_bambi_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
artsandbookish's review
4.0
After reading Tequila Rose, I was very excited to get to read the sequel. I love reading different point of views, and including Robert's thoughts on things was the best decision. We finally got to understand why he did what he did all those years ago. This book and story really was a ride. Robert and Brody are both great characters for different reasons, and I really couldn't decide who to choose. It kind of broke my heart. Something that was a little annoying at times was Magnolia's indecisiveness. I understand why it's such a problem, but you know. But I loved to read the parts where her fear about raising her daughter was visible to the reader. Even though one might not completely understand her, I was able to sympathise with her. Flaws and worries let characters appear more human, and there's nothing better than that. The author has done an awesome job here.
my_introvert_bookishlife's review
5.0
Autumn Night Whiskey by Willow Winters
(Tequila Rose duet: Book 2)
Ho-ly freaking emotional roller coaster! Willow Winters is on fire with Autumn Night Whiskey, the concluding part of the Tequila Rose duet.
Willow shredded me in ways I wasn’t prepared for. The depth of the emotions took root and I couldn’t escape it. There were tears as my heart broke, it shattered beyond repair.
“
(Tequila Rose duet: Book 2)
Ho-ly freaking emotional roller coaster! Willow Winters is on fire with Autumn Night Whiskey, the concluding part of the Tequila Rose duet.
Willow shredded me in ways I wasn’t prepared for. The depth of the emotions took root and I couldn’t escape it. There were tears as my heart broke, it shattered beyond repair.
“
stephsromancebooktalk's review
4.0
3.5 Stars / 3 Steam Fans
Magnolia, Robert, and Brody navigate living in a small town where people talk way too much about business that is not their own. A few moments felt dragged on, and I wasn't a fan of the love triangle that occurred, but overall, the story gave me all the sweetness that I needed.
Video review available in Week 6: Feb 6 - Feb 12, 2022, total weekly book reviews on Steph's Romance Book Talk Patreon.
For other bookish content, check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
Magnolia, Robert, and Brody navigate living in a small town where people talk way too much about business that is not their own. A few moments felt dragged on, and I wasn't a fan of the love triangle that occurred, but overall, the story gave me all the sweetness that I needed.
Video review available in Week 6: Feb 6 - Feb 12, 2022, total weekly book reviews on Steph's Romance Book Talk Patreon.
For other bookish content, check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
rosielovesreading's review
2.0
2.5 stars!
Autumn Night Whiskey is the finale in the Tequila Rose duet, and is an angst filled, small town romance, which fills in the gaps left from book one, but didn't leave me satisfied.
Magnolia is being torn in two different directions, one to Robert, the man she’s always loved, who was there for her in her darkest time, but also the man who threw her away all those years ago, meaning she’s never fully forgiven him. The other is towards Brody, the man who has swept her off her feet and showed her how love can be. But on top of this decision, there is the weight of not knowing which man is the father to her daughter Bridget. Magnolia knows now is the time to find out, no matter how much chaos it will cause to her small-town life, but will the result be the one her heart wants?
As in book one, I liked the small-town vibe, but this time I didn’t really click with the characters or the plot. I never felt emotionally invested in their relationships, it seemed like the ‘feelings’ felt rushed at times, and there were certain aspects of the plot I just didn’t like. I couldn’t understand how Magnolia couldn’t wait until after the paternity results, maybe not to make a decision but at least not to hook up with either of them. I realised after I finished my main problem was that Magnolia made the whole situation about her, and not about the big life changing event of either man becoming a father, or her three-year-old having a father. She was quite selfish at times, and I just didn’t like her character.
Robert just seemed to become a weaker character as the book went on, he was fairly cowardly, and I think he needed to just grow a backbone against not only Magnolia and his father. He only seemed to really show his interested when Brody arrived, and he saw him as a threat. Brody was just such a good guy, he listened and was there when he needed to be, and took the whole thing in his stride, letting Magnolia make her decision in her own time. But in some ways, I wish both Robert and Brody hadn’t both been so okay with how back and forth she was with them. I think some of the reactions to different situations weren’t very realistic, I think there would be a lot more arguing and anger there than there was in the book, it all seemed to be resolved fairly easily.
Overall, unfortunately it fell a bit flat for me, and that it could’ve easily been one book. I wish I could’ve become more consumed by the plot, but by the end of it, I just kind of wanted to know who the dad was, and didn’t actually mind who Magnolia ended up with. I will be reading more of Willow’s books in the future, but the Tequila Rose duet didn’t tick all my boxes.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
Autumn Night Whiskey is the finale in the Tequila Rose duet, and is an angst filled, small town romance, which fills in the gaps left from book one, but didn't leave me satisfied.
Magnolia is being torn in two different directions, one to Robert, the man she’s always loved, who was there for her in her darkest time, but also the man who threw her away all those years ago, meaning she’s never fully forgiven him. The other is towards Brody, the man who has swept her off her feet and showed her how love can be. But on top of this decision, there is the weight of not knowing which man is the father to her daughter Bridget. Magnolia knows now is the time to find out, no matter how much chaos it will cause to her small-town life, but will the result be the one her heart wants?
As in book one, I liked the small-town vibe, but this time I didn’t really click with the characters or the plot. I never felt emotionally invested in their relationships, it seemed like the ‘feelings’ felt rushed at times, and there were certain aspects of the plot I just didn’t like. I couldn’t understand how Magnolia couldn’t wait until after the paternity results, maybe not to make a decision but at least not to hook up with either of them. I realised after I finished my main problem was that Magnolia made the whole situation about her, and not about the big life changing event of either man becoming a father, or her three-year-old having a father. She was quite selfish at times, and I just didn’t like her character.
Robert just seemed to become a weaker character as the book went on, he was fairly cowardly, and I think he needed to just grow a backbone against not only Magnolia and his father. He only seemed to really show his interested when Brody arrived, and he saw him as a threat. Brody was just such a good guy, he listened and was there when he needed to be, and took the whole thing in his stride, letting Magnolia make her decision in her own time. But in some ways, I wish both Robert and Brody hadn’t both been so okay with how back and forth she was with them. I think some of the reactions to different situations weren’t very realistic, I think there would be a lot more arguing and anger there than there was in the book, it all seemed to be resolved fairly easily.
Overall, unfortunately it fell a bit flat for me, and that it could’ve easily been one book. I wish I could’ve become more consumed by the plot, but by the end of it, I just kind of wanted to know who the dad was, and didn’t actually mind who Magnolia ended up with. I will be reading more of Willow’s books in the future, but the Tequila Rose duet didn’t tick all my boxes.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
t_white51's review
5.0
Big grin!
Brody and Magnolia finally work through everything and for once their lives fall into place and they have their HEA. I love their story. Their path to each other had many bumps but they listened to their hearts and fought their way through. I love how Robert was accepted as their friend and how Brody was secure enough to accept his friendship. Excellent book. A must read series.
Brody and Magnolia finally work through everything and for once their lives fall into place and they have their HEA. I love their story. Their path to each other had many bumps but they listened to their hearts and fought their way through. I love how Robert was accepted as their friend and how Brody was secure enough to accept his friendship. Excellent book. A must read series.
catra121's review
3.0
This was just ok for me. I never fully connected with the characters and got sucked into the story.