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Band of Brothers #3
A Taste of the Untamed: A Polo Champion Vineyard Contemporary Romance
The paparazzi are in a frenzy, mothers are locking up their daughters�Nacho Acosta is back in town!
The wild, unpredictable polo champion is restoring his sprawling Argentinian vineyard and he needs a sommelier who can match his exacting tastes….
Without her sight, Grace's other senses have been heightened. In spite of her inexperience, it's made her perfect for the job, and it's not just the wine that has her mouth watering!
Nacho is expecting meek and vulnerable, but what he gets is fiery independence, and a sensuality that excites his jaded palate!
191 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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Susan Stephens
757 books134 followersUSA TODAY best-selling author Susan Stephens' books have captivated readers worldwide with over 11 million copies sold. Her work crosses cultures and continents, having been translated into 26 languages and reaching readers in 109 countries. This year marks a milestone as Susan's 100th book is slated for publication.
NEW SERIES!
ACOSTAS RAW Ranchers, rodeo and passion
1. BEAU
2. COLT
3. BLAKE
4. CHRISTMAS WITH ANGEL
BLOOD AND THUNDER
1. ALEXEI
2. DANTE
3. DIEGO
4. CESAR
5. CONNOR .
- BOX SET books. 1-4
6. ELIJAH Coming soon
NEW SERIES!
ACOSTAS RAW Ranchers, rodeo and passion
1. BEAU
2. COLT
3. BLAKE
4. CHRISTMAS WITH ANGEL
BLOOD AND THUNDER
1. ALEXEI
2. DANTE
3. DIEGO
4. CESAR
5. CONNOR .
- BOX SET books. 1-4
6. ELIJAH Coming soon
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May 27, 2017
I love it when I read a book that I don’t have high expectations for and then end up falling in love with it. That’s what A Taste of the Untamed was for me. I loved and enjoyed this book so much! Ms. Stephens definitely has a beautiful way with words and storytelling. The story, the witty dialogue, the complicated-almost-an-ass hero, the take-no-gruff heroine, the dog buddy, the vivid description of the place, the people... everything just captivated me so much! And now I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
December 27, 2024
4/5⭐
“el aire suena a samba.”
Me ha gustado mucho, obviando el título en español pero bueno, sabemos cómo es la editorial Harlequín. Ésta novela en inglés se titula “A taste of the untamed” (algo así como “Una muestra de lo indómito” según San Google traductor ) y es el 4to de la saga Juego Argentino (porque yo cuento como #1 “El Jinete argentino” que luego descubrí que es una especie de spin off) que se sitúa, de acuerdo a la explicación geográfica mínima que da, en la Provincia de Mendoza. Se nota que la autora investigó más sobre nuestras tierras porque menciona al palo santo, la fiesta de la vendimia y el atuendo de “paisana”.
En ésta entrega tenemos a Nacho Acosta, quien es hermano de Rodrigo “Una vida licenciosa”, Diego de “Soledad Amarga” de Lucia “Recuerdos de verano” (próximo a leer) y Cruz, “Un hombre rebelde”, que sería el último de la serie. Nero Caracas es el personaje de “El jinete argentino”, también campeón de Polo y conoce a los hermanos Acosta.
Nacho Acosta en su papel de macho alfa argentino con mezclas de salvaje😆 también es un famoso campeón de Polo sino que acaba de heredar unos viñedos a los cuales ha decidido recuperarlos y así vender sus vinos; Para ello, necesita del mejor sommelier que le confirme la calidad de sus vinos y es así como entra en juego Grace Lundström, amiga de Lucía, la hermana de Nacho y para éste, Grace es la mujer más irritante que conoce. Sin embargo, ella es una chica muy tímida, convencida de que jamás conseguiría ser ni tan guapa ni tan inteligente pero que había vencido buena parte de aquella timidez en el local de jazz, donde era muy apreciada por sus jefes debido a su eficiencia. Ella conoce a Nacho desde antes de que un virus la dejara ciega, lo que implicó para ella todo un desafío ya que está decidida a ser una mujer independiente y nunca tener que depender de nadie. Su mentor Elías es quien la envía a la Argentina para evaluar la calidad de los vinos de Nacho Acosta. Acompañada de su perro, Buddy, llegará a la provincia del vino y donde tendrá que trabajar en una enorme bodega.
Como ya mencioné, Nacho y Grace se conocieron en Inglaterra, de manera que cuando él la ve en suelo argentino, se sorprende y hasta deja mostrar sus prejuicios porque la considera inexperta no por culpa de la ceguera sino porque no tiene experiencia. Pero Lucía, quién ayudó a Grace a sobrellevar y adaptarse al mundo de la oscuridad, será quien “le ponga los puntos” a su hermano y también la propia Grace lo pondrá en su sitio, será franca con él y le demostrará de lo que es capaz.
Nacho ha criado a sus hermanos cuando sus padres murieron en una inundación y, aunque Lucía era positiva por naturaleza, le había contado a Grace que a veces se sentía bajo la tutela de un tirano. Todo el mundo sabía que Nacho Acosta era un hombre de mucho carácter y que siempre conseguía lo que quería; un hombre que no creé en el destino ni en la suerte. En lo único en lo que creé es en el trabajo bien hecho porque eso era lo único que reportaba resultados. No tiene tiempo para perderlo buscando a una mujer. Sin embargo, la dulzura de Grace irá calando en el corazón y en la rudeza de un hombre que tiene un trauma producto del pasado doloroso.
Me ha gustado mucho como la autora escribió la ceguera de Grace y como Nacho tiene que aprender a narrarle lo que él ve, de una manera tan visual para que ella disfrute de la naturaleza argentina, de la fiesta de la vendimia. Y así tendrán que aceptar lo que sienten el uno hacia el otro.
El único punto negativo de la historia es que deberían haber puesto el nombre Ignacio porque Nacho es un apodo; Por lo demás, me divierte mucho leer cómo las autoras extranjeras visualizan a nuestros hombres argentinos.
A por la historia de Lucía.
“el aire suena a samba.”
Me ha gustado mucho, obviando el título en español pero bueno, sabemos cómo es la editorial Harlequín. Ésta novela en inglés se titula “A taste of the untamed” (algo así como “Una muestra de lo indómito” según San Google traductor ) y es el 4to de la saga Juego Argentino (porque yo cuento como #1 “El Jinete argentino” que luego descubrí que es una especie de spin off) que se sitúa, de acuerdo a la explicación geográfica mínima que da, en la Provincia de Mendoza. Se nota que la autora investigó más sobre nuestras tierras porque menciona al palo santo, la fiesta de la vendimia y el atuendo de “paisana”.
En ésta entrega tenemos a Nacho Acosta, quien es hermano de Rodrigo “Una vida licenciosa”, Diego de “Soledad Amarga” de Lucia “Recuerdos de verano” (próximo a leer) y Cruz, “Un hombre rebelde”, que sería el último de la serie. Nero Caracas es el personaje de “El jinete argentino”, también campeón de Polo y conoce a los hermanos Acosta.
Nacho Acosta en su papel de macho alfa argentino con mezclas de salvaje😆 también es un famoso campeón de Polo sino que acaba de heredar unos viñedos a los cuales ha decidido recuperarlos y así vender sus vinos; Para ello, necesita del mejor sommelier que le confirme la calidad de sus vinos y es así como entra en juego Grace Lundström, amiga de Lucía, la hermana de Nacho y para éste, Grace es la mujer más irritante que conoce. Sin embargo, ella es una chica muy tímida, convencida de que jamás conseguiría ser ni tan guapa ni tan inteligente pero que había vencido buena parte de aquella timidez en el local de jazz, donde era muy apreciada por sus jefes debido a su eficiencia. Ella conoce a Nacho desde antes de que un virus la dejara ciega, lo que implicó para ella todo un desafío ya que está decidida a ser una mujer independiente y nunca tener que depender de nadie. Su mentor Elías es quien la envía a la Argentina para evaluar la calidad de los vinos de Nacho Acosta. Acompañada de su perro, Buddy, llegará a la provincia del vino y donde tendrá que trabajar en una enorme bodega.
Como ya mencioné, Nacho y Grace se conocieron en Inglaterra, de manera que cuando él la ve en suelo argentino, se sorprende y hasta deja mostrar sus prejuicios porque la considera inexperta no por culpa de la ceguera sino porque no tiene experiencia. Pero Lucía, quién ayudó a Grace a sobrellevar y adaptarse al mundo de la oscuridad, será quien “le ponga los puntos” a su hermano y también la propia Grace lo pondrá en su sitio, será franca con él y le demostrará de lo que es capaz.
Nacho ha criado a sus hermanos cuando sus padres murieron en una inundación y, aunque Lucía era positiva por naturaleza, le había contado a Grace que a veces se sentía bajo la tutela de un tirano. Todo el mundo sabía que Nacho Acosta era un hombre de mucho carácter y que siempre conseguía lo que quería; un hombre que no creé en el destino ni en la suerte. En lo único en lo que creé es en el trabajo bien hecho porque eso era lo único que reportaba resultados. No tiene tiempo para perderlo buscando a una mujer. Sin embargo, la dulzura de Grace irá calando en el corazón y en la rudeza de un hombre que tiene un trauma producto del pasado doloroso.
Me ha gustado mucho como la autora escribió la ceguera de Grace y como Nacho tiene que aprender a narrarle lo que él ve, de una manera tan visual para que ella disfrute de la naturaleza argentina, de la fiesta de la vendimia. Y así tendrán que aceptar lo que sienten el uno hacia el otro.
El único punto negativo de la historia es que deberían haber puesto el nombre Ignacio porque Nacho es un apodo; Por lo demás, me divierte mucho leer cómo las autoras extranjeras visualizan a nuestros hombres argentinos.
A por la historia de Lucía.
April 5, 2013
A Taste of the Untamed is the 3rd book in Susan Stephens fabulous Band of Brothers Series.
Nacho, the eldest Acosta, has been responsible for his siblings since the tragic death of his parents whilst he was still a young boy. He’s tormented by their death and is very protective of his family.
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Grace is a friend of Nacho’s sister, Lucia, who he had met previously in England and though he had felt an attraction, felt she was too young and insecure for him.
Two years after Grace has lost her vision due to a virus, is now a sommelier and determined to be independent and never having to rely on anyone. She has been sent by her mentor to Argentina to assess the quality of Nacho Acosta’s wines.
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She’s gutsy, capable and smart and when Nacho discovers her blindness she’s faced with doubts of whether he sees her as a woman or just someone to pity. I liked the way that Grace’s blindness was written in such a lovely and sensitive way.
I loved the way Nacho describes things to her in such a visual way and trying not to be overprotective and soon discovers that she’s more than capable to work with him.
They soon realize that they are both attracted to each other and eventually they make love. I did want to slap the two a bit at times….come one…you both feel so much for each other..so why all the angst!!!! When they open up to each other and their feelings and discover each other’s pain and fears…so lovely.
There are some really beautiful and lovely scenes…when Grace learns how to ride a horse and so many more.
This was a truly romantic and sweet and love story.
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Nacho, the eldest Acosta, has been responsible for his siblings since the tragic death of his parents whilst he was still a young boy. He’s tormented by their death and is very protective of his family.
Grace is a friend of Nacho’s sister, Lucia, who he had met previously in England and though he had felt an attraction, felt she was too young and insecure for him.
Two years after Grace has lost her vision due to a virus, is now a sommelier and determined to be independent and never having to rely on anyone. She has been sent by her mentor to Argentina to assess the quality of Nacho Acosta’s wines.
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She’s gutsy, capable and smart and when Nacho discovers her blindness she’s faced with doubts of whether he sees her as a woman or just someone to pity. I liked the way that Grace’s blindness was written in such a lovely and sensitive way.
I loved the way Nacho describes things to her in such a visual way and trying not to be overprotective and soon discovers that she’s more than capable to work with him.
They soon realize that they are both attracted to each other and eventually they make love. I did want to slap the two a bit at times….come one…you both feel so much for each other..so why all the angst!!!! When they open up to each other and their feelings and discover each other’s pain and fears…so lovely.
There are some really beautiful and lovely scenes…when Grace learns how to ride a horse and so many more.
This was a truly romantic and sweet and love story.
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January 24, 2013
The blurb picked my interest. The heroine made the book for me.
Grace had “a virus” that deprived her of her sight and she is coping with her blindness. When she is confused, when she is feeling low, the only thing that save her is launching herself straight back into life. She is independent and strong willed, she is hell bent on doing everything she sets her mind to, letting nothing damp her spirits.
Grace becomes a sommelier. she is sent to Argentina, to the vineyard owned by polo player and estate owner Nacho. They are attracted to each other, even though Nacho doubts Grace’s ability to do her job. But soon Grace earns Nacho's respect. And love ? Nacho has his own demons to fight first.
Grace had “a virus” that deprived her of her sight and she is coping with her blindness. When she is confused, when she is feeling low, the only thing that save her is launching herself straight back into life. She is independent and strong willed, she is hell bent on doing everything she sets her mind to, letting nothing damp her spirits.
Grace becomes a sommelier. she is sent to Argentina, to the vineyard owned by polo player and estate owner Nacho. They are attracted to each other, even though Nacho doubts Grace’s ability to do her job. But soon Grace earns Nacho's respect. And love ? Nacho has his own demons to fight first.
December 17, 2018
It isn't bad for a M&B story and I genuinely like the start of the story. But the cheesiness of it...yeah, that takes someone with a heart of a steel to withstand it.
January 2, 2019
Well colour me surprised this one was a little different from the norm although we still have the alpha, Argentinian, polo playing, playing H who gets tamed by the h who worked with Lucia from the previous book (although they are numbered in the wrong order on GR).
The h is now blind after a virus robbed her or her sight. There is no miracle cure in HPlandia today though folks our h is staying blind. After a period of moping and feeling sorry for herself her mate sorts her out a guide dog and it turns out she can be an excellent sommelier. So its off to Argentina to sample the H'sgoods wine.
H is not impressed that she has been sent instead of her boss but she eventually persuades him to give her a chance and she ends up saving his vineyard in the end. In between they get it on, don't talk to each other but these 2 were meant to be together. He carries guilt because his parents died and as a result he is the head of the family and h has a chip on her shoulder about accepting help because of her blindness and feels unlovable.
This is one of my faves of the series.
The h is now blind after a virus robbed her or her sight. There is no miracle cure in HPlandia today though folks our h is staying blind. After a period of moping and feeling sorry for herself her mate sorts her out a guide dog and it turns out she can be an excellent sommelier. So its off to Argentina to sample the H's
H is not impressed that she has been sent instead of her boss but she eventually persuades him to give her a chance and she ends up saving his vineyard in the end. In between they get it on, don't talk to each other but these 2 were meant to be together. He carries guilt because his parents died and as a result he is the head of the family and h has a chip on her shoulder about accepting help because of her blindness and feels unlovable.
This is one of my faves of the series.
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April 15, 2018
sweet love story
June 6, 2018
DNF too boring
hq-to-read
June 14, 2021The paparazzi are in a frenzy, mothers are locking up their daughters—Nacho Acosta is back in town!The wild, unpredictable polo champion is restoring his sprawling Argentinian vineyard and he needs a sommelier who can match his exacting tastes….
Without her sight, Grace's other senses have been heightened. In spite of her inexperience, it's made her perfect for the job, and it's not just the wine that has her mouth watering!
Nacho is expecting meek and vulnerable, but what he gets is fiery independence, and a sensuality that excites his jaded palate!
Without her sight, Grace's other senses have been heightened. In spite of her inexperience, it's made her perfect for the job, and it's not just the wine that has her mouth watering!
Nacho is expecting meek and vulnerable, but what he gets is fiery independence, and a sensuality that excites his jaded palate!
September 15, 2013
I wasn't expecting much from this book, but was pleasantly surprised. I liked the strengths and weaknesses of both leads, they were well-balanced overall. Decent story, pretty good writing, I'd definitely read this author again.
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February 12, 2013
review soon to come
January 21, 2014
A strong, blind heroine! More of these please!
September 6, 2016
Anche questo libro è stato una piacevole lettura, poco impegnativa ma molto carino.
November 2, 2012
Typical mills and boons
April 19, 2014
Nacho es el apodo de Ignacio. Me encantaría haberlo visto escrito así alguna vez...
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