Audiobook Review: A Vineyard Valentine by Nina Bocci

Author: Nina Bocci

Narrator: Amanda Ronconi

Title: A Vineyard Valentine

Genre: Romance, Short Story/Novella

Format: Audiobook

Published:  February 4th 2021

Where I got It: Audible

Summary: 

The annual Valentine’s Day singles soiree is always a big money-maker for Eloisa Giordono’s winery. What could be more romantic than looking for love at a quaint family vineyard on the most romantic night of year? Well, just about anything as far as Eloisa is concerned. She’s a Valentine’s Day Grinch who thinks it’s the lamest, most clichéd holiday ever invented.

Fortunately, she’ll get to hang out with like-minded folks this year by hosting an Anti-Valentine’s Day party on the same night. She’ll just need to alternate between events to keep them both running and she’ll be raking in the profits. But Eloisa is thrown for a loop when a sexy, self-described hopeless romantic shows up at the singles soiree and keeps her captivated. Will he change her mind about the holiday...and about love?

Review:

Yayy! A Valetine's book just in time for the holiday! I wish we had more stories like this!

The annual Valentine's Day party has been a big money-maker for Eloisa's winery. However, Eloisa is a Valentine's Day Grinch who thinks it is a lame holiday so she decides to throw two parties. One for those Valentine's Day lovers and another one called the Anti-Valentine's Day party. When her sidekick gets sick, she has to host and run both parties...at the same time. Eloisa is thrown another curveball when a sexy and self-described hopeless romantic shows up. She is captivated....but can he change her mind about the holiday and love? 

This was a lot of fun. I liked Eloisa. I've always been meh about the holiday even when I'm in a good relationship. It just feels like such a Hallmark holiday. Do I hate the holiday like Eloisa? No, but I can see her points and why she hates it...especially when you get to know her more. 

I loved Alex. He was a hunk. 

This was very cute and I had no issues. I do wish we had gotten more with our couple. It seemed like she fell too easily into his arms. I would've loved to watch them actually fall in love. First date. First kiss...marriage? Etc. 

Awwww I adore this narrator so much. I didn't realize it was her right away and then I realized I KNEW that voice. She is soooo good. :D 

Overall, this was short and sweet. I wanted more and I think we needed more. I'll give this 4 stars. Totally worth it for the big V day coming up! 

Challenge(s):
- #9 for Audiobook challenge

- #6 for Romance Bingo challenge for "non Xmas Holiday setting"