Zoe Brennan, First Crush

By: Laura Piper Lee

Narrated by: Lindsey Dorcus

A struggling vineyard owner gets a second taste of her first crush in this romantic comedy that sparkles with humor and heat.

Zoe Brennan may be the loneliest lesbian in Blue Ridge, but at least she has her family vineyard to keep her busy.

When a prestigious wine festival announces it’s coming to town, it kicks off a battle royale among local vineyards vying for the opportunity to host it. Zoe’s in it to win it—being chosen would put Bluebell Vineyards on the map, and she could stick it to the vineyard next door, run by her ex-best friend (now enemy), Rachel. But when Zoe’s father is called home to Italy to care for his sick mother, Bluebell is left without a vintner.

Dejected, Zoe impulsively agrees to a blindfolded threesome with a friend, and excitingly, a stranger. But once the blindfolds come off, Zoe realizes the hot butch that rocked her world isn’t a stranger at all. It’s Laine Woods—Zoe’s first crush, Rachel’s big sister, and, Zoe is horrified to discover, the Napa-trained vintner Zoe’s dad just hired as his replacement.

While they try to ignore their sizzling chemistry, Laine’s snobbery and Zoe’s pride collide at every step, creating a generous pour of professional—and sexual—tension. Collaborating is the only way to win the festival, but when that means late nights under the stars and letting go of the past, Zoe must be careful—or Laine might crush her heart for good.

©2025 Laura Piper Lee (P)2025 Dreamscape Media

Can your first crush become your forever?

Fun story of a struggling vineyard and the people that run it. Zoe is likeable and relatable. She is fiercely passionate about her vineyard. She works tirelessly. We meet Laine in a very pleasantly well done spicy scene. We gradually get to know more and more about her as Zoe does, and liking what we see.

There’s growth, depth, laughter and romance. Oh and lots and lots of wine lol.

This was a cute story with fun winery set pieces

I'm a wine person, the voice actor was fun, and I really enjoyed it! Also muscular service tops are the rarest of prizes and always great to have in a story.

Zoe Brennan, First Crush

This was a super fun romcom! Obviously, I expected to enjoy this, but my expectations were exceeded! When your FMC "accidentally" has a theesome with her high school crush in the beginning... you have to know that this is going to be hilariously awesome!

I did feel that there was a tiny bit of unfinished business at the end, but it may be by design for another story. And I hope so... I'll be there for it!

Lindsey Dorcus was perfect with the narration 👏👏👏