In Vino Veritas Book 5: Wonderland by Rachel Ember

In Vino Veritas Book 5

I left Vermont on the most painful day of my life and swore I’d never go back. Meadows Park–the shuttered amusement park that’s been in my family for generations–is the home of all my finest and worst memories. They all star Peter Landry–the best friend I ever had, and the only guy I’ve ever loved.

But then my eccentric grandfather buried two million dollars on the property and couldn’t remember where.

So I’m back, and asking Peter for help. He’s an Ivy League lawyer now. Still gorgeous, and able to gut me with a single smile. And I’m still a disappointment, living in the city and washing dishes to get by. As soon as we strike off down the first sunlit path, the Meadows Park magic begins to fill my heart with yearning, lust, and most dangerous of all—dreams.

I’m secretly relieved each time the day ends, leaving us empty-handed. I know it’s wrong—without that money, we could lose the park.

But if I find the treasure, I lose the guy.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61953453-wonderland

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Riley ran away from Vermont years ago on the most painful day of his life. He never expected to go back there. Nor did he expect to see Peter, his first love and probably the only one he ever truly loved. But when his grandfather needs his help, he can't say no. So he returns home to Meadow Parks, the closed small amusement park that has been in his family for generations and where he fell in love with Peter. His grandfather is in worse shape than he thought and not only that, but his grandfather admits to Riley that he buried the money he won in the lotto years ago and doesn't remember where it is. And when Riley sees Peter in town, he knows that Peter is the only one who can help him find the money. Peter isn't ready to see Riley again. Not after that awful day and the unanswered phone calls to Riley. But seeing Riley again, brings him back to those summers. And all his anger disappears the moment he sees him. And when Riley needs his help... well he can't say no. Together, they'll attempt this impossible treasure hunt and perhaps finally get the answers and closure they both desperately need. And perhaps realize that the love they shared isn't truly gone. Loved Riley and Peter! We met Peter in an earlier book where he had just come home and was figuring himself out. It was super nice to see him get his own story now. Riley and Peter's love story was just so good. The two of loved one another for so long and despite their separation, their love is still there and they have a chance to find their way back to one another again. Great story! And I'm on to the next and final book of this series!  

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.