4.5 stars

As the stunning cover suggests, there’s a lot of talk about cuisine in this book and while I’m not normally a foodie, Brayden wrote those parts in a swoon-worthy way and I gobbled them up.

As for Ryan and Gabrielle, I was in love with them from the moment I met them. Their relationship is certainly one of push-pull, and although at times I found myself saying, ‘get it together, you two’ I love the fact this book was far from formulaic. These two work hard for their HEA and it made the ending all the more satisfying.

It was nice to see the biddies again, I was pleased not to see much of the cowboys, and I look forward to the next installment.

Oh, and did I mention softball! I love softball and was glad to get my fill.

The is the second book in the Tangle Valley trilogy. If you haven't read the first book, I'd recommend reading it before this one, but it's not totally necessary in order to understand the plot of this book.

I will keep comparisons between this book and the first in the series out of this review.

Gabriella moved to Whisper Wall, Oregon in order to give herself a fresh start and open a restaurant on the grounds of Tangle Valley Vineyard. Gabriella met Ryan shortly after moving and while she fought the pull, she was completely drawn in. Ryan, a contractor hired to remodel the barn that was to become the Tangled restaurant, was the requisite player and quickly set her sights on Gabriella. This is not a new plot in the wonderful world of romance but Melissa Brayden, drew the reader in by weaving in the town of Whisper Wall and its townsfolk into an adorable tale.
Ryan and Gabriella were adorable together when they could get their heads in the game and not listen to others. If did find the added drama with Madison to be a bit much, but maybe I'm biased because I like Madison's character so much and want her to be happy. I loved visiting with Becca and Joey (who are the main characters in book one), Madison (who I'm looking forward to reading about in book 3), the cowboys, Loretta, Bobby, and of course the Biddies! Thanks Melissa Brayden for another stellar read!

I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the ARC of this book.

4.25 stars. Another feel-good romance from Melissa Brayden! This one involved a touch more angst than most Brayden novels, but I enjoyed the added drama. This book was a good blend of fluffy and real. Plus, there's softball in this story, and some a d o r a b l e in-game moments between the two leads! *dies*

I adored Ryan's character. Talk about my fictional *type!* On the outside, she's cool and alluring, but on the inside she's the biggest softie on the planet. Her arc involves her working through a lot of self-doubt, which I could personally relate to. She became a successful contractor at a young age, but she doesn't let that get to her head -- she's always humble and kind. I spent most of the book just wanting to hug Ryan and her big lazy dog named Dale.

In Entangled, Gabriella was a constant burst of joy and light. In this book, however, while she's still the sort of character whose sparkly energy leaps off the page, she's more fleshed-out and we get to see the parts of her that aren't as pretty. I was surprised to learn that she can be so tenacious and bull-headed, and I think Brayden explored this side of her well, for the most part. I enjoyed reading about Gabriella as a lead character and found her a unique addition to Brayden's list of heroines.

Madison, the third member of the trio, had her own sub-plot in this book, and I thought it was well-done. I can certainly relate to being in her situation, and I'm glad it all worked out well for her in the end. It looks like the next book will involve a romance between her and Clementine, which I think will be adorable.

Now for the aspects of the story I didn't enjoy. First of all, WHY does Gabriella insist on calling Ryan a "kid?" Gabriella is 34 and Ryan is 28. They're both far from being kids, and it felt weird that Gabriella was ogling Ryan one moment and basically calling her a child the next. What the heck?? Also, Gabriella and another character constantly label Ryan as a player and turn their noses up at Ryan for this, which was a bit overdone. I understand Gabriella having reservations, but in the beginning she was pointing out Ryan's flaws to her face when Ryan was nothing but kind to her. (Obviously, Ryan was my favorite of the duo.)

Also, the Biddies are back in this book. I found them hysterical in the beginning, but they became increasingly more annoying as the story went on. A little bit of gossip is fun, but these four take it to a whole 'nother level...yikes.

Thankfully, my gripes didn't take up a huge portion of the story, and I really enjoyed it on the whole. I'll be anxiously awaiting the third book in the series!

Melissa Brayden always gets to the top of my to read time, every single time. Her books are almost always great, with her low point being very good and just when I thought her books couldn't get any better this second book in the Tangled Valley series falls into my greedy hands. And I loved it, it is slightly different with no big dramatic break-up but just life happens, people are sometimes insecure, make assumptions or get into their own head. The story of Gabriella and Ryan could be our own, some of us might still have a nostalgic thought now and again about the one that got away while others managed to get their happily ever after.
Everyone will find recognition in both Ryan and Gabriella and in their struggles with making things work. The womanizer and the hardworking cook opening of Tangled Valley who prefers her life to be peaceful and drama free are not compatible at first glance, but what if people want to change? How brave do you have to be to take a chance? And is it worth it?
Find this out all while enjoying some more wine and friendship among the vines, meeting up with Becca and Joey and glimpsing a possibility for Madison. Cheers to a hopefully soon 3rd book to finish the Tangled Valley trilogy!

*** An ARC was provided by Netgalley in exchange for a honest review ***

This second part of the Tangle Valley Romances series has been really good. Of the trio of friends the author introduced us to in the first book of the series, Entangled, this time it was Gabriella, the chef of Italian descent who came to the vineyards from New York to take over a new restaurant. She appeared a lot in the first part, as she restored an old truck, which she named Jolene, to turn it into a wonderful and flourishing food truck, as a sampling of her culinary skills to the delight of neighbors and visitors.

In this second part and to take charge of the restoration of the place that should be Gabriella's restaurant, Joey, the owner of the construction company, appears. She is a little younger than Gabriella and in town she is not known for stable relationships, only hook ups. That does not go at all with Gabriella and neither with Madison, another of the three friends and at the same time Gabriella's ex, who doesn't seem to approve of the two of them getting involved.

The story is well developed from these premises, Gabriella has many doubts and her environment does not seem to help her to clarify and in turn Joey does not know very well how to act in front of these new sensations that she had not experienced before and that she They make it completely unsafe and off-site.

As always, this author's writing is different, with some dramatic and funny situations, cheeky dialogues and underlying humor, all wrapped up in deep emotion.

And as almost always, it has been a joy for me to delve into this story.

3,5 Stars. Gabriella Russo is chef at the Tangle Valley Vineyard. Gabriella is ready to open her full restaurant, instead of cooking out of a food truck. Joey, the owner of the Vineyard hires Ryan Jacks as the carpenter to turn an old barn into a beautiful restaurant. Ryan is a player who has not been in love and is unsure how she feels about it. Gabby is sexy and witty and everything Ryan wants in a girl and is rethinking how she deals with relationships. Ryan takes things slow with her and is just enjoying the ride.

This book is the second in a series. I thought the first one was just okay, I liked this one better. I enjoyed how their relationship evolved over time and things change. I liked how Ryan's thoughts changed over time and really made it seem like she was starting to care about Gabby and she wasn't just a hook up. There was one thing I did not like about this book, I did not like the drama near the end of the book, I did not like how they broke up and what happened. It was frustrating and mostly annoying. Otherwise, this book was a classic Melissa Brayden novel with the sarcasm and everything. Would recommend if you like her or just want a decent novel.

I read this book on national coming out day. It was definitely feel good book, with a good balance of angst. It was a quick read because I had to find out what happened, and the ending left me satisfied

I was completely charmed by the main pair in the first novel of the series, and even more so by the two side characters. One of those characters, Gabriella Russo, gets her turn as the lead in this story. Gabriella is the "little ball of charisma" of the three. I was a little worried that Gabriella's bang, zoom personality would grow tiresome in this novel, but I found her to be a very capable lead. Her love interest, Ryan Jacks, is not quite as strong, but I still found her lovable in her own right.

I think it is interesting that Brayden threw together two characters who weren't very much on committed relationships, but very much committed to to well in their fields. They are both proud of how good they are, each with a slight bit of professional arrogance that doesn't allow them to compromise if they are convinced they need to. Their personalities fit together well, and it shows in their chemistry and relationship.

While I loved the novel, for the most part, I did have some problems with how Gabriella kind of condescends to Ryan because of their age differences. It works for a while, especially given Ryan's reputation around town, but Gabriella's friends refuting the reputation, and Ryan's own actions, should help Gabriella change her mind sooner, but it doesn't. It is a little unfair to Ryan, who is trying despite some hiccups. Ryan does have some confidence issues, and is going through a bit of a attitude change, but that Gabriella can't always remember that is a little frustrating. Not saying that Ryan doesn't have some issues of her own that hurt Gabriella, but the age thing always bugs me with age gap differences, even one that is only seven years.

Also, I think another reviewer had mentioned that they didn't like the Biddies (the grandma gossip mongers) and I don't really either. It feels like they are just there for the gossip, no matter how much they harm people and their relationships. They seem to always pop up to provide more drama, and while it doesn't seem totally manufactured, I don't like their usage.

In any event, this is another great read from Brayden, and I have been enjoying the series so far. Gabriella remains really charming. I loved the double tension of the building and opening the vineyard's restaurant and the romance between Ryan and Gabriella. The town and its people are lovely, even with the Biddies, and the care given to them shows in the book. Highly recommended, and I cannot wait to see the next one.

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Gabriella is doing well that she wants to open up a restaurant on the grounds of Tangle Valley Vineyard.

Ryan is accomplished carpenter who had reputation as being a womanizer but when she meets Gabriella she may have met her match.

The MCs chemistry was on point the banter between them was good it had angst with miscommunications and their own insecurities getting in the way. This was great second to the series. I like all the characters especially Maddison who was supporting can’t wait to learn her story and Clementine. I kinda wish we saw Carly and Lauren more maybe in the next book.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

Thank you NetGalley, the author and publishers for the opportunity to read and review "Two to Tangle".

A return to the wonderful world of Tangled Valley is exactly the tonic needed during these difficult times. The characters come alive and this new chapter of the series capitalises on the already established friendships and progressing relationship between Jodie and Becca.

Here we see the ongoing development and expansion plans for Tangled Valley. Gabriella has a thriving eatery, Jolene aka a blue van, and finally plans to build the new restaurant is immediate. Cue gorgeous construction owner/ builder Ryan whose reputation as a lesbian lady lover precedes her. You know when a character insists firmly " It's not going to happen", that it probably will!

I loved this as much as it's 5* predecessor. The characters are multi-dimensional, complicated individuals with their unique strengths and deficits. And I loved how Melissa uses the different minor characters to move the storyline along, even if it's not necessarily the obvious pathway. It's a really delightful story, well-told..

From the way this second episode ends it would appear that at least two of these established characters are destined to be next for romance. I can't wait! 5*

I was looking forward to Gabriella's story since I read Entangled and it did not disappoint. In fact, I like it more than Joey's. Gabriella and Ryan have chemistry and charisma that leaps off the pages and the playful banter between the two had me smiling a lot. In fact the cheeky dialogues between any two characters in Brayden's books is what I live for.

The angst here was caused due to miscommunication which was joined by it's trusty sidekick, love triangle. So, that sucked because I loved all 3 characters and it was frustrating to see them to suffer but it added a lot of yearning and drama so at least the book never got boring.

I really wish Carly and Lauren's interaction with the group was shown to us. I missed them. Hopefully we'll see them in the next one. Also I don't know if I am supposed to or not but I really dislike Biddies, the 'Gossip Girl' of Whisper Wall. They called Joey jilted, told Ryan that they believe Gabriella and Maddison are meant to be, etc.. They give zero consideration to other people's feelings.

Overall I really liked this book and can't wait to read Clementine and Maddison's story. I am a sucker for crush to lovers and also Brayden's books!

Copy provided by the publisher, Bold Strokes Books, via NetGalley.

* I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

Melissa Brayden is one of my favorite w/w authors and I couldn't wait to read this new book even though I admit that overall I certainly prefer Brayden's standalone works.
This one was a 4.5 stars book for me and to be honest I was pleasantly surprised about the length and about how deliciously angsty it was. I liked both Gabriella and Ryan and I certainly was able to relate with their relationship problems and insecurities . Their issues were addressed masterfully from Brayden and the way the story unfolded was brilliant. I finished the whole book in one read cause I couldn't put it down at all, I wanted to know how the story would unfold.
The only thing that in my opinion felt a little bit flat, were the sex scenes. The built up was wonderful so I expected a little bit more heat but I think that the emotionally charged moments and the angst were so present that it barely bothered me. Overall it was a great read and now I can't wait to read about Madison and Clementine in what I suppose is the last book of this series.

Melissa Braden is a fantastic writer and Two to Tangle is another gem.. Gabriella, and Ryan, are the two characters in the book. The supportive characters such as Madison, round out an amazing group. The dialogue is very engaging, and overall the book is wonderful. I will say it starts out a little slow, and it’s a great read, but I definitely would’ve liked to seen the ending turn out a little differently,. Sorry, but no spoilers here. Overall a good read! ,

This is the second in the Tangle Valley Series. Gabriëlla is getting her restaurant. Ryan is the contractor in charge of the remodeling.

They both like each other, but are scared to take the steps to love.

It's a great love story, with all the favorite Tangle Valley characters.
I hope, there will be more books in this series.

Thank You Bold Stokes books and Netgalley, for the opportunity to review this book

The second in the Tangled series. Having read most of Melissa's books, I knew what to expect and wasn't disappointed. Her books are like warm hugs in this dumpster fire world.
I really enjoyed learning about Gabriella and related so deeply to Ryan.

Thanks Melissa for writing another comfort novel