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I really enjoyed this book, which is mainly about friendship amongst older women. I found the story compelling if a little uncomfortable, (because events took a more sinister turn) to read at times. I loved the descriptions of the meals when the friends had their regular meetings, and the plot continues at a good pace. I will definitely be recommending this book to my friends, and it should provide some great discussion points for book clubs

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, even though I hadn't read the first novel in the series. The story centers around Viv, Janet, and Zelda, who are each adjusting to life as widows. Struggling with their new realities, they impulsively leave a support group and form their own, called the Muscateers—a vibrant wine club for widows.

The addition of Libby, a newcomer feeling adrift after her husband's passing, brings a fresh dynamic to the group. During a theater outing, Libby reconnects with a former flame, Monty, which seems to brighten her outlook. However, as Libby becomes more involved with Monty, the Muscateers start to uncover unsettling truths about him. They rally together to help Libby see things clearly and navigate her new relationship.

The novel is a heartwarming exploration of friendship and resilience among women. It’s an easy read with charming characters and a relatable story. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an uplifting and engaging tale about forging new paths in life and the power of supportive friendships.

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC

While this is a sequel to The Widows’ Wine Club, it can equally be read as a stand-alone.

The Muscateers are back again, this time with a new member Libby, who having lost her husband Jim, finds herself embarking on a new romance with a blast from her past after a chance encounter at the theatre.

What follows is a tale that is in part frustrating, part humorous but also heartwarming as a group of friends rally round to support someone in a time of crisis.

Libby is the central character in this one, although founder members of the Wine Club play their part. It’s easy to empathise with her predicament when, lonely and seeking security, Libby allows Monty to infiltrate her life.

As the plot develops, his manipulative and controlling behaviour evoked a strong sense of annoyance in me and while I felt Libby was naive at times, I could also understand her desire to believe the best of him.

I loved Nikos’ fervent desire to protect her, as well as the succulent descriptions of the food and wine on offer at The Olive Branch. It was also interesting to read the differing perspectives of Zelda, Janet and Viv as events occurred.

I found it hard to take to Eleanor’s character, especially in light of her attempt to blackmail Libby into conforming to her wishes and could see how this only added to Libby’s confusion, especially given her motto of ‘family first’.

Overall, I felt this was an easy read despite the sometimes difficult content and found myself racing through it to discover what would happen next.

With thanks to the author, Rachel at Random Resources and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to participate in the tour.

Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Viv, Janet and Zelda have recently become widows and are struggling to come to terms with the change in their lives. They ran away from a support group together and decide to form their own group called the Muscateers - a lively widows wine club.

They welcome a new woman to the group called Libby who feels lost without her husband. Whilst on a trip to the theatre Libby meets an old flame Monty and things start to look up. However, the muscateers start to see that not is all that it seems with Monty and help Libby to see the truth.

Really enjoyed this, however I didn’t read the first novel. Lovely to hear of women and friendships! An easy read and would recommend.

I didn't read the first book in the series but I think this book can be read as a standalone, too.

Libby has been recently widowed and she is finding life tough without her husband of 30 years, Jim. She lives close to Zelda, who welcomes her into her support group, the Muscateers! The Muscateers know that the first year of widowhood is very challenging and that your judgement can't necessarily be trusted....however, that doesn't stop Libby from being entranced by Monty, a crush from her drama school days.

Now, I have to say that the timeline threw me a little, with me being much the same age as Libby, with an elderly parent with Alzheimers plus a small grandchild - and I was born in the 60's, I didn't come of age then. Anyway, it's all good. I also found myself with some flashbacks as I am a DV survivor and I am all too aware of coercive control, which is what was happening in this book. Just a heads up for other survivors.

All in all, I really liked this book. I like the idea of Libby finding her feet after widowhood, and the familiarity of being this generation and negotiating elderly parents, grown-up kids and small grandchildren etc etc, and being expected to juggle all of those with a smile on your face and not saying "no" to anything, is something I understand too. I was cheering Libby on and I thought she was very lucky to have the Muscateers in her corner. Greece sounding amazing too! And on that note, my son and I are going to go for lunch at our local Greek restaurant, Yassas. It is amazing :)

4 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood books.

Heartwarming, well plotted and poignant. Realistic and relatable women who love life.
I enjoyed it and it made me move and laugh.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Really enjoyed this light hearted book, but it covered many issues. A group of widows invite a new friend, Libby, they all look out for each other. But newly widowed Libby some falls for new man, and takes off on holiday with him, but soon finds herself in a situation where her new
man is using her money and isolating her, not wanting to contact friends or family. Her holiday soon becomes more of a nightmare. Until her new friends come to her aid.

A great read, throughly enjoyed this one. Funny at times what the ladies got up to. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Cute, funny, fast read about a group of lively widows. Not your typical mourning types. I loved their friendships and their experiences together.

Firstly, I had not spotted this was not the first book of the series, my mistake, but I have to say in all honesty I didn't feel like I needed to have read the first book, to get to know the characters and enjoy the story.

The story centres around as you can guess widows who enjoy a tipple, with the addition of a new widow and unfortunately she is being duped by Monty. The authors clever writing really lets you into the characters and whilst they may not all have each others best interest at heart, it is made clear why they may be getting duped by Monty, but it's not all about him. It's about Libby, her new life alone without her husband of 30 years and the new adventures she finds along the way.

This is a witty and warm book, well worth a read especially if you need something cosy.

My Thoughts: my thoughts on this one are really hard to articulate as it brought back a lot of feelings of grieving for my dad and my grandad which made this quite a hard read for me despite the lightheartedness of the book.

I also didn’t realise that this is book 2 in a series, but it read perfectly fine as a stand-alone you just miss out of some of the introductions to the main characters..

Libby is coming up to the first anniversary of her husbands death and is just starting to go out again, although she’s not really ready to do it on her own yet, when her friend can’t attend the theatre with her as planned she decides to just bite the bullet and do it.. what’s the worst that can happen?

It’s there that she meets Monty, smooth talker, comes across as a total gentleman and is actually someone from her past too, she feels like she’s hit the jackpot.. but has she?

This book made me laugh out loud and it also made me cry, as I said earlier overall the book is lighthearted but it does have a undertone that isn’t so pleasant, controlling behaviour, lies and deceit, it really makes you realise that if something seems too good to be true it probably is.

But it also highlights the importance of friendship and then fact that if you have a good group of friends you really can get through anything.

I loved this book it was a heartwarming and humorous tale of friendship, love, and second chances. I think this story was also perfect balance of humour and the power of friendship to help you get through a hard time. I found this book entertaining and easy to escape into with its uplifting narrative. This can be read as a standalone book but I highly recommend you read the previous book too as you will love it just as much. I am now eagerly awaiting book 3.

This was a thoroughly enjoyable read, and I liked it very much. It is a sequel to the author's earlier book, The Widows Wine Club, but it works perfectly well as a stand alone novel and my reading was not hindered by being unaware of the back story.

It is based around a group of friends who have all been widowed; Viv, Janet, Zelda and Libby. They call themselves the Muscateers and I very much enjoyed reading about their friendship. All in their sixties, it is their strong bond which has carried them through their bereavement and helped each to face the challenges which this has brought to them.

The author has done a fabulous job in creating this group of women, all of whom the reader can identify with in one way or another.The novel is full of humanity and at times is extremely funny. With a well crafted plot, this made for a book which was excellent to read, and I highly recommend.

This is the second book in the series, however it can be read as a stand-alone. I recommend reading the previous book first, for continuity of character and maximum enjoyment.
A lovely story about a group of widows who are there for one another offering support. It all gets a little heated when Monty arrives on the scene and tries to take over. A great story of loss and friendship.

Fun and easy read. Being a recent widow I devour anything I can relate to. This book was a one sit reading. I enjoyed the twists and turns. I look forward to reading more.

Widows on the Wine Path by Julia Jarmin is a heartwarming and humorous tale of friendship, love, and second chances. The book follows the story of Viv, Janet, and Zelda, three widows who form a wine club called The Muscateers to help each other navigate through the first year of widowhood. When Libby, a new member, joins the club, the women welcome her with open arms and help her find her footing.

The characters are well-drawn and endearing, making it easy for readers to connect with them. The plot is engaging and full of twists and turns that keep readers on their toes. The author has done an excellent job of capturing the emotions and struggles of widows, while also infusing the story with humor and warmth.

The book is a delightful read that is both entertaining and uplifting. The friendship between the women is the heart of the story, and it's a joy to watch them support each other through thick and thin. The romance subplot adds a touch of sweetness to the story, and the author handles it with sensitivity and grace.

Overall, Widows on the Wine Path is a charming and delightful read that will leave readers with a smile on their face. It's a story about the power of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit. Highly recommended!

Having read the windows wine club previously I was looking forward to reading this one. Yet again the author has done a fabulous job of writing about the beautiful camaraderie and friendship of these strong and fabulous ladies was great to have them back and to catch up with them in this instalment which concentrates on Libby’s story. This could also be read as a standalone but highly recommend reading the first one too.

Like the first instalment this was a book filled with loss loss friendship and tears and humour along the way and a delightful and engaging read.

Widows on the Wine Path was a quick read about a woman named Libby who gets scammed by a guy she starts to date. She is fairly new to being a widow but thankfully has a great group of friends looking out for her. It was an easy read and the story was one that could happen, sadly there are a lot of scammers who prey on widowed folks. I found it a bit slow but enjoyed the ending. All in all, it was an entertaining book that had you rooting for Libby all the way through.

From the picturesque vineyards of France to the deep bonds of friendship that form between its characters, Jarman's storytelling prowess shines brightly in this captivating tale. Her descriptions of the vineyards, the food, and of course, the wine itself, are so vividly rendered that I could almost taste them on my tongue. It's clear that she has a deep love and appreciation for the French countryside and its culinary delights, and it shines through in every page. The "Widows on the Wine Path" is a charming and life-affirming read that left me with a smile on my face and a warm glow in my heart. Julia Jarman has crafted a masterpiece that is sure to delight readers of all tastes. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone in search of a feel-good story that pairs perfectly with a glass of wine. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Boldwood Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you so much!