What starts out as an exploratory train tour through wine
country ends in murder in Carlene O’Neil’s RIPE FOR MURDER.
Looking to draw in more guests to her family’s winery, Penny
Lively joins a group of vineyard owners and investors on a proposed train tour.
Also along on the trip is her neighbor, Antonia, and her daughter, Chantal. It
doesn’t take Chantal long to stir up trouble between her flirting and speaking
her mind.
When one of the investors’ wives is discovered murdered,
everyone remembers her and Chantal having a fight earlier. Penny knows Chantal
may be many things, but she’s not a killer. While the police focus on Chantal,
Penny searches to find the real killer. There’s a lot of secrets to uncork
before Penny comes face to face with the killer.
With lush descriptions and vivid details, the author creates
an inviting setting for readers to get lost in. As readers become a part of the
wine country experience, the author blends in mystery, suspense and intrigue.
The characters are well-developed with a good mix of quirky
and sensible. Penny is a strong protagonist with weaknesses that makes her
likable and laughable at times.
The story flows steady and some twists will keep you guessing.
The action will hold your attention.
RIPE
FOR MURDER is the second installment in O’Neil’s Cypress
Cove Mystery series, but can be read on its own. This tantalizing tale will
have you smiling at times as you try to solve the case before Penny. An
entertaining story set against a charming backdrop with a cast of interesting
characters you’ll enjoy.
Ripe for Murder by Carlene O’Neil, A Cypress Cove Mystery (Book #2), Berkley,
@2016, ISBN: 978-0425274026, Mass Market Paperback,
304 Pages
FTC Full Disclosure – A copy
of this book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it.
However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The
thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.
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Thanks so much for stopping by today. Have you ever been on a
train tour through wine country? Have you ever taken a tour of a winery?
I have indeed done not one, but several wine tours. And loved them.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds like fun too - thank you.
I've never taken a wine tour but I love riding on trains~!
ReplyDeleteA winery - great location. And wine tours are fun.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to go on one of those tours.
ReplyDeleteI think I would love to go on a train tour of wine country, if I had the chance.
ReplyDeleteI have not done either, though I do like train travel. This book sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun series. I would love to win this book. Thank you for the chance
ReplyDeleteI like the setting for this one very much, Mason! I've taken a train tour of California's Napa wine country, and it's a great context for a murder mystery!
ReplyDeleteI've never taken a tour of a winery, but we did tour the Jack Daniels distillery...it's in a dry county, so no tastings. I think that's supposed to be the best part of touring a winery. I didn't want to taste whiskey, though, so I didn't really mind that there were no tastings!
ReplyDeleteI love the wine theme to the story, thanks for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteI love anything to do with wine and vineyards.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds real good thanks for the review.
ReplyDeletePenney
I've never been on a wine tour but I certainly would love to read this book!
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Trains and wine. A tantalizing combination.
ReplyDeleteLibby
Trains and wine. A tantalizing combination.
ReplyDeleteLibby
I really need to get started on this series, I love the setting and have heard many good things about it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun holiday read.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to a winery.
This cozy mystery is intriguing and unique. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI've never read any books by this author. I would love to start with this one. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI have not done either but would love to take a train tour!
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