Blend was very enjoyable. It had some medium level angst that kept me caught. If you love ice queens and wine, this will be perfect.

You can never go wrong with a Georgia Beers book. The characters and storyline will keep the pages turning. It captured me from page one. Very likable and well written. The development of romance was nice. I would recommend this book for all to read. My students will love it.

An honest review thanks to NetGalley. I loved this book; I couldn't put it down. The characters and storyline drew me in instantaneously. The only reason why I didn't give this book five stars was the ending. I wanted to know more about what happened with The Vineyard and more about the relationship between Lindsay and Piper. Overall a great storyline and chemistry between the two characters, I will be rereading in the future.

*I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*

5 stars, I really enjoyed this book a lot. I have read all of Georgia Beer's books and this one is definitely a better one. I love all of her books and have read most of them more than once. This was a solid story I could not put down. This was a fantastic read and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a new novel.

Lindsay Kent, the manager of the wine bar, Vineyard, and Piper Bradshaw, the daughter of the owner, are both amazingly developed characters and I enjoyed reading their journey. Piper had not spent a lot of time at the wine bar since her father had died. Her mother leaving on a long vacation forces her to spend more time at the wine bar, and more time with Lindsay. Lindsay is the manager and starts running all the day to day operations when Piper's mother leaves,

They at first get on each other's nerves and cant stand each other, but their attitude changes over time. Neither of them like working with each other. Lindsay does not like she has to have all her new ideas approved by Piper, and Piper just doesn't like Lindsay and has a wrong impression of her. They both start to wear at each other after spending more time together, they seem to be changing how they feel about one another. Piper has a very closed off heart and is pretty hard and does not want to let anyone in. Lindsay starts to change Piper and she starts to do things she wouldn't normally do.

This book really deserves 5 stars and I will say again how much I enjoyed this book. The characters develop wonderfully throughout and there is amazing chemistry between the two of them. You can feel it as you are reading it and it makes you want to find out how this story will end. I really did not want to put this one down (like many of the Georgia Beers books I have read over the years). You will not be disappointed.

Slow burn to the maximum. I have read a number of books by this author and for the most part, have enjoyed each and everyone. This was no exception. Piper Bradshaw is the daughter of the wine bar owner. Piper has issues that cause her to act not very cordial to others. She works in the corporate world that has her acting and behaving similar outside her work. Lindsay Kent is the wine bar manager and she is very good at her job. Lindsay is rolling right along, loving what she does and looking forward to taking on more responsibilities. When Piper's mother decides to take an extended vacation, she requests that Piper and Lindsay work together to operate the wine bar while she is away. The strong willed Piper and the determined Lindsay learn much about themselves and each other. The read was sweet and enjoyable.

This is a book with a fairly common story between two women who apparently dislike each other, who are forced to work together and that because of this they discover that there are more things that unite them than those that separate them.

Actually this author has a formula quite similar when developing their books. Instant attraction but not recognized by the protagonists themselves, secondary characters with more or less prominence, usually less than more, and pets.

In this case, the story is a bit lame with many points without defining or solving. They are situations in the life of both protagonists that seem important enough to define their character. This is shown briefly, but then they are not treated again. As for example ls Lindsay's family. Not to mention Piper's sadness for her father's absence. And there are also rare threads like Mr. Can I Taste That or the copy of Lindsay's ideas at the nearby bar.

But in general this is a book that can satisfy those who like light romances, with some sex, not much, some drama, not much either, and without many complications.

<i>An ARC was sent to me from Bold Strokes Books through NetGalley for an honest review </i>

Nah, not for me I’m afraid, just another non memorable romance, the sex scene was hot-ish but as for everything else I got bored, at first I thought “oh yeah I’m gonna love this” but then it got dry very quickly and I think it’s because piper stopped being a bitch.
I’d recommend this to people who love your run of the mill romance but for someone who likes a little difference like me, then no I wouldn’t, in all honesty I can’t really fault this book as a romance, the characters were fine and the book was written well, it just didn’t rock my boat...
3.5 stars

I really did enjoy the book, It's well written no drama "well not much" very sweet story, I liked them as couples. Admittedly, in some parts it did feel as if the author rushed things but it didn't effect the book in a bad way, at least for me. highly recommended.

I will admit that I was a little worried about this novel because I didn't totally like the previous book I read by Beers. But, this one came through for me and I found myself liking it on multiple levels, although, I think there was too much Rocket the Dog in it and not nearly enough Edgar the Cat.

It's the story of Lindsay and Piper. Lindsay is the general manager of Vineyard wine bar (heh, well, the last book I read, Pride and Porters was beer, and this is wine to balance it out, even though I neither like nor drink either beverage). Piper is the daughter of the owner, Ellen, as well as being a VP at a very large tech company.

Ellen goes on an extended vacation sort of thing leaving (very specifically) both women in charge, Piper more in charge of the money, while Lindsay is in charge of the actual wine bar and can make changes as long as Piper agrees. That's the rub, they don't totally trust each other, and then they start falling in love and that complicates stuff even more and then something catastrophic happens in part of Piper's life and everything falls apart.

It was a fun read. I liked both of the main characters (which surprised me a little, I wondered at the beginning if I'd like Piper). I also liked the secondary characters as well, like Lindsay's friend/co-worker Bridget and Piper's best friend, Matthew. They added some awesome depth to the novel.

And I repeat. Needed more Edgar, not Rocket. Yep.

I received this book via Netgalley thanks to Bold Strokes Books.

I think it's official that Georgia Beers is one of my favorite authors, if not my favorite. There is something about the way she writes, both the character building and the dialogue between them all, that makes me constantly riveted. I'm never bored even if I have no interest in specific aspects of her books. Granted, for this book, that specific aspect is wine and running a wine bar. I love wine so hooked me there!

Piper and Lindsay seem like they are complete opposites, but as you get further along in the book, their similarities start to sprout up. Piper, whose closed off and hard edged, starts to soften through Lindsay while Lindsay starts to get more of a spine because of Piper...hence the blend :)

Just read the book and enjoy.

Side note, the only thing missing was Lindsay firing the person I shall not name. I wanted to see that happen so bad!

When Lindsey's boss announces she'll be taking a vacation for up to a year, she leaves Lindsay in charge along with her daughter, Piper. Lindsay has been working at the wine bar, Vineyard, for three years now, and she's fallen in love with the place. She has a lot of ideas to bring in more people, maybe cater to a younger crowd, and her boss gives her more or less full rein while she's away to make the place everything it can be. There's only one problem, any change that costs money must be run by Piper first, and Piper hates Lindsey. Piper is a VP at a tech company, her world is perfectly controlled and calculated. It has to be. She doesn't have time to deal with this "hippie" Lindsey, who seems dead set on changing everything about her family wine bar that meant so much to her late father. Will the two women be able to work together? Will close quarters make their attraction impossible to ignore?

I loved that this was 3rd person POV. I really enjoyed reading this. I was fully connected to the characters and the story. This is definitely my favourite Georgia Beers I've read so far.

Piper was a fascinating character. She could have been this cookie cutter ice queen but instead, she was complex and relatable and both vulnerable and strong. She was such a good person. I loved her. She's one of those characters that are bound to stick with you for a while. Lindsay was awesome too - I loved all her ideas. It was really organic the way they were woven into the character to both show the reader the world of Vineyard and the passion Lindsay had for it. The chemistry between the two women was delicious. And, the friendship that blossomed was really natural and only made their relationship stronger.

The setting was perfect. It was so romantic! I loved the descriptions out around the lake - the crispness and the changes in season were such a vivid part of the story for me. The flavours of the wines really added a lot as well, not only did I learn a lot, it was almost like a character of it's own.

I am looking forward to buying the paperback of this novel, I know it will be one I'll be re-reading often.

I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

A book in which you also learn a thing or two. Blended wine. I didn't know there were traditional wine and blended ones. Or that they are categorized as new world and old world wine.

Piper and Lindsay make an interesting couple. I liked the way Lindsay slowly wins Piper over. You get so invested in them getting together that the angst part really gets to you. Make sure you have enough time when you start this book, you'll want to read it in one go.

Georgia Beers books are the first I read in this genre years ago and her books still keep me coming back for more.

Blend by Georgia Beers takes you right into Vineyard a wine bar that has been left in the capable hands of Lindsay Kent and the owner’s daughter, Piper Bradshaw. If you enjoy wine with your romance this is definitely a book you need to read. I’m not a wine person but with the way Beers writes, I could taste the different blends and traditional wines on the back of my tongue. I could even smell it as I was reading. It’s easy to say that once you start reading this, you’re going to be immersed into the world of Vineyard and surrounding land. I loved that it put me into the setting not only visually but all my senses were teased throughout.

Both Lindsay and Piper felt real. They had their own strengths and weaknesses but pushed each other to be their best. The chemistry between the two of them is explosive. At first it’s all dislike between the two. Lindsay is more of a free spirit and Piper is a shark in the business world. I loved how as Lindsay got to know Piper more, I started to enjoy her character more. I liked the journey the two women took, how it wasn’t all roses and sometimes a little forgiveness and understanding can go a long way.

The romance scenes between the two were honest and charged with emotion. There was enough detail to make your breath catch but not so much I skimmed over it. I felt like those scenes fit perfectly with the tone of the book. These scenes only added to Lindsay and Piper’s attraction to each other.

I would definitely recommend reading this book. I’ve already added Georgia Beers to my to-read list because of how much I enjoyed reading this book.

3.5 stars

This is a great story, told in third person and from both heroine’s viewpoints. While I absolutely adored Lindsay, it took me a longtime to warm to Piper, but I suspect it was a conscious choice by the author for one character to be more likable than the other.

The story follows a common ARC, couple meet, they clash, sparks fly, conflict drives them apart, then they get their HEA. The conflict in this story is very late to the party. I personally found it rather convoluted and it lowered my overall enjoyment of an otherwise engaging plot.

Rocket deserves a special mention. I’m not a doggie person, but he really came to life and stole a piece of my heart.

The writing style is solid, there are few typos, but as the story progressed, the dropping of words became hugely distracting for me.

Copy provided by the publisher, Bold Strokes Books, via NetGalley

Deftly told romance that oozes charm. Ms Beers is an excellent writer and never lets her readers down. This is a lovely girl meets girl tale that has all the requisite ingredients - down to earth, free spirited woman gradually falls for the uptight woman who needs to let her guard drop and chill more. It’s a tried and tested formula that can’t fail. I even learnt something about wine.

3.75 Stars. I’m a Beers fan. It’s pretty hard not to be as she has had such an awesome career. I think this is the 10th book I have read by her. I have to admit I have not been as crazy about some of her more recent books. But I’m happy to say this felt much more like the classic Beers that we are used too. I believe romance fans will enjoy this one.

The story is about Lindsay Kent (great last name) who is given the opportunity to run a wine bar when her boss goes off on sabbatical. The only catch is she must run any financial decisions by the boss’ daughter before she can implement them. The reason this is an issue is the boss’ daughter Piper, does not seem to like her. Piper is not happy her mother has taken off to travel. Not only that but she has left a women who seems flighty, in charge. Piper realizes she needs to keep a close eye on Lindsey and her family’s business. But what if in being close to Lindsey feeling start to develop? Can these two strong women work together in wine and love?

This was a really nice slow burn romance. It went from two people who could hardly stand each other, to a chemistry filled romance. I want to be clear on this, the chemistry was turned way up in this book and I really enjoyed that. It went from these two women wanting to yell at each other, to ripping each other’s clothes off. I love books where the sparks are so brilliant you can actually see them. The romance was well written and classic Beers.

As much as I really enjoyed this read, I do have to mention my one main complaint. I was reading this book, loving all the characters, the storyline, the romance, everything was going great, but I was waiting for something bad to happen. I was looking down at my Kindle and it was getting closer and closer to the end. All of a sudden I got excited. It’s too late now to throw in some crazy angst for these characters to overcome. I started thinking if there is conflict, it won’t be much and maybe the characters were work together and it will strengthen their relationship. Yay, this is going to be one of those books filled with good feels. Nope, all those happy thoughts hit a wall, very close to the end. Wow, if felt super late to throw in all this forced conflict. And forced it really seemed as half of it didn’t even make sense. Unfortunately, because of this late conflict, the ending felt extremely rushed and the HEA balloon was slowly leaking all over the place. I really was so disappointed because this was going to be at least a 4.5 star book before the rushed ending.

While I was personally quite disappointed towards the end, I still really enjoyed this read. We all have some pet peeves, and this book just ended up hitting some of mine. However, I really think overall, romance fans are going to enjoy this book. Most of it was wonderful and classic Beers. So while I’m a bit bummed, I still recommend this to Beers and romance fans.

Mrs B, owner of wine bar Vineyard, calls Lindsay in and tells her that she is taking an extended holiday and is leaving Lindsay in charge of the wine bar in her absence. There is one catch though; every change that needs financial input needs to be agreed upon by Mrs B’s daughter, Piper. Piper hates Lindsay, Lindsay thinks Piper is a stuck-up control freak. Any hopes Lindsay had of making changes are waning right before her eyes.

This is well-written with a great cast of characters. Lindsay is fairly easy-going as well as motivated and professional. Piper is beautiful, highly-polished but not particularly nice to Lindsay. There is a nice tension which builds into great chemistry between them. All round this is a good read with a lovely comfort in its predictability.

Book received from Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.

Georgia Beers is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. Her books (including this one) are well developed, with characters you can relate to and root for.

A really good romance with two interesting leads and some well done minor characters. One of the leads was initially difficult to like but she grew on me after a while. The story worked for me and I enjoyed it without any real complain. Recommended to all fans of romance novels.