debrajoreads 's review for:

Wine and Punishment by Sarah Fox
5.0

I love Sarah Fox's Pancake House Mysteries so I had no doubts that I would enjoy this new series, and of course I was correct. How much fun would it be to have a literary pub to hang out in?!?!?!

Ms. Fox has a great way of making you fall in love with the characters (both human and pets), the town, and the story.

In this first of a new series book, Sadie leaves her life in Boston with her gambling addicted boyfriend and moves to the small town of Shady Creek, Vermont. She’s bought and redecorated the old grist mill pub, transforming the Inkwell into a cozy spot where tourists and regulars alike can enjoy a pint or a literary-themed cocktail, or join one of several book clubs. Everything seems to be falling into place for Sadie until her ex-boyfriend, Erik, shows up in town. She is able to avoid meeting up with him when he shows up at the pub, but when his body is found the next morning, she doesn't have time to gather her feelings because it seems someone may be out to harm her too. With the help of her Aunt Gilda, her friend Shontelle, and the handsome brewery owner Grayson, Sadie must uncover the truth . . . before its too late.

A very fast paced read, I didn't want to stop. I am totally on board with Sadie and the gang and can't wait to see what the future holds. I am highly anticipating book 2, An Ale of Two Cities, to be release in November 2019. I had the Audible version as well as a digital copy from NetGalley. The narrator, Eva Kaminsky, was exceptional.