Late Summer in the Vineyard by Jo Thomas Published by Headline on November 1, 2016
Genres: Chick-lit, Fiction, Romance
Pages: 352
Format: Arc
Source: Publisher
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The perfect place for a fresh start . . . Escape to France with LATE SUMMER IN THE VINEYARD - Jo Thomas's irresistible follow-up to THE OYSTER CATCHER and THE OLIVE BRANCH.
'A fabulous French feast of fun' Milly Johnson
'Love this book ... makes me want to live on a vineyard in the South of France!' Lisa Zupan, Producer of P.S. I Love You
Emmy Bridges has always looked out for others. Now it's time to put down roots of her own.
Working for a wine-maker in France is the opportunity of a lifetime for Emmy. Even if she doesn't know a thing about wine - beyond what's on offer at the local supermarket.
There's plenty to get to grips with in the rustic town of Petit Frère. Emmy's new work friends need more than a little winning over. Then there's her infuriatingly brash tutor, Isaac, and the enigmatic Madame Beaumont, tucked away in her vineyard of secrets.
But Emmy will soon realise that in life - just as in wine-making - the best things happen when you let go and trust your instincts. Particularly when there's romance in the air...
What readers are saying about Late Summer in the Vineyard:
'A light-hearted romance set in a French vineyard. What could be better for summertime reading!'
'Funny, romantic and heart-warming read of love, friendships and wine'
'I loved this book - the sights, sounds, smells of France during the wine making season was truly believable. A great story with funny, loveable characters who I wanted as friends!'
Late Summer in the Vineyard is a great book to read as the nights draw in and summer starts to fade. At a time when we start to think of the winter sun and the warmth of summer.
I was left wanting to taste wine, jump in a barrel of grapes and maybe move to France. It all felt so real I could just close my eyes and I was there.
I loved how complicated and significant everything was. Everyone has family issues, work issues and love issues. And Emmy is no different. It shows how frequently we judge on appearance rather than anything else. Like Emmy we all have lessons to learn.
There are two dishy men in this book, neither who particular won me over but seemed to win the hearts of all the girls, so expect plenty of romance, wooing and maybe a teeny tiny bit of lust.
Late Summer in the Vineyard is about moving on, accepting the past and embracing the future. It is about being true to yourself, and never let anything get in your way to achieve your dreams. No matter what, big or small you can do it.
A satisfyingly smooth read this will have you on the wine faster than you can say Bordeaux (this is good praise by the way!). Get your passports out!, You’re going to need it as we head over to France for some fabulous times.
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