to channel her energies and aspirations. However, it also serves as a constant reminder of her personal growth and the burgeoning feelings she struggles to suppress.

Amidst the flour-dusted kitchens and the laughter of friends, Lexi navigates through her grandmother’s well-meaning yet intrusive involvement in her life. She also contends with her aspirations to build a successful bistro without the complications of romance. Yet, as summer deepens, she suspects that perhaps avoiding Marco might not be what she truly wants.

In the end, the choice she faces is whether to embrace the new possibilities that life—and love—can bring or to retreat back into the safety of her planned solitude. With the air thick with potential and the flavors of summer swirling around them, Lexi may discover that sometimes, the very complications we strive to sidestep are the ones that lead us to the sweetest revelations of all.

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