I really enjoyed the book, it has everything I love in a novel from start to finish. I can’t wait to read what the author has planned next!

Kelsey has been in an awful relationship, and wants nothing to do with another man. Luke finds Kelsey fascinating, but he’s not sure if she will ever be ready to be more than friends. Kelsey’s grandma, Ruby, comes into town to stay, and her character adds new depth to the story. This story was well written and keeps you engaged throughout the entire book.

So Right by Darcy Burke
Series: Ribbon Ridge: Love on the Vine #2

3 Stars- This was my first book by Darcy Burke. It had some good chemistry between Luke and Kelsey. I enjoyed the secondary characters as well, however, we never got to find out what happened in the teeny added on subplot of what Kelsey and her friend's are researching. Perhaps that carries on through to book 3.

At times, I did find Kelsey to be very harsh with her mixed signals to Luke. I understand she's trying to figure herself out, but it was very hot and cold. A few times I thought to myself ..Poor Luke. On the plus side he is a nice and patient guy, which is just the match to help Kelsey learn to trust again, however long that will take.

Overall, I enjoyed the story and I would read another by her.

* I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review *


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Darcy Burke's newest book, So Right, is fantastic! So grab a glass of wine and get ready for another wonderful book in the Love on the Vine Series!

This was a super sweet and romantic slow-burn romance. I really enjoyed the development and relationship between these characters. This book was unique compared to other books I have read - the characters are both introverts. This is the first book I have read by this author and can't wait to read more!

I couldn't get into this book. The storyline didn't intrigue me and the characters were lackluster.
I skimmed most of it.

I generally love this author, in fact a few of her books have 5 stars, so I am surprised to say that this one really didn't work for me and I have chosen, after putting it down to see if it was my mood, to DNF this title.

I apologize and look forward to the next title, as I am certain this was just a fluke and the next one will be amazing.

Laura

3.75 stars—SO RIGHT is the second installment in Darcy Burke’s contemporary, adult LOVE ON THE VINE romance series focusing on the Westcott brothers of Ribbon Ridge. This is vintner and winery co-owner Luke Westcott, and librarian/bar waitress Kelsey McDade’s story line. LOVE ON THE VINE is a spin off from Burke’s Ribbon Ridge series. We were first introduced to Luke and his brothers (Cameron and Jamie) in You’re Still the One (Ribbon Ridge #6). You do not have to read the original series to follow the premise of SO RIGHT but I recommend reading You’re Still the One for some backstory about the brothers and their new winery business.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Luke and Kelsey) SO RIGHT follows the building relationship between vintner Luke Westcott, and librarian Kelsey McDade- a relationship that struggles with demons from the past. Kelsey McDade is a broken woman whose past controls the present, and with it, Kelsey’s inability to move forward in life. A self-proclaimed workaholic, Kelsey’s lifestyle leaves no time for rest or relaxation but winery owner Luke Westcott slowly begins to worm his way into our heroine’s heart. What ensues is the building but struggling relationship between Kelsey and Luke, and the continuing research into the historical significance of Ribbon Ridge.

Both Kelsey and Luke are workaholics; individuals who prefer to be left alone but the loneliness comes with too many ghosts and demons in the dark. Kelsey’s one and only relationship left our heroine broken and destroyed; Luke’s past relationship fizzled out but comes looking for another chance.

The relationship between Luke and Kelsey is fraught the back and forth of one woman’s reluctance to give love a second chance. Frustrating in its presentation Kelsey’s ‘yes, no, maybe’ ongoing indecisiveness, although understandable under the circumstances, made for some discouraging reading and I had a difficult time accepting the heroine as a love interest for Luke. The $ex scenes are intimate and romantic without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and test.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Luke’s brothers Jamie, and Cameron and his wife Brooke (So Good #1), as well as a large number of the Archer clan from the original Ribbon Ridge Series. Arch and Vine bar tender George Wilson, a regular in both of the series, finds love with the introduction of Kelsey’s grandma Ruby Atwood.

SO RIGHT is a sweet romance with a little bit of spice, angst, and romance. The premise is engaging and heartwarming; the romance is emotional; the characters are spirited and passionate although Kelsey’s flip-flopping was annoying-sometimes you gotta pull up your big girl panties and take a chance. SO RIGHT will captivate your imagination.

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So Right by Darcy Burke is the first of this series that I have read so I can truly say that it read well as a stand-alone. Having just been on a vacation where we visited several wineries, I found the setting for this story to be right on the mark.

Ms. Darcy gives us a well written story with endearing characters. Luke and Kelsey meet through friends to become friends too. As Luke and Kelsey del with the different issues in their respective lives there is a genuineness to this story. I especially like how their trust and love is built on friendship. So Right is a just right book with an upbeat beat ending. Of course, now the entire Ribbon Ridge series is on my TBL.

loved this book

I absolutely LOVED this book. Kelsey and Luke were so amazingly dorky and introverted and absolutely adorable. Kelsey has been through the wringer. She's made a new life for herself in Ribbon Ridge and is pretty happy with it. Until it all turns upside down. Luke is not looking for love, at all. He's obsessed with his grapes and pumpkins and doesn't think he needs anything, or anyone, else. Kelsey works her way under his skin, though, and what follows is Burke's sweetest love story yet. Absolutely a must read.

I have enjoyed the other books by Darcy that I've read, so I usually watch for her name when it's time to request books.

Kelsey has been one of my favorite parts of this series, so I was thrilled to see that she was getting her own story. And her and Luke are adorable. He's a genuinely good person, and their chemistry is palpable.

My main complaint is using an abusive relationship as a plot point. Maybe it's because I've been reading a lot of romance as my sorbet, but it seems to be a popular choice for the female MC to have abuse as her back story. And in this one, Kelsey shares that she's been hit. A lot. Thankfully, things were addressed and as always there's a perfect HEA and a great epilogue.

I can't wait to see what Jamie's story brings.

**Huge thanks to Darcy Burke and NetGalley for providing the arc free of charge**

Luke and Kelsey really are So Right for each other. They have no problems, other than Kelsey can't seem to make up her mind in the beginning. One minute no, the next yes. Luke is so patient though. Could have done without the last two chapters, they really had nothing to do with the book. But overall a great book.