Murder Uncorked - A Wine Lover's Mystery, #1

Step into a world where the allure of Napa Valley's wine country conceals a web of secrets, seduction, and murder. Nikki Sands is an amateur sleuth with an uncanny talent for uncorking hidden truths. When an obnoxious diner costs Nikki her waitressing job, her life takes an unexpected turn. Enter Derek Malveaux, a wealthy and undeniably attractive vintner, whose offer of a prestigious position at his vineyard proves too tempting to resist.
With her wine expertise as her armor, Nikki dives headfirst into a world of opulence and intrigue, where every glass holds a secret and every smile conceals a motive. But the lush vineyards of Malveaux Estate harbor more than just exquisite grapes; they hold a chilling secret buried deep in the soil. On her very first night, Nikki stumbles upon a gruesome discovery-a lifeless body concealed amidst the bushes, shrouded in the fertilizer meant to nurture the vines. Suddenly, Nikki is thrust into a heart-pounding investigation, her innocence overshadowed by suspicion.
She's ordered to remain in Napa Valley, trapped in a labyrinth of treacherous twists and enigmatic residents of Malveaux Estate. As she uses her razor-sharp intellect to unravel the truth, Nikki discovers that the vineyard's delicate grapes aren't the only things at risk of being crushed.