I took a day to try to put my feelings for Bluestone & Vine into words for this review to try to convey how strongly I feel about it. First, know that this story is AMAZING – I needed to tell you that up front. After that, words truly fail me.

We met Seth, our hero, in book one as he was a sort of wingman to Sawyer. I fell in love with Blue Hollow Falls with that first book, loved the novella that came after, but B&V made me want to call a realtor to find this truly magical place. Seth is such an integral part of this new mountain ‘family’ and is someone you want to be in your corner because he will be there, no matter what. Annnnnnnnd picturing him as a hunk doesn’t hurt!

And then we meet Pippa. Read the story to enjoy their ‘meet-cute’ as it is much fun. Simplistically, Pippa is a well -known Irish folk singer recovering from surgery. She is a ‘wee’ thing, strong, beautiful. There is so much more to her character and story but I can’t even begin to describe. You must read it.

The story is…bigger… at least for me, and I kept reading until I finished. It made me laugh, it made me crazy, it made me smile, and it made me cry. I thought that Blue Hollow Falls was my favorite book, until I read this one. Seth is sometimes SUCH a boy and Pippa slips into herself often but their road to a relationship is special – it felt real, if that makes sense. All the other characters on the mountain are special as well. Sawyer’s and Seth’s friendship is great, especially when Sawyer gets to laugh and say I told you so as he watches Seth fall for Pippa. Mabry is just adorable and probably a conscience for the group of friends and neighbors. Of course, he is also a cranky old guy with much love to share. And Bailey. As it is for all the characters, it’s tough to remember she is only ten. And Jake/Jacob…a young man on the cusp of adulthood, and a great friend to Bailey. And let’s not forget Dex…

Loved this book, can’t really find the words to describe how I felt like a part of the community. Seth’s and Pippa’s story is special – loving from start to finish. I highly recommend Bluestone & Vine. I received a free, advance copy of this book from the publisher. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.

The llama is my kind of music lover.

How does he manage all that hair?

It's nice that she is not a diva, which he was clearly expecting her to be.

How are they both not getting robbed by their cleaning ladies?

That is a lot of animals on one vineyard.

She's so resourceful. I'm jealous.

He has no tact.

I think Mabry should retire and just enjoy his last years.

Poor Will.

Bono is old? Yeesh, then I'm ancient too, Jake.

It sounds like Emile had just enough time to really make a mess of things.

Addie knows how to have people over for dinner!

Bailey and Jake are getting married one day, mark my words.

Will needs someone to love.