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thebritishbibliophile_'s review against another edition
5.0
'If you think you've tasted your strongest, most powerful Whiskey, prepared for a chaser that will be a scorcher from the inside out! Dare is something else!' -TheBritishBibliophile_
Thank you to Grey's Promotions for sending me an ebook Advanced Readers Copy for me to read and leave an honest review.
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If you're not already familiar with the Whiskeys, their cousins & more, check out The Whiskeys: Dark Nights at Peaceful Harbor' & The Whiskeys: Dark Nights at Bayside series', both by Melissa. Check out 'River of Love' in Melissa's Bradens at Peaceful Harbor series to read where the Whiskeys at Peaceful Harbor began, & read 'Searching For Love' in the Bradens & Montgomerys series for where the Whiskeys at Redemption Ranch were first introduced.
I myself have only read a small handful of books from each series, but that didn't matter when dipping my toes into The Trouble with Whiskey . Melissa effortlessly explains who is who, and who is with who, without having to worry about not having read one or two books prior. Within the first chapter of this novel, I was back up to speed with the members of this chapter of the Dark Nights, who was with who within this MC group, and who did what within the area. So don't worry if this is your first dive into Melissa or the Whiskeys, everything will be fine!
I first signed up to read this book in advance because--hello--it's Melissa Foster! That is reason enough to read a book in advance or if you're not an ARC reader, then Melissa is a one-click author. Her heart and soul is poured into every novel and The Trouble with Whiskey is no different. Just based on the blurb alone, I knew it was going to be good. I just didn't know how good. For the longest time, Running on Diesel was my top Melissa Foster book with Diesel as the top book boyfriend, but I think at last Mr. D has been knocked off his pedestal. He's still a top book boyfriend, but dear me...Dare Whiskey! Oof.
The Trouble with Whiskey is a story which brings together all the elements of a Melissa Foster novel that we all love so much. Small town romance, big family, MC & cowboys. It's a friends-t0-lovers/second chance romance that provides the ride of all rides. Hope Ridge, Colorado is where it all goes down. Not forgetting Redemption Ranch, of course. Many things happen there which you'll discover when you take a chance on this novel.
What's even better when it comes to this read? Why I'm glad you asked! This read provides big-hearted badass brutes, sassy sisters, no cliffhangers and a sweet, sweet Happily Ever After. Nothing beats the latter.
Where I could've devoured this read easily within a day, I wanted to make it last and I'm glad I did. Devlin 'Dare' Whiskey and Billie Mancini, what a pair! Their story is far from easy, and where its not the rockiest of starts, it's definitely a story that when you get to know why they are the way they are at the beginning, prepare to weep! Their backstory is an emotional one and only fuels the fire to where inevitably, the two can resist the call of the flames no more.
I simply could write forever about this book, there's so much to say about it--even without including any spoilers--, but I will say this. The latter part of the book towards the end, wow! Melissa will know what I mean when I say I felt like I was with Dare and Bilie when that happened. It side-swiped me and I was only reading what happened! I love it when novels are still able to surprise a reader, given how we know the typical pattern of a romance book, and Melissa did a great job at throwing in elements like these that took the book to a whole new level.
All of Melissa's books are shelf-worthy, but if there's one book that deserves the holy grail of spots on anyone's shelf, this is it!
The Trouble with Whiskey is an official must & top read of 2022! Congratulations, Melissa!
Five stars!
Thank you to Grey's Promotions for sending me an ebook Advanced Readers Copy for me to read and leave an honest review.
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If you're not already familiar with the Whiskeys, their cousins & more, check out The Whiskeys: Dark Nights at Peaceful Harbor' & The Whiskeys: Dark Nights at Bayside series', both by Melissa. Check out 'River of Love' in Melissa's Bradens at Peaceful Harbor series to read where the Whiskeys at Peaceful Harbor began, & read 'Searching For Love' in the Bradens & Montgomerys series for where the Whiskeys at Redemption Ranch were first introduced.
I myself have only read a small handful of books from each series, but that didn't matter when dipping my toes into The Trouble with Whiskey . Melissa effortlessly explains who is who, and who is with who, without having to worry about not having read one or two books prior. Within the first chapter of this novel, I was back up to speed with the members of this chapter of the Dark Nights, who was with who within this MC group, and who did what within the area. So don't worry if this is your first dive into Melissa or the Whiskeys, everything will be fine!
I first signed up to read this book in advance because--hello--it's Melissa Foster! That is reason enough to read a book in advance or if you're not an ARC reader, then Melissa is a one-click author. Her heart and soul is poured into every novel and The Trouble with Whiskey is no different. Just based on the blurb alone, I knew it was going to be good. I just didn't know how good. For the longest time, Running on Diesel was my top Melissa Foster book with Diesel as the top book boyfriend, but I think at last Mr. D has been knocked off his pedestal. He's still a top book boyfriend, but dear me...Dare Whiskey! Oof.
The Trouble with Whiskey is a story which brings together all the elements of a Melissa Foster novel that we all love so much. Small town romance, big family, MC & cowboys. It's a friends-t0-lovers/second chance romance that provides the ride of all rides. Hope Ridge, Colorado is where it all goes down. Not forgetting Redemption Ranch, of course. Many things happen there which you'll discover when you take a chance on this novel.
What's even better when it comes to this read? Why I'm glad you asked! This read provides big-hearted badass brutes, sassy sisters, no cliffhangers and a sweet, sweet Happily Ever After. Nothing beats the latter.
Where I could've devoured this read easily within a day, I wanted to make it last and I'm glad I did. Devlin 'Dare' Whiskey and Billie Mancini, what a pair! Their story is far from easy, and where its not the rockiest of starts, it's definitely a story that when you get to know why they are the way they are at the beginning, prepare to weep! Their backstory is an emotional one and only fuels the fire to where inevitably, the two can resist the call of the flames no more.
I simply could write forever about this book, there's so much to say about it--even without including any spoilers--, but I will say this. The latter part of the book towards the end, wow! Melissa will know what I mean when I say I felt like I was with Dare and Bilie when that happened. It side-swiped me and I was only reading what happened! I love it when novels are still able to surprise a reader, given how we know the typical pattern of a romance book, and Melissa did a great job at throwing in elements like these that took the book to a whole new level.
All of Melissa's books are shelf-worthy, but if there's one book that deserves the holy grail of spots on anyone's shelf, this is it!
The Trouble with Whiskey is an official must & top read of 2022! Congratulations, Melissa!
Five stars!
beccafrazer's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bookishsteph's review
5.0
This is definitely my favorite book I've read by Melissa Foster hands down. There's drama and sadness, and suspenseful moments that create one amazing romance novel.
thebritishbibliophile_'s review
5.0
'If you think you've tasted your strongest, most powerful Whiskey, prepared for a chaser that will be a scorcher from the inside out! Dare is something else!' -TheBritishBibliophile_
Thank you to Grey's Promotions for sending me an ebook Advanced Readers Copy for me to read and leave an honest review.
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If you're not already familiar with the Whiskeys, their cousins & more, check out The Whiskeys: Dark Nights at Peaceful Harbor' & The Whiskeys: Dark Nights at Bayside series', both by Melissa. Check out 'River of Love' in Melissa's Bradens at Peaceful Harbor series to read where the Whiskeys at Peaceful Harbor began, & read 'Searching For Love' in the Bradens & Montgomerys series for where the Whiskeys at Redemption Ranch were first introduced.
I myself have only read a small handful of books from each series, but that didn't matter when dipping my toes into The Trouble with Whiskey . Melissa effortlessly explains who is who, and who is with who, without having to worry about not having read one or two books prior. Within the first chapter of this novel, I was back up to speed with the members of this chapter of the Dark Nights, who was with who within this MC group, and who did what within the area. So don't worry if this is your first dive into Melissa or the Whiskeys, everything will be fine!
I first signed up to read this book in advance because--hello--it's Melissa Foster! That is reason enough to read a book in advance or if you're not an ARC reader, then Melissa is a one-click author. Her heart and soul is poured into every novel and The Trouble with Whiskey is no different. Just based on the blurb alone, I knew it was going to be good. I just didn't know how good. For the longest time, Running on Diesel was my top Melissa Foster book with Diesel as the top book boyfriend, but I think at last Mr. D has been knocked off his pedestal. He's still a top book boyfriend, but dear me...Dare Whiskey! Oof.
The Trouble with Whiskey is a story which brings together all the elements of a Melissa Foster novel that we all love so much. Small town romance, big family, MC & cowboys. It's a friends-t0-lovers/second chance romance that provides the ride of all rides. Hope Ridge, Colorado is where it all goes down. Not forgetting Redemption Ranch, of course. Many things happen there which you'll discover when you take a chance on this novel.
What's even better when it comes to this read? Why I'm glad you asked! This read provides big-hearted badass brutes, sassy sisters, no cliffhangers and a sweet, sweet Happily Ever After. Nothing beats the latter.
Where I could've devoured this read easily within a day, I wanted to make it last and I'm glad I did. Devlin 'Dare' Whiskey and Billie Mancini, what a pair! Their story is far from easy, and where its not the rockiest of starts, it's definitely a story that when you get to know why they are the way they are at the beginning, prepare to weep! Their backstory is an emotional one and only fuels the fire to where inevitably, the two can resist the call of the flames no more.
I simply could write forever about this book, there's so much to say about it--even without including any spoilers--, but I will say this. The latter part of the book towards the end, wow! Melissa will know what I mean when I say I felt like I was with Dare and Bilie when that happened. It side-swiped me and I was only reading what happened! I love it when novels are still able to surprise a reader, given how we know the typical pattern of a romance book, and Melissa did a great job at throwing in elements like these that took the book to a whole new level.
All of Melissa's books are shelf-worthy, but if there's one book that deserves the holy grail of spots on anyone's shelf, this is it!
The Trouble with Whiskey is an official must & top read of 2022! Congratulations, Melissa!
Five stars!
Thank you to Grey's Promotions for sending me an ebook Advanced Readers Copy for me to read and leave an honest review.
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If you're not already familiar with the Whiskeys, their cousins & more, check out The Whiskeys: Dark Nights at Peaceful Harbor' & The Whiskeys: Dark Nights at Bayside series', both by Melissa. Check out 'River of Love' in Melissa's Bradens at Peaceful Harbor series to read where the Whiskeys at Peaceful Harbor began, & read 'Searching For Love' in the Bradens & Montgomerys series for where the Whiskeys at Redemption Ranch were first introduced.
I myself have only read a small handful of books from each series, but that didn't matter when dipping my toes into The Trouble with Whiskey . Melissa effortlessly explains who is who, and who is with who, without having to worry about not having read one or two books prior. Within the first chapter of this novel, I was back up to speed with the members of this chapter of the Dark Nights, who was with who within this MC group, and who did what within the area. So don't worry if this is your first dive into Melissa or the Whiskeys, everything will be fine!
I first signed up to read this book in advance because--hello--it's Melissa Foster! That is reason enough to read a book in advance or if you're not an ARC reader, then Melissa is a one-click author. Her heart and soul is poured into every novel and The Trouble with Whiskey is no different. Just based on the blurb alone, I knew it was going to be good. I just didn't know how good. For the longest time, Running on Diesel was my top Melissa Foster book with Diesel as the top book boyfriend, but I think at last Mr. D has been knocked off his pedestal. He's still a top book boyfriend, but dear me...Dare Whiskey! Oof.
The Trouble with Whiskey is a story which brings together all the elements of a Melissa Foster novel that we all love so much. Small town romance, big family, MC & cowboys. It's a friends-t0-lovers/second chance romance that provides the ride of all rides. Hope Ridge, Colorado is where it all goes down. Not forgetting Redemption Ranch, of course. Many things happen there which you'll discover when you take a chance on this novel.
What's even better when it comes to this read? Why I'm glad you asked! This read provides big-hearted badass brutes, sassy sisters, no cliffhangers and a sweet, sweet Happily Ever After. Nothing beats the latter.
Where I could've devoured this read easily within a day, I wanted to make it last and I'm glad I did. Devlin 'Dare' Whiskey and Billie Mancini, what a pair! Their story is far from easy, and where its not the rockiest of starts, it's definitely a story that when you get to know why they are the way they are at the beginning, prepare to weep! Their backstory is an emotional one and only fuels the fire to where inevitably, the two can resist the call of the flames no more.
I simply could write forever about this book, there's so much to say about it--even without including any spoilers--, but I will say this. The latter part of the book towards the end, wow! Melissa will know what I mean when I say I felt like I was with Dare and Bilie when that happened. It side-swiped me and I was only reading what happened! I love it when novels are still able to surprise a reader, given how we know the typical pattern of a romance book, and Melissa did a great job at throwing in elements like these that took the book to a whole new level.
All of Melissa's books are shelf-worthy, but if there's one book that deserves the holy grail of spots on anyone's shelf, this is it!
The Trouble with Whiskey is an official must & top read of 2022! Congratulations, Melissa!
Five stars!
cjcharding's review
Not feeling the characters or drama - feels like it dropped me in the middle of the story (not in a good way)
I lasted 30% of this book before I called it quits (very reluctantly). There were three main reasons I pulled the plug on this book: 1) I’m hit or miss with dead ex-lover trope and this one was a big miss (probably because the FMC admits she wasn’t even completely in love with the dead ex and she is fully guilt ridden because he died the same day they broke up; 2) either I missed the timeline or it was in another book or it wasn’t clarified at all but I couldn’t quite grasp when all the history behind the characters happened, when the ex died, how long the two MCs were estranged, etc, so I felt lost for much of the beginning of the book; and 3) the MMC is a tattooed, daredevil, biker but he’s also a therapist… great… but I couldn’t stretch my mind around his behaviour/attitude/language and him being a therapist. All three reasons made me jump ship and move on.
bailee_m98's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
iggyebab's review
4.0
How do you write a love triangle without there being a live triangle? This book, that’s how.
3 people grow up as inseparable friends. Two are fearless, be more grounded. As they get older and other feelings start to stir, a pact is made. Complications occur. The start and stall of a potential relationship. One leaves. The start of another relationship that one has to admit isn’t what they want. An unexpected loss and complicated grief. 6 years pass.
This book is about how grief can wallop people. Guilt can stick someone in place, make them afraid of life.
Dare is a good time. He’s been in love with one of his best friends forever. After the other part of their group of 3, dies, he cannot reach her. She seems to hate him and he’s tired of waiting on her to start living again.
Billie has loved Dare for as long as she can remember. Her guilt and grief have turned her into a completely different person. Now Dare is pushing her to live again.
I loved how these two have to talk through a lot before they can move forward. The twist was something I really didn’t see coming. It was interesting.
I love the families and how they support one another.
3 people grow up as inseparable friends. Two are fearless, be more grounded. As they get older and other feelings start to stir, a pact is made. Complications occur. The start and stall of a potential relationship. One leaves. The start of another relationship that one has to admit isn’t what they want. An unexpected loss and complicated grief. 6 years pass.
This book is about how grief can wallop people. Guilt can stick someone in place, make them afraid of life.
Dare is a good time. He’s been in love with one of his best friends forever. After the other part of their group of 3, dies, he cannot reach her. She seems to hate him and he’s tired of waiting on her to start living again.
Billie has loved Dare for as long as she can remember. Her guilt and grief have turned her into a completely different person. Now Dare is pushing her to live again.
I loved how these two have to talk through a lot before they can move forward. The twist was something I really didn’t see coming. It was interesting.
I love the families and how they support one another.
avid_read's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
evmb_c's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
trish_beautifulchaosreviews's review
5.0
Alright, Melissa! I am already eager to get back to Redemption Ranch! I was curious about it in previous books (Then Came Love) and even more interested when we met some of the Whiskeys there. The Trouble With Whiskey was so perfect. It was poignant, funny, and at times heartbreaking. But the story of Billie and Whiskey from childhood, strong family ties for both of them, the community around them, the struggles, the tragedy, and the healing go so well with the theme of Redemption Ranch. How people handle grief is different by the person; some have suitable coping mechanisms, while others may bury their grief with misplaced guilt or other emotions. Dare Whiskey is a dynamic character; while he is wild as can be, he's also one of the most sensitive and caring people you would want to meet. Those characteristics make his character even more memorable, making him such a good therapist. Billie has buried her grief and guilt deep down and is slowly letting it steal all the joy from her life. Dare takes on the challenge of getting her to let it go. Their story is hot, sweet, and filled with sunshine after a long time in the shadows. Melissa gets ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!