Have a glass while reading these excellent stories.
Chardonnayed to Rest by J.C. Eaton (Wine Trail Mysteries #2)
I love learning something new especially about wines. I had not heard of a Federweisser, but it sounds wonderful. Unfortunately they only take place in the New York area or in cute cozy mysteries. The festival is set to take place at Two Witches Winery substitute operated by Norrie Ellington, a good friend and screen writer. After her neighbor is told to expect the rent to increase to the point of peril, the same man is found dead, and Miss Rosalee's flower stake is the murder weapon. Norrie tracks the clues at great personal peril while juggling wine tastings, food prep, and the Federweisser to worry about on top of a writing deadline. There are so many leads to chase down, but the locals are ready to do it as they look for the mysterious blue windbreaker. Great read am looking forward to the next and I hope to find a winery one day just like the Two Witches!
Seven Deadly Zins by Nancy J. Parra (A Sonoma Wine Country Mystery)
I do love a good cozy especially one about wine country! Our heroine is an entrepreneur and problem solver. Meet Taylor O'Brien, owner of Off the Beaten Trail tours who gives quirky tours tailored to fine wines and outdoor encounters. She had the niche market, at least until some unexpected competition showed up. But never fear, her friends will still be there for her, like Holly her best gal pal (because all cozy hero/heroines need someone to watch their back) and Tim, the best guy friend (yep it's good to have a platonic friend too). Tim has it all and is about to have a wonderful new Zinfandel that is sure to put his vineyard on the map, with a magnificent blend, more than 7 actually. At least he was until a body turns up in the fermenting vat. Bonus points to the author for an interesting body location. It made me flinch to think of all that lovely wine being spoiled. Over shadowing it all is a Hollywood-style self help guru with his flock of followers who are self realizing that all things are possible at least until he ends up dead as well. Tim is under suspicion for both murders. Taylor is a great character, a true friend, and a fearless spirit. I look forward to reading more about her exploits and adventures.
I love learning something new especially about wines. I had not heard of a Federweisser, but it sounds wonderful. Unfortunately they only take place in the New York area or in cute cozy mysteries. The festival is set to take place at Two Witches Winery substitute operated by Norrie Ellington, a good friend and screen writer. After her neighbor is told to expect the rent to increase to the point of peril, the same man is found dead, and Miss Rosalee's flower stake is the murder weapon. Norrie tracks the clues at great personal peril while juggling wine tastings, food prep, and the Federweisser to worry about on top of a writing deadline. There are so many leads to chase down, but the locals are ready to do it as they look for the mysterious blue windbreaker. Great read am looking forward to the next and I hope to find a winery one day just like the Two Witches!
I do love a good cozy especially one about wine country! Our heroine is an entrepreneur and problem solver. Meet Taylor O'Brien, owner of Off the Beaten Trail tours who gives quirky tours tailored to fine wines and outdoor encounters. She had the niche market, at least until some unexpected competition showed up. But never fear, her friends will still be there for her, like Holly her best gal pal (because all cozy hero/heroines need someone to watch their back) and Tim, the best guy friend (yep it's good to have a platonic friend too). Tim has it all and is about to have a wonderful new Zinfandel that is sure to put his vineyard on the map, with a magnificent blend, more than 7 actually. At least he was until a body turns up in the fermenting vat. Bonus points to the author for an interesting body location. It made me flinch to think of all that lovely wine being spoiled. Over shadowing it all is a Hollywood-style self help guru with his flock of followers who are self realizing that all things are possible at least until he ends up dead as well. Tim is under suspicion for both murders. Taylor is a great character, a true friend, and a fearless spirit. I look forward to reading more about her exploits and adventures.
What could be more relaxing than a weekend wine retreat right before the big Advanced Sommelier test? At least that is what Katie Stillwell and her boyfriend Detective John Dean thought when they went away for the weekend. What a great way to get a peek into what a wine tasting and educational weekend could look like with a little extra excitement. Truly educational and informative while being equally entertaining. I learned a lot including the proper pronunciation for sommelier (some-all-yay) after all don't we all say YAY when it comes to some good cozy ready and some good tasting wine. The story was a page turner that had me second guessing "who done it" and why. Looking forward to the next installment to enjoy with a nice bottle of red.
Penny Lively is outgoing, outspoken, and out of time if she is going to help her cousin veterinarian Annie who if found standing over her business partner holding the lethal weapon. Penny has plenty to keep her busy between the timing of the harvest and the not so perfect timing of the handsome vineyard manager. There's talk of missing money, missing drugs, a revolutionary rabies vaccine, and mayhem as the dead bodies become 2 and the suspects become more. Penny knows that there is no way her best friend and cousin could have possibly killed anyone. Some would say that Penny has the wit that bites like a crisp Chardonnay. She is no nonsense and gets right to the point which doesn't make many friends. Penny is the sort of friend you want on your side, going to almost any lengths to get to the bottom of the problem even though she knows her niece's boyfriend, the police chief has it well in hand, she still needs to do her part to get the answer.. I can't wait to read the next installment of the Cypress Cove Mystery Series as #3 was most excellent with a great cast of characters.
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