I’ve read some darker romances recently, so I thought I was in for a low-angst, relaxing treat by returning to the world of Vino & Veritas. I look forward to getting glimpses of them throughout this series, especially since it centers on Harrison’s bookshop.

It’s more appropriate than any of the scenarios I feared and gives me hope that these men will be in it for the long haul. However, this book is relatively low-angst, and though the dark moment certainly exists, Albert balances it nicely with the sweetness of the romance and with a deft touch.

I geared myself up for a massive dark moment in which either Harrison’s or Finn’s life is at stake. Seriously, the massive denial both men manage is almost as fascinating as all the random tidbits about chickens, other feathered fowl, and general farm life Albert sneaks into this book without ever being an info-dump or coming across as preachy about the benefits of farm-to-table living. Luckily for readers, they agree to a low-key arrangement, which also happens to include sweet dates and interactions with each other’s lovely family members. He also doesn’t plan on the sparks to fly between him and local farmer Finn.įor different reasons, both men are sure they aren’t relationship material. Harrison has given up the lifestyle of a New York City lawyer to help his mother live her dream retirement, even if that means embarking on a new adventure in an unfamiliar town and way more encounters with chickens than he ever planned on. Alas, it exists in this fictional version of Burlington, Vermont, which is good, because that means this indy bookstore will be successful forever and never close. If Vino and Veritas was a real bookstore/wine bar in my town, I’d probably never leave.

Unforgettable by Marley Valentine