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Olivia Holmes Has Inherited A Vineyard: A humorous, uplifting story of new beginnings
“It's increasingly rare to come across a book brimming with such unashamed positivity. I loved it.” UK reviewer
In this Amazon UK bestseller, 44-year-old Londoner Olivia Holmes has a demanding office job, a big mortgage, and an underwhelming love life.
So, when she and two distant cousins inherit a ramshackle vineyard, she just may have found a wonderful distraction from her everyday existence.
However, there’s a catch…
A feel-good, Up-Lit story – ideal for followers of Richard & Judy, Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, and the Radio 2 Book Club.
In this Amazon UK bestseller, 44-year-old Londoner Olivia Holmes has a demanding office job, a big mortgage, and an underwhelming love life.
So, when she and two distant cousins inherit a ramshackle vineyard, she just may have found a wonderful distraction from her everyday existence.
However, there’s a catch…
A feel-good, Up-Lit story – ideal for followers of Richard & Judy, Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, and the Radio 2 Book Club.
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 27, 2018
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About the author
Mark Daydy
29 books10 followersOver the past 20 years, I've written extensively for TV and radio (for children and adults).
When it comes to my books, adults will find humour with heart revolving around relationships, families, changing careers, moving home and growing up. Just the thing for fans of Nick Hornby, Helen Fielding, David Nicholls, Nick Spalding, Sue Townsend, Jon Rance and Mike Gayle.
For children, I write warm, humorous tales about finding your place in the world. On television, I've written for Shaun the Sheep, Chuggington, Thomas & Friends, Noddy, 3rd & Bird, Pinky & Perky and Basil Brush.
www.markdaydy.com
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When it comes to my books, adults will find humour with heart revolving around relationships, families, changing careers, moving home and growing up. Just the thing for fans of Nick Hornby, Helen Fielding, David Nicholls, Nick Spalding, Sue Townsend, Jon Rance and Mike Gayle.
For children, I write warm, humorous tales about finding your place in the world. On television, I've written for Shaun the Sheep, Chuggington, Thomas & Friends, Noddy, 3rd & Bird, Pinky & Perky and Basil Brush.
www.markdaydy.com
www.facebook.com/markdaydywriter
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October 10, 2018
The book opens with a grumpy Olivia Holmes hating the idea of a get-together organised by her company, as a team-building exercise. A typical city-girl, spending her day in the wilds, rather than the comforts of her home was the last thing she wanted to do. Amidst all this, a call from a law firm keeps bugging her and when finally she gets it, it changes her life for good, or does it?
The title intrigued me as something of a laughter riot, all mixed up and something, hilarious situations, things like that, though it is more of a feel-good book. Apart from that, a really nice looking cover adds to its overall aesthetics.
As the title suggests, the book revolves around Olivia or “Liv” as her friends call her, inheriting a vineyard, just like that. However, any inheritance comes with its own price, and conditions, and this one does too. The book follows Olivia’s and others journey, as the characters struggle to keep life together, both at personal and professional front. Running a vineyard is no joke, and coupled with the mysterious life of the ex-owner, it keeps the readers hooked. How to run the business, how to make relations work and how to sort life out are some of the things the characters try to find an answer to, in the meanwhile trying to build an identity, which see-saws between a city and a countryside one.
Mark Daydy has done a wonderful job in narration, the detailing is so vivid, I felt like it was happening in front of my eyes. Small things are the way to go! The storyline is very smooth, though sometimes, you can struggle to keep up with some of the technicalities associated with wine-making, good detailing, yes, but then again, something which I felt.
Sheer determination of the characters is one of the highlights of this book. It gives you food for thought and coupled with the feel-good factor, it makes for a good read. The climax is satisfying and the book finishes on a high.
The title intrigued me as something of a laughter riot, all mixed up and something, hilarious situations, things like that, though it is more of a feel-good book. Apart from that, a really nice looking cover adds to its overall aesthetics.
As the title suggests, the book revolves around Olivia or “Liv” as her friends call her, inheriting a vineyard, just like that. However, any inheritance comes with its own price, and conditions, and this one does too. The book follows Olivia’s and others journey, as the characters struggle to keep life together, both at personal and professional front. Running a vineyard is no joke, and coupled with the mysterious life of the ex-owner, it keeps the readers hooked. How to run the business, how to make relations work and how to sort life out are some of the things the characters try to find an answer to, in the meanwhile trying to build an identity, which see-saws between a city and a countryside one.
Mark Daydy has done a wonderful job in narration, the detailing is so vivid, I felt like it was happening in front of my eyes. Small things are the way to go! The storyline is very smooth, though sometimes, you can struggle to keep up with some of the technicalities associated with wine-making, good detailing, yes, but then again, something which I felt.
Sheer determination of the characters is one of the highlights of this book. It gives you food for thought and coupled with the feel-good factor, it makes for a good read. The climax is satisfying and the book finishes on a high.
November 1, 2018
A novel full of details regarding wine and vines.
The concept of this book is an interesting one. When Olivia and her cousins find out they inherited a vineyard, everything seemed surreal. Especially having in mind the stipulations attached to the will. The author has done a good job in narration, especially regarding the life in a vineyard with all the details, a bit too many I must say as it slowed the pace. But there were also interesting moments about life, work, love, and determination. While Olivia and her two cousins were fulfilling their obligation stated in the will, we learn as they do too what should be done in order to have the harvest at the end of the season. While I'm not particularly interested in wine and its producing, I did follow with interest how this inheritance changed the life of the cousins. They became a family, they discovered a new passion, they found love or lost it at times. They found a purpose. It felt as if their grand Aunt Gloria could guess the final outcome. The main impact this has on 44-years-old Olivia. After a painful divorce, in a time where she was struggling for keeping her job, inheriting a vineyard was more of an inconvenience at first. But then the fun began.
Type of reader: Fans of life changing topics with a lot of insight into wine producing.
Quotes from this book:
“Wasn’t loneliness a kind of freedom? You didn’t have to pick your mess up if there was no-one there to complain about it. You could do as you pleased.”
“We’re human. We’re always making mistakes. It shouldn’t stop us trying though.”
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The concept of this book is an interesting one. When Olivia and her cousins find out they inherited a vineyard, everything seemed surreal. Especially having in mind the stipulations attached to the will. The author has done a good job in narration, especially regarding the life in a vineyard with all the details, a bit too many I must say as it slowed the pace. But there were also interesting moments about life, work, love, and determination. While Olivia and her two cousins were fulfilling their obligation stated in the will, we learn as they do too what should be done in order to have the harvest at the end of the season. While I'm not particularly interested in wine and its producing, I did follow with interest how this inheritance changed the life of the cousins. They became a family, they discovered a new passion, they found love or lost it at times. They found a purpose. It felt as if their grand Aunt Gloria could guess the final outcome. The main impact this has on 44-years-old Olivia. After a painful divorce, in a time where she was struggling for keeping her job, inheriting a vineyard was more of an inconvenience at first. But then the fun began.
Type of reader: Fans of life changing topics with a lot of insight into wine producing.
Quotes from this book:
“Wasn’t loneliness a kind of freedom? You didn’t have to pick your mess up if there was no-one there to complain about it. You could do as you pleased.”
“We’re human. We’re always making mistakes. It shouldn’t stop us trying though.”
More book reviews on: https://www.nicojgenes.com/book-reviews.
October 7, 2018
The book opens with a grumpy Olivia Holmes hating the idea of a get-together organized by her company, as a team-building exercise. A typical city-girl, spending her day in the wilds, rather than the comforts of her home was the last thing she wanted to do. Amidst all this, a call from a law firm keeps bugging her and when finally she gets it, it changes her life for good, or does it?
The title intrigued me as something of a laughter riot, all mixed up and something, hilarious situations, things like that, though it is more of a feel-good book. Apart from that, a really nice looking cover adds to its overall aesthetics.
As the title suggests, the book revolves around Olivia or "Liv" as her friends call her, inheriting a vineyard, just like that. However, any inheritance comes with its own price, and conditions, and this one does too. The book follows Olivia's and others journey, as the characters struggle to keep life together, both at personal and professional front. Running a vineyard is no joke, and coupled with the mysterious life of the ex-owner, it keeps the readers hooked. How to run the business, how to make relations work and how to sort life out are some of the things the characters try to find an answer to, in the meanwhile trying to build an identity, which see-saws between a city and a countryside one.
Author has done a wonderful job in narration, the detailing is so vivid, I could feel like it was happening in front of my eyes. Small things are the way to go! The story-line is very smooth, though sometimes, you can struggle to keep up with some of the technicalities, good detailing, yes, but then again, something which I felt.
Sheer determination of the characters is one of the highlights of this book. It gives you food for thought and coupled with the feel-good factor, it makes for a good read. The climax is satisfying and the book finishes on a high.
The title intrigued me as something of a laughter riot, all mixed up and something, hilarious situations, things like that, though it is more of a feel-good book. Apart from that, a really nice looking cover adds to its overall aesthetics.
As the title suggests, the book revolves around Olivia or "Liv" as her friends call her, inheriting a vineyard, just like that. However, any inheritance comes with its own price, and conditions, and this one does too. The book follows Olivia's and others journey, as the characters struggle to keep life together, both at personal and professional front. Running a vineyard is no joke, and coupled with the mysterious life of the ex-owner, it keeps the readers hooked. How to run the business, how to make relations work and how to sort life out are some of the things the characters try to find an answer to, in the meanwhile trying to build an identity, which see-saws between a city and a countryside one.
Author has done a wonderful job in narration, the detailing is so vivid, I could feel like it was happening in front of my eyes. Small things are the way to go! The story-line is very smooth, though sometimes, you can struggle to keep up with some of the technicalities, good detailing, yes, but then again, something which I felt.
Sheer determination of the characters is one of the highlights of this book. It gives you food for thought and coupled with the feel-good factor, it makes for a good read. The climax is satisfying and the book finishes on a high.
April 11, 2020
Lovely Gentle Story
This book is perfect if you want a story that is happy without being cloyingly sweet. It's characters are interesting and realistic and sympathetic. Much to my surprise I found I really cared about what happened to them. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to read a nice, uncomplicated story that raises a smile and makes you wonder if, maybe, the country life could be the life for you.
This book is perfect if you want a story that is happy without being cloyingly sweet. It's characters are interesting and realistic and sympathetic. Much to my surprise I found I really cared about what happened to them. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to read a nice, uncomplicated story that raises a smile and makes you wonder if, maybe, the country life could be the life for you.
September 23, 2019
Cute. I didn't identify with any of the characters and they all seemed a bit flat to me. But I learned a lot about growing grapes, so it all balances out.
August 30, 2018
🍇Olivia faces some tough decisions and finds new family and friends in viticulture. Cheers!🍷
August 29, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
This cozy story of a forty-something divorcee exploring the new options that her Great Aunt Gloria has put in her path has its pluses and minuses for me. I felt the story started strongly and then got bogged down in the technicalities of running a vineyard. Olivia's odyssey through job insecurity, changing romantic partners and working out a formula to meet the requirements for her inheritance were the best part of the story. Olivia's lackluster attitude towards her London job would seem to make her inheritance a real godsend. But the financials of abandoning her London life for Kent don't add up. I found Olivia a sympathetic character, but, as the author describes her, she has way more industry and commitment to the rundown vineyard than she ever shows her office job. On the romantic front she is optimistic and naive. I found her relationship with Gerry incomprehensible and frustrating as she accepts Gerry's antics without question time and again. But the support of her newfound family and the folks in Kent is heartwarming and, in the end, her choices and hard work do pay off, ending the book on a high note.
Apart from the (to me) boring technicalities of tending the vineyard, I had real difficulty understanding where Olivia and her partners Sue and Milo came up with the finances to fix up the decrepit property and cover vineyard operating costs. It just hit a false note for me and required that I suspend disbelief and just accept that the three partners had the wherewithal in hand.
So, kudos for Olivia's emotional journey and the world building, both in Olivia's office environment and in rural Kent, but the story was too detailed in some respects and too vague in others.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
August 29, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
This cozy story of a forty-something divorcee exploring the new options that her Great Aunt Gloria has put in her path has its pluses and minuses for me. I felt the story started strongly and then got bogged down in the technicalities of running a vineyard. Olivia's odyssey through job insecurity, changing romantic partners and working out a formula to meet the requirements for her inheritance were the best part of the story. Olivia's lackluster attitude towards her London job would seem to make her inheritance a real godsend. But the financials of abandoning her London life for Kent don't add up. I found Olivia a sympathetic character, but, as the author describes her, she has way more industry and commitment to the rundown vineyard than she ever shows her office job. On the romantic front she is optimistic and naive. I found her relationship with Gerry incomprehensible and frustrating as she accepts Gerry's antics without question time and again. But the support of her newfound family and the folks in Kent is heartwarming and, in the end, her choices and hard work do pay off, ending the book on a high note.
Apart from the (to me) boring technicalities of tending the vineyard, I had real difficulty understanding where Olivia and her partners Sue and Milo came up with the finances to fix up the decrepit property and cover vineyard operating costs. It just hit a false note for me and required that I suspend disbelief and just accept that the three partners had the wherewithal in hand.
So, kudos for Olivia's emotional journey and the world building, both in Olivia's office environment and in rural Kent, but the story was too detailed in some respects and too vague in others.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
August 27, 2018
Olivia is stuck in a job that no longer thrills her, no real love life since her ex-husband left her, and is house poor. When a lawyer calls and summons her to his office, she soon finds out that she has 2 cousins she didn’t know about and a challenge to meet if they want to inherit Great Aunt Gloria’s vineyard.
If widow sixty-something Sue, lawyer in training twenty-something Nic, and 44-year old Olivia can work together and get the vineyard to produce grapes for a least one bottle of fizz, they have the opportunity to inherit it all. The catch is that someone must be living at the vineyard at all times and they cannot use outside help with the grapes until harvest time. The vineyard is also ramshackle and needs lots of work to the main house and barn.
I found the book completely entertaining. None of the heirs have ever worked on a vineyard before and watch youtube videos to teach them everything. At first, their goal is to just do enough to get a few grapes for the one bottle of fizz and sell the place for as much money as they can. However, they soon find out that they enjoy working together,
forming a familial bond, and falling in love with the vineyard itself. This book has loveable and witty characters, bits of humor, some romance, and is a feel-good story.
If widow sixty-something Sue, lawyer in training twenty-something Nic, and 44-year old Olivia can work together and get the vineyard to produce grapes for a least one bottle of fizz, they have the opportunity to inherit it all. The catch is that someone must be living at the vineyard at all times and they cannot use outside help with the grapes until harvest time. The vineyard is also ramshackle and needs lots of work to the main house and barn.
I found the book completely entertaining. None of the heirs have ever worked on a vineyard before and watch youtube videos to teach them everything. At first, their goal is to just do enough to get a few grapes for the one bottle of fizz and sell the place for as much money as they can. However, they soon find out that they enjoy working together,
forming a familial bond, and falling in love with the vineyard itself. This book has loveable and witty characters, bits of humor, some romance, and is a feel-good story.
January 8, 2020
It is rare that I do not finish a book, but after 158 pages, with only about 90 pages left, I just could not finish the book.
Let me start by saying that I generally do not read UK fiction. But I had heard so many good things about it, and this book was short and had good reviews I thought I would branch out a bit.
What made me stop reading the book really had nothing to do with it being UK based. The story dragged. For a book this short, there is no reason to drag. I usually find a book this length to lack detail but this book was weighted down with detail that would be fine in a longer book, but just bogged this book down.
The book also kept going over the same things over and over again.
The story was out of balance. If the book is about Olivia inheriting a vineyard, then 25 per cent of the book should be set up and 75 per cent should be dealing with the vineyard. There is great comic opportunity there. By the time the vineyard became the main focal point I just did not care anymore.
Let me start by saying that I generally do not read UK fiction. But I had heard so many good things about it, and this book was short and had good reviews I thought I would branch out a bit.
What made me stop reading the book really had nothing to do with it being UK based. The story dragged. For a book this short, there is no reason to drag. I usually find a book this length to lack detail but this book was weighted down with detail that would be fine in a longer book, but just bogged this book down.
The book also kept going over the same things over and over again.
The story was out of balance. If the book is about Olivia inheriting a vineyard, then 25 per cent of the book should be set up and 75 per cent should be dealing with the vineyard. There is great comic opportunity there. By the time the vineyard became the main focal point I just did not care anymore.
June 14, 2021
44-year-old Olivia Holmes is a divorcee and a city girl. She works at a private firm without much hope for growth. One day, she gets a call from a lawyer informing her that she and two other distant cousins have inherited a vineyard from their great aunt, Gloria. All these startled Olivia as she didn’t know she had an aunt or cousins.
Conditions of her aunt’s will force Olivia and newly-found cousins to take care of the vineyard in Kent. Will they be able to pull it off this herculean task?
I loved Olivia from the beginning. She is funny, quirky and amusing. She reminded me of Eleanor from “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine”. Except that she is much more friendly and social.
I thoroughly enjoyed the idea of setting the major part of the story in the idyllic Kent village. Even though the book is rather short, we get to see a little more of each character.
To read about the process of winemaking wasn't really exciting but it makes the story much more genuine.
Overall, a charming novel of “glorious countryside, beer, friends and family”.
Conditions of her aunt’s will force Olivia and newly-found cousins to take care of the vineyard in Kent. Will they be able to pull it off this herculean task?
I loved Olivia from the beginning. She is funny, quirky and amusing. She reminded me of Eleanor from “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine”. Except that she is much more friendly and social.
I thoroughly enjoyed the idea of setting the major part of the story in the idyllic Kent village. Even though the book is rather short, we get to see a little more of each character.
To read about the process of winemaking wasn't really exciting but it makes the story much more genuine.
Overall, a charming novel of “glorious countryside, beer, friends and family”.
August 30, 2018
Olivia Holmes has a less-than-stellar life. Divorced, in a job she doesn’t love, and a boyfriend whose willingness to commit is shaky, life just isn’t all that interesting.
Until she finds out she’s inherited a vineyard, along with two other long-lost cousins.
Stipulations attached to the will require her to produce wine, which she’s never done before. She goes from city girl to vineyard/country girl, learning more about herself and her family along the way.
Overall, the book was so-so. There were many slow parts to slog through to get to the interesting parts. The characters were well-rounded enough to stay interesting, but like Olivia’s previous life, the plot overall leaves much to be desired.
I received a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Until she finds out she’s inherited a vineyard, along with two other long-lost cousins.
Stipulations attached to the will require her to produce wine, which she’s never done before. She goes from city girl to vineyard/country girl, learning more about herself and her family along the way.
Overall, the book was so-so. There were many slow parts to slog through to get to the interesting parts. The characters were well-rounded enough to stay interesting, but like Olivia’s previous life, the plot overall leaves much to be desired.
I received a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 5, 2019
Oh my word. I'm at 60% and I just can't take anymore. NOTHING has happened. Olivia still can't decide if she wants to quit the job she hates. She still can't decide if she should dump the married douche who is just using her for sex. She still can't decide if she likes the vineyard. She still can't decide... you get the picture. It just keeps plodding on with the same details of how horrible her life is, how unhappy she is and how bad of the condition the vineyard and house are in. Too depressing to finish it and I honestly don't care what happens.
June 30, 2019
Quite slow this book and lots of information about growing vines. Perhaps too much as this is supposed to be a novel after all, not a winemakers manual.
Olivia finds two long-lost cousins and they inherit a vineyard. So far so good but it plods along from there. Olivia has a boyfriend whom everyone can see is a total disaster but it takes most of the book for her to realise it. Why do so many books contain this theme at the moment, can authors not come up with original ideas? So, okay but not brilliant.
Olivia finds two long-lost cousins and they inherit a vineyard. So far so good but it plods along from there. Olivia has a boyfriend whom everyone can see is a total disaster but it takes most of the book for her to realise it. Why do so many books contain this theme at the moment, can authors not come up with original ideas? So, okay but not brilliant.
September 12, 2018
This was a fun read.
Olivia's actually a really amusing character.
There were several little bits of information that I did not particularly enjoy or think appropriate.
Olivia's earlier life is a rather sad and dismal one and it was really interesting to see the aftermath of inheriting. She had finally found a purpose and that was fun to read about.
So other than a few objectionable details
It was quite fun.
Olivia's actually a really amusing character.
There were several little bits of information that I did not particularly enjoy or think appropriate.
Olivia's earlier life is a rather sad and dismal one and it was really interesting to see the aftermath of inheriting. She had finally found a purpose and that was fun to read about.
So other than a few objectionable details
It was quite fun.
April 13, 2020
3.5 stars
I went into this book wanting the same feeling that the film Under The Tuscan Sun gives me and it definitely has that quality. Although the pacing is not for anyone after high-risk adventure, this is an engaging and relaxing summer read. I appreciated the detail on Vines and Winemaking, it added to the sense of realism and helped me understand Olivia's experience with getting back to nature without glossing over the finer difficulties.
I went into this book wanting the same feeling that the film Under The Tuscan Sun gives me and it definitely has that quality. Although the pacing is not for anyone after high-risk adventure, this is an engaging and relaxing summer read. I appreciated the detail on Vines and Winemaking, it added to the sense of realism and helped me understand Olivia's experience with getting back to nature without glossing over the finer difficulties.
April 19, 2020
Couldn't out it down
I was hooked by the title and then from the first page I related to Olivia, I understood her turmoil and was urging her in to take the risk. I wished to be in her shoes and loved that she found family and I loved that she spoke to Gloria. My only criticism... There's no sequel, I'm desperate to know how they get on and grow the business. My favourite book so far this year
I was hooked by the title and then from the first page I related to Olivia, I understood her turmoil and was urging her in to take the risk. I wished to be in her shoes and loved that she found family and I loved that she spoke to Gloria. My only criticism... There's no sequel, I'm desperate to know how they get on and grow the business. My favourite book so far this year
September 12, 2020
Excellent
What an absolutely amazing wonderful book. It had me captivated all the way through with the different strands that ran through with each of the three main characters. However, what spoilt it for me was the swearing hence 4 stars. Stories in my opinion can and should be read without swearing, profanity and graphic sex scenes. Thankfully yours were tactful. A good dread.
What an absolutely amazing wonderful book. It had me captivated all the way through with the different strands that ran through with each of the three main characters. However, what spoilt it for me was the swearing hence 4 stars. Stories in my opinion can and should be read without swearing, profanity and graphic sex scenes. Thankfully yours were tactful. A good dread.
October 1, 2018
The story started rather slowly but like wine taste better as it aged. A lighthearted feel good read with a purposeful ending. If you're experiencing midlife crisis, this book might give you some inspiration or courage to step out of your comfort zone. It will be nice if the author comes up with a sequel on Olivia's progress in her new wine venture and relationship with Gus.
May 3, 2020
I originally gave the book four stars, but after a few days of thinking about it my opinion changed somewhat. Even though Olivia is surprisingly successful at learning by doing in her shared vineyard, she still feels unfulfilled without a man. I understand that life can feel more complete with someone to share it; suggesting living together to a man she has only known for a couple of months reeks of desperation. The happy ending has her setting her sights on yet another man.
Her cousin Milo is written in such a shallow way that his transformation into willing co-owner seems out of character, as it also does with their cousin Sue. I was glad for Olivia that everything with the vineyard turned out well, but if there is a sequel I won't read it.
Her cousin Milo is written in such a shallow way that his transformation into willing co-owner seems out of character, as it also does with their cousin Sue. I was glad for Olivia that everything with the vineyard turned out well, but if there is a sequel I won't read it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 19, 2020
Lovely read.
Nice storyline, I just felt it was rushed in places and lacked depth and description. Scenes felt unfinished or glossed over, and emotional impact of events seemed lacking too. Definitely a book I’d choose to read based on the plot etc but I felt it just lacked a bit of polish.
Nice storyline, I just felt it was rushed in places and lacked depth and description. Scenes felt unfinished or glossed over, and emotional impact of events seemed lacking too. Definitely a book I’d choose to read based on the plot etc but I felt it just lacked a bit of polish.
September 5, 2018
This is a feel-good book for middle-aged women and wine lovers.
Olivia Holmes inherits a vineyard but it comes with some conditions. Now she and her newly found cousins have to learn how to make wine. But they also learn about family and life and what counts and that it is never too late.
Olivia Holmes inherits a vineyard but it comes with some conditions. Now she and her newly found cousins have to learn how to make wine. But they also learn about family and life and what counts and that it is never too late.
September 30, 2018
LIght and fruity
Enjoyed a light read yet learned several tidbits about wine. I will never drink a glass of wine the same. There is depth and work in each bottle. Thank you for the read
Enjoyed a light read yet learned several tidbits about wine. I will never drink a glass of wine the same. There is depth and work in each bottle. Thank you for the read
February 2, 2019
Wonderful read
The story about a women finding a special place for her self was wonderful told! Great characters that also found their way to happiness! Great story!
Thank you Mark Daydy
The story about a women finding a special place for her self was wonderful told! Great characters that also found their way to happiness! Great story!
Thank you Mark Daydy
February 11, 2020
Heartwarming
I really enjoyed this story and learning more about the wine industry in England. Sometimes you just want a heartwarming tale to make you feel good. Plus I always enjoy a good glass of bubbly.
I really enjoyed this story and learning more about the wine industry in England. Sometimes you just want a heartwarming tale to make you feel good. Plus I always enjoy a good glass of bubbly.
April 16, 2020
A quick read. The real story about the inheritance and care of the vineyard was interesting with occasional glimpses of an emerging writer. However,the characters and occasional innuendos at love stories were annoying and immature.
April 18, 2020
Feel good book
What a grwat book to rwad during covid lockdown!
Full of positivity, well written, engaging characters. A bit predictable at times but even this doesn't take away from a good, enjoyable book. recommend it...
What a grwat book to rwad during covid lockdown!
Full of positivity, well written, engaging characters. A bit predictable at times but even this doesn't take away from a good, enjoyable book. recommend it...
October 8, 2020
I loved it
As a committed Francophile and Kent resident I absolutely loved this book. It was like being in France but at home in Kent, England. A really lovely and enjoyable read that warms the heart and makes you wish you had your own vines to wander through.
As a committed Francophile and Kent resident I absolutely loved this book. It was like being in France but at home in Kent, England. A really lovely and enjoyable read that warms the heart and makes you wish you had your own vines to wander through.
January 21, 2021
Meh
I was in the mood for an easy read and from the blurb, thought this would hit the spot. Well, it was an easy read, but so easy that it didn’t grab my imagination and I felt I was trudging through the mud alongside Olivia trying to read it. Predictable and boring.
I was in the mood for an easy read and from the blurb, thought this would hit the spot. Well, it was an easy read, but so easy that it didn’t grab my imagination and I felt I was trudging through the mud alongside Olivia trying to read it. Predictable and boring.
July 22, 2022
good story great read
From down trod office worker, being let down by men but ending up a truly confident happy vineyard owner with her two cousins. Good book thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
From down trod office worker, being let down by men but ending up a truly confident happy vineyard owner with her two cousins. Good book thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
February 22, 2023
Exciting
At first I had trouble getting into the office scenes. I'm retired and tired of office politics so I'm sure it had something to do with it. Once I got into the story, I couldn't put it down. It was great.
At first I had trouble getting into the office scenes. I'm retired and tired of office politics so I'm sure it had something to do with it. Once I got into the story, I couldn't put it down. It was great.
February 23, 2023
A very lovely book. I really enjoyed it, I didn’t have any time expectations going in since I got this book from my partners mum. But I’m glad I read it, it feels like a very real book with a lot more downs than ups and not everything gets a happy resolve. Very good little book about life
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