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Book Description
When Lara lands a prestigious commission to illustrate the label for an exceptional new wine, she has no idea that Victor de Rollancourt is the man behind the project, the aristocratic heir to Château Laclos, a renowned Classified Growth. His is a name she has never forgotten, one forever tied to her family’s downfall.
Everything between them should remain cold and distant. And yet, glances linger. Silences burn.
One unsettling night on the other side of the world shatters everything they thought they knew. Lara knows she should walk away. Victor doesn’t know how to stay away.
In the shadows of the vineyards, their desire ignites, but invisible chains stand between them and any hope of a future.
What if the past isn’t finished with them yet?
Escape to the vineyards of Bordeaux in Forbidden Vintage, the first volume in the Millésime trilogy, a passionate and deeply emotional romance set among the vines of France’s Médoc wine country.
About Lise Alma
Lise Alma writes contemporary romances filled with emotion, romantic tension, and unforgettable characters you’ll wish you could meet in real life, especially some of the heroes... She loves exploring modern love stories that are imperfect yet intense, where emotions catch us by surprise and every kiss matters.
When she’s not tapping away at her keyboard, you’ll find her curled up on the couch devouring a romance novel, snuggled under her cozy blanket no matter the season, or dreaming up her next characters while soaking up a little sunshine in her garden in the heart of the French countryside.
My Thoughts
Forbidden Vintage by Lise Alma is a breathtaking, atmospheric, and deeply emotional enemies-to-lovers romance that serves as a captivating first installment in The Millésime Series.
Set against the lush, sun-drenched backdrop of France's Médoc wine country, the story follows Lara, a talented artist who leaves her fast-paced life in Paris behind to return to the vineyards of her childhood in search of a quiet fresh start. Healing from past wounds, Lara is eager to focus on her craft, landing a prestigious commission to illustrate the label for an exceptional, high-profile new wine vintage. However, her fresh beginning is thrown into turmoil when she discovers the man behind the project is Victor de Rollancourt, the devastatingly handsome, aristocratic heir to the renowned Château Laclos estate. Victor’s family name is forever tied to a bitter rivalry and past tragedy that destroyed Lara’s own family legacy, making him the ultimate forbidden adversary.
Everything between Lara and Victor should remain strictly cold, distant, and professional, yet their instant connection sparks a fiery, slow-burn tension where lingering glances and heavy silences turn into undeniable passion. As they navigate the shadows of the vineyards and their deeply rooted family grievances, an intense night shatters their defenses, forcing them both to choose between holding onto past grudges or giving into an all-consuming love. Alma masterfully crafts a lush, sensory narrative filled with rich wine-country atmosphere, razor-sharp emotional tension, and compelling dual perspectives. The contrast between Victor's protective, wealthy presence and Lara's resilient, artistic spirit creates a spellbinding dynamic that keeps readers turning pages late into the night. Passionate, sophisticated, and layered with family drama, Forbidden Vintage is a sensational romance that will leave readers completely swept away.
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