Before We Say Goodbye: A Red Mountain Novel
Before We Say Goodbye is a Red Mountain novel by Boo Walker, presented as a prequel to the Red Mountain Chronicles. It follows Otis and Rebecca from their meeting at Woodstock through a decades-long pursuit of a life in wine, with love, ambition and later hardship at its centre.
At a glance
- A prequel to the Red Mountain Chronicles, centred on Otis and Rebecca.
- The story moves from Woodstock in 1969 through Sonoma and Red Mountain wine country.
- The couple pursue a career in wine while facing hardship over decades.
- The Kindle listing includes screen-reader support and reading aids such as Word Wise and Page Flip.
Reference price: $6.99
Price checked: Nov 12, 2026
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Pros
- A relationship-led story with a clear multi-decade arc, from a chance meeting to building a life in wine.
- The setting spans Sonoma and the Red Mountain community, tying the characters’ ambitions to the wine world.
- The listing identifies several Kindle reading features, including screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting and Word Wise.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Lake Union Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Sept. 16 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 445 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1662523762 |
| File size | 4.2 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
- The publisher description signals an emotional story involving darkness and loss, so it may not suit readers seeking a light romance throughout.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a sweeping love story spanning decades.
- Fans of family and coming-of-age fiction with characters pursuing a life in the wine industry.
- Kindle readers who may benefit from screen-reader support, Word Wise or enhanced typesetting.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a brief read, as the listing gives a print length of 445 pages.
- Readers who prefer romance without serious hardship or darker turns.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as heartfelt, emotionally affecting and absorbing, with readers praising its story, characters and lyrical writing. For readers drawn to the listing’s decades-long romance and wine-country setting, that reported response suggests an immersive character-focused read. Aggregate ratings are also strongly positive, though ratings alone do not explain individual reactions.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as engaging and emotionally affecting.
- Readers praise the characters and writing style, with some saying the book is hard to put down.
Frequently asked questions
Is Before We Say Goodbye part of a series?
The listing describes it as a prequel to Boo Walker’s Red Mountain Chronicles.
What is the story about?
Otis and Rebecca meet at Woodstock in 1969, then pursue a life in wine as their story moves from Sonoma to Red Mountain and unfolds over decades.
What reading features does the Kindle edition list?
The listing says screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled.
How long is the book?
The product details list a print length of 445 pages.
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