The Winemaker's Secret: A Starlight Cove Novel Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Cynthia Ellingsen (Author), Kate Rudd (Narrator), Brilliance Audio (Publisher)

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Someone is out to destroy the family vineyard - and expose its secrets - in this atmospheric novel from Cynthia Ellingsen, Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper.

Abby Harrington’s family has dedicated their lives to cultivating the family vineyard and collecting vintage wines. But it takes only one night for the priceless collection to vanish, stolen during Abby’s grandparents’ sixtieth anniversary celebration. Then a devastating plane crash leaves her grandfather clinging to life in intensive care.

Desperate to take action, Abby sets out to discover who stole the precious wine - and why. The clues lead her to dark truths about her family she is not prepared to face. Soon Abby begins receiving threatening messages and doubting those closest to her. Making things even more complicated, the attractive doctor who saved her grandfather’s life offers her a shoulder to lean on just as the man she once loved returns to the vineyard.

The more truths Abby is forced to confront, the more her world spins off its axis. Can she unravel the secrets of the past in time to save the vineyard’s future - and her own?

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10 hours and 37 minutes
Author

Cynthia Ellingsen
Narrator

Kate Rudd
Audible release date

April 1, 2019
Language

English
Publisher

Brilliance Audio
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B07HY9BCDF
Version

Unabridged
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Listening Length	10 hours and 37 minutes
Author	Cynthia Ellingsen
Narrator	Kate Rudd
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	April 01, 2019
Publisher	Brilliance Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B07HY9BCDF
Best Sellers Rank	#124,033 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #2,562 in Family Life Fiction (Audible Books & Originals) #2,613 in Cozy Mysteries (Audible Books & Originals) #4,030 in Women Sleuth Mysteries

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reader42

Awesome Family owned winery,

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019

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I first of all love long novels, but love stories about family owned winery in Michigan. Kept me interested from the very beginning. How family's get along, as siblings and adults. Great story, with a little mystery and hope to see more and read more from this author..
Novels that give you an insight where they are located, take you right there while you're reading. Also how family handle illness, close to death experiences. Make for an interesting read. A little bit of history, and mystery. Loved it and will for sure read more of Ms Ellingsens. books. Thank you for enjoying read.

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Lynn M.

Didn't Want it to End!

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020

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The Winemaker’s Secret is told by Abby, the daughter of owners of a vineyard in Michigan. A wine vineyard on the upper peninsula of Michigan! Who knew? Anyhow, she wants to be the next operations manager but her grandparents, her parents and two brothers find that almost laughable.
She is a stutterer who still cannot visit hospitals after a long childhood illness. Even after her beloved grandfather (Pappy) has a plane crash, she still cannot bring herself to go and see him while he is in a coma. But a series of events challenge her, and she is forced to muster up her courage and show who she really is deep down inside.
Someone has stolen some of the family’s special wine, money is missing from the books and she finds a remnant from her grandmother’s past that opens multiple searches and reveals. She bravely investigates her finds and talks with her Granny and confronts the person who is behind the mysterious threats and thefts while her life hangs in the balance. Abby closes the door on an old love affair, opens the door for the new and rebuilds bonds with her brother, Dean. I did not want it to end!

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Susie K.

Great book!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2019

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I am a fan, A true fan of Cynthia Ellingsen!! I enjoy taking the journey of the storyline and my attention being held to the very last word!! I was hooked from the last word and couldn't put it down u til the very last word. I can't wait for another book. Cynthia is a very vivid writer. She can describe a scene with great detail without being boring! I love a romance without the smut. Keep writing Cynthia!! You have a true gift for storytelling!

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Kindle CustomerPL

What a secret!

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2019

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I forgot I ordered this book. When it came I was in the midst of a series. I looked at it in my library,but kept reading my series.But I kept going back looking at the cover. It just kept calling me.
There was heartache,anger,insecurities and mystery. Abby had so many issues. Always wanting more,but something held her back. But through her own doubts and insecuries,and love,she became brave,very slowly. Through the love for her family,and the hold of family,she learned how to be brave.
It was a really good story,I loved the Michigan connection. I know the area,the rest was just bliss.
I don't think you will be disappointed,I wasnt. Enjoy and read.🍷🍷

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tami danielson

What a great book!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2019

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Cynthia Ellingsen is a superb writer, and this book not only met but exceeded my expectations. I felt transported to the vineyards it's set in. Colorful, vivid characters, and a gripping story. A wonderful read. I am about to buy the only book of her's I've not read yet! Buy this one people!

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tiger

Escape to a small beautiful town

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021

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Escape is what a reader does when reading this well crafted story of a vineyard and the family that nurtures it.
The characters are genuine, the anticipation of what happens next, and family relationships and all of the complications and ties keep you reading for the next page.

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Linda Pleban

Loved them all

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2021

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I have so enjoyed the Starlight Cove series. I like each one has been unique, and still a little peek at characters from the other books. The hint of romance and the mystery to solve in each has been wonderful. I will say I have been surprised by twist in each one. I am definitely going to check out some other books by Cynthia Ellington

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Michig gander Kudos!

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021

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Well written and executed. Reminded me of Harbor Springs and all the memories.☺ Leelanau peninsula
Wine as well. Surprise ending was perfect.

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Sarah Brown

Did someone say wine...?!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2019

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What a lovely read. You can imagine my dismay when I saw that this was the second of a series but, honestly? I didn’t even notice. Such an immersive, summery read, this provided the perfect escapism in the warm and friendly town of Starlight Cove.

This is a wonderful story and I found myself totally engrossed in the plot very quickly. The setting created by Ellingsen is idyllic and inviting; it is so easy to imagine the rolling hills of the winery. Helped by the sunshine setting, I could picture myself belonging to the team at Starlight Cove and, when I had finished this novel, wished that the story had continued further.

Family love and loyalty is key to this novel as Abby begins to learn the truth behind her family’s wine business. After her grandad is hospitalised by a freak accident, Abby begins to discover that the family winery is being subjected to thievery and deception. As the clues mounts up, so do the possible suspects. I could not help but consider several perpetrators, including Abby’s brother, Dean. However, being a cosy mystery, there was no “deep” conspiracy theory and everything came right at the end.

I really liked Abby’s character. She has so many inner demons to overcome that her strength and dedication is admirable. Gradually readers learn about her past - both her relationships and how she came to have such a fear of hospitals. The way her relationship with Dean evolves over the story epitomises the theme of family and I thought the role of Braden was cute, even if the name just didn’t appeal to me.

I don’t read cosy mysteries very often but this one really hit the spot. It was a fantastic, warming read and I can’t wait to return to Starlight Cove and catch up on the rest of the series.

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gloria

Here's to a fruity Chardonnay!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2019

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I love reading about vineyards and assumed, incorrectly, that the only ones in the US were in California. The Starlight Cove series is charming - I gave the first one, Lighthouse, a five-star review. The author is so talented, painting a lovely picture of Michigan in the spring/summer.

The story about a family business and the nuances of running a vineyard encompassing several generations is well told. Abby's early illness and her ongoing fear of hospitals, her insecurities, her crying at the drop of a hat was, for me, annoying. There was a lack of balance in drawing out the various characters and there were so instances where observations were made and not followed through. The issue about Abby's grandmother and her escape from Nazi Germany was fascinating and here it would have been timely to reveal precisely how she did that.

The reason for giving it only three stars is that there were far too many problems with the use of language. For instance, "Oma's waiting ON the bottles" should read "Oma's waiting FOR the bottles"; how does one 'crank' a steering wheel?' how can coffee be black and oily?; "stirred creamer into his coffee" - why not cream or milk?' 'keyed open the door" ? KEYED? why not just "opened the door"; "the closet door was cracked" - does this mean it was damaged?; mis-spellings too - can you find them? "fresh cheese out of the fridge" - FRESH cheese? There are many more which annoys and spoils a good narrative.

With so many on the author's team, I worry that they're simply not experienced editors or copy editors to help the author be the best she can. Of course one could say language is evolving but when writing in a global environment, American english is falling far short.

6 people found this helpful

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Winemaker's secret

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2019

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This is a good story that could/should be so much better. The language is rather poor - if the author wants her books to sell in countries other than America then she needs to aim her language to be more 'mid Atlantic' rather than what almost in places sounded like lazy American slang.

The characters? It would be nice to know a little of what they look like; Abby, I'm afraid, I found a little too twee and girly to be accepted as a would-be business woman. Apart from Dean, and towards the end, Greta, the rest of the family hardly seemed to exist as we are told nothing about them.

The plot was interesting if predictable, the 'baddy' being obvious from the start.

Then there is the sheer amount of wine consumed. Abby must surely already be an alcoholic with cirrhosis of the liver! And presumably there are no drink/driving laws in Michigan???

4 people found this helpful

Elizabeth

Adventurous

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2021

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I enjoyed this book. Lots of things happened, which doesn't happen with everything I read. Very twisty. Some predictable, though; a few not.

In what was probably an attempt to make the main character relatable/realistic, she had a number of flaws. But for most of the book she had more weaknesses than strengths, which didn't make her very likable, in my opinion.

I liked the setting and the secondary characters, though. And the fact that things happened.

A personal bugbear: it does use the phrase "a few years back", rather than "a few years ago", which grates... but it does only say it once.

The book finishes what it starts, like all good stories should. Which does mean the ending isn't as satisfying as the main body of the read. But overall it was enjoyable. I was glad the book hada lot of plot.

Jude

A page turner

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2019

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The background to this tale is, as the title hints, based around wine: the growing, the tasting, the sheer joy of enjoying a beautiful glass of wine. Although I guessed who the bad guy was early in the book it did not stop me from having to keep turning the pages. This book was a refreshing change and I suggest one reads it with a glass of one's favourite wine to hand.

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