Review: The “Darling” DeLuca + one “Hard Hammer”
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 5, 2014
I'm back for more St. Helena Vineyard! I have been excitedly waiting for Abby's story. She is the “darling” of the DeLuca family. Throughout the series we get pieces of her story, but in this book she's now single.  It's her time to shine on her own...only if her brothers will let her. Yep, her four brothers have only the best intentions when it comes to Abby; however, their butting-in can be a real pain.One of my favorite things about Abby is that she's fiercely independent and wants so much to succeed on her own, especially when a golden opportunity comes a knocking. Jack “Hard Hammer” Tanner wants to see Abby succeed so bad. They have a long history together, and despite the amazing, highly unresolved tension constantly simmering between them, Abby keeps Tanner pretty much at arms-length away. He's not sure how much longer he can wait for Abby to give him another chance. Honestly, I don't know how she can resist him. Jack holds a Super Bowl ring, still chiseled in all the right places, and he's also got a nice...tool belt! Oh, yes, indeed!I've been an avid fan of this series from the start. I just adore Marina Adair's writing and love being swept away to St. Helena Vineyard every time a new book in the series comes out.  The story not only explores two soul-mates finally recognizing what was there all along, but also it's about a father and son coming to an understanding. I've always enjoyed how Ms. Adair inserts humor into her stories. I've come to appreciate and expect the shenanigans of the three grandmothers. The newer characters are tied well into the plot and provide a little hilarity, as well as, realness and heart to the story. For me, From the Moment We Met was just the perfect story for both Abby and Tanner. I can't wait for more!