Wine Country King

California Suits, Book 2

De: Claire Marti

Narrado por: Evan Parker, Victoria Mei

A cocky, charming real estate attorney.

A brilliant, gorgeous sommelier.

Neither has time for romance.

One mind-blowing kiss changes everything.

Jack Cassidy heads the team opening the next in an exclusive line of boutique hotels, this one in wine country. Working with his best friend’s sister should make it easier, tapping into her expertise about the area and its wines. The pair have been friends for years, so sharing an apartment shouldn’t pose any issues…except for the simmering heat building between them.

Campbell Taylor’s one of only a handful of women to battle the all-boys club and go for the title of master sommelier. She didn’t rise to her position by being a pushover, but living and working with her brother’s best friend—the man she’s secretly crushed on for years—might prove to be her greatest challenge. How can she get him to see her as more than Cameron’s little sister? And will their undeniable attraction derail her dreams?

©2022 Claire Marti (P)2022 Claire Marti

Wine County King

well, this was a cute I love my brother's best friend book. I enjoyed it very much. the narrators did a really good job too.

Wine King is full bodied and delicious!

I love sibling’s best friend stories and this one was great. There wasn’t a lot of angst which I appreciated. The narrators were new to me and I thought both were wonderful. Claire Marti always writes a wonderful story and this was no exception. I can’t wait to listen to the next in the series when it releases!

Brothers Best Friend / Friends to Lovers

Wine Country King is the first book I have read / listened to by Claire Marti and I have to say I am impressed and very much look forward to reading many more books by her. I absolutely love the brothers best friend trope and I felt like Ms. Marti did it justice with Jack and Campbell's story. Not only did we get a sweet and sexy romance but also a beautiful location with wonderful descriptions that make you feel as if you are right there in wine country yourself. I really enjoyed Jack and Campbell's romance, these two have terrific chemistry and both have been attracted to the other for many years but to afraid to attempt anything in fear of hurting a friend & brother but also ruining their own friendship as well.

Jack is an alpha male but he is kind and supportive of Campbell which I think is absolutely wonderful. Campbell is a strong, independent woman working to succeed as a somelier which is a male dominated industry The storyline was very good, flowed naturally and kept my attention from beginning to end, so much do that I didn't want to stop listening once I started.

The narrator's both did a fantastic job of portraying all characters and provided the appropriate inflections throughout the story. I definitely look forward to hearing more books read by each of these narrators.

I highly recommend reading / listening to Wine Country Kings, this is book 2 in the series and characters may reoccur in each book but it is not necessary to read each book to be able to understand and follow the storyline. I will be going back and reading any books missed since I enjoyed this book so much. Happy Reading!!!

Wonderfully Captivating! Great Story & Narration🎧

Claire Marti pens another fabulous novel set in her “California Suits” series and, like the first book, the story grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated it the entire time. Each book features different lead characters and stands on its own, some characters cross over into other books, but everything you need to know about them is in the descriptive details and seeing them again is like seeing an old friend. This book brings us Jack Cassidy and Campbell Taylor’s story and it is a best friend’s younger sister, forced proximity romance. Campbell is studying to be a master sommelier and Jack, a lawyer, is leading a team to open a boutique hotel in wine country. He thought he would have his own apartment, but Campbell informs him the apartment was not available and he could stay with her. Campbell had reservations about this despite her suggesting it and so did Jack, neither realized that they both harbored secret crushes on each other, but she is off limits. It was amusing to watch these two navigate their way around each other, they may be good friends but neither one wants to step over the line. The chemistry between these two is sizzling, and they could only deny each other for so long. I loved how everything played out in this book, the wonderfully written and plotted story is fast moving and there is never a dull moment. There is a perfect balance of drama, some humor, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. Claire Marti, thank you for another wonderfully entertaining story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧 📚🎧 And for the wonderful narration, Evan Parker and Victoria Mei are talented narrators and versatile voice artists. They did a fabulous job bringing these characters and their story to life. They had a complete understanding of the characters they were portraying, giving each a voice that fit the character’s persona to a tee, sounding believable and just as I pictured the characters to sound. Victoria Mei played Campbell’s role with perfection, grasping all her emotions, having you feel every single one, Evan Parker did the same for Jack. These entertaining storytellers are a pleasure to listen to and their narration enhances an already fabulous story to another level. Thank you for another great listen.

great narration!

4 🌟 for narration
3 1/2 🌟 for story

Cute, brother's best friend, friends-to-lovers romance by new to me author, Claire Marti.

Narration by Victoria Mei, who I love, and new to me narrator, Evan Parker.

Both do a great job voicing the main characters in this book.

I feel like I missed out on something by not listening/reading first book in the series so I'll probably go back and grab book 1 and see if it makes me want to read book 3.

A beautiful canvas of bountiful flavors.

From heartbreaking to heartwarming, emotions run deep. Wine Country King is a beautiful canvas of bountiful flavors. Jack and Campbell somehow manage to find the sweet spot between overly dramatic and scorching hot. With a sprinkling of humor and a a never-ending supply of heart, Marti delivers a feast of the senses that proves hard to resist.

Cute forced proximity brother's best friend story!

Wine Country King is the 2nd in a series but can be read standalone as I did. This story is about Campbell and Jack who met via Campbell’s brother Cameron 17 years ago when her “heart performed a double cartwheel, triple back flip! “Fast forward to today when the two of them work side by side on the development of a hotel and restaurant and have to live in Campbell’s 1 bedroom apartment! This forced proximity and brother’s best friend story is well-paced and I love that the romantic scenes aren’t just from the female perspective.
This story is refreshing as the characters aren’t perfect twentysomethings but are in their thirties and have issues with physical ailments and past failures. The setting is described in rich detail, as are the particulars of what it takes to become a Master sommelier. A theme through the story is Campbell’s strong desire to keep her education and a successful career as her focus, rather than a personal life or love. Jack’s desire to settle down and establish himself as reliable contrast with his past history of moving on time after time. Both characters reevaluate what their goals are alone, or when considering the other person as part of their life. Of course, things come to a satisfying ending, but I won’t give it away!

Jack Cassidy will steal your heart!!

Ryan & Charlie set the theme in book one of the California Suits series. Their story was adorable, and it left the scene open for Jack & Campbell to come in and steal your heart.

What happens when you are forced to shack up with your best friend's little sister? Feelings, that is what and lots of them!

Friends to lovers usually doesn't work out for me too often because sometimes my mind can't wrap around the fact that these two people suddenly want one another after so many years with no hint what so over of attraction. Saying that though Claire Marti made me see friends to lovers in an all-new light.

Campbell has loved Jack for years but getting the full of experience of Jack Cassidy was far better than she could have anticipated. It doesn't take long for that spark of attraction they have for another to lead to some difficult decisions on both of their parts. Campbell has her life set up to become master sommelier which is nearly impossible for a woman to do. Jack doesn't do relationships but being this close to Campbell he is seeing her in a different way. She has always been beautiful but now the woman she has become is everything he never knew he wanted.

Will their undeniable attraction cause Campbell to lose her dreams? How can Jack derail everything she has ever wanted for something that might not last?

Evan Parker did the narration of Jack justice in oh so many ways. The growl he did in one scene dang near had me losing my mind at work. Victoria Mei was a new to me narrator, but I really enjoyed the way she was able to add a bit of sass to Campbell.

Wine Country King is the perfect summer read to have you craving wine, good food and the possibilities of new love. Up next for the Kings is Cameron and his second chance at love!

Enjoyed

I always love to read a story by Claire. Bonus that Victoria and Evan were narrating the story. I love to see Friends to Lover tropes. Nice to see their journey of friendship. Was a nice sweet audiobook. Looking forward to listening to more in the series.

Fun listen

This is a fun book to listen to. Campbell tries to help her brother's friend out and Jack does not want any help. You will not be disappointed if you liaten to this book.