Frackin' Lives: Sequel to Twisted Vines

by Art Maurer

In Frackin' Lives, Jackie and Joey, their relationship deepening. hope to quietly establish a Finger Lakes winery ... maybe even get married. But life intrudes ... relatives, neighbors, hydrofracking, gun violence ... even the Catholic Church.
In Frackin' Lives, a sequel to Twisted Vines, struggles threaten and joy runs deep. Challenges demand undivided attention. Carefully made plans are disrupted. Can Jackie and Joey prevail?

360 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 11, 2015

Reviews

[Nick Iuppa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story that's very well told, filled with love and characters we really care about. And some fantastic plot twists leave the reader wondering, "what the hell just happened?" only to find that these twists and turns make that story that much more fulfilling. Jackie returns from France to the Finger Lakes region of New York and her upstart winemaker/lover Joey. Her grandmother follows, intent on doing everything in her power to disrupt Jackie's romance and bring the girl back to France. There, hopefully, she will marry the owner of a nearby winery and guarantee the family's future. Of course, Jackie has become a strong woman with a will of her own and a deepening love for Joey and his little New York winery.
Meanwhile, a major oil company threatens to bring a destructive new mining technique into the area. Fracking will destroy the quality of the lake water and will endanger the quality of the wine and the health of the Finger Lakes themselves. However, following the oil companies are others intent on safeguarding the natural wonders of the area. A terrific story whether you care about wine or winemaking at all. Jackie and Joe and those surrounding them will captivate you with their dedication and the power of their love.

[Thomas Barker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of course I wanted to see what would happen next after reading "Twisted Vines." The author certainly can bring in disaster at a rapid rate. Took my breath away at times. Joey and Jackie are resilient and so are their grape vines. There still must be a 3rd book to complete the story that had many loose ends. Maurer gets a lot of soapboxing on current international, national, and local problems like the Catholic Church, gun control, and big business.