Lovely feel good book to read. It was a joy to read. Lovely characters. Great plot. The book was charming. Very well written. I’d definitely recommend this book To anyone looking to get lost in a lovely book

This is Women's Fiction, and this is the 3rd book in A Vineyard Novel series. I found this book hard to get into. I took me three tries to get into this book. There was parts of this book that the pacing was to slow moving, and I also feel there was parts of this book that there was just information dump going on. The characters was ok. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Kensington Books) or author (Jean Stone) via NetGalley, so I can give honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

This is book 3 in the series and the first one that I have read. That being said, I had no trouble reading it as a standalone ( I will be going back to read books 1&2). I anticipated that this would be more of a cozy mystery, I was wrong, it's definitely women's fiction with a small amount of mystery. The book is poignant and beautifully written. The characters and dynamics are interesting and the descriptions of Martha's Vineyard are breathtaking. This is a book based on family, forgiveness, moving on and love. I highly recommend this book! It's a perfect beach read.

I was looking forward to reading this 3rd in the series book by Jean Stone. I was not disappointed.
I loved that Jean visited and described authentic places that really exist on Martha’s Vineyard. It made me feel like I was back on the island for a visit. She mentioned the thrift shop in Edgartown. I loved going there just to check out all the little treasures. I am sad that it has recently closed, maybe due to the virus???
Jean’s description of the Chappy ferry is spot on. I’m sure most readers think of a ferry as needing reservations and waiting in a long line (in the summer there is a wait to cross).
Jean’s love of Martha’s Vineyard is evident. She cares for the environment, using aluminum water bottles instead of plastic and taking a cloth bag to collect beach treasures instead of a plastic bag. These references were inserted subtly in the dialogue.
Collecting wampum, shells, and beach glass is one of my favorite things to do on the Vineyard.
Jean’s knowledge of the Native American customs and beliefs was evident. She treated possible problems with understanding.
I loved reading about Annie Sutton’s adventures and am looking forward to the next book in this series. I wonder if there will be a wedding?
Jean, thank you for writing another fantastic book.

The perfect Summer beach read.Great for reading hours on end with your tall glass of sweet tea with lemon.
Martha's Vineyard is elegantly brought to life in the Vineyard series as we continue to interact with local year round residents and Summer visitors alike.
This book is charming and realistic with a great plot .
The book deals with family,forgiveness and acceptance . Filled with emotion,understanding,some laughs and some tears. I am enjoying reading about this series and can't wait to read more.

Pub Date: 26 Jan 2021
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.

This is book 3 in the Vineyard series and can be read as a stand alone. I have not read the previous books. Annie is an author and lives on Martha's Vineyard part owner with her brother and friend of an inn they are restoring. Annie was adopted as a baby and has established a relationship with her brother Kevin. Now their mother is coming to the island and it's bad news for all. A great story of emotional moments about family and adoption. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Well written story with interesting characters and a wonderful setting. The author clearly has a special place in her heart for Martha's vineyard. It was refreshing to see a glimpse of life in the off season, for those who live there full time.

This is the third in the series (with more to come!) And I was the first I read. I appreciate a book that is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone. There is a little laying of ground work but it picks up and gets juicy in a couple of chapters.

I will admit I thought I was getting a cozy mystery and this was much deeper than that, it has a little mystery and intrigue but is mostly a story about family, forgiveness and moving forward in life.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for kindly providing me with a digital copy of this book for review.
This book was a bit of a slow start for me but by half way the author had worked her magic and I was really invested in the characters and the storyline. It’s definitely more of an emotional investment read rather than an action packed plot heavy book. Although there is a small mystery element with the discovery of a skull and the possibility that it could be a murder victim.
I think people that have been reading the series through will not be disappointed with this next instalment. And people, such as myself, who are new to the series will find it a fulfilling stand alone read.

I found this story well written and poignant but it was too slow paced and it didn't keep my attention.
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This was the first book I have read by this author, Having lived on Martha's Vineyard for many years I was very interested to see how the book highlighted this beautiful island and it's unique culture. I was very pleased to see that the author did an excellent job of staying true to the location, the towns, the buildings and the people. The story moved a little slow for me and I feel it could have been wrapped up more quickly but I didn't feel the need to skip over pages. For example, I just wanted Annie to talk to Donna about her birth father, in the end it made sense that she got her answers in just the way Donna intended. I would definitely read more books in the series.

A Vineyard Morning by Jean Stone is the third book in the Vineyard series. Annie Sullivan is in her little cottage waiting for the Inn to open. Her life has settled down with her writing and soap making, but as we know settled down doesn’t last for long.

Annie finds a bone fragment on the beach that is obviously a skull. This starts a whole torrent of unexpected events. The work on the Inn must stop until the investigation has concluded until more information about the skull is figured out. This is cause for fear, fear that the Inn won’t open, that everyone has lost their money and home. Annie and Kevin’s mother insists on coming to Martha’s Vineyard to see her children and the progress of the Inn. However it is not quite as it is seen. To top it all off, Annie’s boyfriend, John’s daughter has managed to get embroiled in a thing that sets off other issues. And then there are secrets… more secrets.

A Vineyard Morning by Jean Stone is well written. The story line kept my interest. I enjoyed the characters and their interactions with each other. I enjoyed the prior book and will be looking forward to the next novel. A Vineyard Morning by Jean Stone is a good read.

This is the third in a series about writer Annie Sutton and her life on Martha's Vineyard. I really liked the first two books, but had a little harder time getting into this one. The storyline and character development seemed a little slower in this book than in the others. I'm glad I kept reading, as I felt more connected to the story by the end, and I liked the way it wrapped up. Thanks to Netgalley and Kensington Books for the advance digital copy!

The 3rd book in the Vineyard series can be read as a standalone. Martha's vineyard Just prior to the season getting started finds recently reunited siblings Kevin and Annie trying to get there in finished and ready to open in time for the summer season. Complications and delays arise, and their mother arrives. Amidst past & present secrets comes discovery and healing. Joy and sorrow, sorrow and joy. A beautiful story 💕

I had read book 1 in this series, but missed book 2. This is book 3, and the author does a good job in giving you just enough background on the characters, so you're not lost from not reading the other books. In this book, Annie and her brother about to have their dream inn completed, when not 1 but 2 whirlwinds descend upon them- a found body on the beach and their mother. Both will call upon them to make sacrifices and to dredge up the past, and not the way they want to. This is a fun little mystery, and even though you know what is gonna happen at the end (you may need some tissues,...), you still want to read to see how it all turns out. A good series, if you're looking for just a few books to read by the fire

This is an interesting combination of a cozy and the story of finding family. Annie has had a lot of loss in her life but she's feeling good about her life on Martha's Vineyard. She's an author, she's got a new small business, and she's establishing a love relationship with Sergeant John Lyons, as well as a good one with his daughter Lucy. The arrival of her bio-mom Donna throws much off, though. A walk with Lucy should have been soothing but they discover skeletal remains, which sets off a hunt for answers. The revelation by Donna of Annie's bio-dad is unsettling but Annie's a strong woman. She's also got a good support network which means a lot these days. I liked the characters, enjoyed the setting, and found the mystery just twisty enough. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. No spoilers from me for this good read.

The discovery of a skull sets off a chain of events that affects Annie Sutton and her friends and family. Annie is a mystery novelist and has come to Martha’s Vineyard after a devastating divorce. Her newly found younger brother Kevin is here, working on renovations to an inn. Annie lives on the property and Kevin hopes that the inn will support both of them. However, money is tight and construction is behind schedule so Annie is searching for local art to use to decorate the rooms. She’s looking for sea glass when she finds the skull. What follows is a painful, long wait while the skull is identified. If it is Native American and was buried nearby, the inn will not be allowed to open.

While Annie and Kevin are waiting for news, her birth mother Donna arrives for a visit. Annie, who was adopted, has only recently met Donna and has mixed feelings about spending time with her. Annie is in a relationship with the town police chief and is helping him deal with his teenage daughter. She’s also involved in solving a disappearance that happened decades ago.
Several long hidden secrets are revealed and a tragic event occurs before the conclusion of A Vineyard Morning.

I did not know that A Vineyard Morning was the third in a series. While I would enjoy the entire three volumes, I found it hard to read this book as a standalone. Characters and events from the previous books are referred to without explanation. However, the Martha’s Vineyard and Chappaquiddick locations are beautifully described so - 4 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kensington Books and Jean Stone for this ARC.

A delightful visit to Martha's Vineyard. Things are not so wonderful for our lovely protagonist after she finds a bone on the beach. Family issues, along with some secrets are revealed. I have read at least one of the previous books in this series and as characters are mentioned situations are brought back to mind. Not necessary to have read either of the previous ones, but will make this one even more enjoyable if you do.

I loved the setting of this book. While this is the third in the series, I didn't expect to know everything that was going on. However, there wasn't enough background on characters for this to be read as a stand-alone book. The series would be better enjoyed read in order. I eventually figured out who was who and got into the story but it took a while. I will go back and read the first two because I did enjoy the setting and the main character.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

An entertaining and well written mystery. Good plot and character dynamics. I highly recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley and this is my unbiased review review

A Vineyard Morning is a decent read. I like the setting on Nantucket. Annie furthers her relationship with John and Lucy while becoming more acquainted with her birth mother Donna. She is preparing the inn for its opening, but the arrival of Donna on the island throws her plans. I liked the ending the neat as it revealed unknown facts about Annie’s biological father. I haven’t read the other books in the series but this one can easily be read as a stand alone.