OMG! I totally hated this book...NOT!!! I loved it, but I did hate the fact that we have to wait more than a year (I hope only that long) to find out the cliff-hanger!

There was so much going on in this book that sometimes I wondered just how everything would get resolved. But never fear, most of the storylines did get resolved, although I can see where some of this resolution will be used in future books.

I'm not even going to hint or try to recap the story for fear that I will give away something important. But rest assured that there will be deaths (bad guys---mostly), blood, heroism, and an 'apple that hasn't fallen far from the tree'!

ARC supplied by the publisher, the author, and NetGalley.

Amazing!!! 500 stars!! Thank you so much Netgalley for ARC!
To starts off I have to say that ending leaves you BEGGING for more!!!
I sort of guessed in book 1 of this series what I thought would happen, and I have to say I’m sooo glad! Trying to avoid spoilers, sorry for the vague explanation.
I love Sun’s banter and street smarts. But, I have to mention I LOVE everything Darynda Jones writes! Her books just make me so happy.
I can’t wait for my preorder of the audible audiobook to come in! I want to experience this book again with Lorelei narratoring it.

I must say that Auri is VERY MUCH her mother's daughter. She's smart and wily and she's a trouble magnet. Which means Sunshine is kept on her toes when it comes to keeping her kid from diving headfirst into danger. (Seriously, they're two peas in a pod and it's kind of hilarious to watch their convoluted thought process when they don't end up on the receiving end of blunt force head trauma.)

But that's another story for another day. Right now we have a bar fight that ends in a little bloodshed, a homicidal Levi looking to exact revenge on the people who hurt his friend, a missing kid, a PAINFULLY awkward "date night" between two people who are not romantically inclined (so painful. so very, very painful.), and Sunshine following up on the scant clues she has regarding her own abduction years ago. Oh, and then there's Auri on the hunt for a serial killer. Did I not say she was very much her mother's daughter? HA!

As Sunshine slowly remembers more bits and pieces about her abduction, we get a few answers that left me VERY relieved. Total bonus: We got some solid Sunshine and Levi interactions and I really really really like those two when they smolder at one another. Also, they make a pretty darn good team when they give in and start working together.

Things are still weird and quirky in Del Sol and there are a whole lot of bodies that keep popping up. Sunshine might never have expected to end up the sheriff of her hometown (especially since she technically never ran for the position), but she's doing a darn good job getting things done. Sure, things get a little messy, but sometimes you have to break a few eggs or something.

Am I looking forward to the next book? After that ending, YOU BETCHA!

This is such a fun series! I love the quirky characters and town. Some of the mysteries from "A Bad Day for Sunshine" are getting solved in this one, while a few more questions get thrown in. There is a bit of romance (also sex), some crime stopping action, and a bit of heartbreak.

I look forward to the next!

This was a fun, light read.

As usual, the author is quick with both the humor and the feels.

While there were times when the action kind of slowed down for me, I was all in when the author started spilling some town secrets and…um…fulfilling some promises.

This is definitely a really good addition to the series – the reader learns so much!

A beach read to be certain, but a lovely mental palate cleanser from the dark real world out there.

*ARC provided via Net Galley.

I loved this book. It's got twists and turns. I loved the characters, so glad to see the two main characters get together. I wish the book was longer. It's fast paced and a thrill a minute. #AGoodDayforChardonnay #NetGalley

OMG! One of my favorite coolest, sarcastic, witty, coffee addict heroines is back and she’s definitely rising and sun-shining in this novel!

Of course the name of the book is truly calling me: every day is great day for Chardonnay as you keep reading small town police officer’s ultra laugh out, smart, entertaining adventures.

This time her cutie pie daughter is chasing serial killer and of course ongoing investigation about Sunshine’s kidnapping gets an interesting turn by finding accurate evidences : all signs show the notorious bad boy Levi! But Sunshine already knows deep in her guts he never involves into anything may hurt her!

This book is more action packed, more mysterious, more caustic, more powerful and definitely more enjoyable.

As soon as I finished, I checked my ereader and screamed a lot : I thought I skipped some pages: there might have been more! There must have been more! It couldn’t finish so soon! I needed moreeeee!

Especially that awwww amazingly cuteeee ending later, I had every right to expect to read more! That cliffhanger was literally sunshine of my midnight ( I finished the book around 3 a.m in the early morning and after the book pumped too much adrenaline into my veins, I couldn’t expect to sleep!!!)

What do we have on the menu?
Brawl fights- yesss!
More sexy banters- yesss!
Abduction- of course!
Big revelations- hell yeah!
More misunderstandings and fights between love birds Levi and Sunshine- absolutely!

I enjoyed the promising start of the first book but this second installment of the series was so much better than the first book which earned gallons of chilled Chardonnay, more sunshine and accurate paternity test five blazing stars!

I hope we don’t have to wait for the second book! Entire fingers are crossed!

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest opinions.

This is the BEST SERIES!! This is the second book in the series and I recommend reading A Bad Day for Sunshine first.

I am obsessed with Sunshine Vicram and the cast of characters that are in this book. I was waiting very impatiently for this book to come out because I needed to know what happened!! This book does not disappoint! Her daughter is hunting what she believes to be a serial killer, her crush was involved in a knife fight and hit by a car that might be tied to a kidnapping and did I mention that her adorable partner in crime is chasing a raccoon?

This is a fantastic series and I can’t recommend it highly enough. I can’t wait for the next book! Thank you netgalley for this ARC!

Never read Darynda Jones? Think Janet Evanovich but with more laughs!! I love anything she writes and I was excited to continue Sunshine's story. What a novel!!! SOOO thankful to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this title.

I didn't read the first Sunshine Vicram novel so I was wondering what I got myself into during the first chapter. Was this going to be one of those cheesy novels where they tried to make everything cutesy and off-the-wall ridiculous? I'm happy to report that while this has a lot of small town quirks and interesting characters, it was well-written and hilarious. There is a lot going on but it's easy to follow what's happening. I think there were a few references to the first novel but not to the point where I felt like I was missing out on something (though I do want to go back now and read the first one). Enjoyable and highly recommended!

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received this ARC for an honest review. I love Darynda Jones’ sense of humor, and I love how her mind works! It shows so brilliantly with the Sunshine series. This series...there is no other words but AWESOME to describe it. I love the characters. The whit, the sass, and strength of Sun Vicram pulls you into the story, and you could see her as a real person. I loved how Darynda makes a multi-layered plot flow so smooth. She keeps your interest from the very beginning with many twists and turns,
I don’t like to post spoilers because I don’t want to takeaway the joy of discovering the story. I’m almost speechless with how much I love this series. GAH!!! I just want more! I want to pimp this book to everyone from the street corner and say...”READ THIS!!!!”

This is a fantastic series so far. This one ends in a seriously hawt cliffhanger too which threw me a bit but this one has all the feels.

What did I like? Sunshine is absolutely fabulous! Her main character is able to juggle so much that I’m just astounded. From stabbings, to the mayor’s drama, to figuring out her best friend Quincy... then there is her daughter Auri. Highly entertaining and I read it so slow because I wanted it to last.

Would I recommend or buy? I definitely am getting this series for my shelf. I picked up the first at the library and it’s necessary to read the series in order. I loved it. I’d recommend to people loving small town sheriffs and slow burn romances. The heat between Levi and Sunshine is so hawt! I also love the covers and titles! Five huge stars.

I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review!

*Thank you to Macmillian,Darynda Jones and Netgalley for providing me an E-ARC of "A Good Day For Chardonnay" in exchange for an honest review*

I'm so excited to talk about this book! I've loved Darynda's blend of humor, mystery and steaminess since I read First Grave on The Right and A Good Day for Chardonnay has the perfect mix of all 3. I loved going back to Sunshine and the gang. I especially love Sunshine and Auri's banter.

I have to say the Darynda Jones' latest works have all been amazing. I absolutely fell in love with her Charley Davidson series and now, after reading book 2 in her Sunshine Vicram series, I can honestly say that she has me hooked on this one as well.

There is always such humor, or maybe I should say snarkiness (is that a word?) or banter in her books that make me smile every time I read one. Last night, I was reading this in bed - late at night because I kept telling myself...ONE more chapter, just one more....okay, maybe just another one....

So, I'm laying in bed trying to read as quietly as possible, as my husband is asleep beside me.... and what happens? She makes me laugh. Not just a quick chuckle, but an almost full out giggle that I just couldn't stop. It was like 4:30 in the morning and I literally had to put my hand over my mouth because I just couldn't stop the sound. If that isn't talent, I don't know what the heck is. The snappy dialog between Sunshine and Auri is priceless. At times, both priceless, hilarious and so down right sweet I just want to melt. But, that Auri. I sure am glad my kids are adults now because I remember those teenage years, and Auri is one smart cookie. Sunshine is going to have her hands full with that one. And I can not wait to watch it happen!

Without going into spoilers, a heck of a lot happens in this book. There are certainly more dead bodies in Sunshine's town than is the norm and Auri somehow keeps finding herself in the middle of things. There is the continuation of the over-arching plot from book 1 (if you've read the first book you know what that is) and then there are a couple of other things and mysteries that just seem to pop up and demand attention. All in all, this book kept me hooked from beginning to end (remember, I was still reading at 4:30 am...)

There is also something WONDERFUL that happens near the end of this book. No spoilers, remember? But, boy did I want to do a happy dance but alas, I had already almost woken my hubby with the laughing, I couldn't in good conscience chance anything else (but I sure did want to )

And in true DJ style, this author just slays me with the last line in the book.

ARGH.......!!!!! Double GRRR.......!!!!!!

But, I have faith in Ms. Jones and her ability to create a great world with amazing characters, fantastic relationships and one heck of an interesting plot (or actually I should say PLOTS). So I guess I'm now going to patiently wait for book 3. What other choice do I have?

I received this ARC from NetGalley in return for my honest opinions, and that is what you get. I can't remember when this book officially comes out, but I would not hesitate to tell anyone who is interested to start this series if you haven't already. It is not a stand alone, so you have to start with book 1, but you will not be sorry. See, my honest opinion :)

In this second Sunshine Vicram mystery, her teenage daughter is hunting a serial killer, there is a raccoon who is terrorizing her deputy, and she is still trying to solve the mystery of her own abduction years prior. All Sunshine wants is an easy-going day that starts with coffee and doughnuts and ends on the couch with a glass of Chardonnay. Is that too much for a girl to ask?
I love these books. They are laugh-out-loud funny. Sunshine is both kick-butt, and lots of fun. She has a sarcastic sense of humor, and a distinct way of looking at things, that will keep you laughing. This is perfect for anyone who loves a good mystery and loves to laugh.

I received an ARC from netgalley
I’m exchange for my honest review.

I’ve been waiting non so patiently to get my hands on this book. I really wish I had a friend who was also reading it but she sucks and hasn’t started her ARC yet. Anywho I’ll be twiddling my thumbs waiting for the messages to start.

Ok so we all know that book one left us wondering lots of things and soooo left us waiting for this book. And oh did it spill the tea. Not only did this book spill all the tea. And I do mean alll the tea..... this book just keeps you on the edge of your seat as it tangles you up in its spider web giving you bits and pieces while the other characters keep giving you mini heart attacks. Sooo there is not a single dull moment in this book.

Now last of all. What in the absolute fuckery is it with the last lines in daryndas freaking books. Are you kidding me right now. I wanted to throw my phone at the wall. (But I kind of live on my phone so....) I want to hate you. But I can’t cause darynda is kinda awesome and I need more of her books so I won’t send any hit and her way. (You’ll find this funny after you read the book) maybe......

Ugh I need book 3......

A great mystery or thriller with a side of Chardonnay. I absolutely love the main character in this book it was enthralled to find out what happens next. I highly recommend this enjoyable read.

Totally devoured this! I have read everything Jones has written and absolutely loved it, ESPECIALLY Charley and the gang...BUT...I think Sunshine, Levi, Auri, and Cruz have actually taken over the number #1 spot! I absolutely love this this series. It is laugh out loud funny! The characters are so wonderful and engaging. The story pulls you in and just doesn't let you go. My only regret is that now I need to wait for the 3rd installment!