kmosie's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sam_g's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sarahagna's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
peggyemi's review against another edition
4.0
The first book in this series was one of the best I had read last year so I was really looking forward to reading A Pairing to Die For. This second book did not disappoint and I've already pre-ordered the next book in the series due out later this year. There is so much in this book to keep the reader engaged and turning pages. I really enjoy all of the characters and find them to be well written. The author has done a good job of growing their relationships - especially Parker's relationship with her mother. If you enjoy wine or have an interest in learning about the process, this series offers the reader a nice peek "behind the curtain" without taking too much from the story or the mystery. The mystery was solid and kept me guessing until the end. The author did a nice job of throwing me off track. About mid-way through the story, I thought I knew the killer's identity but then the author diverted my attention with some red herrings that fooled me. The story and mystery are wrapped up with an ending that once again finds Parker in danger but coming out only a little worse for wear.
This is a terrific series and frankly, I've not been overly impressed with some of the new cozy mystery authors that have been released by this publisher lately. I'm hopeful that this is a series that will stick around for a while because I would like to see where this author takes the characters and what future mysteries she has in store.
This is a terrific series and frankly, I've not been overly impressed with some of the new cozy mystery authors that have been released by this publisher lately. I'm hopeful that this is a series that will stick around for a while because I would like to see where this author takes the characters and what future mysteries she has in store.
amandajeanne's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
megs_s's review
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mollynelsonregan's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Cute, oenophile mystery vibes.
kspoonerfish's review against another edition
5.0
This is a fun cozy mystery starring Parker, a winemaker, in Boulder. Parker is looking for clues to help Reid, her chef boyfriend, who has been arrested for murder. This book is the second book in the Colorado Winemaker Series. (The first book is Killer Chardonnay). I loved reading about Boulder in the fall with the leaves changing and the local foods. While I was reading the story I felt like I was transported to the Boulder farmer’s market in the fall. Parker and her friends and family come together to solve the mystery and stomp some grapes. Also, there are 2 cute cats in this story. The story has great characters and I look forward to seeing what they get up to next.
neverloweonbooks's review against another edition
5.0
First thoughts from chapter one: Reid's parents are awful and his brothers are not much better. Parker's new assistant, Felix, seems pretty cool. As with the first book, I appreciated all the accurate wine knowledge. I was happy to see that Parker and her mom are trying to spend more time together and that their relationship is improving.
Reid's new seasonal menu made my mouth water- wild mushroom gnocchi with an arugula pesto? Yuuuuum!! I also loved the thought that Parker put into her new red blend and what she decided to name it was perfect. Love that the title was worked into the book as well.
Without spoiling anything, I'll just say I felt so many different emotions in the last few chapters. At one point, I was completely shocked and then a couple pages later, I felt the heebie-jeebies and knew there was more to it! Overall, it was a fantastic addition to the series.
Reid's new seasonal menu made my mouth water- wild mushroom gnocchi with an arugula pesto? Yuuuuum!! I also loved the thought that Parker put into her new red blend and what she decided to name it was perfect. Love that the title was worked into the book as well.
Without spoiling anything, I'll just say I felt so many different emotions in the last few chapters. At one point, I was completely shocked and then a couple pages later, I felt the heebie-jeebies and knew there was more to it! Overall, it was a fantastic addition to the series.