Alyssa Blake crashes an invitation only masquerade party at the estate of the Saxon's, wealthy vintners and owners of Saxon's Folly Winery. She catches the attention of Joshua Saxon, the second son, and finds it difficult to escape from him. He is putting all the right moves on her and she knows how he has gained his reputation as a playboy. If he only knew that she is the leading wine reviewer for Wine Watch Magazine and the author of a scathing review about him. Alyssa is there to talk with Roland Saxon, the eldest son, about something extremely private. Roland agrees to meet with her the next day, but that night he and his fiancée are in a car accident, and Roland dies. Kay and Phillip Saxon know who Alyssa really is and why she wants to talk with their son. After Roland's death, Kay agrees to let Alyssa stay on at Saxon's Folly over the protests of Joshua, who believes that Alyssa was Roland's mistress. Even though Joshua wants to despise Alyssa, he cannot fight the attraction he has for her.

Tessa Radley has set this new series in New Zealand, and her narrative is strong and picturesque. Josh and Alyssa are strong protagonists, even when they are enemies. When there is no trust, there cannot be a true relationship, and it takes too long for the truth to come out to make this a credible romance. The supporting cast is strong and likeable.

Book Summary

Joshua Saxon, the arrogant millionaire who ran New Zealand's premier winery, believed Alyssa Blake had been his late brother's mistress. But the true connection between Alyssa and the Saxons was even more shocking.

From the first moment they met, both Alyssa and Joshua had been shaken by a passion that could not be denied. But what could the future hold for a man and woman with so many secrets and lies between them...