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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Lisa Helmick

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1)A Toast for Laurent by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a good story that drew me in slowly. I think its the whole siblings running a vineyard and knowing all of their stories will be coming. I really liked Laurent. He seems down to earth, kind and easily forgives. I actually felt sorry for him different times throughout the story. Phoebe is so frustrating! She is so nice to him them leaves like a thief in the night time after time. Luckily for her that Laurent is a forever kind of guy and his heart is set on her.

The secondary characters are great. The town-folk to the siblings and friends. I feel there are some amazing upcoming stories. They all have a wonderful camaraderie with each other.

This is a good story that grew on me. At times it seemed a little slow and I admittedly skipped forward to the conversations when the author was scene setting or reminiscing with characters. I do look forward to more in this series.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Tausha Treadway

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1)A Toast for Laurent by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo. I had to pick up this book because I actually made a bet with one of my friends that if we weren’t married by 40 we would get married. Luckily I got married in my 20’s to someone else so I didn’t have to call in that favor. This story is the first in the Vine Valley series. Its a cute story about Laurent who was in love with Phoebe years ago and she broke his heart. When she comes sailing back into his life 20 years later wanting to call in their bet he is shocked. Laurent would never turn his back on Phoebe so he goes along with it but makes her promise to not fall in love with him because he can’t get hurt again. She agrees even though she already has feelings for him but thinks she can get away with it. I really enjoyed this book even though I got aggravated at both characters and their hard heads. I can’t wait to read more in this series. A fun sweet read!

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Tina Vega

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Phoebe and Laurent’s story is a second chance trope. I really loved Laurent. I did feel the beginning when they met for first time in several years was rushed. I would have liked more build up to that crucial moment. Great secondary characters who I want to know more about. Beautiful world the author created. Overall, it’s a great story of second chances, forgiveness, and a love that didn’t end.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Diane Sennett

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first in the Vine Valley series, A Toast for Laurent centers around Phoebe and Laurent. These two were college friends, in love and had a pact: if neither of them is married by the time they were 40, they would marry each other.
The thing is, Phoebe left, leaving Laurent heart-broken and alone. Then out of the blue, she returns to Laurent, to collect on their pact.
The premise of the story had me hooked! The characters and the story are well-written. I loved the attention to detail the author gave each character.
If you love second- chance romances, this is one for your reading list.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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 A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the first of the series. It’s also the first book I’ve read by this author. It was a good read. If you love second chance romance, this is for you.

Phoebe and Laurent make a pact. If neither are married by the time they are 40, they marry each other. That was, of course, before Phoebe left and broke Laurent’s heart. Now she’s back wanting Laurent to hold up his end of the pact. As hesitant as he is, he agrees but there is a condition. Phoebe can’t fall in love with him. Laurent isn’t sure he could handle that a second time.

This was such a good read. The characters are so relatable in terms of letting fear influence choices and decisions. It was a well written story that pulls you in and you can’t wait to see how it unfolds! I highly recommend!

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Beverly Finnie

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you love something let it go, if it comes back it’s yours. Well a pact saying you’ll get married at 40 if you’re both still single works too. A Toast for Laurent is a sweet/spicy second chance romance. Of course it doesn’t come without sorrow and heartache. The author definitely pulls at the reader’s heartstrings with this book.
When Laurent and Phoebe made their marriage pact 18 years ago, Laurent never expected Phoebe was going to run away from his life. Now she’s back and they are both playing with fire. Laurent wants to help her but at what costs. Laurent is driven by his heart. While Phoebe is driven by fear. That’s a lethal combination, being it never leads to anything good.
Will Laurent be able to honor the marriage pact?
What will his family think?
The author navigates this second chance romance beautifully. Also makes you feel for the characters. I understand Phoebe’s fears, but I feel a kinship with Laurent and what he’s going through.
I look forward to reading other books by this author in the future.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Michelle Austin

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read and second chance romance. Phoebe and Laurent made a pact, she is back to ask him a favor. She wants his help, attend an engagement party with her. As they spend time together, old feelings start to rise. I really enjoyed the story line, the characters were great. I enjoyed watching their journey to finding true love. We get twists and turns that added a great element to the story. Will these two finally give in to their feelings and get a HEA? If you’re looking for a great read, 1-click and get started today on this series. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Kerry Baker

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great second chance romance and a refreshing twist on a fake romance. I loved Laurent and Phoebe, they have such a great chemistry together. Even after 20 years apart and their history you could still feel their connection. It was great seeing how things would play out.
This is a strong start to a new series and a great introduction to a new author. I thought the book was well written and thoroughly enjoyable. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Bethany Rollins

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the story of Laurent and Phoebe. I appreciate the couple being more mature while working through long standing issues they have. Laurent is a gentle soul, willing to stand by and support Phoebe, although she has a tendency to run away when her mind tells her opposite her hearts desire. I enjoyed the family aspect surrounding the winery and how connected the siblings seem. While I did enjoy this book, I felt the ending was a bit blah and rushed. It didn’t spark hope for the coupling for some reason. Hopefully book 2 adds some more to Laurent and Phoebe’s future for us that must know.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128067798-a-toast-for-laurent-vine-valley-1″ style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1681234492l/128067798._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128067798-a-toast-for-laurent-vine-valley-1″>A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7177798.Theresa_Paolo”>Theresa Paolo</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5661546595″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
When we are young we make promises to friends with the best intentions. Most promises aren’t too serious, or we don’t remember as time passes. Laurent and his friend Phoebe promise to get married to each other if they were both unattached at 40. Phoebe turns up after a significant amount of time to cash in on that offer. Laurent isn’t so sure he wants to make good on the promise after she left him behind without so much as a goodbye. Will they get a happily ever after? This was a good friends to lovers, second chance romance that can be read in one sitting. I have never read anything by this author before and I did enjoy her writing style. I look forward to reading more of her works in the future.
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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Gillian Fawell

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Friends to lovers, hidden feelings, relationships of convenience, all of my favourite tropes in one book! So it goes without saying that I absolutely loved this book! Even if I did get frustrated with Phoebe at times, Laurent sounds like an absolute dream!! And so do the rest of his family who I can see a number of set ups already existing for! Highly recommended!

 

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by April McCoy

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m a huge fan of second chance romances and this one fit the bill! Such a fun read. I adored the MC’s and consumed this book in one sitting! A great read that’s easy to enjoy and hard to put down!

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Christie Mitchum

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Toast for Laurent by Theresa Paolo is my favorite kind of second-chance romance. It pulled at my emotions but was a lot of fun with just the right amount of spice. Plus, it takes place around a winery, what wasn’t there to love????

This book had me hooked within just the first few pages. The author gave me a good, quick background on Laurent, and then boom, Phoebe entered the scene! She definitely made an impression. Even though she has been gone from his life for many years, she is still the one that got away, breaking his heart in the process.

Laurent and Phoebe were best friends at one time with the possibility of being so much more. One night the lines blurred, and she walked out the next morning taking his heart with her. Now, she needs him desperately, and she re-enters his life wanting him to keep his promise…marry her. They made a pact almost twenty years ago that if they weren’t married, they would marry each other. Laurent could never turn his back on her, and he doesn’t plan on doing that now. However, he also has to protect his heart. When he agrees to help her out, he makes one condition, she can’t fall in love with him. She thinks she can do that….right…she has had feelings for him to begin with, she just ran from them. Now, she might not be able to outrun them.

I was not prepared for the twists and turns in this book, not just the main characters, but the secondary characters. I love reading a book that has a few sub-plot points occurring simultaneously. Sometimes that doesn’t work, but it really did in this one. I adored all of Laurent’s siblings, and I even came to like Phoebe’s half-sister, Parker. I enjoyed the way in which Paolo brought both their past and their future together.

Theresa Paolo is a new author for me, but this book will definitely not be my last. I’m looking forward to other books in this particular series and discovering her others as well.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Mary Espinoza

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Toast for Laurent is the first book in the Vine Valley series by Theresa Paolo. It is about small town second chance romance with twists, turns, friendships, romance and possible love. Of course, everyone knows that a love story needs some intrigue and drama…and Theresa Paolo didn’t disappoint in bringing that aspect into the story.
We are introduced to Laurent and Phoebe, and the story takes us back to twenty years ago when they made a promise to marry each other if they were both still single when they reached forty. Unfortunately, Laurent finds himself heartbroken after a spicy night with Phoebe, and she disappears without a word! Even though Laurent is heartbroken, life goes on and he finds himself tending to the family grapevine and doesn’t think about love, then after all those years Phoebe is back! Phoebe has the intent on seeing her and Laurent’s pact through, but what does Laurent think of the plan, especially after the pain she caused. What happens next makes for a fun read that is hard to put down! I’m a sucker for a good book with love and drama! Theresa Paolo did a good job of making sure that you knew the backstory as well as what was currently going on, I didn’t feel like details were left out, she did a great job!
This book is the first in a new series, so I will definitely be reading each new instalment as they release. Looking forward to A Thirst for Franc (Book #2).
Happy Reading!

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Mary Espinoza, June 2023

A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story so much. It was a really great read. I had a thing for Laurent from the very beginning, he was such an honest and refreshing character. Phoebe was great too, I’ll admit I wasn’t too sure at first but she really did grow on me and I loved the chemistry that there was between them, it was so genuine and real. I do love a small town romance read too so this was definitely going to be a winner for me. I am so excited to read the rest of this series! Great story, wonderful characters and fantastic writing! I highly recommend this read!

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this small town romance story. This is the first book in this series and it is a great start. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world. Their story is one present and past. Phoebe and Laurent made a promise to each other, if they weren’t married at age 40 they would marry each other. Forty years to the present, Phoebe asks Laurent to marry her but she can’t fall in love with him. Easy, right? Phoebe is about to find out how hard it is to keep that promise. I enjoyed watching the growth and chemistry of these two. They are strong characters that made the story for me. They made the story easy to read and hard to put down. This is a story you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book.

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A Toast For Laurent By Theresa Paolo (Vine Valley Book 1) Review by Heidi Woodring

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A Toast for Laurent, is the first book in the Vine Valley series by Theresa Paolo. This book will instantly get you in your feels and you will not want to put it down. Phoebe and Laurent made a pact in high school that If they didn’t marry by the time they were 40, they would marry. And now Phoebe is back in town and ready for hold Laurent to JUST that!!!
Theresa Paolo has developed two great characters in this small-town romance. They have chemistry that really makes the story line come to life. I loved diving into this book and really wish it was longer because I enjoyed reading about these two. I can not wait to read more of this series!

A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book #1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Angela Hayes

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

A Toast For Laurent is the first book in the Vine Valley series by Theresa Paolo. It is a small town second chance romance with friendship, family, drama, danger, chemistry, spice, finding love unexpectedly, and emotion. There was also a little intrigue and drama, which definitely added an extra element of tension and interest to the whole story.
Twenty years ago Laurent and Phoebe made a promise to marry each other if they were both still single when they reached forty. So, after all those years Phoebe is back and intent on seeing it through. But what does Laurent think of the plan, especially after the pain she caused? What happens makes for a fun read.
This book is the first in a new series, so I will definitely be reading each new instalment as they release. Looking forward to A Thirst for Franc (Book #2).
Happy Reading…

Thank You, Theresa Paolo!

 

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Toni Sellers

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in The Vine Valley series. It’s a fun quick second chance romance, with the main characters being Phoebe and Laurent. They have great chemistry together and a pact to marry when they are forty. All the characters are very well written and will keep you turning the pages. If you love a good romance book, then you’re in for a treat.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star’s
A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo

A Toast for Laurent is the first book in the Vine Valley series and is a Contemporary Romance/Second Chance Romance that you won’t want to put down once you start reading. This is a new author to me but I’m definitely going to be checking out what other books they have written. This is a second chance romance packed with, drama, family drama, secrets, regret and so much more. This authors style of writing and attention to detail along with fully developed characters make for a wonderful story. Phoebe and Laurent have a past that he wonders what happened to her and why she ran. Fast forward two decades and he’s finally getting his answers to many questions or does he? These two have serious chemistry and you can tell love is both sided but one of them is to scared to realize what was infront of them all those years ago and even now. Can they have their happy ending? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Ashly Renner

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved Laurent and Phoebe! I cannot wait to read the rest of this series! There was a lot of back and forth between these two, and plenty of heat. They are definitely meant for each other.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Tonya Merritt

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a must love small town romance book. You know the good lifetime feeling books? This is it. I really loved how realistic the story could be. Who didn’t make a pact as a kid with their best friend? I really enjoyed the imagery. The story is full of everything you’d want on a slow day when you want to escape into another life.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Daryian Lucas

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 stars
This was my first read by this author! I thought it would be a clean romance, but it wasn’t which took me off guard. It’s still well written beyond the language used!

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Emily H

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Laurent has not seen Phoebe in years. She was the girl who broke his heart and now she is back wanting his help. They made a pact years ago to marry at forty if both still single, Laurent though wants to marry for love and Phoebe did a runner before.

Phoebe has spent the years hopping from one place to another. She never thought she would reach out to Laurent but the chemistry is still there and they have an agreement that Laurent will pretend to be with her so she can get through a family event that is going to be difficult at best.

This was entertaining. It takes a bit to warm up to Phoebe but once you get to know why she did what she did you begin to understand her background. I liked Laurent from the very beginning and appreciated that he is honest with his feelings. The book definitely sets up for more books in the series.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging second chance romance which had me happily turning the pages. Set in the small town of Vine Valley book one in this series introduces us to the Grasso family who own the local vineyard. This story focuses on eldest son Laurent, who twenty years ago made a pact with his best friend Phoebe that if neither of them were married by the age of forty then they should get married. She then disappeared and Laurent didn’t think anymore about it, until she suddenly reappears asking him to marry her. Phoebe never expected to be taking up her childhood friends offer but having reached forty, not married, and desperately wanting to survive another family event, she sees no other option. However, having had his heart broken by Phoebe when she left, Laurent has one condition, that she can’t fall in love with him. Phoebe agrees to a fake relationship but didn’t realise how hard it would be to not fall in love with Laurent. I love the characters in this story and the main characters Laurent and Phoebe have real chemistry. The descriptive narrative brings the small town of Vine Valley and its inhabitants vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the story. I look forward to the rest of the series.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Jenni Bishop

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship RomanceA Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Toast to Laurent is the first book in the Vine Valley series. It is a second chance romantic tale and a good start to this series. Set in a new small-town, where everyone knows everyone, and everyone is all up in your business.
This small-town romance is an entertaining read even though it is a little predictable. A tried-and-true formula but it works. Theresa puts her own quirks and charm into the characters and the town and that keeps you coming back for more.
Theresa has written a wonderful tale that will have you swooning one moment and giggling at another as you fall in love. The characters are realistic and the chemistry between our main characters is sweet, sparks fly, and I love the witty banter.
She left and broke his heart now 20 years on, a fake romance and NOT falling in love has never been so hard.
I can’t wait to enjoy more of this delightful small town and its inhabitants.
I highly recommend this one to anyone who loves a small-town romance!

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A really cute second chance romance. A couple 20 years ago, Phoebe broke Laurent’s heart. She smashed that sucker. Now she’s back to take him up on their silly pack to get married. Now it’s time for a fake romance. Oh, these two still have chemistry and it’s fun to watch them move past all that has happened. The characters are well-written and entertaining. The plot is a hair predictable but I am a sucker for romances in the vineyards. The family would try the patience of a saint and I think Laurent needs the break. It’s a fun, quick and entertaining read that any romance lover would enjoy. I hope to see more about the family in future books. This is a new author to me. I look forward to more from her.A really cute second chance romance. A couple 20 years ago, Phoebe broke Laurent’s heart. She smashed that sucker. Now she’s back to take him up on their silly pack to get married. Now it’s time for a fake romance. Oh, these two still have chemistry and it’s fun to watch them move past all that has happened. The characters are well-written and entertaining. The plot is a hair predictable but I am a sucker for romances in the vineyards. The family would try the patience of a saint and I think Laurent needs the break. It’s a fun, quick and entertaining read that any romance lover would enjoy. I hope to see more about the family in future books. This is a new author to me. I look forward to more from her.

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A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley Book 1) by Theresa Paolo

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Laurent
 You know those deals you make when you’re young and dumb, promising to marry your best friend if you’re both not married by the time you’re forty?
 Apparently, Phoebe was serious about that.
 She waltzes into my small town after disappearing nearly twenty years ago, asking me to marry her. I’d do it without a second thought… if she hadn’t ripped my heart out.

 Phoebe
 I never thought I’d take Laurent up on his offer to marry me at forty, but here I am, desperately trying to survive another family event. By some miracle, he agrees… on one condition.
 I can’t fall in love with him.
 I never would’ve agreed if I knew how hard that would be.
 A Toast for Laurent is the first in a new small-town, family saga romance series from Theresa Paolo. Grab a glass of wine and join the Grasso family as they pop the cork on love.

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Theresa Paolo lives in Long Island, NY with her fiancé and their fish. She writes steamy small-town romances with sassy heroines, sexy heroes and feisty townspeople. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, brewery hopping or daydreaming. She loves coffee, all things Christmas and fall, and to-do lists. She also writes YA romance under Tessa Marie.

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