The Vineyard at Midnight
At Santoro Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the vines conceal secrets from the past. When Julia inherits the vineyard from her late mother, she’s eager for a fresh start. Everything changes, however, when she discovers her grandmother Catherine's diary, revealing a forbidden love with a man named Matteo—who just happens to be living in a cottage on the property.
This revelation fuels Julia’s desire to stay and uncover her family history. As she seeks answers from Matteo, she finds solace in Brookes, a man who has carefully constructed walls around his heart. Navigating these complex relationships, Julia must confront her past, which threatens to undermine her chance at happiness. As memories of her unhealthy marriage linger, casting shadows on her future, she wrestles with the fear that her past might taint the possibility of love again. Julia also finds herself second-guessing her ability to fulfill her mother’s dying wish as she grapples with the challenge of transforming the vineyard into a sanctuary that celebrates love and healing.
The Vineyard at Midnight explores the enduring power of love and how secrets from the past can ignite hope, healing, and new beginnings.
Under the Hanalei Moon
In the summer of 1976, Maggie falls for Makai, a local surfer on the serene island of Kauai. Their forbidden love is fueled by stolen moments and the rush of adventure, but it becomes entangled in family expectations and the haunting events of that fateful night.
Fast forward to today, and Emma, Maggie’s daughter, uncovers a treasure in her mother’s attic: a photo album from that fateful summer. Inspired by the images, she begins to paint, bringing the memories to life on canvas. Each stroke reveals a story of a past she longs to understand.
As Emma’s artwork gains attention, it catches the eye of Makai, who recognizes one painting in particular from his own memories. Curious and drawn to the piece, he travels to California to uncover the truth about Maggie, their shared past, and a secret that threatens to tear Maggie's life apart.
Under the Hanalei Moon is a story that weaves together love, discovery, and the secrets that bind them. What will they uncover as they dive into the tides of the past?