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bookish_smorgasbord's review against another edition
4.0
In vino veritas, or, in this case, “in wine bar truth”. Since the death of her husband a few years ago, Ellen Bradshaw has basically lived at Vineyard, the business they started together in their early retirement. When she suddenly announces plans for a solo vacation, Ellen leaves both her daughter Piper and the wine bar’s general manager, Lindsay Kent, in charge. It's an antagonizing arrangement that starts off sour grapes, but matures into a compulsively readable blend.
Enter “Corporate Barbie” or “Princess Elsa”, two of the nicknames whispered behind Piper’s back. Managing people and productivity as a VP at a tech company are tasks at which she excels. Dealing with painful memories and discomfiting emotions? Not so much. On the other half of the equation is the laid-back, but equally hardworking Lindsay strives to transform the wine bar that turned her life around. Rocket, her lovable yellow lab and a small group of friends complete her good-enough-for-now life. Romance? Well, that's just something that Lindsay's stuffed away in a drawer full of mismatched socks.
As the women spend increasing amounts of time together at the bar and other locales around Black Cherry Lake, they find it impossible to remain at loggerheads. The supporting cast of family, friends, and co-workers deserve major kudos. This contemporary romance shows that sometimes it takes a village to bring two people together. Piper’s frosty demeanor gives way under the warmth of her friend Matthew (a wonderful bear of a kindergarten teacher), Edgar (her mustachioed cat named for Edgar Allen Poe), and older sister Gina. We all need people who love us, warts and all, and aren’t afraid to call us on our stuff.
Author Georgia Beers delivers another satisfying contemporary romance, full of humor, delicious aggravation, and a home for the heart at the end of the emotional journey.
Enter “Corporate Barbie” or “Princess Elsa”, two of the nicknames whispered behind Piper’s back. Managing people and productivity as a VP at a tech company are tasks at which she excels. Dealing with painful memories and discomfiting emotions? Not so much. On the other half of the equation is the laid-back, but equally hardworking Lindsay strives to transform the wine bar that turned her life around. Rocket, her lovable yellow lab and a small group of friends complete her good-enough-for-now life. Romance? Well, that's just something that Lindsay's stuffed away in a drawer full of mismatched socks.
As the women spend increasing amounts of time together at the bar and other locales around Black Cherry Lake, they find it impossible to remain at loggerheads. The supporting cast of family, friends, and co-workers deserve major kudos. This contemporary romance shows that sometimes it takes a village to bring two people together. Piper’s frosty demeanor gives way under the warmth of her friend Matthew (a wonderful bear of a kindergarten teacher), Edgar (her mustachioed cat named for Edgar Allen Poe), and older sister Gina. We all need people who love us, warts and all, and aren’t afraid to call us on our stuff.
Author Georgia Beers delivers another satisfying contemporary romance, full of humor, delicious aggravation, and a home for the heart at the end of the emotional journey.
jsjarvis71's review against another edition
5.0
Blend is another home run for Georgia Beers. I am absolutely addicted to her writing style, the way she develops characters, and the pace of her stories. The raw passion between the two main characters when they first kiss is electric and their first lovemaking session is so satisfying to read about. It has an HEA ending, which Beers is always very good at providing in her works. I would highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a fun, steamy read.
kten's review
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
1.25
More like Bland... paper thin character development & plot progression. Nothing worth praising in the writing but there was nothing egregious about it either. It was fine.
stine_reads's review against another edition
4.0
*copy received from netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
This book was such a treat! It was fun, gave me feelings and on top of that, it was educational. Now, more than ever, I really want to try a blend. *lol*
The best thing about this book are the two main characters. They're described in a real way, and you can't help falling in love with them. Piper is such a cool human being, buried under many layers of frostiness, and Lindsay is an unsure-of-herself woman wrapped in a cocoon of happiness and smiles. They're flawed and they're perfect in my eyes.
This book made me want to read more Georgia Beers.
This book was such a treat! It was fun, gave me feelings and on top of that, it was educational. Now, more than ever, I really want to try a blend. *lol*
The best thing about this book are the two main characters. They're described in a real way, and you can't help falling in love with them. Piper is such a cool human being, buried under many layers of frostiness, and Lindsay is an unsure-of-herself woman wrapped in a cocoon of happiness and smiles. They're flawed and they're perfect in my eyes.
This book made me want to read more Georgia Beers.
skillwithaquill's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Alcohol, Grief, and Sexual content
elizatanner's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome story with two great main characters and supporting characters that leave smiles on your face. Enjoy your book!
tashalou's review against another edition
4.0
This book honestly made me feel like warm chocolate chip cookies fresh out the oven. It was nothing "exceptional", in fact the writing was pretty typical of a romance novel and the plot was fairly simple and straightforward. But I loved every minute of it! The characters felt real to me, I loved the whole wine aspect and running a wine bar, and what's better than two sexy ladies falling in love? 😍 I'm definitely going to be reading more by Georgia Beers.
hhushaw's review against another edition
4.0
An honest review thanks to NetGalley. I loved this book; I couldn't put it down. The characters and storyline drew me in instantaneously. The only reason why I didn't give this book five stars was the ending. I wanted to know more about what happened with The Vineyard and more about the relationship between Lindsay and Piper. Overall a great storyline and chemistry between the two characters, I will be rereading in the future.
penandpages's review
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent