A review by dabutkus
Wine or Lose by Amanda Chaperon

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Amara is part of the Delatou family, whose winery in Northern Michigan is world famous. When her father signs on the winery to her to continue the family business, suddenly everything is right in her world. Well almost everything - Calvin Ryder has been a pain in her ass since meeting him five years ago in a bar. When she has a great idea on how to widen her family’s business, he’s blocking her way as the CFO of the company. Calvin refused to see her as anything but the party princess she was 5 years, unable to acknowledge that she’s grown and ready to take the reigns of her family business 

This book was a great read. Loved the enemies to lovers and the banter between Amara and Calvin. Amanda’s writing continues to get better and better which each book and this is her best work yet. I loved seeing my Alma Mater (Go Lakers!) mentioned in the book and loved all the little Michigan shoutouts. If you have loved Amanda’s previous books, I promise you’ll love this one. Highly recommend.