Starting Over at the Vineyard in Alsace by Julie Stock

Starting Over at the Vineyard in Alsace by Julie Stock | Book 2 of the Domaine des Montagnes series is listed as an uplifting, feel-good romance. I would like to send a special thank you to tour sponsor Rachel’s Random Resources and Julie Stock for inviting me to participate in this tour.

Starting Over at the Vineyard in Alsace by Julie StockStarting Over at the Vineyard in Alsace by Julie Stock
Series: Domaine des Montagnes #2
Published by Clued Up Publishing on July 14, 2020
Genres: Contempoary Romance, Fiction, Romance
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 265

It’s springtime at The Vineyard in Alsace, a new season and a new beginning

After being abandoned by her partner when she falls pregnant, Lottie Schell goes home to live on The Vineyard in Alsace, where she has started a new relationship with the estate’s winemaker, Thierry. Now about to give birth, Lottie’s determined to raise her child and to provide for them both on her own without having to depend on anyone else.

Thierry Bernard is still dealing with his grief and guilt following the death of his wife two years earlier, for which he blames himself. When he meets Lottie, the instant attraction he feels towards her gives him hope that he can move on from the tragedy of his past, as long as he can tell Lottie the truth of what happened.

When circumstances force Lottie and Thierry closer together, they both find it hard to compromise – she’s proudly independent and he’s fiercely protective – and they’re both wary about trusting someone new with their heart.

Can Lottie and Thierry take a chance on each other, move on from their pasts and start over?

Escape to The Vineyard in Alsace once again with this romantic read set in the heart of Alsace’s wine country.

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Source: Kindle Unlimited, Rachel's Random Resources

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My thoughts on Starting Over at the Vineyard in Alsace by Julie Stock:

Starting Over at the Vineyard in Alsace by Julie Stout is book two in the Domaine des Montagnes series. Even though I haven’t read book one, I had no issue following the story. It works well as a start alone.

It’s easy to understand why the protagonists have issues. However, I wanted to sit them down and say enough! Get over yourself and live your life. I’m glad they were able to begin to work through the grief and independence issues that afflicted them.

The many secondary characters were a nice addition, and I am sure we’ll see more of them in the rest of the series. At least I assume there will be more books to come. Ellie and Henri are sure to have a few tales of their travels, and we are left with weddings to plan and babies to be born.

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This a nice story. I honestly like the secondary characters more than the heroine. Lottie comes off a bit on the childish side. She seems to have a lot of pent up resentment as well as trust issues to work through on her way to becoming a better partner, mother, daughter and sister. If there are sequels, I hope we see her continuing to mature.

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About Julie Stock

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Julie Stock writes contemporary feel-good romance from around the world: novels, novellas and short stories. She published her debut novel, From Here to Nashville, in 2015, after starting to write as an escape from the demands of her day job as a teacher. Starting Over at the Vineyard in Alsace is her ninth book, and the second in the Domaine des Montagnes series set on a vineyard.

Julie is now a full-time author, and loves every minute of her writing life. When not writing, she can be found reading, her favourite past-time, running, a new hobby, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, glass of wine in hand.

Julie is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and The Society of Authors. She is married and lives with her family in Bedfordshire in the UK.

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3 responses to “Starting Over at the Vineyard in Alsace by Julie Stock

  1. Nice review Gina. Funny that you enjoyed the secondary characters more than the main ones. I am glad you enjoyed this one regardless.

  2. Thanks very much for your review of Starting Over at the Vineyard in Alsace, Gina. I really appreciate you hosting me on your blog as well. With best wishes, Julie Stock.