BlueStone & Vine was my kind of romance!

Pippa needs a break from the limelight with her successful career as a folk singer when she recuperates from a tragic vocal cord accident. What better way to disappear than house swap with a friend of the family. Heading to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, was the perfect place for Pippa. Not only does she instantly fit in with the locals in the remote little town, but romantic sparks immediately fly when Pippa and Seth lay eyes on each other.

Seth is working hard at getting his winery up and running while assisting friends get their artisans mill shop going. He doesn’t need the distraction of the beautiful Irish singer who is bound to leave when her vacation from reality is up. But something about Pippa, keeps him coming back for more.

I've come to the realization that Kauffman is a queen of marvelously romantic love stories. Her characters don't have an over abundance of internal turmoil and/or dialog (which gets tiresome), but speak their minds and are truthful with themselves and each other... making Kauffman's characters utterly relatable, completely realistic, and totally lovable. I found BlueStone & Vine heartwarming, sweet and endearing and just what I wanted in a read. My only complaint, I didn't want this story to end.

I received this ARC copy of BlueStone & Vine from Kensington Books - Zebra. This is my honest and voluntary review. BlueStone & Vine is set for publication June 26, 2018.

My Rating: 5 stars
Written by: Donna Kauffman
Series: Blue Hollow Falls (Book 2)
Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Zebra
Publication Date: June 26, 2018
ISBN-10: 1420145479
ISBN-13: 978-1420145472
Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Pippa MacMillan, an Irish folk singer, has had a difficult past year having undergone surgery to repair her ruptured vocal cords. Rumors are flying that she may not be able to sing again. Pippa’s more than a little worried herself. When her sister’s best friend from college proposes swapping houses, Pippa jumps at the chance to get away from it all.

Pippa comes crashing, quite literally, into Seth Brogan’s quiet little life. Seth’s sister, Moira, has offered up his place for the house swap, which she fails to mention to him until the very last second. Seth just wants to focus on getting his vineyard up and running; he doesn’t have time to deal with someone else’s problems or to get involved with someone whose life is an ocean and continent away. Fate, and the fine citizens of Blue Hollow Falls, aren’t about to let Seth make the biggest mistake of his life by not pursuing Pippa.

I really enjoyed reading the love story of Pippa and Seth. I wish Seth would have listened to his heart (and everyone else) a little sooner. There were smiles, laughter, and more than a few tears reading Bluestone and Vine. This book does standalone, although reading the first book and novella will help you to appreciate how the silk mill was renovated, to see more of Seth and Sawyer’s friendship, and to learn more about Blue Hollow Falls. I’m looking forward to the next installment in this series.

A fun story, albeit a little rushed. Meeting and proposing in a few weeks seems a little fast. Otherwise, I found this to be another delightful story by a great author and would highly recommend this book and series

Wonderful return to Blue Hollow Falls! I loved the story of Seth and Pippa. Theirs is a story of taking charge of life, of going after what you want and then working out the details rather than giving up without ever trying. Add to this the other wonderful characters of Blue Hollow Falls and you've got a heartwarming story of family, relationships, and love. While reading previous books in this series isn't necessary to enjoy this book, it does help to give background and make a more compete story. I look forward to more visits to Blue Hollow Falls!!

I took a day to try to put my feelings for Bluestone & Vine into words for this review to try to convey how strongly I feel about it. First, know that this story is AMAZING – I needed to tell you that up front. After that, words truly fail me.

We met Seth, our hero, in book one as he was a sort of wingman to Sawyer. I fell in love with Blue Hollow Falls with that first book, loved the novella that came after, but B&V made me want to call a realtor to find this truly magical place. Seth is such an integral part of this new mountain ‘family’ and is someone you want to be in your corner because he will be there, no matter what. Annnnnnnnd picturing him as a hunk doesn’t hurt!

And then we meet Pippa. Read the story to enjoy their ‘meet-cute’ as it is much fun. Simplistically, Pippa is a well -known Irish folk singer recovering from surgery. She is a ‘wee’ thing, strong, beautiful. There is so much more to her character and story but I can’t even begin to describe. You must read it.

The story is…bigger… at least for me, and I kept reading until I finished. It made me laugh, it made me crazy, it made me smile, and it made me cry. I thought that Blue Hollow Falls was my favorite book, until I read this one. Seth is sometimes SUCH a boy and Pippa slips into herself often but their road to a relationship is special – it felt real, if that makes sense. All the other characters on the mountain are special as well. Sawyer’s and Seth’s friendship is great, especially when Sawyer gets to laugh and say I told you so as he watches Seth fall for Pippa. Mabry is just adorable and probably a conscience for the group of friends and neighbors. Of course, he is also a cranky old guy with much love to share. And Bailey. As it is for all the characters, it’s tough to remember she is only ten. And Jake/Jacob…a young man on the cusp of adulthood, and a great friend to Bailey. And let’s not forget Dex…

Loved this book, can’t really find the words to describe how I felt like a part of the community. Seth’s and Pippa’s story is special – loving from start to finish. I highly recommend Bluestone & Vine. I received a free, advance copy of this book from the publisher. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.

The llama is my kind of music lover.

How does he manage all that hair?

It's nice that she is not a diva, which he was clearly expecting her to be.

How are they both not getting robbed by their cleaning ladies?

That is a lot of animals on one vineyard.

She's so resourceful. I'm jealous.

He has no tact.

I think Mabry should retire and just enjoy his last years.

Poor Will.

Bono is old? Yeesh, then I'm ancient too, Jake.

It sounds like Emile had just enough time to really make a mess of things.

Addie knows how to have people over for dinner!

Bailey and Jake are getting married one day, mark my words.

Will needs someone to love.