Reeling from a messy divorce at 64-years-old, Madeleine's life is plunged into further chaos when her mother dies and she discovers that she was actually adopted. Feeling betrayed and heartbroken, Madeleine sets out to track down her true family. But when she finally finds them in an affluent Northern California beach town, she is shocked to discover they are the owners of a very successful vineyard.
Thrown by this discovery, Madeleine cannot bring herself to reveal her identity yet, and decides to stay in town for a while, to work up the courage to present herself. It’s a beautiful place and she finds herself happily settling into life there, accepting a job at the local Bridal Store as a dressmaker. Its just what she needs to help her clear her head and figure out what to do next.
But when she is tasked with designing and creating the wedding dress for Natalie, her real sister’s daughter and therefore her niece, Madeleine feels like a rabbit caught in the headlights.
As she is invited to spend time with the family, she gets closer and closer to Natalie, who confides in her that she doesn’t really want to marry her husband... Madeleine unwillingly becomes the confidante to everyone in the family. And as time passes it becomes increasingly difficult for her to reveal her true identity.
Afraid of severing the connections she is forging with her family, Madeline continues her cover. But when another, even darker family secret comes crashing down on them all, Madeleine must decide just what her role is in this complicated family legacy.
And then there’s Jack — the handsome and mysterious man whose deep connection to the Fitzgeralds only makes her growing feelings for him even more complicated.
How long can she keep pretending? With Christmas approaching and the wedding drawing near, Madeleine must choose between protecting her heart or risking everything for the truth—and the family she’s always dreamed of having.
Get caught up in a dramatic family saga this summer and join Madeleine as she navigates her personal challenges to the backdrop of sun, sea, and crisp California wine.
This is Book 5 of 6 in the Cali Reunion series. Scroll up and grab your copy today! 
barbara s rosenow
Roslyn Simonin Jenkins