A review by georgiasbookescapes
The Vintners Muse by Jennifer Westgarth

emotional funny relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

When Shannon’s freshly dumped and then made redundant at work by the same man she uses it as an excuse to go stay with her best friend Ally who’d recently moved to the Clare Valley in South Australia from their home town in Perth, Western Australia. Too bad Ally’s boyfriend Mark is the brother of Shannon’s fling from the previous year - Ethan. But close proximity can change feelings pretty quickly, especially when you’re living on a stunning winery…

What a cute lil romance for this SA gal! It’s always fun reading novels from fellow locals! The romance and the spice was served perfectly in this book for me! And I loved the perspective on a character with dementia and focusing on the moments eliciting joy rather than staying stuck in the memories. 🥰 ya gal loves some positive reframing!