Synopsis

Ada’s world is torn apart when she discovers the man who raised her isn’t her biological father. To make matters worse, Daniel’s illegitimate daughter, Casey, has taken Ada’s place in his life. Faced with losing everything, Ada searches her dead mother’s belongings for answers. What she discovers will change her life forever.

Casey finally has a chance at romance with her long-time crush. But before she can make her move on Jamie, she has an unexpected encounter with sexy saxophone player, Luke Ellington. If she’s so certain Jamie is the one, why can’t she stop obsessing about Luke?

Burdened by her troubled past, Ollie must confront her demons in order to control her anger. When she undergoes extensive counseling, she discovers the men in her life aren’t the people she thought they were. Is it possible her arch enemy could be the man of her dreams?

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Review

If you are looking for a book that encompasses the lives of women in the south and in a vineyard, then look no further!

This is the second book in the Virginia Vineyards series, and things heat up with multiple characters. Ollie is dealing with anger issues, Ada has family issues, and Casey is trying to figure out where she fits in.

In the first book in this series, Casey discovers who her father is and after some conversations, becomes a part of the family, much to the dismay of Ada, his daughter. Ada is rather witchy towards Casey, and I can understand why. However, the tables are turned when she learns that Daniel is not her father. This rips her world apart, and I have to admit, Daniel is a bit of a horse’s behind to her. I’m not sure why everything has to be black and white to him, but he raised Ada as his own, and how can he just toss her aside like trash? This book is an eye-opener into Daniel’s behavior, and, amazingly, he hasn’t been left behind by all of his children. However, this forces Ada to reconcile who she is and what she wants from her life going forward. After the first book, I didn’t like Ada very much. However, seeing what she was put through, I started to admire her gumption and was cheering her on by the end of the book.

Ollie is one hot mess. I’m not sure what is causing her rage, but she needs help. Thankfully, there is a retreat in town to help her address her anger management issues. If she didn’t take advantage of this opportunity, it could have caused even more problems in the end. She is lucky to have Sheldon by her side, whether she wants him there or not. He is persistent and won’t let her push him away, or at least not very often. There are a few surprises in store for these two near the end, and I wonder what is in store for them next.

Casey is still trying to find her footing in her new family. Most of her half-siblings still oppose her being there and the job that she is given in the company. She is a talented graphic artist but is stymied by what her father wants from her regarding the company’s rebranding. I must admit that if I didn’t have much to go on, I would be frustrated too, especially when he berates her talent. Then there is her love life. She thinks that Jamie is the guy for her until she meets Luke, a part-time saxophonist in a local band. These two have some chemistry, but miscommunication causes rifts in their potential relationship.

This series is full of fun, love, gorgeous scenery, conflict, and independence. While a spin-off of another series, this one does not rely on that series to prop it up. It stands on its own and draws the reader into a world that will take them away from the daily grind. This was a fairly quick read for me, and I had difficulty putting the book down. I always enjoy this author’s works, and this is no different.

We give this book 5 paws up.

About the Author

Ashley Farley writes books about women for women. Her characters are mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives facing real-life issues. Her bestselling Sweeney Sisters series has touched the lives of many.

Ashley is a wife and mother of two young adult children. While she’s lived in Richmond, Virginia for the past 21 years, a piece of her heart remains in the salty marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry, which she still calls home. Through the eyes of her characters, she captures the moss-draped trees, delectable cuisine, and kindhearted folk with lazy drawls that make the area so unique.

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