Crush

College senior Diana Hunter’s heart was shattered by a single, cold sentence. Logan Parrish, the man she thought was her future, ended their relationship with a chilling finality: “I don’t see myself spending my life with you.” It was a goodbye that haunted her for over a decade, lingering long after she moved on to build a career as a high-powered marketing strategist. Now, Diana has returned to the rolling hills of Oregon’s Yamhill County as a professional "fixer." Hired by Mountain Valley Vineyards to secure a game-changing contract with the prestigious Stark Hotels, Diana is prepared for a high-stakes professional battle. What she isn’t prepared for is her primary competition: Logan Parrish. Logan is a man transformed by loss and the weight of legacy. A widower fighting to keep his family’s Forget-Me-Not Winery afloat, he is besieged by predatory neighbors, the D'Salvos, who are using a ruthless campaign involving water rights to force him into bankruptcy. When Diana arrives as the consultant for his rivals, the professional conflict reignites a passion that never truly went cold. Amidst the sprawling vineyards of world-class Pinot Noirs and the loyal companionship of Logan’s Vizsla, Ginger, Diana and Logan are forced to confront the secrets of their past and the complexities of their present. In this world of corporate maneuvering and rural tradition, they must decide if the pain of twelve years ago can be forgiven for a second chance at love. CRUSH is a masterfully crafted second-chance romance that explores the resilience of the human heart and the enduring power of a connection that, much like a fine vintage, only grows deeper with time.