Love Child — Ashley H. Farley

She came looking for a father. She found a battlefield.After three years of caring for her dying mother, Casey has nothing left in New York—except a letter revealing the name of the father she's never met. Armed with a few clues and a fierce determination, she heads south in her mother's vintage convertible, chasing a ghost named Daniel Love.Nestled in the Virginia mountains, the town of Lovely charms her with its rolling hills, warm hospitality—and a vineyard at the center of a bitter feud. When Casey lands a job at Foxtail Farm, she has no idea she's stumbled straight into her family's fight. Her long-lost father is real. So are her half-siblings—and they're not exactly thrilled to meet her.As Casey and Daniel begin to forge a bond, the Love heirs close ranks to protect what they see as theirs. But blood runs deep—and the past runs deeper. When loyalties are tested and secrets come to light, Casey must decide how far she's willing to go to claim her place in the family.Set against the lush backdrop of Virginia wine country, Love Child is a gripping tale of identity, betrayal, and the unexpected ties that bind.