"Rosenberg's Lily is a vibrant, potent mix of grit and glitz, with her love of the land and amusing fondness for all things James Bond. A secret multidecade romance adds extra dash to her character. License to Thrill is fun, intriguing, and packed with historical tidbits." —Kirkus Reviews

"What emerges is not merely the history of a champagne house, but the portrait of a woman whose life became inseparable from the fate of the vines she guarded. ... Celebration, we realize, rests upon vigilance. ... License to Thrill: Lily Bollinger transcends the boundaries of corporate biography." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ —The Historical Fiction Company

"Far more than a novel about champagne, License to Thrill: Lily Bollinger is a story of survival, resilience, and the thrilling pursuit of preserving a legacy. Lily Bollinger led the company through war and under the influence of the Reich, proving that not all battles were fought with weapons — some were waged through carefully concealed vintages and relabelled bottles. With beautifully crafted prose, this book leaves you with an irresistible urge to raise a glass and celebrate." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ —Ellie Yarde, The Coffee Pot Book Club

"License to Thrill sparkles with the elegant, immersive prose I've come to expect from Rebecca Rosenberg. With a clever nod to the glamorous world where champagne and fictional espionage intertwine, Rosenberg weaves two timelines into a sweeping historical novel that moves from the shadowed champagne caves of France to the streets of London and an ambitious American tour. Vital and effervescent as the champagnes she protects, Lily Bollinger emerges as a heroine defined by resilience, family, and vision. This is a beautifully told story of legacy and perseverance, family and loyalty, and the courage to rebuild without compromise." —Renee Ryan, author of The Last Fashion House in Paris

"An intoxicating blend of glamour, grit and historical intrigue. Moving effortlessly between Nazi-occupied France and the glamour of the 1970s, Rosenberg paints a rich portrait of Lily Bollinger, a visionary widow who defied tyranny, outmaneuvered her enemies, reinvented champagne, and built a legacy against all odds. An irresistible read, made even better with a glass of bubbly in hand." —Eliza Knight, USA Today bestselling author of Confessions of a Grammar Queen

"Could there be something in the bubbles that accounts for the charm, imagination, and sheer guts of the heroines in author Rebecca Rosenberg's exuberant Champagne Widows series? Or is it only Rosenberg's amazing talent for portraying these colorful women with all the wit and flourish that distinguished them in their respective eras? In License to Thrill, Lily Bollinger takes her well-earned place in the unforgettable gallery of pioneering women in the champagne trade who fought their way through personal loss, financial crises, and war to leave a remarkable and enduring legacy. Terrific book club choice!" —Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard, author of Sisters of Castle Leod

"I have loved every one of Rebecca Rosenberg's Champagne Widows novels, but License to Thrill surpasses even my highest expectations. This story is fascinating, gripping, and thoroughly entertaining. Rosenberg's meticulous research shines, immersing the reader in the rich history of Bollinger Champagne. Lily's deft navigation of Nazi demands — often through clever and daring subterfuge — reveals her unwavering moral fiber and remarkable strength. With unforgettable characters, layered conflicts, and an extraordinary woman at its center, License to Thrill is a triumph."  —Patricia Sands, bestselling author of The French Effect

"Like the champagne she devotes her life to perfecting, Lily Bollinger is anything but simple. Beneath her elegance lies structure; beneath restraint, a quiet fire. She understands that success is built layer upon layer of patience, conviction, and resolve. Like her champagne, her effervescence bubbles and glitters with delicate yet demanding principles of knowing when to yield and when to hold fast, enticing the future sip by sip while rooted in past legacies." —Janis Robinson Daly, bestselling author of Under Two Flags

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