Imagine you inherit a vineyard from your late mother—and it’s about to change everything you thought you knew about yourself. When Julia inherits a vineyard in the picturesque Santa Cruz Mountains, she expects a fresh start. What she doesn’t expect is Brookes Walker—the handsome, enigmatic vineyard manager who quickly becomes impossible to ignore. Grieving her mother’s death, reeling from a betrayal by her husband, and feeling disconnected from her children as they pursue their own lives, Julia is adrift. But everything begins to change when she unexpectedly lands in Brookes’s bed. Julia’s initial instinct is to sell the vineyard and move on, but Brookes—and Matteo, a wise man who has worked the land since the 1940s—convince her to stay and honor her late mother’s final wish: to restore the vineyard to its former glory. Reluctantly, Julia agrees, but as she begins to breathe life back into the land, she discovers more than she bargained for—hidden secrets buried deep beneath the vines. Among these secrets is her grandmother Catherine’s diary, which reveals a forbidden love affair with Matteo—a love that holds the key to untangling the past. As Julia is drawn into the mystery of the vineyard’s history, she finds herself confronting her own emotional walls. While sparks fly between her and Brookes, both of them are held back by their pasts, and self-sabotage threatens to undo everything. The Vineyard at Midnight is a captivating tale of love, loss, and the power of healing. As Julia unravels the mysteries of her family’s history, she must confront the possibility that the vineyard isn’t the only thing worth saving—her heart might be, too. Thank you for picking up The Vineyard at Midnight . This story has been a labor of love, intertwining historical fiction with contemporary romance to create a tale of healing, hope, and love. As I wrote, I found myself captivated by the way past and present collide, how the secrets we keep can shape our futures, and the emotional journey toward peace. Julia and Matteo's stories are filled with the complexity of mystery and longing, but at the heart of it all is the search for something simple yet profound: healing. It's my hope that as you read, you will be swept away by the world I've created and find, in these pages, the same sense of captivating emotional depth that I felt while writing it. I invite you to join me in this journey through the vines, where love, loss, and the pursuit of peace come together in ways that only time and a little mystery can reveal. With warmest wishes, Jill Lendahl The Vineyard at Midnight by Jill Lendahl A captivating tale where past and present collide... Julia is struggling to heal from the wounds of her past, unable to open herself up to love again. Matteo, burdened by guilt over a devastating betrayal, is searching for closure. Their lives intersect in the picturesque Santa Cruz Mountains, where the lush vines of a vineyard hold secrets that may offer the answers they both desperately need. Follow Julia as she is drawn into a web of mystery, romance, and healing. Will the secrets beneath the vines help her find a way forward, or will she be forever trapped by the pain of her past? Can Julia find the courage to love again? The Vineyard at Midnight weaves together historical fiction and contemporary romance in a story full of love, hope, and the powerful journey of healing. Get lost in a page-turner that explores the depths of the heart, the mysteries of the past, and the beauty of a second chance. by Jill Lendahl In the picturesque Santa Cruz Mountains, where the air is fragrant with the scent of vines, two lives are about to intertwine in unexpected ways. Julia, struggling with the weight of past loss, finds herself unable to open her heart to love again. Matteo, haunted by guilt over the ultimate betrayal, is searching for closure. As their paths collide, secrets hidden beneath the vines may hold the key to healing. In this captivating tale of romance, mystery, and emotional discovery, The Vineyard at Midnight explores the delicate balance between past and present. Will Julia find the strength to heal and embrace love again? Can Matteo forgive himself and find the peace he so desperately seeks? A page-turner that weaves together historical fiction and contemporary romance, The Vineyard at Midnight is a journey of love, hope, and the power of secrets long buried. Will the truth be enough to untangle the tangled vines of their hearts? Jill Lendahl is a passionate storyteller and the author of The Vineyard at Midnight . A lover of both contemporary fiction and historical romance, Jill's writing explores themes of love, healing, and the complexities of human connection. When she's not crafting captivating stories, Jill can be found curled up with a good book, enjoying a cup of coffee, or exploring the world through her lens as a photographer. She lives with her family and a menagerie of pets, always seeking inspiratio