Wine and Whispers
Sophie Brooks Mysteries #1
by Daisy Landish
Published: January 11, 2025
Publisher: Beaches and Trails Publishing
Genre: Cozy Mysteries, Crime Fiction, Mysteries, Culinary Mystery, Fiction, Mysteries, Woman Sleuth
Blurb:
She came to Sonoma for a fresh start. She found a mystery that could cost her life.
After discovering her husband's betrayal, food blogger Sophie Brooks leaves behind her successful farm-to-table restaurant in Oregon and heads to Sonoma for a fresh start. With her camera, cooking skills, and loyal online following, she's ready to rebuild her life as a digital nomad—documenting the culinary world's hidden gems one delicious dish at a time.
When Sophie arrives at Cartwright Vineyard, she's captivated by the scenic beauty and sustainable practices. But beneath the picturesque rows of grapevines, secrets are fermenting. After vineyard owner James Cartwright is found dead in what appears to be a tragic accident, Sophie's instincts tell her something's not right.
As Sophie digs deeper, she uncovers a web of deception, blackmail, and old rivalries. The powerful vineyard owner next door seems determined to acquire Cartwright's land by any means necessary. When threatening notes appear at Sophie's door and inventory starts mysteriously disappearing, she realizes she's getting too close to the truth.
With the help of James's niece Claire and charming local restaurant owner Nate, Sophie must solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim. But in a town where everyone has something to hide, distinguishing friends from enemies might be as challenging as perfecting the perfect wine pairing.
Wine & Whispers is the first book in the Sophie Brooks Mysteries series, perfect for fans of culinary cozies and armchair travel. If you love delicious food descriptions, picturesque settings, and mysteries with a dash of romance, you'll devour this farm-to-table cozy mystery.
Pour yourself a glass of wine and escape to Sonoma today
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My Review:
Wine and Whispers is the first book in the Sophie Brooks Mysteries series by Daisy Landish. This novel transports readers to the picturesque wine region of Sonoma, California, specifically the Cartwright Vineyard, where hidden truths are surfacing amidst the vines.
Following the revelation of her husband's betrayal, Sophie opts to take her culinary blog on the road, with her initial destination being Cartwright Vineyard, where she forges a friendship with Claire Cartwright. However, the vineyard is facing sabotage in numerous ways.
It's no secret that vineyard proprietor Angela Mason covets Cartwright Vineyard for herself and may resort to any means necessary to claim Claire’s uncle’s estate.
When Sophie discovers threatening notes at her doorstep and notices that someone is pilfering inventory from the Cartwright vineyard, she realizes she is inching closer to uncovering the truth behind the events that led to Claire’s Uncle James's downfall; she might find herself in a perilous position as well.
Wine and Whispers had me captivated as I hurried through the pages to uncover the identity of the saboteur targeting the winery. With a town brimming with secrets, the list of suspects is extensive. The intrigue and tension had me on the brink of my seat, eagerly anticipating the unfolding of events.
I am excited to see what adventures await Sophie in Italy in the subsequent book, Olives and Obsessions, part of the Sophie Brooks Mysteries series.
I wholeheartedly recommend picking up a copy of Wine and Whispers today and assisting Sophie in unraveling the mysteries at the heart of wine country!
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