The Last Sip of Wine: A Novel of Tuscany

by Stacey Reynolds

*A spin-off novel from The O'Brien world
Dr. Antonio Rinalto has lived abroad in Brazil for over a decade. A promising young surgeon serving as a missionary. But there are other reasons he left his Tuscan home. Among the vines of Viti del Fiume, family secrets linger. Ten years later, Antonio is called home to Italy, where he will learn the power of forgiveness and the importance of family.

Sophie Bellamy is searching for a way out of England. As a graduating viticulturist, interning at a vineyard in Tuscany seems like the perfect escape. But old ghosts have a way of tracking their prey. Can she rely on the shelter of Viti del Fiume and the Rinalto family to shield her from her past?

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Audiobook

ebook

First published September 14, 2021

About the author

Stacey Reynolds began writing after a trip to Europe, where she was bewitched by the coastal counties of Western Ireland. She lives on the coast of North Carolina with three of her five children and her dashing husband, a retired Marine Officer. To learn more about the author check these resources: www.staceylreynolds.weebly.com
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Reviews

[Cassandra Joseph]

Nice listen. Good characters and plot if a bit predictable. Love the imagery of Italy and took me back to my own experiences in Florence.

[Stacey]

Stacey Reynolds never fails to disappoint! We met Antonio in Brazil, and ever since then I’ve wanted more of him. While he’s not an O’Brien, this book involves one of their greatest friends and allies and it gives us a love story for the ages.

First off, it’s set in TUSCANY. Tuscany. Stacey paints such a vivid picture of the area and his family’s vineyard. It made me desperately want to BE there.

Second, this books has such rich characters, a hallmark of a Reynolds novel. Their emotional depth, and watching as they blossom on the page makes this book hard to put down.

I highly recommend this story, but if you haven’t read the earlier books in this series, do that first. ESPECIALLY River Angel. You’ll be glad you did!

[Alma]

The Last Sip of Wine: A Novel of Tuscany is a spin-off story from The O'Brien world. It contains intense sensual scenes and some profanity and is therefore intended for mature listeners. (I "read" the Audible edition.)
*****
The O'Brien Tales Series by Stacey Reynolds
1. Raven of the Sea 2. A Lantern in the Dark
3. Shadow Guardian 3.5. Fio
4. River Angels 5. The Wishing Bridge
6. The Irish Midwife 7. Burning Embers
8. The Keeper 8.5. Last Call: A Doolan Novella
9. Hawick 10. The Last Sip of Wine: A Novel of Tuscany

[Christine]

Antonio’s story

If you read River Angels and Wishing Bridge, you know about Antonio, a beautiful soul. This book is his story, about what happened to him, his family and his love life. Without spoilers, I will just say Stacey again gives a wonderful tale with drama, love, laughter and family dynamics just as gratifying as all her O’Brien books. As an aside, if you are knowledgeable about Italy and wine, you will enjoy this even more than I have since I have no idea about wine. But I can learn!

[Lisa Wallace]

BRAVO!

This author has done it….again! Captured my imagination and my heart! I was hoping Antonio would get his own time in the sun after meeting him in the O’Brien series! Now I’m hungry for old world Italian food, thirsty for a Reserve Chianti, and excited to see what comes next from Stacey Reynolds. Bravo!!!

[kris]

Yummy

One of the best in the series. I loved that the story primarily takes place in both Italy and and Brazil. The author weaves romance with the suspense of a crime novel perfectly. The author has done her research. You will learn about winemaking from the grapes of Italy to the native plants of Brazil. A+

[Rita Bray]

Another amazing book. Definitely a great read

Stacey Reynolds is an amazing writer and story teller. The O'Brian series is an absolutely some of the best books I have ever read! My only thing is this, when I start one I can't put it down. All of her books i have read thus far are excellent. I hope she continues to write more about the O'Brians.

[Christine]

Antonio's story
Great romance, family dynamics , mystery combined. If you have read Stacey's O'Brien books River Angels and Wishing Bridge, you will know about Antonio, that sweet ,sexy doctor . His story unfolds in this book and again Stacey writes a wonderful story.

[Candace Berryhill]

Amazing!!

We fell in love with Antonio before in the O’Brien Tales and the author gave us another family to fall in love with! Every part of this book pulled me in and didn’t let go until the end. I can’t wait to see if there is another in this series!

[Bob]

Wonderful

Absolutely beautiful story of three kinds of love. Love of family, romantic love and love of a place. I felt like I could taste the wine and smell the herbs and soil of Tuscany.

[Tracey Garcia]

My heart is overflowing

Holy WOW, did I LOVE LOVE LOVE this story!! I am so flippin glad Antonio found his mate. This story covered every emotion a person could have. Ms. Stacey, you have done it Again..Thank you..

[Pam Miles]

The last Sip of Wine

This book was wonderful!! I couldn't put it down. I am so glad that Antonio got his own book, I really enjoyed it. It deserves more than five stars! I hope we get to hear more about all the crew at St. Claire's, they are so much fun to read about!

[Mildred M Crockett]

Amazing

As usual she has written a good book. A little slow at first but it blooms as you go. I read it in 1 day.

[Gayle E.Graham]

Great Read!

This book inspires me to revisit Italy from Tuscany to Venice, Florence and Milan.
The characters were wonderful and the story was believable and I enjoyed every word.

[ALISON A O BRIEN]

I loved this book!

I am glad the story didn't finish at the wedding, but I am sad it had to end at all. i hope there are more books in the future about this family!

[Vickie]

Loved it! Stacey Reynolds never disappoints. Her stories always grab my attention at the beginning and keep hold until long after they end.

[THaley]

a finish to the O’Brien Tales

A little slower start in the beginning from her usual, but I’m glad I read it through to the end.

[Timea]

Wonderful

This book is wonderful as all the other ones. Can’t get enough of her books. The love of a family!!

[Donna Jones]

Too much drama, too sappy, too many words. Disappointed that I spent this much time instead of just putting it down.

[ada loys]

Beautiful

Loved the story, the characters the setting Italy and the amazing connection and enter action with the O'Brien and saint clare.

[Jenmalloy Chirichillo]

Just my favorite predictable boy meets girl series continuing.

[✨Susan✨]

3 rounded up to 3.5 because the ending was not bad but it sure took its time with a very slow start.

[Marie V]

A

[Niki]

This is a great romantic series set in Ireland, Brazil and Italy.

[Jill Russell]

Similar to the others in the O’Brien series. Enjoyable and easy to listen to on Audible.

[Ashley Mccully]

Read this in a single sitting. Stayed up 4 hours past my usual bedtime. Brava, Signora Reynolds!