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Black Dog Bay #4
Once Upon a Wine
From the “sharp, sassy, [and] surprisingly emotional”* author of In Dog We Trust comes a novel set in the charming seaside town of Black Dog Bay, Delaware...
Cammie Breyer needs a big glass of cabernet—her restaurant failed and her chef boyfriend left for a hotter kitchen. Just when she thinks she’s hit rock bottom, her Aunt Ginger calls with a surprise. She’s bought a vineyard—in Delaware. At Ginger’s command, Cammie returns to Black Dog Bay, the seaside town where she spent her childhood summers with her aunt and her cousin, Kat.
The three women reunite, determined to succeed. There’s only one little None of them knows the first thing about wine making. And it turns out, owning a vineyard isn’t all wine and roses. It’s dirt, sweat, and desperation. Every day brings financial pitfalls, unruly tourists, romantic dilemmas, and second thoughts. But even as they struggle, they cultivate hidden talents and new passions. While the grapes ripen under the summer sun, Cammie discovers that love, like wine, is layered, complex, delicious, and worth waiting for…
Cammie Breyer needs a big glass of cabernet—her restaurant failed and her chef boyfriend left for a hotter kitchen. Just when she thinks she’s hit rock bottom, her Aunt Ginger calls with a surprise. She’s bought a vineyard—in Delaware. At Ginger’s command, Cammie returns to Black Dog Bay, the seaside town where she spent her childhood summers with her aunt and her cousin, Kat.
The three women reunite, determined to succeed. There’s only one little None of them knows the first thing about wine making. And it turns out, owning a vineyard isn’t all wine and roses. It’s dirt, sweat, and desperation. Every day brings financial pitfalls, unruly tourists, romantic dilemmas, and second thoughts. But even as they struggle, they cultivate hidden talents and new passions. While the grapes ripen under the summer sun, Cammie discovers that love, like wine, is layered, complex, delicious, and worth waiting for…
300 pages, Paperback
First published July 5, 2016
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About the author
Beth Kendrick
26 books772 followers This is the part where I’m supposed to brag about all my illustrious accomplishments, but honestly, I’d rather talk about my dogs and brag about some of the things I haven’t done:
I’ve never been to prison*, court-ordered rehab*, or splashed across the cover of a salacious weekly gossip tabloid with my ladybits on display**.
I’m a Leo, a middle child, and a formidable Trivial Pursuit opponent. I read everything I can get my hands on, from the classics to comic books. I don’t drink coffee because, frankly, I’m high strung enough without adding caffeine into the mix. Here is the true story of how I became a novelist:
So I had just started seeing this guy, and on our second or third date, he invited me to be his guest at a family wedding. Being young and free and a bit commitment-shy, I was about to decline until he casually mentioned that the bride was a successful romance novelist. Well, the second I heard that, I had to go. Being a writer had always been my dream job, and I’d never met anyone who’d actually beaten the odds and made the leap into big-time publishing. So I RSVP-ed, sidled up to the bar at the reception, waited until the bride and all her author friends uncorked the good champagne, and then peppered them with endless questions about writing, editing, and landing an agent. They were so funny and encouraging and generous with their time and advice. (And drunk!) Next thing you know, I had joined a critique group and was knee-deep in the manuscript that would eventually become MY FAVORITE MISTAKE. The open bar at that wedding changed my life forever.
Oh, and the guy who invited me to the wedding? I ended up marrying him. All together: awww…
I live in Arizona in a very cute fixer-upper that my husband and I bought in a burst of can-do, pioneering confidence. We thought it would be fun to embark on a series of do-it-yourself renovations. Yeah. I know. Turns out, replacing baseboard that’s been painted over 15 times since 1958 is not as easy as those Home Depot commercials would lead you to believe. Also, freshly-installed lawn drip systems and “helpful” dogs are a bad mix.
Friday and RoxieSpeaking of dogs, here we have the indefatigable canine lawn maintenance crew: Roxie and Friday. Both were rescued from the pound when they were puppies. I think they’re Rhodesian Ridgeback mixes. (Probably. Maybe? Anything’s possible.) Roxie is the brains of the operation and Friday is…well, he’s very sweet. And so indolent he could be mistaken for a piece of furniture, which I consider a very desirable trait in a family dog.
I absolutely love hearing from readers, so please feel free to email me, with the caveat that I am often on deadline/on the road/on the ragged edge of sanity, so it may be awhile before you get a reply. Just know that it’s not you; it’s me!
Have fun exploring the site, and if you have any questions about my new book, my backlist, or finding an agent…I’ll be right over there at the bar.
*Yet.
**That I know of.
I’ve never been to prison*, court-ordered rehab*, or splashed across the cover of a salacious weekly gossip tabloid with my ladybits on display**.
I’m a Leo, a middle child, and a formidable Trivial Pursuit opponent. I read everything I can get my hands on, from the classics to comic books. I don’t drink coffee because, frankly, I’m high strung enough without adding caffeine into the mix. Here is the true story of how I became a novelist:
So I had just started seeing this guy, and on our second or third date, he invited me to be his guest at a family wedding. Being young and free and a bit commitment-shy, I was about to decline until he casually mentioned that the bride was a successful romance novelist. Well, the second I heard that, I had to go. Being a writer had always been my dream job, and I’d never met anyone who’d actually beaten the odds and made the leap into big-time publishing. So I RSVP-ed, sidled up to the bar at the reception, waited until the bride and all her author friends uncorked the good champagne, and then peppered them with endless questions about writing, editing, and landing an agent. They were so funny and encouraging and generous with their time and advice. (And drunk!) Next thing you know, I had joined a critique group and was knee-deep in the manuscript that would eventually become MY FAVORITE MISTAKE. The open bar at that wedding changed my life forever.
Oh, and the guy who invited me to the wedding? I ended up marrying him. All together: awww…
I live in Arizona in a very cute fixer-upper that my husband and I bought in a burst of can-do, pioneering confidence. We thought it would be fun to embark on a series of do-it-yourself renovations. Yeah. I know. Turns out, replacing baseboard that’s been painted over 15 times since 1958 is not as easy as those Home Depot commercials would lead you to believe. Also, freshly-installed lawn drip systems and “helpful” dogs are a bad mix.
Friday and RoxieSpeaking of dogs, here we have the indefatigable canine lawn maintenance crew: Roxie and Friday. Both were rescued from the pound when they were puppies. I think they’re Rhodesian Ridgeback mixes. (Probably. Maybe? Anything’s possible.) Roxie is the brains of the operation and Friday is…well, he’s very sweet. And so indolent he could be mistaken for a piece of furniture, which I consider a very desirable trait in a family dog.
I absolutely love hearing from readers, so please feel free to email me, with the caveat that I am often on deadline/on the road/on the ragged edge of sanity, so it may be awhile before you get a reply. Just know that it’s not you; it’s me!
Have fun exploring the site, and if you have any questions about my new book, my backlist, or finding an agent…I’ll be right over there at the bar.
*Yet.
**That I know of.
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May 5, 2016
This book was exactly what I needed this week. I loved everything about it – the setting, the relationships between the characters, the humor. It wasn’t just a romance, it was a story about the importance of family and of self discovery. The family bond that Cammie, Kat, and Ginger had was so solid and heartwarming. I adored Ian and the zero angst romance between him and Cammie. I loved the witty banter, and although it’s a predictable story, it was such a delight to read. Plus, it’s about wine, so how could I not love it?!
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review.
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review.
June 5, 2017
I really wanted to like this one. But everything from beginning to end felt like paint by numbers. Even the romance between the characters seemed a foregone conclusion and I I found myself bored. I was happier to read about previous characters when they showed up in this book.
I think my biggest problem is that this whole thing was so far fetched and not believable. A woman (Cammie) is called to help by her cousin (Kat) when her aunt Ginger) buys a winery on a whim in Delaware. Cammie is still reeling from being dumped by her ex and being left bankrupt by him when their restaurant failed. Running back to Delaware where she left her last serious boyfriend is not what she wants to do. They of course have an awkward meet up and then she of course needs the ex's help while trying to keep her aunt's winery afloat.
I really wanted to like Cammie, but felt meh on her. I outright got really tired of the character of Kat who is going through a mid-life crisis and acts like a jerk towards her husband through the whole book and then magically resolves things. Ginger was just frustrating since she refuses to see what her being a winery without any idea how to run it causes problems to her daughter and niece.
I guess I needed some real life tension in this book to be included. It just felt like everything related to this installment was going through the motions.
I think my biggest problem is that this whole thing was so far fetched and not believable. A woman (Cammie) is called to help by her cousin (Kat) when her aunt Ginger) buys a winery on a whim in Delaware. Cammie is still reeling from being dumped by her ex and being left bankrupt by him when their restaurant failed. Running back to Delaware where she left her last serious boyfriend is not what she wants to do. They of course have an awkward meet up and then she of course needs the ex's help while trying to keep her aunt's winery afloat.
I really wanted to like Cammie, but felt meh on her. I outright got really tired of the character of Kat who is going through a mid-life crisis and acts like a jerk towards her husband through the whole book and then magically resolves things. Ginger was just frustrating since she refuses to see what her being a winery without any idea how to run it causes problems to her daughter and niece.
I guess I needed some real life tension in this book to be included. It just felt like everything related to this installment was going through the motions.
July 3, 2016
Dollycas’s Thoughts
The cover grabbed my attention and what followed was a delightful summer read.
Cammie used to summer in Black Dog Bay, but when her cousin calls to say she must come there right away she has no idea what she is coming back to. It seems her aunt has bought a winery and because Cammie had a restaurant and could talk a good wine game she thinks Cammie is has the expertise needed to manage a winery. Hard work and determination may help Cammie save her aunt and her cousin from bankruptcy. A certain farmer may just make Cammie glad she returned to take on this enormous task.
I discovered this author and this series last year and I am glad I did. When I need a break from my usual mysteries her books seem to be just what I need. Black Dog Bay is quite a place – “the best place in America to bounce back from your breakup.” With places like Better Off Bed-and-Breakfast, the Eat Your Heart Out bakery, and the Whinery bar, Black Dog Bay offers a haven for the suddenly single. So Cammie has come to the right place. Her cousin Kat is married, but things in her life are far from paradise so maybe this little adventure can put things back on track. Aunt Ginger is recovering from a traumatic event and doesn’t have a man in her life but is open to the idea. And that cute little bulldog on the cover is Jacque, he makes himself right at home with all 3 of them at Lost Dog Vineyard.
This is a funny, lighthearted story about a true family bond. These women are so clearly in over their heads but are determined to make wine without a lot of whining. A few trips to the Whinery bar and some guidance from someone that knows about growing fruits and the weather help get them off to a good start. I admire the courage they had and the way they didn’t give up.
Like any romantic comedy read/movie the ending is predictable but I really enjoyed my escape to Black Dog Bay. The author tells the story in a clever way with a few laugh out loud moments. I was very pleased with the way the theme “bloom where you are planted” ran through the entire story.
This book is part of a series that all take place in the same location but are stand alone stories.
The cover grabbed my attention and what followed was a delightful summer read.
Cammie used to summer in Black Dog Bay, but when her cousin calls to say she must come there right away she has no idea what she is coming back to. It seems her aunt has bought a winery and because Cammie had a restaurant and could talk a good wine game she thinks Cammie is has the expertise needed to manage a winery. Hard work and determination may help Cammie save her aunt and her cousin from bankruptcy. A certain farmer may just make Cammie glad she returned to take on this enormous task.
I discovered this author and this series last year and I am glad I did. When I need a break from my usual mysteries her books seem to be just what I need. Black Dog Bay is quite a place – “the best place in America to bounce back from your breakup.” With places like Better Off Bed-and-Breakfast, the Eat Your Heart Out bakery, and the Whinery bar, Black Dog Bay offers a haven for the suddenly single. So Cammie has come to the right place. Her cousin Kat is married, but things in her life are far from paradise so maybe this little adventure can put things back on track. Aunt Ginger is recovering from a traumatic event and doesn’t have a man in her life but is open to the idea. And that cute little bulldog on the cover is Jacque, he makes himself right at home with all 3 of them at Lost Dog Vineyard.
This is a funny, lighthearted story about a true family bond. These women are so clearly in over their heads but are determined to make wine without a lot of whining. A few trips to the Whinery bar and some guidance from someone that knows about growing fruits and the weather help get them off to a good start. I admire the courage they had and the way they didn’t give up.
Like any romantic comedy read/movie the ending is predictable but I really enjoyed my escape to Black Dog Bay. The author tells the story in a clever way with a few laugh out loud moments. I was very pleased with the way the theme “bloom where you are planted” ran through the entire story.
This book is part of a series that all take place in the same location but are stand alone stories.
August 28, 2016
I have been enjoying Beth Kendrick's Black Dog Bay series. It's a fun escape and I enjoy visualizing the different places in the town. If the focus weren't so much on break-ups, I'd want to take a trip there. I also love that characters from previous novels make an appearance or two. The books can be read as stand-alone, but buyer beware that there are spoilers for the previous novels based on who shows up in the following ones.
Once Upon a Wine is one of the more "happy-go-lucky" novels in this series. While there are conflicts that come up, everything seems easily resolvable and Cammie seems to come through it all no worse for the wear. I enjoyed the entrepreneur aspect of the story, as the women are trying to bring business to the vineyard. They had some fun and creative ideas that I would have liked to see played out more.
Kat's story stood out to me more than Cammie's. She was struggling with both marriage and career complications, making it seem like she had a mid-life crisis in her early thirties. She brought more drama to a light and entertaining novel. I also liked getting to know Jenna (the owner of The Whinery) more in this book. She needs her own novel already! Especially now that there are new developments in her life.
Overall, this is great for a day at the beach and it moves along quickly. Easy to breeze through in a short amount of time. It's also a good cure for a book hangover from an intense novel. Beth just needs to find a way to produce and sell the wine that was being served throughout most of the story! It would be perfect to have in hand while reading this novel, as a way to enhance the mood.
Movie casting ideas (even though Black Dog Bay could work well as a TV series too):
Cammie: Amanda Crew
Kat: Bryce Dallas Howard
Ginger: Susan Sarandon
Ian: Scott Eastwood
Josh: Sam Page
Jenna: Lake Bell
Once Upon a Wine is one of the more "happy-go-lucky" novels in this series. While there are conflicts that come up, everything seems easily resolvable and Cammie seems to come through it all no worse for the wear. I enjoyed the entrepreneur aspect of the story, as the women are trying to bring business to the vineyard. They had some fun and creative ideas that I would have liked to see played out more.
Kat's story stood out to me more than Cammie's. She was struggling with both marriage and career complications, making it seem like she had a mid-life crisis in her early thirties. She brought more drama to a light and entertaining novel. I also liked getting to know Jenna (the owner of The Whinery) more in this book. She needs her own novel already! Especially now that there are new developments in her life.
Overall, this is great for a day at the beach and it moves along quickly. Easy to breeze through in a short amount of time. It's also a good cure for a book hangover from an intense novel. Beth just needs to find a way to produce and sell the wine that was being served throughout most of the story! It would be perfect to have in hand while reading this novel, as a way to enhance the mood.
Movie casting ideas (even though Black Dog Bay could work well as a TV series too):
Cammie: Amanda Crew
Kat: Bryce Dallas Howard
Ginger: Susan Sarandon
Ian: Scott Eastwood
Josh: Sam Page
Jenna: Lake Bell
September 13, 2020
“This is like the start of a romantic comedy! Hot local farmer, cute city girl who's inherited a vineyard. Opposites attract. Lots of touching and glancing in the grapevines.”
“I didn't inherit anything.” Cammie rolled her eyes. “I'm just here because you told me to come.”
“At the end, they whip up some fancy wine that's so good, everyone in Napa cries with shame.”
“Despite the fact that the cute city girl has no clue about how to grow, harvest, or make wine?”
“Yes. It's a miracle. They make tons of money, move to France, and live happily ever after.” Kat snapped her fingers. “We'll call it
Once Upon a Wine.”
July 8, 2016
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All Books Considered: 2.5 STARS
This was pretty cute -- definitely a fun and fast read that would be perfect for the beach! I didn't love Cammie -- something about her hesitancy and voice threw me off a bit but I wholeheartedly fell for her old love Ian. Not only is he a farmer but he goes out of his way to help Cammie and there were so much swoon! A fun second chance romance but I think a lot of the scenes that were supposed to be funny just weren't. And my favorite character in the entire book was probably Kat even though she frustrated me to no end but I just loved the idea of her being a retired professional skateboarder since I used to skateboard in high school and it is so rare to find books or any media with female skateboarders! This wasn't my favorite but I've seen other rave reviews so you may love it!
This was pretty cute -- definitely a fun and fast read that would be perfect for the beach! I didn't love Cammie -- something about her hesitancy and voice threw me off a bit but I wholeheartedly fell for her old love Ian. Not only is he a farmer but he goes out of his way to help Cammie and there were so much swoon! A fun second chance romance but I think a lot of the scenes that were supposed to be funny just weren't. And my favorite character in the entire book was probably Kat even though she frustrated me to no end but I just loved the idea of her being a retired professional skateboarder since I used to skateboard in high school and it is so rare to find books or any media with female skateboarders! This wasn't my favorite but I've seen other rave reviews so you may love it!
"This is like the start of a romantic comedy! Hot local farmer, cute city girl who's inherited a vineyard. Opposites attract. Lots of touching and glancing in the grapevines."
"I didn't inherit anything." Cammie rolled her eyes. "I'm just here because you told me to come."
"At the end, they whip up some fancy wine that's so good, everyone in Napa cries with shame."
"Despite the fact that cute city girl has no clue about how to grow harvest or make wine?"
"Yes. It's a miracle. They make tons of money, move to France and live happily ever after." Kat snapped her fingers. "We'll call it Once Upon a Wine."
July 12, 2016
I don't usually read a lot of contemporaries, but I read one by Beth Kendrick last year that I absolutely loved, and this is a companion book set in the same town, so I couldn't resist picking it up. Plus, isn't summer the best time to read these type of books?
Once Upon a Wine is the 4th Black Dog Bay book. You really don't need to read them in order, as only some characters make minor appearances later on in them. In fact, I still haven't read books 1 and 2 although this one seals the deal and I'm putting them on reserve at the library as soon as I can. Cammie lives in LA, but her life is drastically going downhill - her restaurant tanked after her chef/boyfriend jumped ship, and she lost her job as a waitress. Cammie gets a call from her cousin Kat advising the her Aunt Ginger just bought a vineyard in Black Dog Bay. None of them know much about what they are doing, but since Ginger raised Cammie after her parents died, she returns to Deleware to help figure the winery business out. Add in Kat's marriage is on the rocks and Cammie's ex-boyfried/farmer still lives in the area and you have a great family-centered novel with enough romance to keep you interested, but not enough to make you queasy.
Kendrick has really created quite a town in Black Dog Bay. It's a beach-side location where people come to mend their heartbreaks and often end up finding new loves. There is also a mysterious ghost of a black dog that is sometimes seen in town and is a harbinger of good things to come. This book has the right amount of humor and drama and once I started, I couldn't really put it down.
Now, the real reason for the 5/5 rating. I really did love the book and it would have definitely have gotten 4/5, but enter Jacques - see the cute dog on the cover? In the book Kat's husband buys her Jacques as a gift because she always wanted a dog and he just "makes" the book. He is a retired show-dog, who thinks he is a farm dog, who ends up being the hero of Black Dog Vineyard. He is so cute and the author/publisher gets extra points because the dog on the cover looks like the dog described in the book (a major pet peeve of mine).
So if you like contemporary books and are looking for a light summer read with some substance, you should give Kendrick a try. As I mentioned, I plan on reading books 1 and 2 and learn more about this little hidden town in Deleware.
I received an ARC of this book from the Penguin First to Read program in exchange for an honest review.
Once Upon a Wine is the 4th Black Dog Bay book. You really don't need to read them in order, as only some characters make minor appearances later on in them. In fact, I still haven't read books 1 and 2 although this one seals the deal and I'm putting them on reserve at the library as soon as I can. Cammie lives in LA, but her life is drastically going downhill - her restaurant tanked after her chef/boyfriend jumped ship, and she lost her job as a waitress. Cammie gets a call from her cousin Kat advising the her Aunt Ginger just bought a vineyard in Black Dog Bay. None of them know much about what they are doing, but since Ginger raised Cammie after her parents died, she returns to Deleware to help figure the winery business out. Add in Kat's marriage is on the rocks and Cammie's ex-boyfried/farmer still lives in the area and you have a great family-centered novel with enough romance to keep you interested, but not enough to make you queasy.
Kendrick has really created quite a town in Black Dog Bay. It's a beach-side location where people come to mend their heartbreaks and often end up finding new loves. There is also a mysterious ghost of a black dog that is sometimes seen in town and is a harbinger of good things to come. This book has the right amount of humor and drama and once I started, I couldn't really put it down.
Now, the real reason for the 5/5 rating. I really did love the book and it would have definitely have gotten 4/5, but enter Jacques - see the cute dog on the cover? In the book Kat's husband buys her Jacques as a gift because she always wanted a dog and he just "makes" the book. He is a retired show-dog, who thinks he is a farm dog, who ends up being the hero of Black Dog Vineyard. He is so cute and the author/publisher gets extra points because the dog on the cover looks like the dog described in the book (a major pet peeve of mine).
So if you like contemporary books and are looking for a light summer read with some substance, you should give Kendrick a try. As I mentioned, I plan on reading books 1 and 2 and learn more about this little hidden town in Deleware.
I received an ARC of this book from the Penguin First to Read program in exchange for an honest review.
May 3, 2016
This is a nice romance that is light hearted and fun to read. Most of Beth Kendrick's books have a dog with an important role for the story. This one has Jacque, the French bulldog helping with the publicity for a new winery. Set in coastal Delaware, Cammie returns to help her Aunt and Cousin start up a winery and discovers her summer love from 10 years ago still lives on the farm outside of town. A pleasure to read such a feel good story once in awhile.
August 28, 2016
Corny but cute! This is definitely a beach read- predictable and lighthearted, but still a fun story. Three ladies trying to launch their own vineyard in a breakup-themed town while figuring out their own life crises and a cute dog to boot.
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November 2, 2016I simply couldn't get interested... so no rating. Chick lit with a nice story... no pizazz... my attention became a deficit.
November 20, 2017
It’s so rare for a series to get BETTER over time, but that’s exactly what’s happened with the Black Dog Bay series by Beth Kendrick, as the last two books in the series are my favorites by far! I put off reading Once Upon A Wine because I enjoyed Put a Ring On It SO much that I was afraid that I wouldn’t like this one in comparison. However, I was so wrong because I really enjoyed that final installment of the Black Dog Bay series (although not QUITE as much as book 3, but what can I say, it’s hard to compete with Jake Sorenson).
Once Upon a Wine takes readers a little farther inland in Black Dog Bay to rolling hills and a winery purchased on a whim by main protagonist Cammie’s aunt. Cammie flies out to Delaware to LA to help with the situation (since her aunt knows NOTHING about running a vineyard) and of course their family is enveloped into the town fold by all of our local favorites. I think Cammie may be my favorite BDB protagonist because she’s smart and goes after what she wants without being obnoxious about it, but she’s also not a special snowflake either- she’s had her share of failure and mistakes. I loved her female dominated, lovingly bickering family, her adorable “farm dog” Jaques, and her family’s secret Strawberry Wine recipe ( I don’t even like wine but I’d try some of theirs). I loved how even though Cammie wasn’t good at farming, she was able to use her other business school skills and marketing savvy to contribute meaningfully to the vineyard’s growth, and how everyone in her family, though being woefully inept at wine making, was able to make a contribution to the situation in their own way. Even though this book felt the shortest to me, I feel like I connected with the characters the most out of all of the novels (although did this one feel really super short to anyone else? I also wished Cammie’s backstory and her breakup from her previous relationship and her previous restaurant had been talked about more!)
Of course it wouldn’t be a Black Dog Bay book without a romance, but the wonderful thing about these books is that they’re much more about the protagonist self discovery than they are about the romance. Cammie has an ex with unfinished business back in Delaware who she of course runs into all the time throughout the book. While I ultimately liked Ian and Cammie’s relationship (and though they had some of the best chemistry of all the romantic couples), something about him just felt very stubborn and a little sexist to me (likely due to the fact that he was unsupportive of Cammie going off to grad school in the past and wasn’t willing to flex on his own plans or do long distance with her). Overall though, I’d say their romance was the second best in the series (second to Jake and Brighton’s).
Overall: This was a really fun and QUICK read and possibly my favorite location I’ve read about in Black Dog Bay. I really hope the author returns to the series because I love the characters and setting and fall more and more in love with the town with every book I read! There were also some rather big changes at the end of the book and I’d love to see how those pan out in the future!
Once Upon a Wine takes readers a little farther inland in Black Dog Bay to rolling hills and a winery purchased on a whim by main protagonist Cammie’s aunt. Cammie flies out to Delaware to LA to help with the situation (since her aunt knows NOTHING about running a vineyard) and of course their family is enveloped into the town fold by all of our local favorites. I think Cammie may be my favorite BDB protagonist because she’s smart and goes after what she wants without being obnoxious about it, but she’s also not a special snowflake either- she’s had her share of failure and mistakes. I loved her female dominated, lovingly bickering family, her adorable “farm dog” Jaques, and her family’s secret Strawberry Wine recipe ( I don’t even like wine but I’d try some of theirs). I loved how even though Cammie wasn’t good at farming, she was able to use her other business school skills and marketing savvy to contribute meaningfully to the vineyard’s growth, and how everyone in her family, though being woefully inept at wine making, was able to make a contribution to the situation in their own way. Even though this book felt the shortest to me, I feel like I connected with the characters the most out of all of the novels (although did this one feel really super short to anyone else? I also wished Cammie’s backstory and her breakup from her previous relationship and her previous restaurant had been talked about more!)
Of course it wouldn’t be a Black Dog Bay book without a romance, but the wonderful thing about these books is that they’re much more about the protagonist self discovery than they are about the romance. Cammie has an ex with unfinished business back in Delaware who she of course runs into all the time throughout the book. While I ultimately liked Ian and Cammie’s relationship (and though they had some of the best chemistry of all the romantic couples), something about him just felt very stubborn and a little sexist to me (likely due to the fact that he was unsupportive of Cammie going off to grad school in the past and wasn’t willing to flex on his own plans or do long distance with her). Overall though, I’d say their romance was the second best in the series (second to Jake and Brighton’s).
Overall: This was a really fun and QUICK read and possibly my favorite location I’ve read about in Black Dog Bay. I really hope the author returns to the series because I love the characters and setting and fall more and more in love with the town with every book I read! There were also some rather big changes at the end of the book and I’d love to see how those pan out in the future!
December 12, 2016
I just discovered this series and this author this year and she’s become one of my favorite chick lit authors. I’ve been looking forward to reading Once Upon a Wine for quite awhile and it surpassed my expectations. I really, really enjoyed this book.
I loved the family dynamic in this book. I loved how close Cammie was to her cousin, Kat, and her aunt, Ginger. I loved Ginger and Kat’s mother-daughter relationship, as well. They were such a realistic portrayal of family, even when the circumstances were occasionally quite unrealistic. They were there for each other and supported and encouraged each other, but also disagreed with and fought with each other. They all had a bit of a lesson to learn throughout the story and I enjoyed watching their character development.
I also really enjoyed the romance(s), though it didn’t play as big a part as I was expecting. I am quite in love with Ian, Cammie’s former and current love interest. I think part of it is because he reminded me a lot of Cooper from the Anna Curtis series. Though I did have some small issues with him when they were 22, he definitely grew up during their time apart. As an adult he knew what he wanted when it came to Cammie and he didn’t make a secret of it, but he didn’t pressure her at all. He was just there for her and cared for her and was so, so sweet and I am just so fricking in love with him I can’t even handle it. On the other end of the romantic spectrum, we have Kat who is married, but is having a bit of an early mid-life crisis and isn’t sure if she wants to be married anymore. I enjoyed seeing how her and Josh’s relationship changed throughout the book and that again it seemed like a pretty realistic portrayal of how love and marriages need to evolve over time.
There were some cameos from some of the characters from the previous books in the series, but there weren’t as many as I was hoping for. There was also way less emphasis put on Black Dog Bay being a break up town, though it did still play a part. This installment almost seemed more of a standalone than part of the series, though. Which isn’t a bad thing because it was still such a great book, but as a fan of the series I wish it was a little more inclusive.
Overall, I just really loved Once Upon a Wine. I loved the characters and the relationships and the romance. Beth Kendrick has really become one of my favorite authors of this genre and I definitely recommend this book (and series) to Chick Lit/Contemporary fans.
Overall Rating (out of 5): 4 Stars
I loved the family dynamic in this book. I loved how close Cammie was to her cousin, Kat, and her aunt, Ginger. I loved Ginger and Kat’s mother-daughter relationship, as well. They were such a realistic portrayal of family, even when the circumstances were occasionally quite unrealistic. They were there for each other and supported and encouraged each other, but also disagreed with and fought with each other. They all had a bit of a lesson to learn throughout the story and I enjoyed watching their character development.
I also really enjoyed the romance(s), though it didn’t play as big a part as I was expecting. I am quite in love with Ian, Cammie’s former and current love interest. I think part of it is because he reminded me a lot of Cooper from the Anna Curtis series. Though I did have some small issues with him when they were 22, he definitely grew up during their time apart. As an adult he knew what he wanted when it came to Cammie and he didn’t make a secret of it, but he didn’t pressure her at all. He was just there for her and cared for her and was so, so sweet and I am just so fricking in love with him I can’t even handle it. On the other end of the romantic spectrum, we have Kat who is married, but is having a bit of an early mid-life crisis and isn’t sure if she wants to be married anymore. I enjoyed seeing how her and Josh’s relationship changed throughout the book and that again it seemed like a pretty realistic portrayal of how love and marriages need to evolve over time.
There were some cameos from some of the characters from the previous books in the series, but there weren’t as many as I was hoping for. There was also way less emphasis put on Black Dog Bay being a break up town, though it did still play a part. This installment almost seemed more of a standalone than part of the series, though. Which isn’t a bad thing because it was still such a great book, but as a fan of the series I wish it was a little more inclusive.
Overall, I just really loved Once Upon a Wine. I loved the characters and the relationships and the romance. Beth Kendrick has really become one of my favorite authors of this genre and I definitely recommend this book (and series) to Chick Lit/Contemporary fans.
Overall Rating (out of 5): 4 Stars
August 3, 2016
The timing of this novel could not have been better for me. I was needing something light and fun, and Once Upon a Wine fit the bill. Three determined women, two exes, and one French bulldog named Jacques, all mixed with a little humor make up this chick-lit romance that is a great fit for the beach bag. That’s not to say that this book didn’t have its issues, but it was enjoyable all the same.
Aunt Ginger, a quirky and fun former school teacher who has had a recent cancer scare, has cashed in her retirement and bought a winery in Black Dog Bay along the coast of Delaware. She enlists the help of her niece, Cammie, a former waitress who is gifted in selling wine, to help run the winery. Ginger’s daughter, Kat, has also returned home after a skateboarding injury leading to retirement and experiencing marital troubles. I like that Beth Kendrick wrote strong women into the story with Kat being my favorite. She is a professional skateboarder, one of the very few in the U.S., tough as nails, and snarky to boot. None of the women are experienced nor qualified to run a winery, but that is just the backdrop for the meat of the story.
All three women face challenges and have their own demons to slay, but they make it work in their own quirky way, as they find hidden talents and discover the strength within themselves. Each of these women have their own detailed storyline within this book, which kind of puts them in competition for the main character. There are some funny moments that made me smile during a time when smiles evaded me. I love the family dynamic, strong family bond, and recurring theme of “Bloom where you’re planted.” Although it’s somewhat predictable, Once Upon a Wine is relaxing and light-hearted and offers a genuine smile to all who read it. I recommend this book to those looking for sweet and enjoyable summertime reading.
Aunt Ginger, a quirky and fun former school teacher who has had a recent cancer scare, has cashed in her retirement and bought a winery in Black Dog Bay along the coast of Delaware. She enlists the help of her niece, Cammie, a former waitress who is gifted in selling wine, to help run the winery. Ginger’s daughter, Kat, has also returned home after a skateboarding injury leading to retirement and experiencing marital troubles. I like that Beth Kendrick wrote strong women into the story with Kat being my favorite. She is a professional skateboarder, one of the very few in the U.S., tough as nails, and snarky to boot. None of the women are experienced nor qualified to run a winery, but that is just the backdrop for the meat of the story.
All three women face challenges and have their own demons to slay, but they make it work in their own quirky way, as they find hidden talents and discover the strength within themselves. Each of these women have their own detailed storyline within this book, which kind of puts them in competition for the main character. There are some funny moments that made me smile during a time when smiles evaded me. I love the family dynamic, strong family bond, and recurring theme of “Bloom where you’re planted.” Although it’s somewhat predictable, Once Upon a Wine is relaxing and light-hearted and offers a genuine smile to all who read it. I recommend this book to those looking for sweet and enjoyable summertime reading.
March 30, 2017
I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE BLACK DOG BAY. If you're into companion series with strong heroines, excellent romance, and the cuuuutest seaside town in existence, please read this series. The overall message from all four books was about ~finding yourself~ but I assure you it was done in a very NOT cheesy way. That message/learning experience for each girl definitely overshadowed romance in some cases (which I didn't mind). Also, I'm a huge fan of Amy Rubinate, the audio narrator, which made this even better and easier to binge like crazy.
As for this book itself - my second favorite. 4.5 stars. I loved each of the main ladies and their journeys on their new winery. The second-chance romance was pretty excellent, even if it wasn't necessarily at the forefront of the story. I enjoyed the cameos by alllll of the other heroines in the series, but definitely wish there were more (since it's the final story). I also have to note that the incorrect skateboarding jargon made me laugh, cringe, and sometimes rage. No skateboarder calls themselves a "boarder" (ever)... on top of maaaany other incorrect things.
As for this book itself - my second favorite. 4.5 stars. I loved each of the main ladies and their journeys on their new winery. The second-chance romance was pretty excellent, even if it wasn't necessarily at the forefront of the story. I enjoyed the cameos by alllll of the other heroines in the series, but definitely wish there were more (since it's the final story). I also have to note that the incorrect skateboarding jargon made me laugh, cringe, and sometimes rage. No skateboarder calls themselves a "boarder" (ever)... on top of maaaany other incorrect things.
June 14, 2017
I really enjoy the Black Dog Bay series, but this one fell a little flat for me. I liked Cammie's character very much, but both Kat and Ginger are awful. Kat is unutterably selfish, and no one likes you when you try extra hard to be edgy, honey. Seriously. Ginger is a complete moron and also completely selfish. I felt sad about Jenna and the Whinery ... the next book better be about her. I'm just saying. Ian - yesssss. Thank you, Beth Kendrick, for helping me procrastinate on this first paper for my first class for my master's degree. Oops.
July 11, 2016
Once Upon a Wine by Beth Kendrick is a sweet, romance novel. Cammie October Breyer is living in Los Angeles when she receives a call from her cousin, Kat. Kat needs Cammie to return home to Black Dog Bay, Delaware to help with her Aunt Ginger (Kat’s mother but she also raised Cammie after her mother passed away). Ginger has just bought a Lost Dog Vineyard in Delaware, and Kat wants help reasoning with her (she thinks it is a bad idea). Ginger has cashed out her pension plan, her retirement account and sold her house as well as most of the furniture inside it to buy the vineyard. Cammie has nothing left for her in LA. Her restaurant failed once her boyfriend (the chef) left for another restaurant (Cammie was good with the hospitality part of the business, but she is no chef). Ginger wants the three of them to spend the summer together, and then they can reevaluate the vineyard. But if they want to get a good price for the place, they need to keep the grape vines alive and fix up the property. Only problem is that they do not know anything about vineyards or wine making. The three of them work together to cultivate their hidden talents and try to make a success of the vineyard. It is natural for Cammie to run into Ian McKinlay (who owns a farm nearby). The two of them had a summer romance when Cammie was twenty-two and had just finished college. Their romance is rekindled over strawberries and wine. Kat is having some troubles and is glad to have Cammie to talk to. Kat has just retired from her career as a professional skateboarder (I think that is the right term). She does not know what to do with herself (she suffered a bad injury). Kat is married to Josh, a philosophy professor (a great guy). Kat needs to figure out what to do now that she can no longer ride a skateboard. She is spending the summer away from husband and keeps pushing him away (not good for their marriage). It is going to be an interesting summer in Black Dog Bay. A summer of discovery and second chances.
Once Upon a Wine is a pleasing romance novel that is easy to read. It is a book is about choices, second chances, romance, and developing hidden talents. It shows how failure can lead to the fulfillment of a dream (if you want it to). I liked the nice change of pace that this book provided. I give Once Upon a Wine 3.5 out of 5 stars. I have to admit that Kat got on my nerves a little bit, and Cammie talked about her failed restaurant too much (she should never have opened a restaurant in the first place). I liked the addition of the cute French Bulldog, Jacques. He was adorable. Overall, Once Upon a Wine is an easy breezy book that is a good summer read.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest and fair review.
Once Upon a Wine is a pleasing romance novel that is easy to read. It is a book is about choices, second chances, romance, and developing hidden talents. It shows how failure can lead to the fulfillment of a dream (if you want it to). I liked the nice change of pace that this book provided. I give Once Upon a Wine 3.5 out of 5 stars. I have to admit that Kat got on my nerves a little bit, and Cammie talked about her failed restaurant too much (she should never have opened a restaurant in the first place). I liked the addition of the cute French Bulldog, Jacques. He was adorable. Overall, Once Upon a Wine is an easy breezy book that is a good summer read.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest and fair review.
July 9, 2016
I read Put a Ring on It and enjoyed the book a lot. Now after reading this book I am a true fan of Beth Kendrick. I totally fell in love with Cammie aka COB, Kat, and Ginger. Each women brought something different to the story with their personalities. They sure kept things entertaining. What I really loved the most about this book was the comedy. It was well done and actually funny. I was laughing the whole time. For example where else would you read the words "Is that the John Deere version of jeggings?" Just remembering this sentence now gives me a vivid image that goes to the melody of Kenny Chesney's song, She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy.
Of course I would be remiss if I did not give props to Ian and Jacques (French Bulldog). Ian turned out to be a great love interest for Cammie. Jacques was there to help add more fun to the story. Once Upon a Wine is a wonderful name for a wine. It was as if I was there with these ladies every step of the way from growing the grapes to savoring the wine with Cammie's descriptive way of describing the flavors of the wine. I can't wait to read the next book by this author.
Of course I would be remiss if I did not give props to Ian and Jacques (French Bulldog). Ian turned out to be a great love interest for Cammie. Jacques was there to help add more fun to the story. Once Upon a Wine is a wonderful name for a wine. It was as if I was there with these ladies every step of the way from growing the grapes to savoring the wine with Cammie's descriptive way of describing the flavors of the wine. I can't wait to read the next book by this author.
June 24, 2016
This is a perfect beach read. It's light with easy romance and a sweet emphasis on family and loved ones. It was surprisingly funny and I can honestly say this is the most I will ever care about wine.
Very slight/major drawback (yes I know that's an oxymoron, shut up): my copy was soooooooooper glitchy. I had to skip the last page of each chapter and the first page of each chapter, otherwise it would freeze my Nook up for a few minutes before kicking me out of the book. It got to be really annoying.
Tidbit to show you how great it is (subject to change upon publication):
Very slight/major drawback (yes I know that's an oxymoron, shut up): my copy was soooooooooper glitchy. I had to skip the last page of each chapter and the first page of each chapter, otherwise it would freeze my Nook up for a few minutes before kicking me out of the book. It got to be really annoying.
Tidbit to show you how great it is (subject to change upon publication):
"I'll think about it." His tone was low and teashing.
She gasped in mock outrage. "You'll think about it?"
"Yeah. We'll have to negotiate."
She smoother back her damp hair. "What kind of negotiating do you have in mind?"
His eyes gleamed. "We'll see. Everything's on the table."
She went up on tiptoe and murmured into his ear. "This table of yours... is it sturdy?"
"Very sturdy."
"I'm looking forward to our discussions."
September 27, 2016
I was so excited when I saw the author had written a new Black Dog Bay book. In my opinion, this one was lacking in the characters and plotline and just didn't have the same spark the other books had. I don't think it's necessary to bring back previous characters in new books since it just adds confusion when its been so long since you've read that characters story. I will read any future books the author may write for this series but will try not to expect much since I don't want to be too disappointed.
August 20, 2016
This is a story of second chances and finding and living your dream. Cammie Breyer returns to Black Dog Bay, Delaware at the request of her aunt,Ginger. Also there is Kat,Ginger's daughter, who is having a hard time adjusting after having to give up her skateboarding career. Ginger has bought a vineyard and wants the two young women to help her run it. Cammie feels overwhelmed by everything including the old boyfriend who is still a farmer. The book was a quick easy read.
July 25, 2016
This book was super cute! I loved the story line about the family coming together to run the winery, a little bit of romance, and about Jacques the dog. This book had all of the elements that I enjoy in a book and I really appreciated the way the story flowed. I thought this was the perfect summer read and am looking forward to reading more from this author.
September 2, 2016
Kinda cute and fun, but I didn't much care for Kat's character. The verbal sparring between Cammie and Ian was the best part, but I got tired of her lusting for him, and all the go ahead urging from Kat. Made the book seem kinda 'raunchy' with all the cursing as well. The cute dog on the cover is barely featured at all.
September 25, 2016
I wanted to like this book more than I actually did. Ultimately, there was a plot but all of the action in the plot took place "off the page" so the reader wasn't really involved in the action. The characters are pretty one-dimensional, even the main characters. This could have been a very charming, cute book but it fell flat.
September 25, 2016
Won this book thru Goodreads. So, yay! It was a cute love story in an adorable setting. There were a few hiccups here and there, but still quite enjoyable.
January 1, 2017
Easy read. Car ride hook
May 4, 2023
Once Upon a Wine by Beth Kendrick
Black Dog Bay #4
324-page Paperback story ends on 300
Genre: Women's Fiction > Chick Lit; Romance > Contemporary Romance; Adult Fiction, Humor
Featuring: Delaware, Los Angeles, Second Chance Trope, Downsizing Trope, Family Drama, French Bulldog, Growing Fruit, Sex- Off-Camera, Magical Realism, Discussion Questions, Excerpt from Book 1 - Cure for the Common Breakup 2 chapters
Rating as a movie: PG-13 for suggestive language and adult content
Songs for the soundtrack: "No More “I Love You’s”" by Annie Lennox, "Strawberry Wine" by Deana Carter,
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½
My thoughts: 📖 Page 126 of 300/324 Ch. 14 - It's cuteish but not hitting at the moment. I am not crazy about winery plots and the romance is kind of vague.
📖 198 Ch. 21 - I was hoping to finish this one tonight, but it's just okay and is a bit too zig-zaggy for my mood.
It took a long time to heat up and by the time it got rolling, it was over. I'm glad they had the right dog on the cover, but I was not connected to these characters the way I was with the first 3 books. I think it was because there were so many of them and all 3 were all over the place even though Cammie was our only eyes. I also wasn't a fan of Jenna's storyline, there's gotta be more.
Recommend to others?: Yes, but this is the weakness of the series thus far despite having the best cover.
Black Dog Bay #4
324-page Paperback story ends on 300
Genre: Women's Fiction > Chick Lit; Romance > Contemporary Romance; Adult Fiction, Humor
Featuring: Delaware, Los Angeles, Second Chance Trope, Downsizing Trope, Family Drama, French Bulldog, Growing Fruit, Sex- Off-Camera, Magical Realism, Discussion Questions, Excerpt from Book 1 - Cure for the Common Breakup 2 chapters
Rating as a movie: PG-13 for suggestive language and adult content
Songs for the soundtrack: "No More “I Love You’s”" by Annie Lennox, "Strawberry Wine" by Deana Carter,
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½
My thoughts: 📖 Page 126 of 300/324 Ch. 14 - It's cuteish but not hitting at the moment. I am not crazy about winery plots and the romance is kind of vague.
📖 198 Ch. 21 - I was hoping to finish this one tonight, but it's just okay and is a bit too zig-zaggy for my mood.
It took a long time to heat up and by the time it got rolling, it was over. I'm glad they had the right dog on the cover, but I was not connected to these characters the way I was with the first 3 books. I think it was because there were so many of them and all 3 were all over the place even though Cammie was our only eyes. I also wasn't a fan of Jenna's storyline, there's gotta be more.
Recommend to others?: Yes, but this is the weakness of the series thus far despite having the best cover.
October 3, 2019
Cammie Bryer tried her hand at opening a restaurant with her boyfriend as the chef. After 6 months, her boyfriend left for a trendier restaurant and Cammie ending up working as a waitress trying to make enough for next month's rent.
Out of the blue, her cousin Kats calls and says to come to Delaware for an emergency. Her Aunt Ginger has cashed in her retirement money and has bought a vineyard.
With Cammie's parents gone, Kats and Aunt Ginger are her only family. So she hops on a plane and moves back to Black Dog Bay for the summer to help her aunt. The problem is, none of the three women know how to farm grapes or make wine for that matter.
Cammie runs into her old boyfriend, Ian, who has a successful strawberry farm. Things start heating up between them. He teaches Cammie to watch for signs of problems with bugs, irrigation, the weather, drainage and other helpful hints. Cammie uses her knowledge of food and presentation to keeps the vineyard from going under.
Great book. Loved the incorporation of the dog. He seemed almost human. All three women seemed broken. The vineyard brought them together and healed them in many respects.
Out of the blue, her cousin Kats calls and says to come to Delaware for an emergency. Her Aunt Ginger has cashed in her retirement money and has bought a vineyard.
With Cammie's parents gone, Kats and Aunt Ginger are her only family. So she hops on a plane and moves back to Black Dog Bay for the summer to help her aunt. The problem is, none of the three women know how to farm grapes or make wine for that matter.
Cammie runs into her old boyfriend, Ian, who has a successful strawberry farm. Things start heating up between them. He teaches Cammie to watch for signs of problems with bugs, irrigation, the weather, drainage and other helpful hints. Cammie uses her knowledge of food and presentation to keeps the vineyard from going under.
Great book. Loved the incorporation of the dog. He seemed almost human. All three women seemed broken. The vineyard brought them together and healed them in many respects.
December 22, 2024
Great story. "300 pages" goes only as far as the end of the text; but there's also a 2-page readers guide followed by a reprint of the first two chapters of the first book in the series and a page about the author: total 325 pages according to Goodreads counting rules. Page numbers are hard to read.
Back cover blurb is wrong on one point - it was cousin Kat, not her mother, Ginger, who summoned Cammie to Delaware.
Uncommon words and notable language, e.g.: acclimated; ...Kat had checked out of this conversation. Cammie could practically see the screensaver in her cousin's eyes; When Kat started referring to her mom as "Mother", it was time to duck and cover; He was always interested in what she had to say, even when she had her shirt off; Three minutes of futile tire spinning later, it became clear that the ditch had no intention of giving up the truck.
It's nice to see an American author saying "different from".
Not quite enough commas. but very few other proofreader quibbles:
p 23 "pints of strawberries" - they had bought only one
p 57 "Alamanac" should be "Almanac"
p 310 Hyphenating "haven't" after the "v" is poor
Back cover blurb is wrong on one point - it was cousin Kat, not her mother, Ginger, who summoned Cammie to Delaware.
Uncommon words and notable language, e.g.: acclimated; ...Kat had checked out of this conversation. Cammie could practically see the screensaver in her cousin's eyes; When Kat started referring to her mom as "Mother", it was time to duck and cover; He was always interested in what she had to say, even when she had her shirt off; Three minutes of futile tire spinning later, it became clear that the ditch had no intention of giving up the truck.
It's nice to see an American author saying "different from".
Not quite enough commas. but very few other proofreader quibbles:
p 23 "pints of strawberries" - they had bought only one
p 57 "Alamanac" should be "Almanac"
p 310 Hyphenating "haven't" after the "v" is poor
June 29, 2018
This one was my least favorite by far. I don't know if the series has gone down hill or if this is just a series that isn't made to be binge read, but I didn't enjoy this one nearly as much as the others.
Cammie's a waitress and former restaurant owner, but her boyfriend (the chef) left her for a different restaurant and a life without her. When her aunt decides to buy a vineyard, she gets an SOS call from her cousin, Kat, telling her she needs to come home to Black Dog Bay. So she goes back and the story goes from there.
She used to date a farmer and he was the love of her life, but he'd never leave BDB and she didn't want to stay, so they broke up. Lo and behold he is one of the first people she runs into once she's back in town. The story follows them as they fall back in love as well as Kat and her husband. She's restless and thinks she's fallen out of love with him, but they figure it out and are happy by the end.
I'm not sad the series is over, but I'd still recommend you pick it up!
Cammie's a waitress and former restaurant owner, but her boyfriend (the chef) left her for a different restaurant and a life without her. When her aunt decides to buy a vineyard, she gets an SOS call from her cousin, Kat, telling her she needs to come home to Black Dog Bay. So she goes back and the story goes from there.
She used to date a farmer and he was the love of her life, but he'd never leave BDB and she didn't want to stay, so they broke up. Lo and behold he is one of the first people she runs into once she's back in town. The story follows them as they fall back in love as well as Kat and her husband. She's restless and thinks she's fallen out of love with him, but they figure it out and are happy by the end.
I'm not sad the series is over, but I'd still recommend you pick it up!
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