Aged for Mayhem

A Tuscan Vineyard Cozy Mystery #3

by Fiona Grace

AGED FOR MAYHEM (A TUSCAN VINEYARD COZY MYSTERY) is book #3 in a charming new cozy mystery series by #1 bestselling author Fiona Grace, author of Murder in the Manor (Book #1), a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews!

Olivia Glass, 34, turns her back on her life as a high-powered executive in Chicago and relocates to Tuscany, determined to start a new, simpler life—and to grow her own vineyard.

Olivia is thrilled to take her first trip to Florence, and that her love life is heating up. She is even more ecstatic that her small vineyard produces its first bottle of wine. Yet when a famous wine critic trashes her wine—and then ends up dead himself—Olivia finds herself in the crosshairs of a murder that she is pinned for—and that she must urgently solve herself.

Is the Tuscan life really for Olivia? Or was it all just a fantasy?

Hilarious, packed with travel, food, wine, twists and turns, romance and her newfound animal friend—and centering around a baffling small-town murder that Olivia must solve—AGED FOR MAYHEM is an un-putdownable cozy that will keep you laughing late into the night.

Genres: Mystery, Audiobook, Cozy, Cozy Mystery, Ebooks, Crime, Fiction

217 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 20, 2020

About the author

Debut author Fiona Grace is author of the LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY series which includes MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book #1), DEATH AND A DOG (Book #2) and CRIME IN THE CAFE (Book #3). Fiona would love to hear from you, so please visit www.fionagraceauthor.com to receive free ebooks, hear the latest news, and stay in touch.

Reviews

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love the setting. Like the characters. But...really? The plot is the same for each book. I just read the synopsis for book #4...yup. Olivia is accused of murder...again. Come on, vary the suspects!! If I had been accused of anything three times, I think the police might be watching me extremely carefully. I wouldn't want the Italian police watching me at all. Will I read #4? probably because..well..I like the setting, but not really for the mystery and that is a pity

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful visit with Olivia and the Tuscany wine makers. I really enjoy this series. I love the descriptions of the countryside, the wines and the food. I'm not a wino but this series makes me want to try it a little more. This time a critic is killed and Olivia has to save all of the wineries. In addition to that, Matt, her ex, shows up with his new girlfriend in tow making Olivia's life miserable. There's also more romance. Will Olivia & Marcello ever become more than employer/employee? And you have to love the goat! Erba is definitely worth reading the series for. Great foil for Olivia. Really good cozy!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked back up a previous series. Pretty similar to previous books, but cozy and clean.

[Jennifer Peer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder, a love triangle, a new wine, and Erba the goat...what's not to line about Book 3 in this Cozy Mystery series? When Olivia creates a rose wine using grapes allocated for another project, she panics. Turns out no one is upset when her creation is hailed by her bosses as the next great release. This gives Olivia hope for her dreams of making her own wines with her newly purchased property.

When an influential and well-known critic visits the winery to review their wines, the pressure is on. When he is killed by his poison pen after posting his reviews, the detective's eyes fall again on Olivia.
Can she dig into the critic's personal life to find out why he gave them such a horrible review along with a string of other award-winning vineyards in the area? Or will they be ruined, or worse, incarcerated? Excellent, quick read in a truly wonderful series.

[Tara · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I love listening to a story about a woman in her 30s taking chances and living out her dream abroad, this series is becoming frustrating. The main character has not developed, making the same mistakes and assumptions as each previous book. The same goes for the local police investigator.
A male character however does learn from their mistakes and makes different choices. So while I was originally basking in the delights of reading about a flawed adventurous woman and feeling as though these were feminist books, it’s beginning to feel boring and possibly subtly and probably unconsciously misogynistic.
Just begun the next book as I was hoping (again) that things would change, but it’s the same mistakes and assumptions right away from the lead. While I want flawed characters, I also want them to learn and grow, especially as a main character.

[Sara Lawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid sequel, this book follows Olivia Glass, American sommelier in Italy, as she solves the mystery of the cranky wine critic found dead in his hotel room the morning after posting a terrible review on her wines. The mystery and it's solution was probably one of Fiona Grace's best so far. I did chuckle a bit when I read that Olivia's random experimentation lead to a breakthrough new rosé wine - hard to believe from a newbie, but I've never made wine, so who am I to say. The potential love triangle was interesting and actually not very complicated by the end, but a fun twist. Overall, this was a fun, light read and I recommend it to anyone who loves a cozy mystery.

I received a free ARC from Booksprout and have reviewed it willingly.

[D Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this series. The scenery, food, wine and overall great characters. I enjoyed traveling around Tuscany, in this book, and the different wineries gives you a look into the culture of area. Olivia is finally getting her footing in Italy and here comes Matt. He was so bothersome and became a borderline stalker. I’m glad she found her voice with him. The rival bakers are a hoot. Who throws perfectly good Ciabatta rolls at a person? Erba is still my favorite and I would love to know if the arugula is the cause of her “aggressive” head butts.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Elsbeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Visit Florence and wineloving Tuscany with Olivia and Erba!
This is a perfect book for when you are stuck to your own home and neighbourhood, like now. But be aware: you might sense some jealousy when reading about Olivia visiting Florence!
Her visit to Florence is so well written, it almost feels as if you are there with her. Seeing the sites, visiting a museum, buying a beautiful souvenir.
And learning even more about winemaking.
Who would have thought that, this time, little goat Erba catches the killer!?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Carlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This may be my favorite so far of the Tuscan Winery cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace. The writing is so well crafted with characters you just want to meet in person. Olivia is the somallier at La Leggenda winery where they were awaiting a famous wine critic's visit. Olivia has crafted a new Rosé blend so feels her reputation is on the line. When the critic turns up dead, Olivia's nemesis detective Caputto's investigation drags on leaving Olivia no choice but to conduct her own investigation to save the winery. Such a fun romp to the solution!

[Heather W · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aged for Mayhem is the third book in A Tuscan Vineyard Cozy Mystery series.

Have a glass of wine and enjoy this entertaining cozy mystery. I am loving this series and want to visit Tuscany for myself to experience its wonders. Meanwhile, poor Olivia has to solve the death of a wine critic who happened to criticize her wine. This story has humour, murder, food, wine, mystery, suspense, a nasty ex, a possible romance, and Erba the goat!
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third book in the A Tuscan Vineyard Cozy Mystery series a well written story that kept me turning pages. Olivia Glass, 34 moves to Tuscany, and makes big changes to her life and has a murder to solve. I want to read the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sylvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again, I can say that I enjoyed the book up until the inciting incident which was quite predictable. I do not think the writing is clever in finding a way to put the protagonist in the mayhem. Again I think this book should have been a romance novel or perhaps a suspense novel with the detective as one of the main protagonists.

[Darla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series. I fell in love with it from Book 1. The author paints a picture of the scene with her words and takes her readers to the vineyard of the area. I read a lot of cozy mysteries and this author is one I love. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the characters

This is the 3rd one for in the series and it did not disappoint. I do enjoy the characters and their interactions. However I am skeptical of the convenient way everyone Olivia needs to question speaks passable to excellent English.

[Catherine Rittenhouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this series. The books are fun and learning about wine is fascinating. I have been to Tuscany but so very long ago. The books all make me want to return. I love Erba.

[Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aged for Mayhem (3)

Another beautiful story from MS Grace. I think this writer has become my favorite! The story plot and characters make this story fantastic! I can't wait to begin the next big reading experience!

[Jack Abato · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love all of Fiona Grace's books. They are always an enjoyable, twisty read and Aged for Mayhem didn't disappoint. I love the Tuscan setting, learning about wine, the culture and the cast of characters - quirky, endearing and sincere.

[Rob Lesher · Rating 4 out of 5]

The next entry into this Wine and Mystery series continues the Wine education of Olivia Glass. Murder strikes the obnoxious wine reviewer and of course Olivia is the main suspect. This is a small town murder series, expanded to the wine community of Tuscany. A fun story.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, just wow!

Aged For Seduction ~ here I come! I am enjoying this series and Fiona Grace’s talent! I hope she continues with more worldly books!

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was ok.

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best part of this book was Olivia telling her ex Matt to hit the road because he's a loser.

[Rebecca O’Dell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun read. The adventures of Olivia Glass never fail to make me laugh! Such a strong woman!

[Karen Cino · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you love wine, you will love this series. It refreshing watching Olivia's personal life slowly slipping into the series. Quick read. Great series.

[Wayne Inkster · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far, this has been the best of the series, though still somewhat predictable. Subtle hints through the book led the reader in a few directions.

[Kathy Albright · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun read

[Roxana Gillett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just purchased #4. I'm addicted😍

[Kim Oliver · Rating 4 out of 5]

The series continues told hold me

[Mary Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun series, keeping you guessing as to who-dunnit, and who can resist vino in Tuscany?

[Vicky Conners · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute easy read.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoying this series...A Tuscan Vineyard Cozy Mystery