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When Nikki Sands accidentally spills a drink on a nasty bimbo she was serving at her waitress job, she has no idea how it is going to change her life. The bimbo starts making a scene so Nikki quits. While getting a drink across the street, in walks the bimbo's date, the hunk. He buys her dinner. He was so impressed with her wine knowledge at the restaurant, so he has her order the wine for their dinner.
After dinner he offers her a job at Maleveaux Estates, a Napa Valley winery. He is Derek Maleveaux. Having nothing to lose, she flies with him to his winery to look into this job.
As Nikki is settling in at the guest cottage, she notices something strange outside. When she goes outside to check it out, she finds the murdered corpse of Gabriel Asant, Derek's winemaker and friend.
Nikki, a wannabe actress, once played a detective on TV, so she decides to do some investigating. The police are interested in Derek. She doesn't believe he did it.
Between the rival winery, Derek's strange family, and Gabriel's women, Nikki has plenty of people to investigate. But can she do that without becoming a victim herself?
After dinner he offers her a job at Maleveaux Estates, a Napa Valley winery. He is Derek Maleveaux. Having nothing to lose, she flies with him to his winery to look into this job.
As Nikki is settling in at the guest cottage, she notices something strange outside. When she goes outside to check it out, she finds the murdered corpse of Gabriel Asant, Derek's winemaker and friend.
Nikki, a wannabe actress, once played a detective on TV, so she decides to do some investigating. The police are interested in Derek. She doesn't believe he did it.
Between the rival winery, Derek's strange family, and Gabriel's women, Nikki has plenty of people to investigate. But can she do that without becoming a victim herself?
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- Mystery & Thrillers >> Mystery >> Series
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Karen F. (
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
OK, this is a nearly textbook cozy - interesting characters, rich setting, wine trivia, solid plot. At times, however, it seems nearly frantic to dot every i and cross all the t's. Certainly worth reading, especially if you have an interest in wines and vineyards - it is a promising debut. You will have to suspend your disbelief that all the events in the book occurred in a three day period, though. ;)
Leigh P. (
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
Picture-perfect cozy mystery - almost too perfect. I didn't care for the plot too much, as the characters' actions were implausible and all were written incredibly flat. But, what can you expect from a cozy mystery?
The wine knowledge was extremely helpful and the recipes sounded absolutely delicious. Probably the information about wine, wine-making, and wine pairings are what drove me to finish the story. I'd recommend this to only the most die-hard cozy mystery fans who love wine.
Maria H. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This fast paced mystery kept me guessing all the way to the end. It is such a tangled web that no one is truly innocent. My only complaint is that Derek seems a little too naive perhaps. I enjoyed learning about wines and reading about the delicious foods to pair with them. It made me so hungry and wanting a beautiful rich glass of wine!! I'll definitely be seeking out other books in this series.
Holly E. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Great new series based on wine and murder. If you love a female sleuth; you will love this book. It is fast pace with some great information on wines.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was a great book! It's the first of a series. The herione is a bit ditzy, keeps stumbling into trouble. With two love interests it will be interesting to see what happens in the next book. Plus Michele Scott is a very nice lady. Met her at the store.
Kimberly O. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Book 1 in the Wine Lover's Mysteries. Nikki, a waitress and aspiring actress in L.A., gets the break of a lifetime when a wealthy and handsome vineyard owner, Derek, offers her a job in Napa valley. Surrounded by a lovely landscape and wonderful wine it's almost too good to be true. Until Nikki stumbles across two murders. Her suspect list grows long when she starts to meet Derek's crazy family and tries to put the pieces of the puzzle together to solve the mystery. This was very entertaining and just a wonderful book for a summer read.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was the first book I've read by this author, and I found it to be a quick, enjoyable read. The main character was not as engaging as I would have hoped, but I am still planning to continue with the series to see how the characters develop. I do enjoy the wine and food pairings included in the book.
R B. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Nicely done, this cozy mystery has just enough life and modern touches to keep it moving. The wine commentaries are well done as are some of the recipes. The major faux pas was when a recipe called for a package of Lawry's Taco Seasoning. Anyone making good food to go with good wine would use fresh seasonings or mix their own. Other than that the nuttiness of the characters surrounding the heroine in Napa Valley was charming and reminded me a bit of Falcon Crest.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
A blend of murder,fiction,recipes and wine groupings in Napa Valley.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Very good read especially for a first in the series.
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