Diese preisgekrönte Sommelière und Partnerin bei Gracious Hospitality Management ist eine anerkannte Koryphäe in der Welt des Weins. Ihr tiefes Wissen und ihre Leidenschaft für Wein, insbesondere für Roséweine, führten sie dazu, ein gefeiertes Buch zu verfassen und als Autorin und Kolumnistin für führende Publikationen tätig zu sein. Mit umfangreicher Erfahrung aus renommierten New Yorker Restaurants verkörpert sie Expertise und Hingabe für ihr Fachgebiet.
Exploring themes of love and resilience, this novel follows the journey of a single nurse and a solo father as they navigate their past struggles. Their unexpected connection sparks a profound relationship that challenges both characters to confront their individual hardships. As they bond over shared experiences, they learn to heal and support each other, ultimately discovering the strength found in vulnerability and partnership.
Perfect for fans of Anita Hughes and Jenny Colgan, the mistletoe is hanging and the Christmas lights twinkling in Fortune’s Cove—but there are holiday secrets lurking in the far shadows. Annie Hamilton is a single mother of two and veterinarian whose family is on the verge of falling apart. Her husband has passed away, her teenage son is finding trouble at every turn, and she’s desperately struggling to keep it all together. When she decides to leave the city for Fortune’s Cove in a last-ditch search for peace and togetherness, she’s welcomed by her late husband’s best friend, Matt—a friend who swore he’d always be there for them. Surrounded by majestic ocean, the island’s famous red sand dunes, and a glowing holiday spirit, Annie and her family are embraced by a warm community more than willing to welcome them. As she joins Matt's veterinary practice and her son begins to stabilize, Annie feels hopeful for the future, beginning to realize that true family is all about love and not just about blood. Annie could never have imagined that a thousand hundred miles from the city could feel the closest to home that she’s ever been. But this cozy enclave harbors a trove of secrets that could undo the life of a vulnerable young woman. When the past threatens the family Annie is rebuilding, she finds the courage to fiercely protect all of them—and discovers just how far she’ll go to save her family and herself.
‘Tis the season at The Christmas House, and Ruby Harris is getting married—but a winter storm of emotion could derail the whole affair in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Victoria James’s second Christmas House novel.Ruby Harris, longtime owner of the historic B&B, The Christmas House, is tying the knot—on Christmas Eve! Olivia Harris is thrilled for her grandmother and can’t wait to help plan the event. Newly divorced, with an adorable baby girl, Olivia has spent the last year starting a new life in Silver Springs. First on her list is to renovate the old warehouse she’s purchased and launch her dance studio. Second is to find a date for the wedding. And third is to not fall for that date, because she’s sworn off relationships forever. When Olivia’s meets Scott, a talented contractor, she hires him for the renovation. She also tries to ignore the sparks that fly between them. Then, an unexpected Christmas guest arrives: Olivia’s ex, Will, who’s come to rekindle their relationship. Now, Olivia must decide if she has it in her heart to forgive Will, or if she should pursue an exciting new relationship with Scott. Packed with Christmas cheer, this “heartwarming holiday romance” (Jenny Hale, on The Christmas House) will have you believing in the magic of the season.
New York Times bestselling author Victoria James returns to Wishing River with a heartwarming read centered around family and hope, sure to steal readers' hearts. Each book in the Wishing River series is STANDALONE: * The Trouble with Cowboys * Cowboy for Hire * Wishing For A Cowboy * Mail Order Cowboy
It's Christmas in the small town of Silver Springs, which is bursting with holiday spirit. The downtown shops boast twinkling lights, and the town square features an enormous Christmas tree.Every Christmas Eve for the past 50 years, Ruby Harris, the owner of the historic B&B, The Christmas House, has opened her doors to strangers in need, showing them the compassion once denied to her. When Ruby invites her family home for the holidays, including her two adult grandchildren, Charlotte and Olivia, she hopes they will be able to put the past behind them. However, her plans for reconciliation implode as the women unravel secrets from the past that force them to confront the impact they've had on their dysfunctional family. As Charlotte grows closer to Wyatt, the neighbor next door and a friend from the past, old memories resurface that the women would rather forget. They're reminded of a man they want to forget. As the clock inches closer to the New Year, can the magic of the season bring the family closer? Or will a surprise guest threaten their tentative truce and test newly formed bonds? This lighthearted Christmas tale draws inspiration from Victoria James' own historical fixer-upper, offering plenty of warmth and holiday cheer.
Janie Adams has been a single parent to her nephew since he was a baby. Fifteen years later, she’s finally found out who his father might be, so the two of them travel across the country to find him. She’d do anything for this kid. But when they arrive in the small town of Wishing River, Montana, and Janie finally meets the ruggedly handsome cowboy she’d been told had abandoned his son, his shocked response changes everything. Aiden Rivers can’t dispute this is his kid when he sees his own features staring back at him, but he had no idea Janie’s sister was pregnant when she left him. He didn’t even know she had a sister—clearly they’d all been lied to. Now he has fifteen years of fatherhood to make up for and no idea how to be a dad. This was never in his plans. Janie sticks around to help him ease into parenting, everything from showing him how to lure a sulky kid out of his bedroom to keeping up with the latest teen-speak. Together, they surprisingly make a good team, this city girl and country boy. But when the past catches up with them, Aiden and Janie must decide what’s best for the boy who's connecting them, not only for each other…which could mean splitting them apart.
Zulaya, a hip-hop dancer with the extraordinary ability to control water through her moves, navigates the challenges of high school while discovering her powers. The series explores her journey of self-discovery, friendship, pain, and love, highlighting her relatable struggle to find her place in the world. Unlike typical protagonists, Zulaya's character resonates with readers as she grapples with uncertainty and the complexities of growing up.
"At just twenty-one, the age when most people are starting to drink (well, legally at least), Victoria James became the country's youngest sommelier at a Michelin-starred restaurant ... Exhilarating and inspiring, Wine Girl is the memoir of a young woman breaking free from an abusive and traumatic childhood on her own terms; an ethnography of the glittering, high-octane, but notoriously corrosive restaurant industry; and above all, a love letter to the restorative and life-changing effects of good wine and good hospitality."--Page 4 of cover
An affecting, captivating memoir from a young sommelier, struggling to succeed in the glamorous but notoriously toxic restaurant industry
"Award-winning sommelier Victoria James invites you into the world of one of the most misunderstood wines in this beautifully illustrated guide to rosé. For years, rosé has struggled to achieve a serious place at the dinner table, but that has recently changed. In this enchanting book, author, sommelier, and restaurant professional Victoria James offers a spirited look at what makes this pink drink so appealing, its history, how and where it's made, what bottles to try (and avoid), as well as recipes and food pairings by famous chefs, sommeliers, and foodies, all with whimsical and clever full-color illustrations throughout. A captivating and unpretentious look at rosé for novices and connoisseurs alike, Drink Pink is sure to charm anyone into drinking pink all year long."--taken from back cover