Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!

I loved this books so much! Such a good love story. Funny drama romance spice! Yes please

The second book in this series, the story of Cam and Ava. He steps in to helps her out when she is ill and needs a place to stay. Will he open up to a relationship with her? Cam was an interesting character from the first book, so glad he got his own book.

I was hoping that You're So Vine, the second book in the Flora Valley series, would be better. Unfortunately this one, again, was not for me. We are at the wedding of Nate and Shelby when we meet Ava. She is a high-achieving, fast-driving no nonsense sister. Then we meet Cam, our silent-strong type barrel maker. Ava is re-asking Cam out, despite her better senses.

Ava has recently been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. I think that was a great choice for her, given her driven personality, as she comes to terms with having this disorder that is poorly explained and ill-understood, as there's no direct organic cause that we know of in medicine yet. I appreciate that representation and fully enjoy Ava's character now as a protagonist too.

The way in which Ava and Cam are bumped together, and a fainting episode felt a little too fast for me. Don't get me wrong, I still love a fast-burn and early sex scene, it just felt like the slotting into place was way too fast, and the certainty of their interest in each other. I think I also wanted more of that buildup and tension, when it ended up feeling rather rushed, especially as Ava all but moves in with Cam from the get-go.

Ultimately, giving this book 3 stars. I didn't love Cam quite as much as I was

Overall I found the book, You're So Vine, to be okay overall. The main characters were cute and fun. As a whole I feel as if this book could have been a little better organized.



I had the opportunity to read this book as an ARC, and I would like to thank Netgalley, Harper Collins and the author for this opportunity.

I was looking forward to Cam's story, but similar to the first in the series, it just didn't work.

This was a very light hearted read, with some *verrry* heavy plot lines that I don't think were handled with enough care, the writing style was way too informal. There were a lot of gaps in the story for things that we just have to assume we're handled off page, and while insta love can work and work well, there was soooo much packed into what the reader assumes is about 4 days that I'm just left with too many questions. (and I'm sorry but Cam's friendship with Lee....🤢 it's just plain weird, there was way too much emphasis on this and not in a good way for either of them). I love the found family trope, but again, there were tooo many side characters and plots going on that it distracted from getting to see the MCs and their story.


Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the ARC in exchange for my review!

I just loved this book and read it in a day once I started it I couldn’t put it down. Having read the first book I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and getting to know Cam who works for Shelby and Ava who is Nate’s sister in the first book.

This book deals with some heavy topics like PTSD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and I feel like it’s very well done and also it shows that we all need help now and again.

I would highly recommend reading this book if you are looking for a spicy read that deals with hard topics but in a good way. It’s just amazing.

I would like to thank One More Chapter and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book early.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for providing the ARC.

I love a good romance borne from the animosity of being rejected, but this one just did not sit well with me.

A lot of it had to do with Ava. She came across as very self-centered and immatjre to the point where Cam's very presence causes her issues in behaving normally. As if her whole demeanor was hijacked and dictated by him. It is not an attractive look for a character and it doesn't work well from a story or author's standpoint either. Cam was fine as the MMC, but nothing that really stood out to me.

The writing was generally pretty good, all things considered I just wish that this book had been developed a bit more.

Set in Califormia’s wine making region, You’re So Vine is firstly a romance but also a story of healing and hope for both Ava Durant and Cam Hollander, the man who knocked her back when she asked him out before this story opens. As Ava enters the page,it’s clear that she’s very uncomfortable about her circumstances. She’s back home after quitting her job at a Kentucky racing stable because she was so chronically tired she couldn’t function properly. She’s stressed both because she feels like a failure in a family of over-achievers and because she fears she might be seriously ill, which impacts her behaviour through much of the story. She’s also still madly attracted to Cam and after some encouragement, willing to try again. Cam spent years in the army before being medically retired with both physical and mental scars. While he’s now physically fit, his PTSD has driven him to become a loner, happy to work quietly in the vineyard repairing wine casks and performing other maintenance tasks as needed. The last thing he wants is a relationship, but the attraction to Ava is too strong to resist. These two have a bumpy road to travel and while the sex is off the charts, the rest of their relationship takes time to develop and is peppered with doubts and petty jealousies. I enjoyed watching them grow together as their story unfolded. The only thing I found hard to swallow was the very short time it took them to get from bedmates to being in love. Otherwise though, an entertaining story.

I think readers who are fans of the idea of ‘love at first sight’ will love this book. The main characters fall fast and go through several big events together within the first week of their relationship. It’s spicy, but also has tender and vulnerable moments where you really get to know the characters. The family dynamic is authentic but the ending left me wanting! We see only their early on relationship and I want to know how they grow as their relationship does. But overall, it was a cute and fun read.

You’re So Vine is book two in her new Flora Valley series by Catherine Robertson.
Another sweet small-town romance story.
Cam and Ava are very likable characters who I instantly fell in love with!
A fun and heartwarming love story I enjoyed reading and seeing how this story would unfold and Catherine didn’t disappoint.

Thank You NetGalley and One More Chapter for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with an ebook copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

DNF.

Ok, buckle up, it's another not-too-positive review from Charlie.

I love a romance book. Honestly, one of my all-time favourite genres. The only problem with that is that I end up reading a lot of romance books that don't quite hit the spot - especially when I am reading and reviewing. I was really excited about this book, but it, unfortunately, became one of those romance books that ended up not hitting the spot for me. And that's ok, not every book is meant to be enjoyed by the same person. I can see others really enjoying this book, I just really didn't.

I want to go over the negatives very quickly.

The FMC. From the very start of the book, I was annoyed. I think that maybe the author intended for the FMC to come across as a relatable tomboy who really doesn't understand the fuss but instead, she just came across as annoying and immature. There was very little about her that seemed very realistic. In the first scene she is at her brother's wedding and is making it all about her and her own feelings. The whole premise was that she might see a guy who rejected going on a date with her. It felt like she was unable to separate her feelings from the wedding and the appropriate reactions to have toward romance. I couldn't stand behind that. I found it very difficult to read her perspective in any way. To me, she came across as selfish and narcissistic. I ended up struggling so much that I wasn't able to finish the book in its entirety. I think that if the FMC had been a bit more relatable and her predicament possibly significantly less selfish, I would have actually enjoyed this book.

The writing style, however, was really great. I think it flowed really really well and that there was so much potential within the story. The FMC let the book down as a whole but, with a few changes to her, I think that this could be an amazing romance book.

3 stars.

The second book in this small-town, quirky and yet serious, rom-com series.

This book follows Ava, the younger sister of the 1st book’s dashing hero.
After being turned down by enigmatic and withdrawn Cam, Ava happens to faint in his arms at a rather inopportune moment. At her brother’s wedding, in full view of her family.
Luck is on her side as she hides out with Cam, avoiding both her possible diagnosis, and her family, whilst getting the chance to get up and personal with the gentle, gorgeous, gigantic man she was instantly drawn too. Can their secrets bring them together, or keep them from ever fully committing to being together?

I enjoyed this a little more than the previous book, with the inner dialogue having been tempered down in comparison. However, I still think the plot could do with being extended, preventing that “instalove” feeling.

✨ She falls first, he falls harder
✨ Small town romance
✨ Friends to lovers
✨ Found family
✨ Banter for days

This was a super cute quick read, but it was quick all the way around. I love love at first sight, but going from one extreme to another in 5 days and it just felt super rushed. Especially for the depth of both his ptsd and her burnout, plus their communication issues, and incredibly nosy found family. I just wish I got more than 5 days with them because I was left with way more questions than answers.

I need to stop picking up books by liking there covers, and read more of the blurb!

This is a sweet romance between Ava and Cam. I personally liked the characters but just felt like it was all a little bit too fast. They reconnect at her brothers wedding after he had declined a date with her, then suddenly they are living happily every after. I would have like a little bit more of a slow burn. But that is just my prefered style. The banter between them was very cleverly done

.This is the first book I have read by Catherine Robertson but I would read other books she has written as I did like her writing style probably just not the pace of this book in particular.

Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book had all the right feelings but lacked in the follow-through. That is not to say that I didn’t enjoy the writing and story, albeit the relationship and subsequent life together came on way too fast for my taste. The whole story took over the span of five-ish days. I am all for the “when you know, you know” kind of love story, but it jumped so fast from Cam shutting Ava down when she asked him out the first time to him realizing he loved her. It felt out of place.

The story is set in California, a lovely place for a vineyard love story. But, the characters seemed out of place here. With slang more associated with New Zealand, where the author is from, it seemed like the story would have been much better suited in another location.

Ava, the FMC, was brash and sometimes abrasive with Cam. Her feelings of impatience and jealousy were so high that I felt bad for Cam. Her lack of understanding and pushiness to uncover a “secret” relationship between Cam and Lee was too much. Ava falls in love with him within 5 days but has a very rough time coming to terms with his friendship with a female. What really got to me was when Ava was describing her family estate and wealth, stating, “because we’re (obviously) wealthy…”. It made her unrelatable in my eyes. Like the lines were being drawn too far in trying to make the difference obvious between Cam and Ava and their backgrounds.

Cam, a quiet and reserved (retired) soldier, is now the cooper and general handyman for the vineyard that Ava is connected to through her brother’s marriage. I felt like he was trying too hard to have feelings for Ava and jumped right into saying I love you when she said it to him. The relationship he has with Lee, an older woman and former boss, is a little strange. He describes Lee as “the most beautiful woman I’d ever seen in my life” while trying to kindle a relationship with Ava. It was just too much, and I didn’t feel the sincerity in his side of the relationship with Ava.

Overall, the story could have really hit home with me, but fell short. I wish the couple had more time dedicated to learning about each other without the jealousy and arguments. The spicy scenes were nice but out of place in the overall flow of the story. The writing, humor, and family dynamics led me to enjoy finishing the book, but with reservations.

Overall: ⭐️⭐️.5
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Thank you to One More Chapter and Netgalley for letting me read this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I’m not sure how to fully feel about this book? There was some good scenes but overall I just had a hard time getting into it sadly.

DNF at 20%. I could not finish this. I couldn't connect with the characters. I understand that the main character hates her life and also kind of herself but it does not create an atmosphere that feels romantic. I did not feel a spark or chemistry between the two leads. I stopped when the love interest referred to himself as "Primal Cam".

Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am really sorry because I had to DNF this book. I start ti read and I wasn’t love at first as I thought! I stop reading at 12% of the story

You're So Vine by Catherine Robertson is a charming small-town romance perfect for fans of heartwarming stories like Virgin River and Sweet Magnolias. Ava's instant attraction to the quiet, strong Cam is both humorous and endearing. Their connection deepens as Cam unexpectedly cares for Ava during a health scare, adding a layer of tenderness to the romance.

The book is fast-paced and might leave you wanting more, but it's a sweet and steamy read overall. While it's part of a series, You're So Vine can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.

Positives first: there’s a number of things to like about Ava and Cam’s story. I like the first-person narrative of the main characters and the way they feel like they’re actually talking to you. The family interactions and relationships are really enjoyable. The subject of PTSD is dealt with sensitively. However, all of the events in this book (and there’s a lot going on) occur over the space of less than a week, which not only seems unrealistic, but means that some major points - Ava’s diagnosis, the whole situation with Lee - are left up in the air out of necessity. Rather like in the previous book in the series, the author seems to be in such a rush to cram everything into an unfeasibly tight timeframe, and personally I prefer stories that take the time to deal with the issues they cover in a more measured way.