A Good Day for Chardonnay - Darynda Jones

A Good Day for Chardonnay

By Darynda Jones

  • Release Date: 2021-07-27
  • Genre: Women Sleuths
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 244 Ratings)

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones comes the second novel in her laugh-out-loud Sunshine Vicram mystery series, A Good Day for Chardonnay.

Running a small-town police force in the mountains of New Mexico should be a smooth, carefree kind of job. Sadly, full-time Sheriff—and even fuller-time coffee guzzler—Sunshine Vicram, didn’t get that memo.

All Sunshine really wants is one easy-going day. You know, the kind that starts with coffee and a donut (or three) and ends with take-out pizza and a glass of chardonnay (or seven). Turns out, that’s about as easy as switching to decaf. (What kind of people do that? And who hurt them?)

Before she can say iced mocha latte, Sunny’s got a bar fight gone bad, a teenage daughter hunting a serial killer and, oh yes, the still unresolved mystery of her own abduction years prior. All evidence points to a local distiller, a dangerous bad boy named Levi Ravinder, but Sun knows he’s not the villain of her story. Still, perhaps beneath it all, he possesses the keys to her disappearance. At the very least, beneath it all, he possesses a serious set of abs. She’s seen it. Once. Accidentally.

Between policing a town her hunky chief deputy calls four cents short of a nickel, that pesky crush she has on Levi which seems to grow exponentially every day, and an irascible raccoon that just doesn’t know when to quit, Sunny’s life is about to rocket to a whole new level of crazy.

Yep, definitely a good day for chardonnay.

Praise for the Sunshine Vicram series

"Laugh-out-loud funny, intensely suspenseful, page-turning fun."--New York Times Bestselling author Allison Brennan

"A Bad Day For Sunshine is a great day for the rest of us."--
New York Times bestselling author
Lee Child


*Best of Suspense Magazine 2021*

Reviews

  • You really know how to bring characters to life.

    5
    By Icehouse4
    I have loved every book Darynda Jones has written!
  • Can’t wait for next book!

    5
    By Marcia in Downey
    I just finished this book, starting it immediately following A Bad Day for Sunshine. I couldn’t put them down! The characters were charming, the plots full of twists and surprises. And, of course, the humor. Realistic? No, but definitely entertaining! Hopefully we won’t have to,wait too long for book 3. 🙏🏻
  • Highly recommended love story!

    5
    By Cattywammpuss
    Loved reading the sensational and spectacular second story in the Sunshine Vicram series. When Sunshine hears Levi is seriously hurt, she rushes to his side, finds out he was defending his friend who has been rushed to the hospital, and Levi is refusing to go to the hospital. Meanwhile, Sunshine's daughter with her friends are trying to uncover a serial killer case. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, full of action, suspense, mystery, and romance.
  • Loved it

    5
    By Abdkz
    Can’t wait for the next one.The mystery deepens,some things are resolved and we’re on to the next adventure with our favourite characters. Darynda writes snarky excellently,you can’t help but chuckle.
  • Stole My Heart

    5
    By TextinMom
    A Good Day for Chardonnay- Darynda Jones 5* Darynda Jones is the rare author that can move me to tears, make me laugh, and make me cry again within mere moments. Although I missed the first book in this series (and will definitely be looking for it), I didn’t feel like I was thrown into anything. It was absolutely everything I could have hoped for with one exception- it ended. Thank you to NetGalley, Darynda Jones, and Macmillan Audio for the chance to listen to this amazing story and share my honest thoughts and opinions with others.
  • Wildly Entertaining!!

    5
    By ~Mindy Lou~
    10 ++++ Stars!!! I'm in love with this series and OMG...that ending! I'm a little afraid that this is just a duet. I don't think it is, but if it is, I might cry. That very last sentence had me screaming "No please don't end it there!" I think a lot of people will compare this to the Charlie Davidson series without the PNR twist. I would agree to some of the same characteristics, but it is still it's own series. Either way, I won't complain. I'm a huge fan of both series and I want more, more, more. The heroine and all the sidekicks are hilarious and keep me very entertained. The hero is smoldering! He's intense and just his description alone has me saying "yes please!" Yep, I'm a fan.
  • Great series and a great narration

    5
    By Ijpanko
    This is a fantastic series so far. This one ends in a seriously hawt cliffhanger too which threw me a bit but this one has all the feels. Narration: MacMillan Audio did an amazing job on this audiobook! Best audiobook for me in 2021! This story had me laughing and crying…. I love this series so far! Such great characters… Sunshine, Aurora, Levi….Quincey! The narration by Lorelei King was perfect! I loved it and give it ten stars! What did I like? Sunshine is absolutely fabulous! Her main character is able to juggle so much that I’m just astounded. From stabbings, to the mayor’s drama, to figuring out her best friend Quincy... then there is her daughter Auri. Highly entertaining and I read it so slow because I wanted it to last. Would I recommend or buy? I definitely am getting this series for my shelf. I picked up the first at the library and it’s necessary to read the series in order. I loved it. I’d recommend to people loving small town sheriffs and slow burn romances. The heat between Levi and Sunshine is so hawt! I also love the covers and titles! Five huge stars. I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review!
  • I love this new series!!!

    5
    By wickster72
    I received this ARC for an honest review. I love Darynda Jones’ sense of humor, and I love how her mind works! It shows so brilliantly with the Sunshine series. This series...there is no other words but AWESOME to describe it. I love the characters. The whit, the sass, and strength of Sun Vicram pulls you into the story, and you could see her as a real person. I loved how Darynda makes a multi-layered plot flow so smooth. She keeps your interest from the very beginning with many twists and turns, I don’t like to post spoilers because I don’t want to takeaway the joy of discovering the story. I’m almost speechless with how much I love this series. GAH!!! I just want more! I want to pimp this book to everyone from the street corner and say...”READ THIS!!!!”
  • Definite addition to your TBR list

    5
    By ledoss
    Second in this new series and there is so much happening in this story, I found myself slowing down to grab all the nuances, much is buried among the humor and snark. Enjoyed this book, the Sunshine family and interactions are making me anticipate the next installment. A definite add to your TBR list.

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