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jaimejustreadsromance's review against another edition
3.0
I read the first book in the series and enjoyed it but wasn’t sure I wanted to continue with the series. Then this book went on sale so I picked it up just to see if maybe I would enjoy it more.
Unfortunately I didn’t really have a much better experience with book #2. In fact, after retreading my review for the first book I realized that I could basically just write the same review but switch character names. Suffice it to say, I won’t be continuing with this series.
My review for So Good:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1781188512
Unfortunately I didn’t really have a much better experience with book #2. In fact, after retreading my review for the first book I realized that I could basically just write the same review but switch character names. Suffice it to say, I won’t be continuing with this series.
My review for So Good:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1781188512
rlward66's review against another edition
4.0
I like that Darcy Burke has created good plots for this series that are different in the ways she gets to the obvious love story conclusion.
xakyr's review
2.0
I was rather disappointed in this book! Both Luke and Kelsey were introverts, which made it hard for me to connect to them, and hard for a relationship to really get started between these two. Compounding this issue is the fact that Kelsey had been abused by an ex-boyfriend and she wasn't being forthcoming about it with Luke, which had him making blunders that reminded her of her ex. I get that she didn't really want to date, but she was sending enough mixed signals to make ME confused,never mind Luke! The historical aspect took some interesting turns, but there wasn't enough of that plot thread there to keep me interested in the book. Thankfully, it was a quick read, and while I plan on finishing out the series, I worry as to how interested I'll be in the next book.
jaimereadsromance's review
3.0
I read the first book in the series and enjoyed it but wasn’t sure I wanted to continue with the series. Then this book went on sale so I picked it up just to see if maybe I would enjoy it more.
Unfortunately I didn’t really have a much better experience with book #2. In fact, after retreading my review for the first book I realized that I could basically just write the same review but switch character names. Suffice it to say, I won’t be continuing with this series.
My review for So Good:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1781188512
Unfortunately I didn’t really have a much better experience with book #2. In fact, after retreading my review for the first book I realized that I could basically just write the same review but switch character names. Suffice it to say, I won’t be continuing with this series.
My review for So Good:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1781188512
turophile's review
4.0
So Right’s another book in Darcy Burke’s Ribbon Ridge series. If you haven’t read the series yet, it’s worth checking out but you do not need to read the entire series to enjoy this book. I love the series because Ms. Burke has built up Ribbon Ridge so that as a reader you just want to visit or live there. (Yes, yes, I know it’s fictional).
Our heroine, Kelsey’s the new librarian in town, and she volunteers a shift at the local vineyard, where our hero, Luke, is the manager. They’re both introverts, which they acknowledge from the start. I liked that they acknowledged that. I’m not an introvert, but I know that introversion v. extroversion adds an interesting layer to a developing relationship.
The attraction between them isn’t quite instant, but it builds quickly. Yet, Kelsey holds back. I don’t think I’m spoiling anything by revealing her last relationship was abusive, which has made her reticent to date again. So they try the friendship route, slowly getting to know each other and building the trust needed for a more romantic relationship. That slow journey makes for a wonderful read.
As a bonus for those of you who know what the Bechdel test, every book I’ve read in the series passes it, including this one. (The Bechdel Test, named after writer Allison Bechdel, requires that there are two female characters, who talk to each other, and it’s about something other than a man.) As noted, you don’t need to read the series in order. If you do, however, you see the female friendships unfold as they work together to resolve a mystery regarding one of the original settlers of the area. That layer of female friendship adds a wonderful touch to these tales. Plus, there’s also a lovely side story about her grandmother that makes things more interesting as well.
So, if you like multi-layered romance, with strong family relations and a touch of female friendship focusing on a group of family and friends that make wine and beer, read this book, and this series. You’ll enjoy it.
3.75/5 on my romance scale. I received an ARC for this book.
Our heroine, Kelsey’s the new librarian in town, and she volunteers a shift at the local vineyard, where our hero, Luke, is the manager. They’re both introverts, which they acknowledge from the start. I liked that they acknowledged that. I’m not an introvert, but I know that introversion v. extroversion adds an interesting layer to a developing relationship.
The attraction between them isn’t quite instant, but it builds quickly. Yet, Kelsey holds back. I don’t think I’m spoiling anything by revealing her last relationship was abusive, which has made her reticent to date again. So they try the friendship route, slowly getting to know each other and building the trust needed for a more romantic relationship. That slow journey makes for a wonderful read.
As a bonus for those of you who know what the Bechdel test, every book I’ve read in the series passes it, including this one. (The Bechdel Test, named after writer Allison Bechdel, requires that there are two female characters, who talk to each other, and it’s about something other than a man.) As noted, you don’t need to read the series in order. If you do, however, you see the female friendships unfold as they work together to resolve a mystery regarding one of the original settlers of the area. That layer of female friendship adds a wonderful touch to these tales. Plus, there’s also a lovely side story about her grandmother that makes things more interesting as well.
So, if you like multi-layered romance, with strong family relations and a touch of female friendship focusing on a group of family and friends that make wine and beer, read this book, and this series. You’ll enjoy it.
3.75/5 on my romance scale. I received an ARC for this book.
kaytlynallbooked's review
3.0
So Right is the second book in the Love On The Vine Series by Darcy Burke. However I read this one as a standalone as this is the first book I have read from Burke. So Right follows Kelsey as she is still struggling to overcome her abusive ex. She puts all she has into her work, and is very proud of it. Luke is one of the owners of the vineyard in town, and runs in the same circle as Kelsey. He is a loner and has problems with sharing his personal life as well as space. This is a slow burning, extremely sweet romance.
For me this book was only okay. I like a good sweet simple romance every once in a while, but this one was just a little too sweet for my liking. I really enjoyed Luke’s character the most, he is your typical guy next door. He is sweet and caring and has a big heart. He also owns a vineyard… I mean come on that’s my dream guy! He is patient with Kelsey as she is trying to get her life together, and wants nothing more than to be the person that is there for her. Kelsey’s character on the other hand, I did not feel as much love towards. I just found Kelsey’s character super indecisive and kind of annoying at some points. I understand that she is dealing with the aftermath of her abuse, however, I just really didn’t like the way she was written.
Pretty much 90% of the storyline is what you would expect of your typical romance novel, there is nothing special about it necessarily, and then you get to the last like 3 chapters and get an interesting turn of events. I’m sitting there thinking, well where was this the whole book? Overall it wasn’t a bad book, and it probably is a great book for someone other than me. There just wasn’t anything super exciting that grabbed me and pulled me in for this one.
Overall rating: 3/5 stars
For me this book was only okay. I like a good sweet simple romance every once in a while, but this one was just a little too sweet for my liking. I really enjoyed Luke’s character the most, he is your typical guy next door. He is sweet and caring and has a big heart. He also owns a vineyard… I mean come on that’s my dream guy! He is patient with Kelsey as she is trying to get her life together, and wants nothing more than to be the person that is there for her. Kelsey’s character on the other hand, I did not feel as much love towards. I just found Kelsey’s character super indecisive and kind of annoying at some points. I understand that she is dealing with the aftermath of her abuse, however, I just really didn’t like the way she was written.
Pretty much 90% of the storyline is what you would expect of your typical romance novel, there is nothing special about it necessarily, and then you get to the last like 3 chapters and get an interesting turn of events. I’m sitting there thinking, well where was this the whole book? Overall it wasn’t a bad book, and it probably is a great book for someone other than me. There just wasn’t anything super exciting that grabbed me and pulled me in for this one.
Overall rating: 3/5 stars
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