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The Last Sip of Wine: A Novel of Tuscany
*A spin-off novel from The O'Brien world
Dr. Antonio Rinalto has lived abroad in Brazil for over a decade. A promising young surgeon serving as a missionary. But there are other reasons he left his Tuscan home. Among the vines of Viti del Fiume, family secrets linger. Ten years later, Antonio is called home to Italy, where he will learn the power of forgiveness and the importance of family.
Sophie Bellamy is searching for a way out of England. As a graduating viticulturist, interning at a vineyard in Tuscany seems like the perfect escape. But old ghosts have a way of tracking their prey. Can she rely on the shelter of Viti del Fiume and the Rinalto family to shield her from her past?
Dr. Antonio Rinalto has lived abroad in Brazil for over a decade. A promising young surgeon serving as a missionary. But there are other reasons he left his Tuscan home. Among the vines of Viti del Fiume, family secrets linger. Ten years later, Antonio is called home to Italy, where he will learn the power of forgiveness and the importance of family.
Sophie Bellamy is searching for a way out of England. As a graduating viticulturist, interning at a vineyard in Tuscany seems like the perfect escape. But old ghosts have a way of tracking their prey. Can she rely on the shelter of Viti del Fiume and the Rinalto family to shield her from her past?
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First published September 14, 2021
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Stacey Reynolds
24 books215 followersStacey Reynolds began writing after a trip to Europe, where she was bewitched by the coastal counties of Western Ireland. She lives on the coast of North Carolina with three of her five children and her dashing husband, a retired Marine Officer. To learn more about the author check these resources: www.staceylreynolds.weebly.com
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June 10, 2023
Nice listen. Good characters and plot if a bit predictable. Love the imagery of Italy and took me back to my own experiences in Florence.
September 22, 2021
Stacey Reynolds never fails to disappoint! We met Antonio in Brazil, and ever since then I’ve wanted more of him. While he’s not an O’Brien, this book involves one of their greatest friends and allies and it gives us a love story for the ages.
First off, it’s set in TUSCANY. Tuscany. Stacey paints such a vivid picture of the area and his family’s vineyard. It made me desperately want to BE there.
Second, this books has such rich characters, a hallmark of a Reynolds novel. Their emotional depth, and watching as they blossom on the page makes this book hard to put down.
I highly recommend this story, but if you haven’t read the earlier books in this series, do that first. ESPECIALLY River Angel. You’ll be glad you did!
First off, it’s set in TUSCANY. Tuscany. Stacey paints such a vivid picture of the area and his family’s vineyard. It made me desperately want to BE there.
Second, this books has such rich characters, a hallmark of a Reynolds novel. Their emotional depth, and watching as they blossom on the page makes this book hard to put down.
I highly recommend this story, but if you haven’t read the earlier books in this series, do that first. ESPECIALLY River Angel. You’ll be glad you did!
September 15, 2021
Antonio’s story
If you read River Angels and Wishing Bridge, you know about Antonio, a beautiful soul. This book is his story, about what happened to him, his family and his love life. Without spoilers, I will just say Stacey again gives a wonderful tale with drama, love, laughter and family dynamics just as gratifying as all her O’Brien books. As an aside, if you are knowledgeable about Italy and wine, you will enjoy this even more than I have since I have no idea about wine. But I can learn!
If you read River Angels and Wishing Bridge, you know about Antonio, a beautiful soul. This book is his story, about what happened to him, his family and his love life. Without spoilers, I will just say Stacey again gives a wonderful tale with drama, love, laughter and family dynamics just as gratifying as all her O’Brien books. As an aside, if you are knowledgeable about Italy and wine, you will enjoy this even more than I have since I have no idea about wine. But I can learn!
September 16, 2021
What a refreshing novel, a lovely break away from the O’Brien family but not their tails altogether. If you read the other O’Brien books then you are aware of who Antonio is. In this story,, you are transported to Tuscany, into a world of wine, vineyards, family and loyalty! Stacey Reynolds never fails to write you straight into her books!
November 15, 2021
BRAVO!
This author has done it….again! Captured my imagination and my heart! I was hoping Antonio would get his own time in the sun after meeting him in the O’Brien series! Now I’m hungry for old world Italian food, thirsty for a Reserve Chianti, and excited to see what comes next from Stacey Reynolds. Bravo!!!
This author has done it….again! Captured my imagination and my heart! I was hoping Antonio would get his own time in the sun after meeting him in the O’Brien series! Now I’m hungry for old world Italian food, thirsty for a Reserve Chianti, and excited to see what comes next from Stacey Reynolds. Bravo!!!
January 29, 2022
Yummy
One of the best in the series. I loved that the story primarily takes place in both Italy and and Brazil. The author weaves romance with the suspense of a crime novel perfectly. The author has done her research. You will learn about winemaking from the grapes of Italy to the native plants of Brazil. A+
One of the best in the series. I loved that the story primarily takes place in both Italy and and Brazil. The author weaves romance with the suspense of a crime novel perfectly. The author has done her research. You will learn about winemaking from the grapes of Italy to the native plants of Brazil. A+
September 18, 2021
Antonio's story
Great romance, family dynamics , mystery combined. If you have read Stacey's O'Brien books River Angels and Wishing Bridge, you will know about Antonio, that sweet ,sexy doctor . His story unfolds in this book and again Stacey writes a wonderful story.
Great romance, family dynamics , mystery combined. If you have read Stacey's O'Brien books River Angels and Wishing Bridge, you will know about Antonio, that sweet ,sexy doctor . His story unfolds in this book and again Stacey writes a wonderful story.
September 19, 2021
Amazing!!
We fell in love with Antonio before in the O’Brien Tales and the author gave us another family to fall in love with! Every part of this book pulled me in and didn’t let go until the end. I can’t wait to see if there is another in this series!
We fell in love with Antonio before in the O’Brien Tales and the author gave us another family to fall in love with! Every part of this book pulled me in and didn’t let go until the end. I can’t wait to see if there is another in this series!
December 5, 2021
Wonderful
Absolutely beautiful story of three kinds of love. Love of family, romantic love and love of a place. I felt like I could taste the wine and smell the herbs and soil of Tuscany.
Absolutely beautiful story of three kinds of love. Love of family, romantic love and love of a place. I felt like I could taste the wine and smell the herbs and soil of Tuscany.
December 14, 2021
My heart is overflowing
Holy WOW, did I LOVE LOVE LOVE this story!! I am so flippin glad Antonio found his mate. This story covered every emotion a person could have. Ms. Stacey, you have done it Again..Thank you..
Holy WOW, did I LOVE LOVE LOVE this story!! I am so flippin glad Antonio found his mate. This story covered every emotion a person could have. Ms. Stacey, you have done it Again..Thank you..
July 21, 2023
The last Sip of Wine
This book was wonderful!! I couldn't put it down. I am so glad that Antonio got his own book, I really enjoyed it. It deserves more than five stars! I hope we get to hear more about all the crew at St. Claire's, they are so much fun to read about!
This book was wonderful!! I couldn't put it down. I am so glad that Antonio got his own book, I really enjoyed it. It deserves more than five stars! I hope we get to hear more about all the crew at St. Claire's, they are so much fun to read about!
September 15, 2021
Amazing
As usual she has written a good book. A little slow at first but it blooms as you go. I read it in 1 day.
As usual she has written a good book. A little slow at first but it blooms as you go. I read it in 1 day.
November 19, 2021
Great Read!
This book inspires me to revisit Italy from Tuscany to Venice, Florence and Milan.
The characters were wonderful and the story was believable and I enjoyed every word.
This book inspires me to revisit Italy from Tuscany to Venice, Florence and Milan.
The characters were wonderful and the story was believable and I enjoyed every word.
November 30, 2022
I loved this book!
I am glad the story didn't finish at the wedding, but I am sad it had to end at all. i hope there are more books in the future about this family!
I am glad the story didn't finish at the wedding, but I am sad it had to end at all. i hope there are more books in the future about this family!
December 16, 2022
Loved it! Stacey Reynolds never disappoints. Her stories always grab my attention at the beginning and keep hold until long after they end.
December 25, 2022
a finish to the O’Brien Tales
A little slower start in the beginning from her usual, but I’m glad I read it through to the end.
A little slower start in the beginning from her usual, but I’m glad I read it through to the end.
March 18, 2023
Wonderful
This book is wonderful as all the other ones. Can’t get enough of her books. The love of a family!!
This book is wonderful as all the other ones. Can’t get enough of her books. The love of a family!!
June 19, 2023
Too much drama, too sappy, too many words. Disappointed that I spent this much time instead of just putting it down.
July 15, 2023
Beautiful
Loved the story, the characters the setting Italy and the amazing connection and enter action with the O'Brien and saint clare.
Loved the story, the characters the setting Italy and the amazing connection and enter action with the O'Brien and saint clare.
August 16, 2023
Just my favorite predictable boy meets girl series continuing.
September 22, 2023
3 rounded up to 3.5 because the ending was not bad but it sure took its time with a very slow start.
September 20, 2024
This is a great romantic series set in Ireland, Brazil and Italy.
January 6, 2025
Similar to the others in the O’Brien series. Enjoyable and easy to listen to on Audible.
December 12, 2025
Read this in a single sitting. Stayed up 4 hours past my usual bedtime. Brava, Signora Reynolds!
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