The Family Vineyard

by Sage Parker

“You we're given to me by a teenage girl who couldn’t keep you.” Reeling from a messy divorce at 64-years-old, Madeleine's life is plunged into further chaos when her mother dies and she discovers that she was actually adopted. Feeling betrayed and heartbroken, Madeleine sets out to track down her true family. But when she finally finds them in an affluent Northern California beach town, she is shocked to discover they are the owners of a very successful vineyard.

Thrown by this discovery, Madeleine cannot bring herself to reveal her identity yet, and decides to stay in town for a while, to work up the courage to present herself. It’s a beautiful place and she finds herself happily settling into life there, accepting a job at the local Bridal Store as a dressmaker. Its just what she needs to help her clear her head and figure out what to do next.

But when she is tasked with designing and creating the wedding dress for Natalie, her real sister’s daughter and therefore her niece, Madeleine feels like a rabbit caught in the headlights.

As she is invited to spend time with the family, she gets closer and closer to Natalie, who confides in her that she doesn’t really want to marry her husband... Madeleine unwillingly becomes the confidante to everyone in the family. And as time passes it becomes increasingly difficult for her to reveal her true identity.

Afraid of severing the connections she is forging with her family, Madeline continues her cover. But when another, even darker family secret comes crashing down on them all, Madeleine must decide just what her role is in this complicated family legacy.

And then there’s Jack — the handsome and mysterious man whose deep connection to the Fitzgeralds only makes her growing feelings for him even more complicated.

How long can she keep pretending? With Christmas approaching and the wedding drawing near, Madeleine must choose between protecting her heart or risking everything for the truth—and the family she’s always dreamed of having.

Get caught up in a dramatic family saga this summer and join Madeleine as she navigates her personal challenges to the backdrop of sun, sea, and crisp California wine.

This is Book 6 of 6 in the Cali Reunion series. Scroll up and grab your copy today!

Genres: Fiction

76 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 7, 2025

Reviews

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining family relationship listening. 🎶😮

This kindle ebook novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book six of six

The vineyard festival is coming together. Then the truth comes out about the blackmail leading to an arrest. It all comes to a happy ending 😃.

I would recommend this series and others by this author to readers of romantic family and friends relationships adventure novels 🙄😄 2025 🎶😯

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was weeks of suspense to reach the finale if the story of a sixty something year old very recent divorcee.

The complex connections, deceptions, trusts made and broken, and new and old connections pulled me in and kept me reading until the very end.

I had to read hhe ending a few times - I wanted to be sure I didn't miss a detail or a nuance.

This series shares a great deal about the bonds of chosen family and relationships, and painful things about folks one might otherwise expect to trust, who might not prove so trustworthy as expected or hoped.

Intense suspense, drama and developments.

Can't wait for the next series - and I am honestly not a fan if cliffhangers, so it's a surprise to me that I'm so hooked on these serial stories.

Great, dramatic, and sisterhood reaffirming.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

“You we're given to me by a teenage girl who couldn’t keep you."


Reeling from a messy divorce at 64 years old, Madeleine's life is plunged into further chaos when her mother dies and she discovers that she was actually adopted. Feeling betrayed and heartbroken, Madeleine sets out to track down her true family.

But when she finally finds them in an affluent Northern California beach town, she is shocked to discover they are the owners of a very successful vineyard. Thrown by this discovery, Madeleine can't bring herself to reveal her identity yet, and decides to stay in town for a while, to work up the courage to present herself. It’s a beautiful place and she finds herself happily settling into life there, accepting a job at the local Bridal Store as a dressmaker. Its just what she needs to help her clear her head and figure out what to do next.
But when she is tasked with designing and creating the wedding dress for Natalie, her real sister’s daughter and therefore her niece, Madeleine feels like a rabbit caught in the headlights.

As she is invited to spend time with the family, she gets closer and closer to Natalie, who confides in her that she doesn’t really want to marry her husband... Madeleine unwillingly becomes the confidante to everyone in the family. And as time passes it becomes increasingly difficult for her to reveal her true identity.

Afraid of severing the connections she is forging with her family, Madeline continues her cover. Then there’s Jack — the handsome and mysterious man whose deep connection to the Fitzgeralds only makes her growing feelings for him even more confusing.


This contemporary clean and wholesome second chance women's fiction Christina inspirational beach town mystery is page-turning with exceptional world-building and characters that are resilient, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with the family vineyard, later-in-life sweet romance, darker family secrets, heartfelt emotions that will leave readers needing Puffs/kleenex to wipe the tears that are threatening to spill down their cheeks, deception, Madeleine must decide what her role is in this complicated family legacy, Christmas is approaching in this winter wonderland that is engulfed by the sprit of Christmas and joy, the wedding is drawing near, madeleine must choose between protecting her heart or risking everything for the truth-and the family she's always dreamed of having, drama, suspense that will leave readers sitting on the edge of their seats, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with the family vineyard and a sweet romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is magical and unforgettable.

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[Megann · Rating 5 out of 5]

So now we find out who is trying to blackmail Sarah and why they are doing it. They have said in the blackmail information that they are her daughter but as we know and as we have found out that can not be possible as her daughter is there with her.
Jack is standing by Maddy and making sure that everything is running right for the Benefit and event that will raise millions of dollars for the recipient.
Natalie and Joan are doing well and of course Sarah is happier than she ever thought possible. Oh and Maddy ex has gotten exactly what he should have and will no longer be a problem for her. Everything has come up roses. Merry Christmas.

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[June Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maddy continues to find out more about her actual blood family as she spends time with the family members at or near their family vineyard in Northern California. She has become so entwined in their family dynamics and the secret confidant of several family members, which has made her continue to cover up her true identity and her connection with them. As the drama unfolds and the mystery of who is blackmailing her Mother and what with is revealed, the story grows exponentially in mystery and intrigue with a dash of romance thrown in. One of, if not the best, series of stories I have ever had the privilege of reading. I enjoyed each book more than the one before it.

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[Rose Grabowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Madeline's husband divorces her after 46 years. At 64 that is a lot. Then she gets a call to come see her mother at the nursing home because she is failing. On her deathbed she hints that Madeline isn't her biological daughter. There are papers with the will that say it was a private adoption. She begins a journey to discovering the truth of her beginnings. This is a good story with a strong supporting cast told in a series of mini cliffhangers.
******In the final edition of the story secrets come out and Madeline realizes she has made some true friends. In a twist I didn't expect we learn the identity of the blackmailer. This was a great series and I will miss it.

[LASweeny · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story follows a lady, who after going through a series of terrible events, embarks on a journey to discover family and herself outside of her marriage. The great think about this story is that she learns about how strong she really is due to some events throughout the course of the book series and learns to build a great community around herself.

I would start from the beginning of this series. It is a fairly quick and easy read.

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[Carmela Dimattia]

I loved this ending and it was a real mind twist as to who the blackmailer was. I just could not believe how it all came about due to greed. Natalie, Joan and Sarah have come full circle and with them all accepting Maddy as their own family it feels as though they can all move forward and be a true family and, of course, Jack will be by Maddy’s side. Very sad to see this series end as I enjoyed every step in this journey with all the characters.

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[Jeanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Family Vineyard (Book 6) is book #6 in the Cali Reunion series by Sage Parker.

Natalie finds out who is blackmailing Sarah and Maddy confesses her secret to Natalie and Jack. I was holding my breath to see how they would take it. I was surprised who the blackmailer was. The ending was wonderful and I’m sad to see this series end.

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[Jacqueline Johnston Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing series by Sage Parker! This one had me on the edge of my seat with each book. It's well written and kept my interest the whole way through. The character development was amazing with a brilliant mix of characters. This story was easy to get lost in with mystery, suspense, secrets, family bonds and some romance. A series with everything including plenty of twists along the way and a wonderful ending.

[Baby Girl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maddie finally got down to the truth but it wasn't without drama. Her ex is as greedy as they come and deserves his time in jail. I was happy to see that Joan, Natalie, and Sarah did not get upset when they found out the truth about Maddie. The drama lived up to the family history and the ending was heartwarming to say the least. Enjoyed every mintue of this book.

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[Dianne Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb book and series!

Another superb book and series that I highly recommend! I loved following Maddy's life through the challenge of building a new life after her divorce and finding her birth family. The ending twist was totally unxepected and a brilliant conclusion to this amazing series.

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[PW · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book brings by starting to provide closure for Maddy. I liked that she found truth, love, tenderness, herself, and love. The way the writing took me along on Maddy’s journey of rediscovery is what I read for. This book has few surprises that kept me engaged. Kudos Sage Parker for sharing this series.

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[Debdutch · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The Family Vineyard Book 6” by Sage Parker

An intense and satisfying conclusion to this emotional series. Suspense, betrayal, and deep family bonds keep the story gripping until the very last page. The twists were unexpected, and the final revelations made for a thrilling read. A brilliant, heartfelt ending.
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[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 6 of The Family Vineyard series has given us the culprit of who was blackmailing Sarah. Maddy had questions about who was doing it and why. Sage Parker did an excellent job of tying up all the loose end in this final book of the series. This is a series I highly recommend.

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[Roslyn Simonin Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

You won't believe after all that has been going on in this series who the real Villain is.
At least I didn't ( and I can usually see the ending after 1/3 of the way). Not how it's going to get there, but what will happen. Not this time.

Another Good one Sage.

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[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Family Vineyard, Book Six, is the suspenseful conclusion of Maddy's story as she finds her family and potential love. The mystery of who was blackmailing Sarah is resolved with the assistance of Jack and Maddy. This series was well written, had great characters, and was filled with plot twists.

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[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read a lot of books written by Sage Parker; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books.

This is the sixth and final book in the Cali Reunion Series. The story continues from the previous book and needs to be read in order.

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[Berta Greenleaf Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was a little disappointed in the ending of this story. It felt rushed and a bit confusing. It was lacking closure between Maddy and her birth mother. I liked the feeling of community and the ending of the blackmail. I recommend this book to all women's fiction readers.

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[Imelda Entract · Rating 5 out of 5]

Irritating format but good story

Why on earth is the family saga released in short bursts. Sage. Parker wrote a gripping story with great characters. It doesn't make sense to split it into 6 short episodes, I followed it through all 6 and enjoyed the story but if I hadn't got kindle unlimited I probably would not have followed the series

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Questions and mysteries are solved and answered. The characters are wonderful in this story and help make the Journey to the end more interesting. Like the setting and background of the story. Wonderful conclusion to an interesting story. Good read.

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[Donald Lucey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Need to get kindle unlimited so you can enjoy the book. These are not read alone books. They are well written and leave you hanging if you only read one of them. She has an easy style to follow and I enjoyed the series.Have started a second series knowing that I need to get the whole series in order to get the full enjoyment out of them.

[emmalgradygmail.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh how I love a good happy ending. Lots of twists and turns I honestly didn’t expect but brilliant nonetheless. I loved all the books in this series and can’t wait to read more from Sage Parker!.

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[Tami Willard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sarah is being blackmailed by someone because of Maddie? Who knew and how? As they start unraveling the scheme Maddie figures out the culprit. Now to see justice done, protect the charity, and maybe grow her family?.

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[Barb Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great ending to the series. Maddy figures out who is blackmailing Sarah and the whole thing comes to a justful conclusion. I received an advanced reader copy of this book, and this is my honest opinion.

[Raylene Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now that we have come to the end we find that when we work for the answer together it helps. Sometimes it out of our control and we need to understand that. Enjoy the ending.

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[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This final installment is outstanding. All the questions are answered and the mystery is solved. This is an outstanding series that you don't want to miss.

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[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the answers to so many questions. Maddy grows closer to her birth family. She finds it difficult to reveal her identity. You will be drawn into the series by the characters. I absolutely love this series.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The final revelations about this family will surprise you.
It had some twisted moments as story grows in mystery and intrigue . One romance to sweeten the story. I enjoyed every book in this series.

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[Mary Byrd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best read in a long time!

Sage Parker created a novel of many different scenarios. A story that follows one woman who never gave up no matter the circumstances and was rewarded greatly when the story ended.