Spending the summer on a vineyard sounds idyllic. But my California dream comes with strings attached—forced proximity with the insufferable Beckett Heyward. He loathes me and okay, I get it, but it’s not my fault his father bequeathed me half of the Sutton Ridge estate. Not that we actually own it yet. First, we have to meet the conditions—to live and work on the vineyard for three consecutive months. Together. God help me. I don’t know how I’ll survive three minutes under the scrutiny of his piercing blue gaze let alone three months. What do I care if my childhood crush has broad shoulders and sculpted abs now? His roguish good looks and dimpled smile leave me cold. What smile? All he ever does is scowl and brood and march around, barking out orders. Oh, I know what he’s up to, but good luck trying to cut me out of the inheritance. Granted, he was his father’s only son, and sure, I’m only the stepdaughter. But I’m not the evil villain in this fairy tale. I’m just the girl tasked with the impossible—to convince my bitter rival to keep the vineyard. And to not, under any circumstances, fall in love with Beckett Heyward. Bitter Rival is an enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, slow burn, romantic standalone with all the banter and steam, ending in an HEA.
