What a Tangled Web (Tangle Valley #3) - Melissa Brayden Page 0,1
romance.”—Lez Review Books
“Once again Melissa Brayden stands at the top. She unequivocally is the queen of romance.”—Front Porch Romance
“Hearts Like Hers has a breezy style that makes it a perfect beach read. The romance is paced well, the sex is super hot, and the conflict made perfect sense and honored Autumn and Kate’s journeys.”—The Lesbian Review
Eyes Like Those
“Brayden’s story of blossoming love behind the Hollywood scenes provides the right amount of warmth, camaraderie, and drama.”—RT Book Reviews
“Brayden’s writing is just getting better and better. The story is well done, full of well-honed wit and humour, and the characters are complex and interesting.”—Lesbian Reading Room
“Melissa Brayden knocks it out of the park once again with this fantastic and beautifully written novel.”—Les Reveur
Strawberry Summer
“This small-town second-chance romance is full of tenderness and heart. The 10 Best Romance Books of 2017.”—Vulture
“Strawberry Summer is a tribute to first love and soulmates and growing into the person you’re meant to be. I feel like I say this each time I read a new Melissa Brayden offering, but I loved this book so much that I cannot wait to see what she delivers next.”—Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
First Position
“Brayden aptly develops the growing relationship between Ana and Natalie, making the emotional payoff that much sweeter. This ably plotted, moving offering will earn its place deep in readers’ hearts.”—Publishers Weekly
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Credits
Editor: Ruth Sternglantz
Production Design: Stacia Seaman
Cover Design by Jeanine Henning
eBook Design by Toni Whitaker
By the Author
Waiting in the Wings
Heart Block
How Sweet It Is
First Position
Strawberry Summer
Beautiful Dreamer
Back to September
To the Moon and Back
Soho Loft Romances:
Kiss the Girl
Just Three Words
Ready or Not
Seven Shores Romances:
Eyes Like Those
Hearts Like Hers
Sparks Like Ours
Love Like This
Tangle Valley Romances:
Entangled
Two to Tangle
What a Tangled Web
Acknowledgments
I’m a person who knows what it’s like to carry true passion for my job. I’m lucky enough that I’ve experienced it a handful of times throughout my life and hoped, in writing this book, to capture that kind of passion in the pursuits of both Madison and Clementine, who both love what they do. I also hope that joy is a little bit contagious and that you relish their journeys to a brand-new passion, each other.
It’s never easy to say good-bye to a group of characters, and the Tangle Valley gang was a definite favorite of mine to write. I hope you’ve enjoyed your time with the series as much as I did. I learned so much about wine tasting, wine making, Willamette Valley, and what goes into making a vineyard run smoothly. I can’t wait to visit again!
Many thanks to: Alan for not only all of the cheerleading and support, but for teaching me everything I needed to know about the hospitality industry. My mom for being a lifesaver in helping me carve out time to work in the midst of a pandemic with a toddler at home. My publishing friends (all of you) with special shout-outs to Nikki, Georgia, Rey, Carsen, Paula, Kris, and Fiona for pulling me along, making me laugh, and acting as my sounding board. You guys rock. To the fabulous folks at Bold Strokes for inspiring me, working with me, and helping me get better at what I do. There is no better place to work. Ruth, my editor, for seeing the forest for the trees when sometimes I couldn’t and for always breaking it to me kindly and with humor. To my readers, how I wish we could sit down and chat over a glass of wine, or coffee, or both. I’ll bring the snacks. I have very much enjoyed the conversations we have gotten to have along the way, however, as well as the emails, messages, and posts you’ve sent my way or tagged me in. I’m most grateful.
For the innovators.
Prologue
“Grapes don’t sleep,” Maddie murmured, bleary-eyed and bent over her pad full