For a few months now I've been craving a romance series just like Melissa's Seven Shores and Soho Loft and when I requested this arc I thought it was going to be a standalone. Well imagine how I excited I was when I saw that it's a series!!

To be fair, I didn't love this one quite as much as the other two, but I don't think it's the book's fault necessarily. I've read quite a few romance books and my expectations are pretty high. But i still enjoyed it a lot ahh!

The friendship between Joey, Gabs and Maddie is definitely my favorite thing in the book and the reason I was so excited for it. I just love it so much when romance books have such a big focus on friendships. And what I adored even more was how the romance part and the friendship part did not affect one another like it happens in so many books I've read. Instead, the girls welcomed Becca, Joey's girlfriend, as if she were one of their own.

And Becca's friendships were equally wholesome, especially the two gay cowboys from whom she adopted the cutest dog ever. Now as for the romance...

Joey (vineyard in little rustic Tangle Valley owner) and Becca (manager of big hotel coming in to ruin the rustic vibe) have such great banter, and their interactions are so funny.

“You want me to set foot in Satan’s Palace?” she asked with a squeak. “You won’t turn to ash upon entry. I’ll make special arrangements.”


And they have great chemistry but I feel like the pace of their romance is a little off. I loved the initial rivals dynamic but it kind of changed a little too quickly.

"Oh, man. Cue the war of feelings. Beautiful woman. Capitalist enemy . Adorable dog."


And I loved their moments together which were very cute but not over the top. They had their ups and downs but considering everything Joey went through in her life, I don't blame her for her reaction in the slightest lmao. Their story is low on angst and there is no unnecessary drama, which I appreciate immensely. Their development still felt a bit rushed though but just because the lust at first sight trope is not really my favorite.

Speaking of lust, it seemed off how every single character that was introduced was immediately explicitely described as very good looking, strickingly so, and I get that this is a romance novel and that's how it mostly is, but it's impossible for every single character to be absolutely flawless. And it's not the only novel that's done this.

But anyways, all in all I enjoyed this so very much, and I am looking forward to Gabs' story!

*An ARC was provided via NetGalley in exchange of a honest review.

I love Melissa Brayden and I will always read her books but I can admit it that this one was not one of my favorites. First of all I didn't particularly like Josephine , at times I was finding her annoying and unnecessarily judgmental. Becca on the other hand, I really loved her. Second and most important, the inevitable breakup at some point after the 2/3 of the book was really predictable and it could have been avoided.
The writing was always on spot with Melissa, you cannot miss the quality and I also loved Gabriella and Madison and I'm really looking forward to read the next two books about them.

I loved the vineyard setting and how real the small town and the people in it felt. The lead characters had sizzling hot chemistry and the romance was well paced. Joey's feelings about her father's death were also very well written and had me shedding a tear or two. I felt the added drama of the fire near the end wasn't really necessary as poor Joe already had a lot to deal with, but overall it was a very enjoyable read and I look forward to reading the next one in the series.

I'm very firmly down the middle of the road with this one. It was good, but there wasn't anything about it that really made it stand out. The characters were likable, both the main and secondary ones. The story had a decent amount of drama as well, but everything felt just a bit too neat. The pacing flowed well, though for me personally everything happened a bit fast between the two main characters. I felt like there were a few moments of temporary drama that could have been built on more. It was overall not bad, just lacked something that could have pushed it over the edge.

You can count on Melissa Brayden's books that they’ll always deliver. Quality writing, well-built characters, hot chemistry, banter, and lots of witty dialogues. So every time there is a new novel out, my motivation to read it is high. Plus, this is the start of a new series ‘A Tangle Valley Romance’ which is always exciting.

Josephine ‘Joey’ Wilder has inherited her family business, Tangle Valley Vineyard. She has new ideas to improve it but a new luxury hotel, The Jade, is threatening to kill the vineyard rustic charm. Becca Crawford is the manager of said hotel and is adamant to get the hotel to succeed and convince the alluring owner of the vineyard that she’s not the enemy. Will Joey and Becca have a chance together?

This is a very good start to this new series which follows three friends who work together in Tangle Valley Vineyard – Joey, Gabriella and Madison – in search of their romantic relationships. Book one features Joey who has lost a lot in her life and is content to focus on her family’s legacy in the vineyard. That is, until Becca appears in her life and breaks her well-built walls.

As usual, Ms. Brayden did a great characterisation work, making both leads believable and multilayered. One thing I admire about this author is her ability to build powerful chemistry and increasing tension between the main characters until it inevitably explodes with fireworks. These two leads are made for each other and it’s impossible not to root for them and agonize with their relationship woes.

The events that lead to their crisis are believable in the context of the story but my only disappointment is that the ‘grand gesture’ of reconciliation wasn’t as exciting as it’s the norm in Melissa Brayden's books. Having said that, ‘Entangled’ is super enjoyable and a very good start to this new series. I can’t wait to see where Ms. Brayden takes these characters next. 4.5 stars.

ARC provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Okay, I don't know why but this is pretty much my favorite book from Brayden (Even though this is only my third one). Her signature wry humor and ability to create romantic tension are all there. She tempers that with a much better sense of conflict that almost always happens when the romantic leads break up. It felt more in tune with the novel, like the person who would be the one to backslide into old habits did that, and not the person who didn't show any issues like that. I know I am being vague, but it was a great bit of storytelling there and I don't want to truly spoil it for people.

Joey Wilder is the ambitious owner of the picturesque winery, Tangled Valley Vineyard. She's a competent business person who is also passionate about her products, but she became the owner after her beloved father passes away. On top of that, she was literally left at the alter by her fiancee who then goes and falls for the town vet. Joey gave up on loving people because only a couple stay, like her no nonsense vintner, Madison. Madison and Joey are close, but she still avoids any romantic entanglements until the beautiful Becca Crawford comes into town. Only problem is that she is the GM of the new resort that Joey is very much opposed to. Question is, can Joey trust Becca and their budding relationship?

One thing that I enjoy about this book is that, while the plot is about the winery and The Jade Hotel(Becca's resort), the story is really about being vulnerable and trusting in those closest to you. I also enjoyed that this was very much Joey's story. Becca is a pretty static character, which is fine, because she a very strong character in her own right. Not that she's perfect and always put together, but it is clear that Joey is the one who is growing, who is learning. So by the time we end the novel, Joey feels more confident, is able to get closure, and is willing to communicate better her needs to Becca. We understand that Joey and Becca are in a great place, but we also understand that their relationship didn't fully fix things, but that this arc in their life is over. Which, for me, makes for a super satisfying ending.

It looks like there is going to be two more books set in Tangled Valley Vineyard. Each should feature besties extraordinaires Gabriella and Madison who feature heavily in this book. I enjoyed both characters and look forward to their turns in the spotlight. Oh, and pick this one up, too. You'll love it.

Melissa Brayden is a writer that never disappoints her readers. She delivers a well written romance with lovely characters book after book. She knows how to build the perfect amount of tension and create a romance that is engaging and heartfelt. Entangled is quintessential Melissa Brayden, and it is absolutely delightful.

I always fall a little bit in love with Brayden’s characters. They are charming, sweet and just plain fun. She often surrounds her lovely leading ladies with a solid friend group, too. I find this so appealing; it’s one of her strengths. She can create bonds between her characters that are relatable and interesting. It gives her storytelling weight and dimension.

Her main characters, Joey and Becca, are a nice match up. Joey is passionate about her family’s vineyard and wants nothing more than to fulfill her vision for it. Becca is a bit of a thorn in Joey’s side though, and a road block to that vision. Their chemistry is everything we come to love and expect from Brayden; it simply jumps off the page. She knows how to create relationships that pull you in and make your heart beat a little bit faster. You want them together, and when they finally get there, you want even more.

Entangled is a sweet romance filled with Brayden’s trademark flirtatious banter and quick wit. It will absolutely leave you with a satisfied smile. I recommend grabbing a glass of wine, a comfy chair and getting entangled in its savory pages. It’s sure to be a delectable treat!

A Melissa Brayden trilogy starring three women and a winery in the leading roles? Yes, please. In Entangled we are introduced to Joey Wilder, new owner and manager of Tangle Valley Vineyard. Joey has lived in Whisper Wall, Oregon and worked at Tangle Valley her whole life. She has big plans for the winery, enlisting the help of her childhood friend Madison, a vintner with a growing reputation and Madison’s ex, Gabriella, a creative force in the kitchen. Even her lovelife is getting an overhaul when the beautiful Becca catches her eye in the tasting room. Now if only she could find a way to halt construction of the mega resort, promising to spoil all that is quaint in Whisper Wall, Joey’s life would be perfect.

I love a good trilogy and Ms. Brayden is one of the best at creating a world we readers can jump into with our hearts and both feet. We meet the stars of the next books in the series and get to know them a little but the focus is on the trials, troubles, joys and heartbreaks experienced by Joey and Becca. Brayden writes attraction with finesse. From their first meeting you can feel the heat, sparks flying and promise of romantic scenes to come. Their relationship is so solid you can’t help but worry what will happen when the bad things start, because you know there will be hurdles to cross.

This book is like a big warm hug. I love the way Brayden captures the pleasure we get as women chatting about anything and everything. The old biddies who love nothing more than fresh gossip add lightness to offset the fears Joey has around running a successful business. .
Becca might be the big bad face of Jade but her honesty and integrity shine through and make her worthy of courting the town’s sweetheart and hard luck story. This one pulls at your heartstrings and I found myself tearing up during a pivotal scene near the end of the novel. Bonus points for making me cry.

Loved it. Can’t wait for Gabriella’s story.

ARC received with thanks from publisher for review.

I usually quite enjoy everything Melissa Brayden writes. Some of her books are such standouts that I reread them every year, and even the lesser offerings remain a pleasant memory for me. I typically devour them quickly and can't put them down until finished, with lots of chuckles and heartwarming moments throughout. Unfortunately for me, this book lacked the usual luster and shine of her novels. Perhaps I've just read too many of her books, or maybe I've read too many books in the lesfic genre, of which she is a definite architect of the current style. But I could put this one down, and I wasn't connected to the characters or their chemistry or their conflict much. I think the highlight for me was the friendships, between the 3 protagonists of this new series (Joey, Maddie & Gabrielle), and between the love interest and the gay cowboys. Those interactions offered the most heartfelt moments for me, but the romance fell a bit flat in this one, and the number of laughs and heart tugs was the most limited it's ever been for a Brayden offering. I'm hoping that the next 2 installments will be more engaging as this was just an intro to another of her series. No matter what I'll always read whatever she writes as soon as it comes out!

This is the type of book and writing I really enjoy reading. Somehow many books now feature women who love wine, I don't care much for the beverage, but it certainly didn't put me off.

This book is the first of a new series about three friends; Joey, Madison, and Gabriella. This first book is about Joey, she is the heart of the Tangle Valley Vineyard. She hires her longtime friend Madison to become her winemaker and she advises Joey to hire her ex, but also good friend Gabriella. At first, I thought it would be a story of Joey and Maddie finding each other, later I figured it'd be Gabriella. No such thing is true, there is another character in the mix: Becca. Becca is the GM of the new resort coming to their sleepy little tourist town. Joey and Becca have chemistry from the first time they meet. They have an easy rapport with each other and their banter, later on, is great. They seem well-matched, the story is realistic and suits the characters. I am not mentioning much as I will spoil it.

I actually love all characters in this book, the sexy gay cowboys, the three friends, the Biddies, Loretta, and Carla. It seems just like any small wine country town I can imagine, with a lot of hot and nice people who can banter as if their lives depend on it. I am looking forward to reading Gabriella's story, which will be the next book. There is a huge hint about who might capture her heart. I have an inkling about Madison's story as well, but I have no idea why.
The next book is due to release this year as well, I am happy I don't have to wait too long. Maybe I even take up drinking wine in the meantime.

Two women meet when one of them samples the wine at the others wine yard and instant attraction hits.

Joey: Having lost a lot in her life, Joey tends to believe everyone will leave and that she is unlovable. Joey inherits her family's legacy, Tangle Valley Vineyard, in the beginning of the book, and we get to follow as she starts to turn it into her vision for the future.

Becca: Hard working and successful, Becca has finally found a small town where she wants to put down roots. 

Pro:
Excellent depiction of healthy friendship -  The book includes four very successful women in different fields, who support and encourage each other.
Female entrepreneurs - Joey owns her business, and Becca is the manager of a new luxurious resort. I like seeing the ups and downs of being in those positions. 
Good wine - Always a plus!
Small town charm - The charm, and ugliness, of people knowing a lot about each other. This is shown in not only the increasing support system Becca finds, but also in how the town handles the break-up between Joey and Simone.
Con:
Immature MC - I found Joey a bit immature and unlikable. This comes from what has happened previously in Joey's life, and is rooted in her insecurities. It still decreased my reading experience.
(Small town charm)

This review is based on NetGalley ARC provided in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.

Loved this book so much. Apart from knowing nothing about wine this could have been my story!!! I loved both of the main characters and the way thé romance built up, suffered setbacks etc instead of jumping straight into bed with each other!

I loved the gay cowboys and Gabriella and Madison. Who wouldn’t love friends like these? The whole story felt like I was being drawn into a group and I felt warmth reading it. I just wanted to drive on up to Tangle Valley and get to know these people for real!

I haven’t read any of Melissa Brayden’s books before but im excited to see there will be a series.

Wonderful book, wonderful writing

I was really excited for this series. For me Brayden is the queen of small town romances. Setting it in a wine country makes it even more appealing.
It’s the kind of book that I want to bring with me when I travel. The kind that I don’t want to rush, like I wanna ration every chapter. It’s the kind that I want to gift to a friend to cheer them up. The setting, the characters, the plot—it’s a feel-good kinda romance with enough angst to keep you spiced up. I wanted to throughly enjoy each feeling it evoked, even the sad ones. Witty dialogues are Brayden’s trademark so you can expect it here. And I really like how she can make simple phrases more fun to read, make them less cliched.

Brayden made Joey’s pain palpable without overly doing it. Just enough to make you sympathize and understand her motivations, which I truly get.
Perhaps the only thing that I disliked about this book was Simone and her selfish arse. I dunno I just can’t forgive her. 😅 (I’d take Skywalker to woof some sense into Joey over Simone.)

This is another gourmet writing from Brayden. And if you read this be sure to have access to wine, unlike me (so imagine the torture).

5 stars

Romantic and entertaining; just what I enjoy about Melissa Brayden's stories. This read sets up a three book series. We are introduced to Josephine (Joey) Wilder, Gabriella Russo, and Madison LeGrange. We are also introduced to various secondary characters that provide wonderful favors to the story and probably series.

The first story focuses on Joey. She oversees the family owned Tangle Valley Vineyard. She has encountered some challenging as well as difficult situations. Joey is presented as a beautiful women with some personal issues she has not dealt with. Rebecca (Becca) Crawford, general manager of The Jade, a new upscale resort viewed by some as a negative in the area. Becca, is presented as a beautiful and well-dressed women who has it all together. Joey and her father are angry about the new resort. The love - hate interaction between Joey and Becca makes for some angst and some emotional self-reflection and growth.

The setting, Oregon wine country sounds awesome. The wine and food description is mouth watering. I look forward to the next book in the series.

This was such a deeply satisfying read - it has all of the elements to a good romance - humor, heartbreak, joy, and lots of good sex thrown in for good measure.

These characters were likable and relatable right off the bat. Who wouldn't want either Becca or Joey as a girlfriend (or at the very least a friend?) When you want to get to know the characters better and love their personalities, that's a huge first step for me. I had a mental picture of each of them, and could envision their surroundings, also important.

My only criticisms are that the humor was at times very immature - too silly for a group of 30-somethings. At times it was a bit over the top. The other, and not really a criticism, but a bit of disappointment for me was that the story didn't end with a wedding. That would have been a great full-circle ending since Joey had been left at the altar and was gun-shy about relationships.

That being said, I'm really looking forward to reading the sequels to this book.

Oh Melissa Brayden. you've most certainly done it again!! This book is just amazing! From the prologue right to the last page, the reader is drawn in and taken on a very delightful ride. This is the first book in the Tangle Valley series and it tells the story of Joey and Becca and their amazing chemistry, dynamics, dialogue, and romance. It also sets up the other two books in the series by introducing the reader to Madison and Gabriella. The setting of Whisper Wall, Oregon is described in such a way that the reader is drawn in and is living side by side with the members of the town. I liked the honorable mentions of our characters in To the Moon and Back and Back to September. I really just absolutely loved this book and look forward to the next two books in the series. The characters are just such nice humans who you want to live a happily ever after. Thanks Melissa for outdoing yourself once again!

I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

This book is book #1 of a new series by Melissa Brayden. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Joey is now in charge of her family's vineyards and winery in small-town Oregon. She's suffered loss that makes her not trust anybody easily. To top things off, a massive hotel/resort is being built close to their land. The people of the town are not happy that this big hotel would come in and change the atmosphere of the town. Becca is the new general manager for the hated hotel. She's moved to this town, wanting a fresh start, hoping to make friends in this cute town. They're attracted to each other. The chemistry is obviously there, but how can Joey date the "enemy"?
If you have read Melissa Brayden's books, then you know there will always be cute moments and wittty banter. Aside from the romance, which I love, the setting is also very appealing. Now, I am not a wine person at all, but I've been to wineries in California and locally here in the Okanagan Valley. So, in my head, that's how I picture the vineyards and the town. I always love stories set in small towns with interesting side characters. And of course, I heard the next books in this series will feature Joey's best friends. I'm hoping this is correct, as I can't wait to see Maddy and Gabriella find their HEA.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the ARC of this book.

This was another warm, feel-good, candy-sweet romance by Melissa Brayden. It was like a combination of two of her previous books - a setting similar to Strawberry Summer, and dynamics similar to those in Kiss the Girl. Like most Brayden books, there's no homophobia or coming-out struggles to be seen, allowing the romance to take center stage. There were some minor inconsistencies here and there (I've noticed that in this book and a few others by her, some of the characters' eye colors get changed halfway through, but I guess that's just me harping on small details), but they didn't detract from the story. And of course, there are several nods to other Brayden books, because the Brayden universe contains an escapist-level plethora of lesbians whose lives are all, well, entangled. ;)

We spend most of the book reading Joey's perspective. Through this, we learn about the whimsical vineyard that she calls home, along with meeting her friends Madison and Gabriella (Okay, I am all here for a Gabriella who doesn't go by Gabby! ;) Rock your name, girl!), who will be featured in the next books in the series. The group of friends is a delightful trio, and they all complement each other so well!

Joey has been through a lot of heartbreak, but she's the epitome of a strong woman. She has reasons to be guarded, but when she meets Becca - a perfectly coiffed hotel manager whose friendly demeanor could charm a loaf of bread - she starts to consider letting a bit of action into her life. Since Joey isn't happy with Becca's hotel detracting from her rustic town, this certainly had the potential to be enemies-to-lovers. But it's not. At all. Becca is just too darn hospitable, and honestly, I loved her for it! That's not to say this book is without its conflicts and angst - it certainly has that - but it's definitely a classic Brayden romance.

I really liked this book, and I'd probably rate it 4.25. (It did leave me with one unanswered question, but oh well, I guess it wasn't that important anyway lol!)

This book surprised me on such a positive way.
I confess that I don't read much of Brayden's books, they're not really what I search for. But I got really excited to read Entangled, and it was worth it!
The story is about Josephine Wilder (Joey), she works at her dad's vineyard called Tangle Valley, but suddenly, her dad dies, and Joey needs to take care of her father's legacy, which isn't an easy task, so she asks for help.
Becca Crawford is new in Whisper Wall and works on a new property located next to Joey's vineyard, but they start off on the left foot, because the hotel or (like Becca always corrects people) the resort, will be bad for Joey's business, and it's nothing like Whisper Wall, it's too "modern" for Joey's liking.
The slow burn was so on point, it was nothing too slow, or insta love (which I hate), it was sexy and sweet at the same time. I love how feminine Brayden's characters are. The drama wasn't exaggerated or too boring.
Madison and Gabriella are amazing! They're funny and hardworking, their dynamic with both Joey and Becca is super fun to read.
I recommend this book 100% and I can't wait to read the second one of A Tangle Valley Romance.

I enjoyed this story by Melissa Brayden. I did appreciate the details of the Tangle Valley vineyard, wine tastings, and delicious foods. You can definitely tell Brayden is a wine and food lover. The flirting is strong between Joey and Becca. Although Joey initially dislikes the new hotel in town with a passion and learns that Becca is its manager, this didn't pose a big obstacle to their blooming romance. I liked seeing the special friendship of Joey, Gabriella and Madison. When Gabriella and Madison wanted all the juicy details from Joey, it really felt like they were all truly great friends. My favorite character was Joey because she has a vulnerable heart, but has so much love to give. It was a good book. The romance didn't capture me as some of Brayden's other stories, but I would still recommend reading this one. I hope the future novels with Gabriella and Madison are even better! I rate this a 4/5.