I usually really like books by Georgia Beers but this one left me disappointed. It was too slow and the two main characters had no chemistry. Their whole attraction and relationship seemed forced to me....

I have to say I'm becoming aficionado of Georgia Beers' books with all the credits. I was always a fan, she was always in my Top 5 lesbian fiction writers, but, unlike some that go from great books to mediocre at best, she's getting better with each book. I can honestly say that "Blend" goes up on my Beers' books, and very high on the list! Piper and Lindsey are such great characters, with so much chemistry between them! Plus, you know, it's always the little things that makes your heart warm up towards the certain book. Here, I was in love with descriptions of Lindsey, seen through Piper's eyes - the little details about her hair, her smile, her moves when she touches the hair... Those parts are the ones that give a book depth, soul, attraction...
Well done, Georgia Beers, well deserved 5 stars!

Georgia Beers is one of the reliable lesbian romance writers. Beers can write a good plot, infuse it with enough detail to be believable, and embed characters appropriate to the story. She’s done all that in this book too.

Lindsay Kent is the general manager of Vineyard, a wine bar. Trusted by the owner to run everything while they go on extended leave, Lindsay is busy making changes to improve the business she loves.

Piper Bradshaw is the super organised daughter of the owner of Vineyard. A VP at a large tech company, Piper hasn’t shown any interest in the business since her dad died a few years ago. For her, Vineyard is intimately tied up with memories of her dad, and she’s been avoiding it. Now she has to face those memories, as she is tasked with financially guiding Lindsay in the management of the wine bar.

When Piper and Lindsay are thrown together, sparks fly, and not all of them in a good way. Will they realise that under the prickly outside is warmth between them?

It took me a little while to get into this book. The plot felt awfully familiar, as I’ve possibly read a few too many of these types of books for this one to be fresh. However, Beers has a good grasp on what is needed and the characters naturally seem to gravitate towards one another. It is still a romance with a fairly common storyline, but the characters lift the book above the mundane. The book seemed to improve as I read it, largely due to my increasing connection to the characters. It started as a 3 star read, but finished as a solid 4. It is worth sticking with this book as it improves page by page.

Advanced reading copy provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

This author has a knack for writing deep character development and Blend is no exception. Piper is the star of this story with Lindsay circling her orbit as their relationship slowly builds. I must admit, it was a real stretch at times to like Piper, who is a raging Ice Queen with the relationship skills of an angry hornet compared to the easy-going and lovable Lindsay. It’s the central theme, that they are so much more together than standing alone, and it is written so poignantly that you can’t help but root for Piper. The more I think about it the more nuances and layers can be discovered. Piper is probably one of the more troubled characters we’ve seen from this author while Lindsay might be one of the more delightful and likable characters. It’s the way their two lives blend together that will hook you in to this emotionally charged story.

Blend some wine with romance or some romance with wine. Either way, it’s a winning combination. Ms. Beers’ latest novel is a blend of good, witty, emotional dialogue, great and memorable characters, a well executed plot, and of course, the ultimate setting- a wine bar. When these components blend together, the end result is a very entertaining novel that perhaps will put you in the mood to…visit your local wine bar!
Highly recommended!

I really like the way Georgia Beers writes. I love the way she develops characters that are interesting, dynamic and well, hot. It's been a while since I have read her stuff, the reasoning, I have not a clue why, but I am so glad I picked up her latest novel, Blend. This is a fantastic romance novel. So good, fabulous!

Lindsey Kent is the general manager of a wine bar, Vineyard. Lindsey is likable, cheerful and always has something positive to say. She loves her job. She lives and breathes wine and has an amazing relationship with Ellen Bradshaw, the owner of Vineyard. When Ellen tells her she is taking a sabbatical to explore the world, Lindsey is truly excited for the widow. What is is not excited about is learning that she will need to run all of Vineyard's business decisions through Ellen's youngest daughter, Piper.

Piper Bradshaw is the direct opposite of Lindsey. She is an ice queen with a hard, no-nonsense personality. Her job is in the financial sector, and she has learned to be hard-nosed and closed off to thrive in this male-dominated field. Piper's work and the loss of her father two years ago has hardened Piper's heart. She is a closed off control freak. Having to work with Lindsey throws her orderly world off-kilter.

These two get off on the wrong foot. Neither is excited about working with the other. Lindsey has big ideas of how to take Vineyard to the next level and draw in a younger hipper crowd. Piper is hesitant to change anything, not wanting to change anything her father created when opening the business. The butt heads, but as their time together increases the begin to see each other in a new light. The walls fall, and perceptions fall away. The chemistry between these to is dynamic and sexy.

You know a book is good, first when you don't want to put it down. Second, you know its damn good, when your reading it and thinking, I'm totally going to read this one again. Great read and is absolutely a 5-star romance.

I loved this book from start to finish. Lindsay and Piper’s story is quite delightful to read. Lindsay runs the bar that Piper’s mom owns. When she goes on a vacation with no return date set, she leaves both in charge. Their relationship (or lack there of) in the beginning is quite tumultuous. I enjoyed watching the relationship grow with the running of the wine bar as a backdrop. Piper’s deep rooted issues were developed throughout the book. There were times that I wanted to smack her (that’s the sign for good writing). This is one of my favorite Georgia Beers books and I’m so thrilled I was able to review it. Blend is most definitely on my reread list!

This is probably one of my favorite books that Georgia has written over the last few years. The chemistry between Piper and Lindsay was perfect. I felt the sexual tension through the pages and liked the gradual change in their relationship. It was one of those books that I was surprised I was towards the end because it was such an easy read and that I was completely lost in the story.

My one thing that I always struggle with Georgia Beers is her endings tend to be quick. I found that there were things that I wanted to know how things turned out but never found out. A little more details to tie up the storyline for me would have made it a 5 star book.

Really good read that I highly recommend, honestly I'm not sure if you can go wrong with a Georgia Beers book!