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Drunk on Love

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Margot Noble needs some relief from the stress of running the family winery with her brother. Enter Luke: sexy, charming, and best of all in the too-small world of Napa, a stranger. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and Margot is delighted that she lucked into the perfect one-night stand she’ll never have to see again. That is, until the winery’s newest hire, Luke, walks in the next morning. Margot is determined to keep things purely professional, but when their every interaction reminds her of the attraction still bubbling between them, it proves to be much more challenging than she expects.

Set in Napa Valley wine country, this is Jasmine Guillory at her best. A novel full of sexual tension, humor, and wine: what could make for better sipping? Recommended. #DrunkOnLove #NetGalley #SaltMarshAuthors

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Now I want wine! LOL. Well written, quick read. Characters were like-able, relationships were realistic. Enjoyed this book. Would recommend.

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this gave me way too many feelings <3
The winery? the love? i just can't not be jealous.
Jasmine Guillory you're a gift to society, currently recommending this book to anyone who would listen because it was so relatable and fun

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Whenever I hear a new jasmine Guillory book is out I run not walk to get it immediately.Margot along with her brother owns Noble winery in Napa Valley. One night after work she stops off at her favorite restaurant the Barrel to spend some with the owner and friend Sydney. Margot, feeling down on her luck and needing a pick me up so Sydney decides to play matchmaker and set her up with a young man at the bar. At first Margot is not interested but Luke turns out to be a great conversationalist and he was not hard to look at either. As the night comes to a close Margot ends up at Luke's home and what she thought was a one night stand.
The next morning her brother comes in and introduces her to the new hire and its known other than Luke. Both seeing each other in which she's now his boss of course have her especially in a conundrum. He too wondering what's in store for them and if he could ever pursue her again. Ms. Guillory's romance novels brings a realistic and believable storyline of today's modern day dating. Loved how we not only got a love story but a look into real life world of wine making and wine tasting in Napa Valley.
Although most of the narration is through Margo point of view we also get some of Luke's thoughts/narration as well of what he thinks of her and seeing how both of them are trying to navigate what kind of relationship they have exactly. Review on goodreads and will later be on amazon.

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Jasmine Guillory never disappoints! I whizzed through this modern love story in record time and would gladly recommend. All of the characters and their relationships rang true and kept my interest throughout. Now just wondering which character gets the next shot at romance!

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Margot is our badass CEO of Napa based winery and hits it off with a stranger, Luke who definitely made a glowing impression on her within a single night. Next day, they find out that Luke is a new employee hired by her brother and due to their employer-employee relationship, thye have to forget their special day. But can they? Especially when they had a magical night? Also is Luke really going to be an employee forever?

It has some steam, some charming personalities and predictable but cute moments throughout the book. I liked how diversity topic was also brought in and how it can impact enough to actually force people to quit their jobs. It is high time firms actively manage it. And definitely interested in Elliot's own book!

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I loved Guillory's characters in her newest romance. The problem I had with this book, however, was that there were few real problems that the two main characters had to overcome. Sure they weren't always honest with each other; sure they had family issues; sure they were insecure about their work abilities. Still there wasn't much drama. I liked the early Guillory books because I thought I was seeing what a black woman/man might be facing that I hadn't experienced. There was little of this -- some, but not very much -- that would make me feel that I was learning something. Still it is an enjoyable read.
Thank you to Berkley Publishing and Netgalley for access to the prepub ebook.

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I got an ARC from NetGalley and I read it in one day. I love Jasmine Guillory when it comes to spot-on romantic settings and fun! I always laugh while reading her books and I am so happy to see what will happen, not just with the MCs, but also to all of the other characters and the environments in which they exist. I am always surprised and delighted with her titles! 💜📚

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I got an ARC of this book through Netgalley – it will be published on September 20, 2022. I read this book at the end of the month, and it was exactly what I needed to take my mind off the news and let me escape mentally for a little bit. Margot works with her brother for their family winery – the two took over after her uncle died, but she feels like he doesn’t think she deserves her part of the ownership. One night when she’s drinking at the bar her best friend works at, she meets a handsome stranger and goes home with him… only to find out the next day that he’s her new employee at the winery! Margot is determined to keep things professional – but with the chemistry and tension simmering between them, will she be able to? I love Jasmine Guillory’s books and this was no exception. It’s just the right amount of romance, family pressures, and discussions about race and identity.

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Jasmine Guillory always delivers when I need a romance to take me away from real life! This one does not disappoint.
Margot Noble is the CEO of Noble Family Wines and she is working hard to make a name for herself and the wine label. Margot and her brother Elliott, the winemaker and co-owner, inherited the Winery from their uncle. Margot is making it her mission to make her brother realize she is fully committed to the job at hand.
Luke Williams needs a break. After quitting a soul-sucking career, he is back in his hometown to help his friend and regain his confidence. He decides the best way to do that is work at a winery, Nobel Family Wines to be exact.
You know what's going to happen...and you should be here for it! A lovely little romance with just the right amount of drama and the right amount of steam to keep you flipping those pages!

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I am a huge fan of Jasmine Guillory's writing and was super excited for this book.

Margot co-owns a winery with her brother and their dynamic has been challenging. She goes out to blow off steam one night and gets dared by her friend to chat with a nearby customer at the restaurant. They end up hooking up in what Margot thought was a one night stand.. until she walks into the winery the next day and meets her brother’s new hire for the second time!

This was a great feel-good book and I really enjoyed it.

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I was lucky enough to win an electronic ARC of DRUNK ON LOVE by Jasmine Guillory from a Shelf Awareness givewaya. Thank you for the early look, and have a safe and happy summer!

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Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory
Pub Date: 20 Sep 2022
4/5 Stars

Jasmine Guillory is a very popular author, one whose books I didn’t think I liked that much. Her latest, Drunk on Love, has proved me wrong. This story is about Margot Noble who owns and runs an inherited winery along with her brother. She meets a charismatic younger guy while visiting her favorite bar in Napa. Luke Williams is looking for a fun temporary job after quitting his high-pressure tech position in Silicon Valley. The chemistry between them is undeniable and they end up spending a hot night together. Little did either of them know they would meet again the next morning as Luke was the newest employee of Noble Winery and Margot was now his boss.

Was this book predictable? Sure, but it was also charming and so enjoyable. Margot was feisty and Luke’s character was sexy and loveable.

Many thanks to Shelf Awareness, NetGalley and Berkley for the chance to review this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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This is a classic Jasmine Guillory book. If you have liked any of her previous books you are going to love this one. One of the most fun games I played while reading it was trying to figure out which characters she was setting up to be the main characters in future books.

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This was not my favorite Jasmine Gulliory novel, but it was a nice introduction to a new series. It was very predictable, and by the end of the first chapter you knew where the story would go but it was still a charming story. I really enjoyed the call back to the previous series and it was done in such a cute way.

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Cute, but fell short of Guillory's usual standard. I could gave gone with a bit less steamy stuff and a bit more witty conversation, because I think she's great at that, but she totally delivered on making me want snacks through pretty much the whole book.

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Margot co-owns a winery with her brother and their dynamic has been challenging. She goes out to blow off steam one night and gets dared by her friend to chat with a nearby customer at the restaurant. They end up hooking up in what Margot thought was a one night stand.. until she walks into the winery the next day and meets her brother’s new hire for the second time!

Jasmine Guillory has not let me down with a romance novel yet! This was super cute while also dealing with some bigger topics like complicated sibling relationships and racial bias.

I enjoyed this book immensely and hope I picked up the clues correctly that the scene was being set for a book focusing on Margot’s brother because I would love to read more books set in the winery!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the advanced reading copy.

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This book was really fun. I love the winery setting and I loved the relationship with Luke and Margot. All the supporting characters were fun too.

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This was a nice little road trip read - and the noble family winery DOES sound fun. Also, there's a fun cameo from Jasmine's previous books. Sweet, fun, food, it's a Jasmine book.

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I really wanted to like this more. It didnt feel like the typical Guillory novel or maybe her "style" has sort of run its course with me. But it was OK. Pretty good plot. Loved th setting of Napa. But i cant put my finger on it but it didn't "curl all the way over" with me.

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