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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-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:
No
✨✨✨ ALC Review ✨✨✨
Tropes:
Single dad
Blackmail
Burlesque dancer
Romantic suspense
Small town
Found family
Enemies to 🖤
5⭐️
3🌶️
🎧 Narrators:
Megan Wicks and Lee Samuels
Tropes:
Single dad
Blackmail
Burlesque dancer
Romantic suspense
Small town
Found family
Enemies to 🖤
5⭐️
3🌶️
🎧 Narrators:
Megan Wicks and Lee Samuels
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-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
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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
Had fun, but wished there was a bit more grit to our mmc.
𝐀𝐋𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
🎧𝐃𝐮𝐞𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Lee Samuels & Megan Wicks
🥃𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞
🥃𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐝
🥃𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧
🥃𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞
✨𝒯𝒽ℴ𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈✨
𝐈 was glued to my headphones with this story! Watching Lincoln Foxx and Faye Calloway go from enemies to lovers was fascinating. The tension between them had me completely hooked from the first chapter!
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 tough private investigator Faye reluctantly returns to her hometown of Fiasco, Kentucky, she knows she shouldn't be there, especially after promising Lincoln to stay away. But their chemistry is palpable, creating a complex love story that keeps you wanting more. Faye's boldness and confidence clash with Lincoln's seriousness in a way that's both entertaining and addictive to watch. Those steamy interactions between them were my favorite parts!
𝐀𝐧𝐝 let's not forget about the duet narration by 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐬 and 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬. They really brought depth and emotion to the characters' journey. If you're a fan of small-town settings and the single dad trope, you won't want to miss this audiobook. Huge thanks to 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 and 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 for providing me with a copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝟒.𝟓⭐️ 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝟑🔥 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝟒.𝟓🎧
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Y’all- this audio was SOOOOO GOOD. I ate it UP. I have been loving the audios for the series so far (can’t wait for the finale) and this was the best yet. Stellar performances paired with Victoria’s deft romantic suspense story telling? The perfect marriage. Like bourbon and peaches. Victoria effortlessly marries sultry, tension-filled, romance with high stakes, edgy mystery and drama…let’s just say the drama is as juicy as a peach. (I know, two peach puns in two sentences, I can’t help myself). I gobbled this up in one epic sitting - I could not stop listening. The chemistry, the dynamic characters both flawed both lovable, the ominous undercurrent, the panty melting spice, and all of the heartfelt emotions and meaningful tenderness between this family and all those they love, it was such an entertaining and fulfilling reading experience. I love Lincoln and his Peach so much!
Victoria is the queen of delivering fierce, gutsy, and courageous heroines- but heroines who also have a real vulnerable softness to them too. I adored Faye. She’s ballsy in the best way, but her secrets give her a real solitude and loneliness that is both intriguing and relatable. She’s the perfect combination of stoic and brazen - and I found her so compelling. And so did Lincoln- who can’t help but be drawn to her even though she reminds him of things he’d love to forget…and she has a danger to her he doesn’t quite understand. I could not get enough of their chemistry- flawlessly created, addictively page turning, and total fire. THe heat between these two and banter is delicious- but even more so I loved the gentle way they called to each other, how they found home and peace and empathy in the other. It’s truly beautiful. I came for their heat, but I was stolen away by their heart.
And Lincoln? The hot, spectacle wearing dad with a dirty mouth? UHM YES PLEASE. He’s fiercely loyal, devoted, and protective. He’s understandably guarded at first, and I loved watching Faye rip down his walls. Lincoln deserves to be passionately loved- and he finds it in Faye. He’s the epitome of falls first and falls HARD- and I loved how he never wants to tame Faye (or his daughters)- how he wants to let them sparkle in all their glittery glory. And him as a dad? UGH MELT MY HEART.
The broader suspense plotline is surprising and has just the right darkness to make the stakes matter, and there are plenty of twists and a big bang of a finale that i didnot see coming. And the duet audio narration is PERFECTION. Megan Wicks has all the fire and sass I love about Faye, but also nails her vulnerability and brokenness. And Lee Samuels has all the growly grit of Lincoln but also his sharp wit and fierce lovingness. He brought so much intensity to the performance, and I was feral for him. Highly recommend the audio listen.
I can not wait to read the series finale- with what I know is going to be such a delicious story as our last brother finds his HEA. Living for every moment in Fiasco!
What to expect/tropes you'll love:
Romantic Suspense
Single dad
Small town
Secrets & Blackmail
Hate-to-love
Returning home
Found Family
Bourbon “Tasting"
Victoria is the queen of delivering fierce, gutsy, and courageous heroines- but heroines who also have a real vulnerable softness to them too. I adored Faye. She’s ballsy in the best way, but her secrets give her a real solitude and loneliness that is both intriguing and relatable. She’s the perfect combination of stoic and brazen - and I found her so compelling. And so did Lincoln- who can’t help but be drawn to her even though she reminds him of things he’d love to forget…and she has a danger to her he doesn’t quite understand. I could not get enough of their chemistry- flawlessly created, addictively page turning, and total fire. THe heat between these two and banter is delicious- but even more so I loved the gentle way they called to each other, how they found home and peace and empathy in the other. It’s truly beautiful. I came for their heat, but I was stolen away by their heart.
And Lincoln? The hot, spectacle wearing dad with a dirty mouth? UHM YES PLEASE. He’s fiercely loyal, devoted, and protective. He’s understandably guarded at first, and I loved watching Faye rip down his walls. Lincoln deserves to be passionately loved- and he finds it in Faye. He’s the epitome of falls first and falls HARD- and I loved how he never wants to tame Faye (or his daughters)- how he wants to let them sparkle in all their glittery glory. And him as a dad? UGH MELT MY HEART.
The broader suspense plotline is surprising and has just the right darkness to make the stakes matter, and there are plenty of twists and a big bang of a finale that i didnot see coming. And the duet audio narration is PERFECTION. Megan Wicks has all the fire and sass I love about Faye, but also nails her vulnerability and brokenness. And Lee Samuels has all the growly grit of Lincoln but also his sharp wit and fierce lovingness. He brought so much intensity to the performance, and I was feral for him. Highly recommend the audio listen.
I can not wait to read the series finale- with what I know is going to be such a delicious story as our last brother finds his HEA. Living for every moment in Fiasco!
What to expect/tropes you'll love:
Romantic Suspense
Single dad
Small town
Secrets & Blackmail
Hate-to-love
Returning home
Found Family
Bourbon “Tasting"
📖 ʙᴏᴜʀʙᴏɴ ᴀɴᴅ ꜱᴇᴄʀᴇᴛꜱ – ᴠɪᴄᴛᴏʀɪᴀ ᴡɪʟᴅᴇʀ
📚 ꜱᴇʀɪᴇꜱ: ʙᴏᴜʀʙᴏɴ ʙᴏʏꜱ, ʙᴏᴏᴋ 2
🎧 ɴᴀʀʀᴀᴛᴇᴅ ʙʏ: ʟᴇᴇ ꜱᴀᴍᴜᴇʟꜱ & ᴍᴇɢᴀɴ ᴡɪᴄᴋꜱ
👄 ᴘᴏᴠ: ᴅᴜᴀʟ ɴᴀʀʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴ (ꜰᴀʏᴇ ᴄᴀʟʟᴏᴡᴀʏ & ʟɪɴᴄᴏʟɴ ꜰᴏxx)
⏱️ ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏʙᴏᴏᴋ ʟᴇɴɢᴛʜ: 12ʜ 47ᴍ
Huge thanks to Victoria Wilder and Home Cooked Books for the early audio copy! 🙏🏻💟
I just finished 'Bourbon and Secrets' and wow, this book completely consumed me! 🎧 If you're into those forbidden, darker romances with a side of mystery and intense chemistry, you absolutely need to listen to this! It’s gritty, passionate, and I couldn't hit pause. 🥃🤫
Victoria Wilder absolutely delivered! This is Faye Calloway and Lincoln Foxx's story, and their dynamic is pure fire. Lincoln is this gorgeous, quiet alpha with a mysterious past, and Faye is strong and captivating. Their journey together was just chef's kiss. The grumpy x sunshine vibe between them? Perfection. There’s so much delicious forbidden tension and sizzling chemistry that kept me hooked. The plot is packed with family secrets and unexpected twists that seriously blew my mind. I was on the edge of my seat trying to piece everything together!
🎧 And Lee Samuels & Megan Wicks?! They were OUTSTANDING! Lee captured Lincoln’s brooding, intense vibe flawlessly, and Megan brought Faye’s strength and vulnerability to life. Their narration made every secret, every whispered word, and every heated moment feel incredibly real and immersive. Truly perfection!
If you're looking for a contemporary romance with high stakes, deep emotion, and a touch of delicious darkness, 'Bourbon and Secrets' is your next addiction. Get ready to be captivated!
Tropes:
🥃 Bourbon distiller x Burlesque dancer
🏡 Small town
💞 Dislike to Lovers
🔪 Romantic suspense
👨👧 Single dad
👨👩👧👦 Found family
💬 Banter
🔥 Bourbon play
✨ Fierce FMC
5🌟 — An addictive, thrilling, and utterly captivating listen that will keep you guessing and craving more!
#BourbonAndSecrets #VictoriaWilder #AudiobookReview #ContemporaryRomance #DarkRomance #EnemiesToLovers #GrumpySunshine #Bookstagram #MustListen #BourbonBoys
📚 ꜱᴇʀɪᴇꜱ: ʙᴏᴜʀʙᴏɴ ʙᴏʏꜱ, ʙᴏᴏᴋ 2
🎧 ɴᴀʀʀᴀᴛᴇᴅ ʙʏ: ʟᴇᴇ ꜱᴀᴍᴜᴇʟꜱ & ᴍᴇɢᴀɴ ᴡɪᴄᴋꜱ
👄 ᴘᴏᴠ: ᴅᴜᴀʟ ɴᴀʀʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴ (ꜰᴀʏᴇ ᴄᴀʟʟᴏᴡᴀʏ & ʟɪɴᴄᴏʟɴ ꜰᴏxx)
⏱️ ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏʙᴏᴏᴋ ʟᴇɴɢᴛʜ: 12ʜ 47ᴍ
Huge thanks to Victoria Wilder and Home Cooked Books for the early audio copy! 🙏🏻💟
I just finished 'Bourbon and Secrets' and wow, this book completely consumed me! 🎧 If you're into those forbidden, darker romances with a side of mystery and intense chemistry, you absolutely need to listen to this! It’s gritty, passionate, and I couldn't hit pause. 🥃🤫
Victoria Wilder absolutely delivered! This is Faye Calloway and Lincoln Foxx's story, and their dynamic is pure fire. Lincoln is this gorgeous, quiet alpha with a mysterious past, and Faye is strong and captivating. Their journey together was just chef's kiss. The grumpy x sunshine vibe between them? Perfection. There’s so much delicious forbidden tension and sizzling chemistry that kept me hooked. The plot is packed with family secrets and unexpected twists that seriously blew my mind. I was on the edge of my seat trying to piece everything together!
🎧 And Lee Samuels & Megan Wicks?! They were OUTSTANDING! Lee captured Lincoln’s brooding, intense vibe flawlessly, and Megan brought Faye’s strength and vulnerability to life. Their narration made every secret, every whispered word, and every heated moment feel incredibly real and immersive. Truly perfection!
If you're looking for a contemporary romance with high stakes, deep emotion, and a touch of delicious darkness, 'Bourbon and Secrets' is your next addiction. Get ready to be captivated!
Tropes:
🥃 Bourbon distiller x Burlesque dancer
🏡 Small town
💞 Dislike to Lovers
🔪 Romantic suspense
👨👧 Single dad
👨👩👧👦 Found family
💬 Banter
🔥 Bourbon play
✨ Fierce FMC
5🌟 — An addictive, thrilling, and utterly captivating listen that will keep you guessing and craving more!
#BourbonAndSecrets #VictoriaWilder #AudiobookReview #ContemporaryRomance #DarkRomance #EnemiesToLovers #GrumpySunshine #Bookstagram #MustListen #BourbonBoys
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved the first book in this series and wasn’t sure if I was going to be disappointed with this one, but I may have loved it even more. The author’s character development is phenomenal and almost feels like the world building you see in romantasy. Only instead of mythical lands it’s just a fictional small town in Kentucky. The relationships and mention of side characters all feels organic. Several unexpected plot twists and great spice.
There’s a complicated history/relationship between the two MC’s which created great tension/chemistry and an almost enemies to lovers vibe. MMC is a single dad and absolute perfection. Also love a strong FMC and a supportive MMC that doesn’t try to dull her sparkle.
There’s a complicated history/relationship between the two MC’s which created great tension/chemistry and an almost enemies to lovers vibe. MMC is a single dad and absolute perfection. Also love a strong FMC and a supportive MMC that doesn’t try to dull her sparkle.
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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:
Complicated
I’m usually a scotch girlie but I’m entirely tempted to make bourbon my entire personality. I need a cold shower and the next book immediately.