Just Like That

by Karin Kallmaker

Paperback, 2005

Status

Available

Call number

813.54

Publication

Bella Books (2005), Paperback, 283 pages

Description

Syrah Ardani tried independence--but the call of the Napa Valley hills and rolling vineyards of her family's winery have brought her home again. She is content with her ordered world until she learns that her father's feckless management has put Ardani Vineyards into receivership. Corporate turnaround specialist Toni Blanchard's arrival is preceded by tales of her slash-and-burn techniques. Determined to meet this soulless corporate raider head on, Syrah proudly prepares to do battle for her home and family business. Toni has reason to retreat from a high-pressure Manhattan lifestyle, not the least of which is a bitter break up. She's been told that Syrah Ardani is attractive and single, but Toni never mixes business and pleasure. Creditors clamor for a quick sale and payment. The beautiful--and hostile--Syrah wants Toni off her land and out of her life. Their clashes smolder with distrust and resentment, but also threaten to light a completely different kind of fire. Most dangerous of all is the one thing Toni can't control--the way her heart reacts when Syrah looks at her...just like that.… (more)

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LibraryThing member ehough75
Not the greatest book I have ever read. I heard a lot of good things about Karin Kallmaker as an author, however I don't think that this book shows it. I am not turned off from reading another book by her. There were to many characters and story lines to get a great feel for any of them. The
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authors descriptions the vinyard and wine process were very well researched. If there had been just as much time put in the story it would have been great.
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Awards

Lambda Literary Award (Nominee — Romance — 2005)

Language

Physical description

283 p.; 6.69 x 0.47 inches

ISBN

1594930252 / 9781594930256
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