Blog Tour: Book Spotlight of The Winemakers by Jan Moran

The Winemakers by Jan Moran
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Release Date: April 5, 2016
Pages: 368
Synopsis: 1956: When Caterina Rosetta inherits a cottage in the countryside of Italy from a grandmother she's never known, she discovers a long-buried family secret -- a secret so devastating, it threatens the future of everything her mother has worked for.

Many years before, her mother's hard-won dreams of staking her family's claim in the vineyards of California came to fruition; but as an old murder comes to light, and Caterina uncovers a tragic secret that may destroy the man she loves, she realizes her happiness will depend on revealing the truth of her mother's buried past.

From author Jan Moran comes The Winemakers, a sweeping, romantic novel that will hold you in its grasp until the last delicious sip.

Buy The Book: Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, Kobo, Chapters, Books-a-Million, Book Depository, and iBooks

About The Author:

Jan Moran is a Rizzoli bestselling and award winning author. She writes historical women's fiction for St. Martin's Press (Scent of Triumph, The Winemakers), contemporary women's fiction (Flawless, Beauty Mark, Runway), and nonfiction books (Vintage Perfumes, Fabulous Fragrances). Her stories are smart and stylish, and written with emotional depth. Jan often draws on her international travel and business experiences, infusing her books with realistic details.

The Midwest Book Review and Kirkus have recommended her books, calling her heroines strong, complex, and resourceful. She likes to talk to readers on her website and on social media. She lives in southern California and loves lattes and iced coffee, anything chocolate, and Whole Foods Double Green smoothies to balance it all out. Find her also at Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram.

Giveaway:

Prizes:

Win a $25 Amazon Gift card and Winemakers swag (USA only)

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