Did not get to read - have way too many books on the shelf. Need to clear some out. Hope to get to this one in the future though.

Not sure how I feel about this one. June's husband Josh drowned on their honeymoon 10 years ago but his body was never found. It has taken her many years to move on but she now owns a successful natural wine bar in Brooklyn and is engaged. Suddenly she is convinced that she has seen Josh and she can't let that go. She finds a picture on the website for a Napa winery and the owner looks just like her supposedly dead husband, launching a cross country search for the truth of what happened years ago.

The setting and the premise of the story is what tempted me to read it. The story is told in two timelines and there is a lot of details about wine production. There are family secrets and twists but the book was such a s low burn that I lost interest. As others have mentioned, there is a whole subplot that doesn't get resolved satisfactorily but maybe this is by design. None of the characters are likeable, including June, and there are so many tangents that it is hard to follow. This book had all the makings of a good story but sadly it fell short for me. I did appreciate the writing style but just felt that the execution of the story wasn't great.

While I do like a build up to the plot I felt this one was a bit sluggish to start. Ended up skimming a bit until the middle where it picked up a but. Still though, a good psychological mystery and would recommend.

Ummmm this book has a whole subplot that was not in the description. The midway twist was absolutely beyond comprehension and in no way believable. The ending felt unearned and frankly not one character is likeable. Made me want a nice glass of wine though so There’s that .

A slow burn mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat and ends with a huge twist. Definitely won't be my last read by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn.

I told my Bottles & Books members when I selected this one that mysteries are typically not my thing, but drinking wines from Napa would be! I’m happy to say I really enjoyed it and I’m sure the wines Zach will pair with it will be just as good! I’d never describe this as a thriller, but it kept me guessing and pulled me in until the last page.

A great balance of various settings in California vineyards, wine making information, and family secrets and lies, I changed my whodunit guesses a handful of times and found out I was wrong with each one.

A decade ago June’s husband Josh tragically drowned on their honeymoon, and as she surfs the web for locations for her upcoming wedding to Kyle, she finds a vineyard in Napa Valley with a picture of the owner who is a dead ringer for her late husband.

The alternate timeline is from the point of view of Bev, Josh’s mother, over 20 years earlier. These dual timelines were slow burns that had me staying up late to get to the next chapter to see where things would go! Overall it was a fun read with some unexpected spice 🌶️🌶️, some twists and turns I didn’t see coming, and I know we will have plenty to chat about while we taste some of Napa’s finest.

This started off interesting but became quite convoluted while not really doing anything new or particularly interesting. This book relied very heavily on twists and it made the rest of the story feel a bit underdeveloped. The final couple of twists also really stretched credulity. I am generally fine with a mystery that is a bit off the wall but this one seemed to take itself very seriously and then had some unrealistic twists just thrown in at the end with basically no set up. The final twist in this book left a really sour taste in my mouth and I think was largely unnecessary. The book could have concluded without it. The writing is mostly good, and I didn’t have a terrible time with this, but I wasn’t blown away either. Compared to this authors first mystery, this was more of a miss for me.

Till Death Do Us Part was a beautiful love story. It absolutely broke my heart at some points. I loved the woven ties that were discovered and the way everything finished. Highly recommended.

I love my good jaw dropping twists; with slow burn evolving story, the depth of the characters held me engaged till the very end.

Without spoiling too much, this is told from past & present, June has finally come out of darkness only to be plunged in a string of mysteries & reveals that may once again catapult her entire life into the abyss.

Will she find out the truth? When tragedy has already altered her mind, there is so much more a person can take before they crack.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Till Death Do Us Part by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn

Who killed Josh? And is he really dead?

June’s new husband disappears on their honeymoon and is presumed drowned. Ten years later, engaged to Kyle, she thinks she sees him…twice. Is he really dead?

I found this book to be a nice surprise. I thought the idea development and plot line were well done, and a bit unique and not “already done.” It seems that I have found myself skim reading a lot of thrillers lately. I don’t know if I just need to lay low on this genre for a while or if they are just not being pulled off like they used to. But his one was well done. I was intrigued and glued to the story and really enjoyed the journey to the end.

I’ve seen some reviews where readers are upset about one plotline not being fully vetted. But now that I’ve had a chance to process this story, I think that was on purpose…to make us really wonder about whether or not some of the characters were “good” or “bad.” The reason my review is 4 stars (really 3.5) instead of 5 is because of Bev’s decisions and implausibility at the end. Had that made more sense (I have questions), this would have been a solid thriller. (And maybe a little less wine-business…but okay.) The final chapter was quite unexpected and well-done.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this title for review.

As usual a fun and twisty ride with complex "unlikable" characters from Laurie Elizabeth Flynn! I'm not sure if she has another book coming out any time soon but definitely an auto-buy author for me, and I'm looking forward to whatever she does next.

This is a thrilling and suspenseful book. It follows a woman named Audrey, who is stuck in a dangerous and toxic marriage. The story keeps you on edge as secrets are revealed, and Audrey’s life becomes more complicated. The book is full of twists and turns, making it hard to put down. The characters are well-developed, and Audrey’s struggle to find a way out of her situation is gripping. While the story is intense, it’s also emotional, making you feel for the main character. Overall, it's an exciting and engaging read, full of suspense and drama!

A Brooklyn baby named June visits a Napa vineyard in search of her deceased husband. Just as June is about to marry a wonderful man and her wine bar—where she promotes natural wines—is thriving, she sees a figure who resembles her former husband, who was believed to have drowned many years ago. Now, she grapples with the possibility that she might be cracking under pressure, experiencing PTSD and imagining things: maybe the pressure of her upcoming nuptials has gotten to her, or... that he never truly died.



Determined to uncover the truth, June travels to Napa, where her husband's parents used to own a vineyard. There, she discovers a photo of him; he owns a vineyard in the area, though he's conveniently out of town. What will she do next?



The story unfolds through the perspectives of June and flashbacks seen through the POV of her husband's mother, and it creates a sparkling contrast between two sweeping love stories. June fell in love quickly and decided to marry just as fast, while her mother-in-law, ostensibly happily married with children, still longs for the girl she loved in college.



The intriguing element of this novel lies in the question of why June's mother-in-law would serve as a counterpoint to her investigation. Does she have something to do with her son’s supposed death? Is she hiding the fact that he is alive? And if so, why would she do something so cruel to her daughter-in-law? They never got along. But would she really be that heartless?



This mystery does an excellent job of delivering surprise twist after surprise twist, making you feel a bit tipsy as you try to make sense of the big reveals on that Californian horizon. The love stories are passionate and reckless, with much more hidden among those lush vineyards. I loved three-quarters of the novel and was completely engrossed, but by the end, the buzz had worn off a bit, leaving me somewhat unsatisfied. One massive twist fizzled out, and all the seeds that had been planted came to fruition a bit too late. Still, this is a page-turner, a novel that truly stays with you—like that natural wine; it leaves a great impression without the hangover.

A bit of a slow-burn but one that I would recommend because I know for a fact that lovers of the psychological thriller genre will eat this up! The first half was slower but the second half kept me intrigued and I loved June’s tenacity!

This book has a catchy blurb that made me request it, but the reading wasn't as expected. There were two storylines in the book that didn't felt cohesive and the plot's loopholes didn't work in its favor. Also, the twist at ending was predictable, at least for me. The good thing was that the characters were well developed, the setting was remarkable and all the wineries' details tells about a good research.

Til Death Do Us Part was a very interesting suspense novel.

Now, June, my girl. I understand the desire to investigate who keeps popping up on you... But at the same time, you're lying about where you're going and what you're doing and that is DANGEROUS. This story took a few turns, one that was a bit predictable but an ending that I did not guess.

This book was filled with secrets, some that were never fully explained. Plot twist, that I did not expect, especially that epilogue.

This book is the definition of how secrets can and will come back to bite you on the ass. Too many people were harmed by these secrets and relationships ruined.

This was a good, twisty read. Not my favorite of the year—but overall enjoyable.

I didn’t understand why there were two storylines that didn’t ever actually intersect in a meaningful way. I’m sure some would argue that the level of sacrifice shown is a “meaningful way”—but I went into this expecting a suspenseful read, and the secondary storyline didn’t add anything to the primary story with that in mind. I think if I had gone into it thinking that it was a family saga, the secondary storyline would have felt more relevant.

I also thought there were holes in the POV’s. We heard a lot from Bev, but very little about what her actions meant to any of her children. We didn’t see closure for June in terms of finding out the truth, and we abandoned David midway through the story.

I really liked the premise of this story, but was just a little underwhelmed with the execution. I would read other books from this author!

Another day, another completely unrealistic and unsatisfying domestic drama. Unlikeable characters, inane babble, bad choices, secrets and lies tell the story of two women decades apart.

Told in alternating points of view by the two female characters, both unpleasant and loathsome. I liked them less as the story went on.

June marries Josh Kelly after knowing him for six months. He dies on their honeymoon but his body was never recovered. Drowning, they said. But June can’t forget the love of her life even though it’s 10 years later and she’s met someone else she wants to marry. She keeps seeing him everywhere. Then she sees a photo of him and his wife at their Napa winery. Of course she must go. June seemed like an overly obsessed twit of the highest order.

Bev is Josh’s mother. She’s married to David and they have a winery in Napa. Bad things happen and Bev makes some crazy decisions. She’s a terrible wife and an even worse mother, just saying. I despised everything about her.

This went from bad to worse as the narrative went on with a major plot point never actually solved and that left a huge hole as the question is unanswered. The conclusion was absolutely out of nowhere ludicrous and dropped my benefit of the doubt star down a full level.

If you’re interested in learning about wine and wineries, there’s a lot of information. I didn’t care about most of that.

I listened to the audiobook while following along in the e-book ARC provided by the publisher. The narrators, particularly the two women, had voices that I didn’t care for. I didn’t particularly enjoy the production.

I thought at some point, surely my questions will be answered and it will all make sense. And, these ladies aren’t so bad. But I was disillusioned. All very unrealistic and very slow.

The story of Emily, caught in a whirlwind of love and danger, is both gripping and emotional. Laurie’s writing pulls you in with vivid scenes and relatable characters. Told from two points of view and set in one of my favorite parts of the country (Napa) - it delivered more than I expected.

The plot is full of twists that keep you guessing, and the emotional depth makes it all the more engaging. Emily’s journey through fear and hope feels real and touching. The supporting characters are sometimes more interesting than the main characters and add some great elements to the book.

The book is fast paced and definitely keeps you wondering!


Many thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for sharing this copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Thank you to Simon books for my copy of Till Death Do Us Part. I loved this psychological thriller! I thought the ending would be very predictable, but ir was surprising and still satisfying. This story follows a young widow who sees her long-lost husband everywhere. I intentionally say “long lost” because his body was never found. As she tries to move on, she digs into his complicated family and past.