Some of the mysteries that were unresolved in A Bad Day for Sunshine were resolved in A Good Day for Chardonnay. However, there seems to be several more mysteries still to come, which I, for one, am <b>very</b> happy about. Because that means there might be more books coming in this series which has fast become a favorite of mine!

There is so much humor in this story, I laughed out loud more than once! There is also a lot of suspense, and that kept me clicking forward to read more and try to figure things out. And the longing... the longing still has my heart beating faster.

Jones has managed to write another winner, and I can't recommend this highly enough. Pick it up on release day!!

You’ll Be Chuckling , Crying, and Cringing All The Way To The End

Sunshine Vicram, sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, has been looking forward to a little time off from the blistering pace, but it is not to be. A blind date from hell, a rogue raccoon, an altercation at the local bar, a daughter who thinks she can solve an old cold case, and "helpful" assistance from her parents all combine to make this book a witty and funny mystery that will have you chuckling through some of the situations and holding your breath at others. Oh, and did I mention Sunshine's heartthrob, Levi Ravinder? The cast of characters is brought forward from the first book and added to brilliantly to draw you into the workings of the town and its eccentric inhabitants.

I could hardly wait to start reading A Good Day for Chardonnay when it became available. The first book in the series, A Bad Day for Sunshine, was one of the best written and most entertaining book I have ever read. I loved that book, and since it sets the stage for the quirky collection of characters in this book I would suggest you read it first, before you delve into this book. Even though this is a stand-alone novel you will miss some of the innuendo herein. I will caution, though, this book contains one segment that was too risqué for a family novel.

Oh! My! Word! Darynda Jones does it to me every time! A Good Day for Chardonnay is excellent, awesome, and FUN!
From hilarious to heart-wrenching, the second novel in the Sunshine Vicram series reaches deep inside me to pull out the laughter that has been in hiding much of the last year and touches my heart with love for these awesome characters.
It is not essential to read A Bad Day for Sunshine first, but it does help build a stronger feel for the characters so if it is easy, do it but don't let the need to read the first book keep you from reading A Good Day for Chardonnay soon. You will catch up with not difficulty. Ms. Jones includes arcing storyline but they are not big cliffhangers and the ones from the first book tied up in this one.
I was THRILLED to get that magic approval to read the ARC of A Good Day for Chardonnay via NetGalley; it made my week! I started telling my friends about how much I enjoyed the book from the first chapters. Some things are so good they just have to be shared immediately, no spoilers of course! My Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and especially the amazing Darynda Jones for giving me the opportunity to read A Good Day for Chardonnay early!
#NetGalley #Darynda Jones #AGoodDayforChardonnay #StMartinsPress

I enjoyed this sequel to "A Good Day for Sunshine." It was not at all serious (except for the crimes that occur under Sheriff Sunshine's watch) and full of puns and humorous comebacks. I might classify this as a "beach read," something that you might pick up when you are in the mood for something light that holds your interest.

In this story, we finally learn who is responsible for the disappearance of several people who passed through Del Sol over the years. We find out the identity of Quincy's (Sunshine's co-worker) secret crush. And that's just for starters.

This book will not win the Nobel Prize for fiction. But it might bring you a lot of enjoyment and leave you a bit sorry to leave Sunshine's world when you finish.

Loved it! Fun and funny, so many charming character to cheer for and so many moving parts. With a few murders, a little romance and so many confessions, there's something here for everyone. Don't blink or you'll miss something important.

This was even more fun to read than Sunshine’s first tale! Sunshine is Sheriff of the Town in New Mexico where she’d been raised. She was the single Mother of Auri, a fifteen year old who had been conceived when Sun was abducted as a teenager and held captive for a week. She has retrograde amnesia about this period in her life and has no idea as to who Audi’s father is. This story deals with the past (yes she does begin to remember and an old murder may be finally solved coupled with many missing people from years earlier), the present (Levi Ravinder has become successful and his uncle Cole is plotting to take over the family business) and quite possibly the future. It is filled with action, ne’er do wells, missing money and villains of one sort or another coupled with some laugh out loud humor. What more could any reader want? Thanks to Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC for an honest review.

I was blessed with the ability to read this novel via an Advance Ready Copy gifted to me by the publisher, and I am so thankful because Darynda Jones never fails to entertain and keep a reader wanting more! Whether it's supernatural, or just good old fiction Darynda Jones know how to write a good mystery that also happens to be an epic romance with a side order of some seriously good comedy.

Since the first book I've loved Sunshine, Auri, Levi, and the rest of the crew. And, in this novel they get to shine even more. I love that the novels beautifully blend a new mystery to solve, and old mysteries to solve, while also giving us new info into Sunshine's own mystery and missing month.

I dont want to say too much else, because I am worried about giving away some spoilers. So, all I will say is...read this series, and get on the novel when it officially comes out.

The only bad aspect of receiving an ARC of the novel is that now I feel like I have to wait even longer for the next novel in the series to be released.

A Good Day for Chardonnay was definitely an appropriate title for this second installment of the Sunshine Vicram series. I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book the moment I finished A Bad Day for Sunshine. What I love most about this series is the way humor, romance, action, and mystery is combined into a perfect package. The characters were awesome and very likable, I especially loved Sunshine's relationship with her co-workers. I also admired Sunshine's relationship with her daughter Auri. It was obvious Auri really looked up to her mom and didn't want to disappoint her.

A Good Day for Chardonnay was a light and fun mystery novel with romance sprinkled into it. I have a huge crush on Sun's love interest Levi and I enjoyed seeing their relationship develop in this book. Furthermore, the bond between Levi and Auri was unique and very sweet. There were multiple mysteries/cases that Sunshine and Auri were investigating individually, which were fun and very interesting. There was also a couple of emotional moments that didn't overwhelm the story. Overall this was a very fun and great addition to the series, and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book.

This book is so "busy" with many many things going on that it's really hard to do a proper synopsis.

Basically, we have a female sheriff who will do almost anything to protect her town, and her daughter who has a knack for not only finding trouble, but creating it. She's also a pretty good escape artist who gets her grandparents in trouble for not keeping up with her.

Pro's:
Developed characters, great interaction between the characters, written in a way that draws you in and also makes you want to ring some of their necks, while patting others on the back. There's also a good bit of humor spread throughout the story.

Con's:
There is a bit of gratuitous profanity, and a couple of scenes with more than heavy petting, but nothing actually happens.

Overall, this was a story that I really enjoyed.

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I FREAKING love Darynda Jones. I would read her grocery list. I would pay to read her grocery list. Sunshine and Ravinder are competing with Charley Davidson and Reyes for my favorite couple.

Sunshine is sheriff of Del Sol, and just when it looks like the most exciting crime wave she will have will be committed by a tenacious raccoon, there are multiple stabbings, assassins, and a very stalkerish blind date to deal with.

This book has humor and heat, and the characters make you love them. I can’t wait for the next one, which is why I’m rereading the first one in the series!

Amaze balls!!
Absolutely. To get the basics out of the way and do what I’m here for, 5 stars. Absolutely and if we can give bonus points to get more stars I would give them all to Darynda Jones; specifically for this book.

I love that you can read Darynda in every book she writes but they are not the same. As I said for A Bad Day for Sunshine, I LOVE Sun and Auri! My top book characters. Their mom-daughter banter and unconditional love will bring me back to reread and re-reread these book.

**Some spoilers as you go on, please be warned....**
The first book in the series closed up its plot holes nicely while still leaving more open to continue with the series. So many were closed in this book I wonder what else is going to open in the next book.

Something I’ve been waiting for since the first book happens... Sun and Levi totally and finally get to have sex and it looks like the start of something that should’ve always been.

Cruz. Oh Cruz De Los Santos. I have cried over and over in this book.
From Dangerous Daughters and stabbings to doorbells and raccoons this book was amazing (for me at least. Did you see the Amazeballs at the beginning?) and I cannot wait to see where we go from here.

Another hit from Darynda! This book follows Sunshine and her daughter Auri as they continue life in Del Sol NM.

Sunshine POV is a true delight to read. She is funny and compassionate and doesn’t miss a beat...when it comes to her case. Her personal life is a bit more chaotic.

Auri’s POV in the book honestly didn’t make much sense to me. Her adventure seemed random and she only felt bad about sneaking around, getting hurt, and getting her friends in terrible situations when she got caught. I found her cry her way out of punishments tiresome.

Overall I enjoyed the book and I can’t wait for the series to continue! Thank you NetGalley and St. Matin’s press for an early release copy for a review.

A Good Day For Chardonnay, book 2 of the Sunshine Vicram series by Darynda Jones, continues to follow the escapades of the residents of Del Sol, NM, it’s sheriff and her family and friends. This book has a good plot, a few subplots to keep things lively, drama, mystery, humor, and snarky one-liners. This book is also well written. When an author illicits laughs as well as tears, you know she has a gift.

Jones keeps the reader connected throughout the book. Characters are well defined, action carefully plotted, and visual descriptions are excellent. But Levi’s character abruptly changes from angry and intense in book 1 to mellow in book 2. The scenes were great, but something felt off. Nonetheless, this book is a fun ride. You can’t ask for more than that, except for book 3! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I LOVED THIS BOOK FROM BEGINNING TO END SO HARD!!!
I seriously don't know how Darynda Jones does it, but she makes me feel so much, in so few pages. A Good Day For Chardonnay was packed with actions, hilarious and awkward moments but also tears, mostly mine but still.

Sunshine Vicram is back, single and ready to miiingle!
Or is she, with her busy Sheriff work, her escape artist daughter, her busybody parents and a town full of hilarious people...?

I can't recommend it enough and as it is the second book, if you haven't read A Bad Day For Sunshine yet, do yourself a service and go read it! You're welcome.

GAH!!!

Poor Sunshine. That lady needs some SLEEP! Not sure how she does it.

I'm still not a fan on how Darynda makes everything happen in a short amount of time. See above statement. No one seems to sleep and everyone heals at rapid speed.

But we finally get some answers to some questions.

Book 2 we dive more into Sunshine's abduction. We learn of other crimes and the world of the Dangerous Daughters.

I'll tell you know, you will CRY. Or at least I did and let me tell you crying while sitting in the waiting room of the dentist office while your 3 kids get their mouth/teeth cleaned is not really a joy I'd like to repeat. Good thing for my mask as it soaked up the tears without being too obvious. Though the snot was harder to take care of. ew!

So good, so good, so good! Loved every page! fabulous, she knows what she wants and plans to get it.
I never write a spoiler, but really, this is a great 2nd book of the series. I can't wait for the next one!!!!!!!!

First, this is the second book in this series, and can only ask if there will be a third, please. I believe you have to have read the first to get the whole story and the characters history, there was some summing up in the beginning of this book, but the whole story is too good to miss. Secondly it was great, Ms Jones' writing makes this story flow evenly with emotion and humor, you really care about the characters and the town. Lots of situations from the first book are tied up in this one. With a few new ones that will come with some passing of time and another edition in this series. Enjoyable read that made me stay up too late. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Publishing Group for an ARC for an honest review.

Holy crap what a ride this book takes you on! I LOVE Darynda Jones and all of her books. Very much worth the read. I would recommend the crap out of this book to anyone and everyone. (As with all of Daryndas other books). Sunshine is constantly put in unbelievable situations and continuously makes it through. She is not afraid to show her vulnerable side either. I loved being able to see Auri and friends solve (cause) their own little things too. We get some answers we've been looking for (trying not to give spoilers). I have never been a fan of third person point of view, but in the situation, I love like it gives you the ability to see through others eyes so to speak. Maybe at some point we can gets Levi’s pov. I need more Sunshine.

While I was happy to revisit the characters from A Bad Day for Sunshine this book just had too many different storylines to be enjoyable for me. Saying that I would still purchase this book for my library for fans of the first book.

Darynda is the queen of snarky dialog. This book has multiple mystery's, slow burn romance, and enough twisty's to satisfy the mystery thriller addicts. Great side characters round out this well written book. Highly recommend this series. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book from Netgalley.