Of Love & Beer

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman of good judgment can totally trust her first impressions. So when craft brewer Ellis Bourne overhears a handsome winery owner insulting her and her work, she dismisses him as the human equivalent of a skunky beer. Ellis’s business partner wants to retire, so she’s too busy looking for a new one to care what an arrogant wine snob thinks—even if he is gorgeous. Vintner Dean Pembrook has turned avoiding love into an art. He’s only at Bourne Wilde Brewery to ensure his friend doesn’t make a bad business deal—it has nothing to do with a pair of fine eyes. Unfortunately, the more time he spends around Ellis, the more he’s drawn to her. After Dean’s interference leaves Ellis back at square one, she’ll have to find a way to get past her first impressions before she loses more than just a chance at love. Of Love & Beer is a closed door, contemporary retelling of Pride and Prejudice (no prior knowledge of the book is required) with Hallmark movie vibes. Expect a grump with trust issues, a meddlesome family, fiery disagreements, shocking insults, and some satisfying comeuppances, and of course, a HEA. Although the main characters are in the alcoholic beverage industry (she's a craft brewer, he's a vintner) there are no depictions of over indulgence. Content Notes: PG-13 language with some Bible swears, LGBTQ side character