Introduction

Two estranged sisters. One crumbling vineyard. And a legacy that just might heal them both.

Charlotte Stanbury built a life of success, independence, and distance—from her past, her family, and the small town she once called home. But when her father dies, she’s pulled back to the vineyard estate she ran from years ago—dragging along the secret that she’s battling breast cancer. Her plan is simple: settle the estate, sell the land, and leave. Fast.

Mila Stanbury never left. She raised her daughter Ava here, poured everything into the vineyard, and cared for their aging father alone. Now, the home she’s sacrificed so much for is on the brink of foreclosure, and the last person she wants to share it with is the sister who abandoned them.

Forced to face each other—and the painful secrets their father left behind—Charlotte and Mila are torn between preserving the past and letting it go. As Charlotte quietly wages a war with her illness, Mila grapples with betrayal, resentment, and the terrifying prospect of starting over. But in the quiet rows of the vineyard and the echoes of their shared history, the sisters begin to rediscover something neither expected: a path forward.

Set against the lush backdrop of a Tuscany-style vineyard on the American coast, this sweeping story of sisterhood, secrets, and second chances will tug at your heart and stay with you long after the final page.

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Chapter One
Charlotte

Charlotte stared out the airplane window as the Virginia skyline appeared, a sprawling tapestry of undulating green hills and shimmering blue rivers threaded beneath wispy white clouds. Her heart thudded a nervous rhythm in her chest. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

From the author:

1. How do you think the estrangement between Charlotte and Mila will impact their ability to work together on the vineyard? What role do family secrets typically play in shaping relationships?

2. Do you think it’s possible for Charlotte and Mila to completely put the past behind them? What might need to happen for them to truly reconcile?

3. The vineyard is described as a central part of the story. How do you think the setting might reflect or influence the sisters’ journey of healing and self-discovery?

4. How might Charlotte’s secret battle with breast cancer affect her decisions and her relationship with Mila? What challenges might arise from her keeping it hidden?

5. Mila has devoted her life to the vineyard and their father’s care. Do you think her resentment toward Charlotte is justified? How might her sacrifices shape her character and decisions?

6. The sisters must decide whether to preserve the vineyard or let it go. What do you think the vineyard might symbolize for each of them? How would you approach such a decision?

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