This was even more fun to read than Sunshine’s first tale! Sunshine is Sheriff of the Town in New Mexico where she’d been raised. She was the single Mother of Auri, a fifteen year old who had been conceived when Sun was abducted as a teenager and held captive for a week. She has retrograde amnesia about this period in her life and has no idea as to who Audi’s father is. This story deals with the past (yes she does begin to remember and an old murder may be finally solved coupled with many missing people from years earlier), the present (Levi Ravinder has become successful and his uncle Cole is plotting to take over the family business) and quite possibly the future. It is filled with action, ne’er do wells, missing money and villains of one sort or another coupled with some laugh out loud humor. What more could any reader want? Thanks to Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC for an honest review.

I was blessed with the ability to read this novel via an Advance Ready Copy gifted to me by the publisher, and I am so thankful because Darynda Jones never fails to entertain and keep a reader wanting more! Whether it's supernatural, or just good old fiction Darynda Jones know how to write a good mystery that also happens to be an epic romance with a side order of some seriously good comedy.

Since the first book I've loved Sunshine, Auri, Levi, and the rest of the crew. And, in this novel they get to shine even more. I love that the novels beautifully blend a new mystery to solve, and old mysteries to solve, while also giving us new info into Sunshine's own mystery and missing month.

I dont want to say too much else, because I am worried about giving away some spoilers. So, all I will say is...read this series, and get on the novel when it officially comes out.

The only bad aspect of receiving an ARC of the novel is that now I feel like I have to wait even longer for the next novel in the series to be released.

A Good Day for Chardonnay was definitely an appropriate title for this second installment of the Sunshine Vicram series. I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book the moment I finished A Bad Day for Sunshine. What I love most about this series is the way humor, romance, action, and mystery is combined into a perfect package. The characters were awesome and very likable, I especially loved Sunshine's relationship with her co-workers. I also admired Sunshine's relationship with her daughter Auri. It was obvious Auri really looked up to her mom and didn't want to disappoint her.

A Good Day for Chardonnay was a light and fun mystery novel with romance sprinkled into it. I have a huge crush on Sun's love interest Levi and I enjoyed seeing their relationship develop in this book. Furthermore, the bond between Levi and Auri was unique and very sweet. There were multiple mysteries/cases that Sunshine and Auri were investigating individually, which were fun and very interesting. There was also a couple of emotional moments that didn't overwhelm the story. Overall this was a very fun and great addition to the series, and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book.

This book is so "busy" with many many things going on that it's really hard to do a proper synopsis.

Basically, we have a female sheriff who will do almost anything to protect her town, and her daughter who has a knack for not only finding trouble, but creating it. She's also a pretty good escape artist who gets her grandparents in trouble for not keeping up with her.

Pro's:
Developed characters, great interaction between the characters, written in a way that draws you in and also makes you want to ring some of their necks, while patting others on the back. There's also a good bit of humor spread throughout the story.

Con's:
There is a bit of gratuitous profanity, and a couple of scenes with more than heavy petting, but nothing actually happens.

Overall, this was a story that I really enjoyed.

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I FREAKING love Darynda Jones. I would read her grocery list. I would pay to read her grocery list. Sunshine and Ravinder are competing with Charley Davidson and Reyes for my favorite couple.

Sunshine is sheriff of Del Sol, and just when it looks like the most exciting crime wave she will have will be committed by a tenacious raccoon, there are multiple stabbings, assassins, and a very stalkerish blind date to deal with.

This book has humor and heat, and the characters make you love them. I can’t wait for the next one, which is why I’m rereading the first one in the series!

Amaze balls!!
Absolutely. To get the basics out of the way and do what I’m here for, 5 stars. Absolutely and if we can give bonus points to get more stars I would give them all to Darynda Jones; specifically for this book.

I love that you can read Darynda in every book she writes but they are not the same. As I said for A Bad Day for Sunshine, I LOVE Sun and Auri! My top book characters. Their mom-daughter banter and unconditional love will bring me back to reread and re-reread these book.

**Some spoilers as you go on, please be warned....**
The first book in the series closed up its plot holes nicely while still leaving more open to continue with the series. So many were closed in this book I wonder what else is going to open in the next book.

Something I’ve been waiting for since the first book happens... Sun and Levi totally and finally get to have sex and it looks like the start of something that should’ve always been.

Cruz. Oh Cruz De Los Santos. I have cried over and over in this book.
From Dangerous Daughters and stabbings to doorbells and raccoons this book was amazing (for me at least. Did you see the Amazeballs at the beginning?) and I cannot wait to see where we go from here.

Another hit from Darynda! This book follows Sunshine and her daughter Auri as they continue life in Del Sol NM.

Sunshine POV is a true delight to read. She is funny and compassionate and doesn’t miss a beat...when it comes to her case. Her personal life is a bit more chaotic.

Auri’s POV in the book honestly didn’t make much sense to me. Her adventure seemed random and she only felt bad about sneaking around, getting hurt, and getting her friends in terrible situations when she got caught. I found her cry her way out of punishments tiresome.

Overall I enjoyed the book and I can’t wait for the series to continue! Thank you NetGalley and St. Matin’s press for an early release copy for a review.

A Good Day For Chardonnay, book 2 of the Sunshine Vicram series by Darynda Jones, continues to follow the escapades of the residents of Del Sol, NM, it’s sheriff and her family and friends. This book has a good plot, a few subplots to keep things lively, drama, mystery, humor, and snarky one-liners. This book is also well written. When an author illicits laughs as well as tears, you know she has a gift.

Jones keeps the reader connected throughout the book. Characters are well defined, action carefully plotted, and visual descriptions are excellent. But Levi’s character abruptly changes from angry and intense in book 1 to mellow in book 2. The scenes were great, but something felt off. Nonetheless, this book is a fun ride. You can’t ask for more than that, except for book 3! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I LOVED THIS BOOK FROM BEGINNING TO END SO HARD!!!
I seriously don't know how Darynda Jones does it, but she makes me feel so much, in so few pages. A Good Day For Chardonnay was packed with actions, hilarious and awkward moments but also tears, mostly mine but still.

Sunshine Vicram is back, single and ready to miiingle!
Or is she, with her busy Sheriff work, her escape artist daughter, her busybody parents and a town full of hilarious people...?

I can't recommend it enough and as it is the second book, if you haven't read A Bad Day For Sunshine yet, do yourself a service and go read it! You're welcome.

GAH!!!

Poor Sunshine. That lady needs some SLEEP! Not sure how she does it.

I'm still not a fan on how Darynda makes everything happen in a short amount of time. See above statement. No one seems to sleep and everyone heals at rapid speed.

But we finally get some answers to some questions.

Book 2 we dive more into Sunshine's abduction. We learn of other crimes and the world of the Dangerous Daughters.

I'll tell you know, you will CRY. Or at least I did and let me tell you crying while sitting in the waiting room of the dentist office while your 3 kids get their mouth/teeth cleaned is not really a joy I'd like to repeat. Good thing for my mask as it soaked up the tears without being too obvious. Though the snot was harder to take care of. ew!

So good, so good, so good! Loved every page! fabulous, she knows what she wants and plans to get it.
I never write a spoiler, but really, this is a great 2nd book of the series. I can't wait for the next one!!!!!!!!

First, this is the second book in this series, and can only ask if there will be a third, please. I believe you have to have read the first to get the whole story and the characters history, there was some summing up in the beginning of this book, but the whole story is too good to miss. Secondly it was great, Ms Jones' writing makes this story flow evenly with emotion and humor, you really care about the characters and the town. Lots of situations from the first book are tied up in this one. With a few new ones that will come with some passing of time and another edition in this series. Enjoyable read that made me stay up too late. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Publishing Group for an ARC for an honest review.

Holy crap what a ride this book takes you on! I LOVE Darynda Jones and all of her books. Very much worth the read. I would recommend the crap out of this book to anyone and everyone. (As with all of Daryndas other books). Sunshine is constantly put in unbelievable situations and continuously makes it through. She is not afraid to show her vulnerable side either. I loved being able to see Auri and friends solve (cause) their own little things too. We get some answers we've been looking for (trying not to give spoilers). I have never been a fan of third person point of view, but in the situation, I love like it gives you the ability to see through others eyes so to speak. Maybe at some point we can gets Levi’s pov. I need more Sunshine.

While I was happy to revisit the characters from A Bad Day for Sunshine this book just had too many different storylines to be enjoyable for me. Saying that I would still purchase this book for my library for fans of the first book.

Darynda is the queen of snarky dialog. This book has multiple mystery's, slow burn romance, and enough twisty's to satisfy the mystery thriller addicts. Great side characters round out this well written book. Highly recommend this series. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book from Netgalley.

If there's one thing I can say about every single one of Darynda Jones' books that I have read, it's that they always give me something to chuckle over. <i>A Good Day for Chardonnay</i> definitely feels like a step up from the first novel in the series about semi-reluctant sheriff Sunshine Vicram in both the plotting and the goof-factor, and after reading one character described as "On a scale of 1 to Ferrari, [he] was a solid Ford Explorer," I feel as if I will now only rate looks in terms of cars. Simply put, this is very engagingly written.

The fly in the ointment for me is Auri, Sunshine's fifteen-year-old daughter. While I liked Auri in the first book, in this one she headed straight down TSTL Drive (Too Stupid To Live) with her antics. Yes, fifteen-year-olds are not not known for their amazing judgement, but so many pains are taken to show us that A) Auri is really smart and B) Sunshine's parents have lived through this before with her mother, and not without some regrets that her entire storyline really strained both my patience and my credulity. She very nearly ruined the book for me.

That she didn't and that I came out feeling like I had a good time overall is a testament to Jones' writing. Sure elements of the mystery are predictable, but there's an overall sense of fun that ties everything together well. I'll definitely pick up book three when it comes out, but I may be tempted to skim any sections from Auri's point of view unless she gets a whole lot smarter.

This is probably my favorite read of the year so far. I was craving a book like this. It is funny, emotional, and suspenseful. The story had my laughing out loud, yelling at my kindle, messaging my friend sharing my shock, and crying at times. I was not ready for the story to end and I can't wait for more!

I am so happy to be back with Sunshine. You will laugh out loud reading this book. If you enjoyed the first book you will be excited and happy to read this one. Sunshine's past come back in both her new case and her personal life. I did guess what the big secret was but it was still interesting to read about it. The case was one that had Sunshine running around to figure out what was going on. I so want the next book now so I can read it but I will be devouring it as soon as it comes out. I am leaving this review voluntarily after being sent a free book.

In book 2 of this amazingly entertaining series, Sunshine Vicram is solving another major crime in Del Sol, while her daughter, Auri also discovers another mystery she is determined to solve. Auri has found some old newspaper articles in her grandparents attic and becomes obsessed with finding the serial killer in their town. Even though all the cases are cold cases from over 40 years ago. To help her she enlists her boyfriend, Cruz, and best friend, Sybil. Meanwhile, Sunshine has to solve the case of a man who was stabbed during a fight outside a bar, but this is not your typical bar fight. Levi Ravinder, the man she has been in love with since a child, is going to help with her case wether she wants his help or not. Sunshine is dealing with all this chaos and more while still trying to uncover event from her past and answer one of her most pressing questions. Is Levi one of the good guys or not?

Another 5 star book in this series! Again the sarcasm and humor throughout, while dealing with such tough issues is amazing! The mysteries and twists are engaging and don’t feel predictable. I loved that in this second book the romance between Sunshine and Levi heats up. There were a lot of things at the end of book 1 I was dying to know and I felt I got enough answers to keep me happy, but of course I am left with new questions now. In this book the we are still in dual perspectives which I love. It is done so well, and I enjoy having the multiple plots of both perspectives, it really keeps me hooked. All the storylines are weaved together perfectly and you can really see the parallels between mother and daughter. I just can’t say enough good things about this book! Everybody should pick this series up. Not only is fun and entertaining, but it takes you through so many emotions, laughing, crying, and everything in between!

I absolutely love this new series by Darynda Jones! A Good Day For Chardonnay is the second installment of this series staring the fabulous Sunshine Vicram. I love how the author writes her characters! I feel like they are my friends and I could sit down and have a coffee with them. The one liners are so funny. She weaves humor, suspense, and tear jerking moments into the story and I can’t wait to continue on these character’s journey!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review.