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Residual Sugar: Gelbert Family Winery Romance: Close Proximity, Marriage of Convenience, Small Town (Sonoma Series - 5 Families Book 7) Kindle Edition

by Kelly Kay (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 58 ratings
*Can be read as a standalone but is part of an interconnected series.

Rebecca Gelbert had no idea that opening her front door would open up her whole world.
Brick Dunne walked through and changed everything. And now he wants the one thing he can't have, his lawyer.

Gelbert Family Winery Standalone - Five Families Vineyard Series

Becca's good at being alone. She's stunning, brilliant, an excellent attorney, and a pretty good sister. She has her moments, but life is pretty even keel, and that's exactly how she planned it when she was seven years old. A knock on the door and a flash of a tattooed hand through the peephole set her soul sparking, as well as other ignored parts of her. There's only one man she's ever deemed too dangerous to want.

The moment was brief, but Becca remembers every second of their interaction. The way his fingers caressed her hand. The broad, muscular frame and piercing grey eyes lingered over her face and figure. The slow drawl of his deep south accent as he said her name. She keeps all of it tucked away for lonely nights.

But now this man is at her house, in the middle of the night, begging for her legal counsel. He's in trouble, and only she can help him. She wants to refuse him, but she can't. He has an unspoken power over her, and she can only hope he wields it for good. Because whether she wants to admit it or not, her heart is on the line, as well as their lives.

A Five Families Vineyard Series Book
It is an interconnected standalone series by a winery about the lives and loves of 5 winery families in Sonoma, California.
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  1. Book 7 of 10
    Sonoma Series - 5 Families
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  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    March 18, 2023
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09ZPXCLS3
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 18, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 7 of 10 ‏ : ‎ Sonoma Series - 5 Families
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

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Kelly Kay

Kelly Kay

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214—that’s the number of times Kelly Kay has seen When Harry Met Sally. The other day, someone called her an "Adult Content" Nora Ephron. Who knew #goals could come true?

Kelly is the author of several interconnected romcom series and some standalone romances. They’re witty, urbane, wildly funny, heartbreaking, emotional happily ever afters because nothing’s better than a belly laugh and an ugly cry. And a whole lot of kissing.

Chicago-based writer (Go Cubs!), with her roots in Pennsylvania (Sorry Phillies, I married a Cub-loving man), married to a writer, mother of a creative dynamo of a fourteen-year-old boy, and currently a little sleepy. She’s highly organized and a chaotic mess all at once, and loves lipstick as much as Chuck Taylors. And most likely has either a glass of wine or a cup of coffee in her hand right now.

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  • Loves to Read
    5.0 out of 5 stars smoldering
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2025
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    Kelly Kay has done it again. The connection, passion and feels simmered all the way through this book. Couldn’t put it down. Brick is a southern gentleman who falls hard and Becca never knew what it was to be loved so completely. Lots a twists, interesting plot and just enough spice to keep it hot.
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  • J G
    4.0 out of 5 stars Family, Magic, and Mojo!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023
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    'Residual Sugar' was intriguing. Its fascinating plot was focused on who and why a person or persons set up Brick, a former SEAL and man who gets the job done, and how he ran toward Becca, an attorney who had ties to certain mafia types within her family's winery. This was a fast-paced thriller with suspense and action leading the charge. I loved the hilarity that cropped up from time to time, such as, "I will be an utter failure at prison yard chit chat." Additionally, the plot boasted of twists and jolts along the way. I liked the narrative.
    I received a copy for free and am voluntarily giving my honest review.
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  • Azalea Hudson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! Love it! Love it! 😍😍😍
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
    “Residual Sugar” is a delicious blend of suspense and romantic comedy that’s sure to leave you swirling with emotions and laughter. Picture this: Rebecca Gelbert, a sharp attorney, finds her neatly planned life rattled when a knock on her door brings in Brick Dunne, a man whose presence turns her world upside down. Becca’s skilled at being solo, but Brick’s unexpected entrance flips her equilibrium, igniting sparks she’s long ignored.

    Brick Dunne, the epitome of Southern charm wrapped in a 6’5" tattooed package, oozes charisma and becomes a whirlwind in Becca’s life. He’s a protector and a charmer, especially with Becca. Their paths first crossed in a legal battle, but fate brings them together again, this time with Brick in need of Becca’s expertise to clear his name. Can Becca keep it professional while the chemistry between them crackles like fireworks?

    Becca Gelbert might seem like the ultimate strong-willed attorney, but behind her tough facade lies a woman navigating the debris of a tumultuous year. Yet, when Brick comes knocking with trouble at his heels, Becca’s drawn into a danger zone, both physically and emotionally. Her journey from a courtroom powerhouse to someone discovering vulnerabilities adds depth to her character.

    And Brick’s relentless pursuit of Becca is utterly captivating. His charming demeanor, heartfelt declarations, and the way he peels Becca’s layers make for a compelling read. There’s an undeniable chemistry between them that dances on the edge of forbidden, making the pages sizzle.

    But wait, it’s not just about the duo! From the first book in this series, all the main characters come with their tight family and friends, and they become yours. They add mirth, love, and an irresistible charisma, forming a friendship you want for yourself. From laughter to steamy encounters, the story builds suspense and romance into an addictive mixture that’s hard to resist.

    If you're looking for a captivating tale that combines a passionate lawyer with Southern charm, this book is a must-read!
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  • Linda McCutcheon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Swoony Steamy Suspense Romance!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023
    "But there can be nothing between us."
    "Darling, there already is."

    After reading Residual Sugar by suspense romance author Kelly Kay I needed wine, a fan to cool off, and an alpha man of mine own.

    Brick wakes up in his truck bloodied with a lump on his head and a strange woman next to him bleeding to death. He rushes her to the hospital and heads to the only one, who can save him, Rebecca.

    When Rebecca answers her door in the middle of the night the last person she expects to see is the built like a tank, sexy Brick who she had a "moment" with two years ago when his boss tried to take her family's winery. It was Rebecca, lawyer supreme, who saved it.

    After attending to his wounds, getting his story of being set up for murder, and trying to ignore the sexual chemistry between them, Rebecca goes all in proving his innocence.

    The mystery, the why and how of trying to put Brick in jail, why not just kill him, was twisty, brutal, and a bit heartbreaking when certain people were revealed to be a part of it.

    But honestly, it's the steam, the good old fashioned swoony smut that got my heart racing and the cold shower running all night. Rebecca tells Brick that as long as he is her client he can't touch her, leading to one of the steamiest sex scenes without touching I have ever read. My fantasies have expanded tenfold.

    There is sexy comedy like, "I'd give up peanut butter if I could taste her." There is sincere romance like, "I know I'll never walk away from her. She's my heart song." I have many highlighted lines that made me laugh, cry and swoon.

    Residual Sugar is book 7 of 8 in the Five Families Vineyard series but is definitely a standalone. I will be reading all of them...with a fan...ice water...and wine.

    I received a copy of this book from Katie and Brey PA for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
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