Louisa’s Passion – Shelley Sommers

Louisa’s Passion, the first in the Louisa’s Vineyard series.

Louisa Dominico has one rule: she doesn’t date. Her focus is on college and learning everything about growing grapes and developing wine. During her internship at a local vineyard, she meets the vineyard owners’ son, Will Watson. He’s infuriating, but fascinating. He’s also unforgettable—a male model hunk.

Will’s playboy reputation hides his restless need to escape his demons. Looking at him, a casual observer—including every woman he’s dated—thinks he leads a charmed life. Yet no one sees who he is beneath the smiles, the pain that’s marked him. He dreams of a partner, a long-term relationship.

When Will meets Louisa, he recognizes both her beauty and her brains. And when he asks her out, she refuses him. He’s not used to refusals, which intrigues him and fuels his determination to win her.

Then fate offers him a chance to change her mind. Louisa discovers he’s “not just a pretty face,” but someone who could be her future. Can Louisa trust this new Will? Is this really love?

Reviews

“In all the years I’ve been helping authors make their books the best they can be, I’ve never—never—had the experience of getting so caught up in a storyline that I completely forget that I was editing the book, not reading it. But that happened with Louisa’s Passion. This book will absolutely delight readers of contemporary romance. Will they? Won’t they? For all of you out there . . . This first book in the Louisa’s Vineyard Series will get your adrenaline pumping!”

—Jody Amato, Editor

“Each page turn provided a new joy as the story reached its exciting climax. I rate the book five out of five stars.”

—OnlineBookClub.org

Louisa is already wise and mature beyond her years as a HS senior, caring for her younger sibling and impressing her elders as someone intelligent and driven.

Will is definitely the guy she wants to hate, but something inside her is intrigued, and, well, being the most attractive man she’d ever seen…she has to fixate on his shoes sometimes just to hate him appropriately.

After an unexpected event leaves Louisa struggling to keep up with her daily life (temporarily), the two finally figure out that what they want most is each other. And Louisa’s romance novel knowledge finally finds its true purpose.

The story’s emphasis on family and responsibility are great themes for the genre. You’ll root for Louisa & Will all the way through to the end!

– J Rose Black, Award-winning Author of Chasing Victory Series

The charm and tension of Louisa’s Passion caught my attention, I had to reach out!

The story of Louisa Dominico dedicated to her studies, her vineyard work, and her passion for winemaking immediately stood out, especially as her path crossed with the captivating and complex Will Watson. The dynamic between them balances tension, romance, and personal growth in a way that feels fresh yet deeply satisfying.

What impressed me most is how the novel blends the lure of the vineyard setting with richly developed characters. Louisa’s intelligence, focus, and vulnerability create a protagonist readers root for, while Will’s enigmatic charm and hidden struggles add layers of intrigue and emotional depth. The interplay of attraction, trust, and personal history gives the romance both stakes and authenticity, elevating it beyond a standard love story.

– Michelle Nathan, Book Marketing Consultant

There’s so much to love about the characters, setting, and the inspiring sense of hope that permeates Louisa’s Passion from start to finish. I loved reading it . . . It’s a series that, like fine wine, is delicious at the time, but does make you want more.

– Joanna P, reader