A review by jacklynsbooknook
The Bourbon Bride by Adrian R. Hale

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.75

I was immediately hooked on this story! This book takes place in Savannah, Georgia and I loved the southern high society take on Hades & Persephone. I think you I will love this one!

“A morally gray knight, then. That works for me, since I’m no princess.”

Paige and Hayes have this immediate chemistry when he meets her while she is hiding out from her own debutante party. Paige was raised to take over her family’s company and under the watchful eye of her mother. When her parents betray the last bit of her trust she runs…and ends up with Hayes.

Hayes has ulterior motives but also can’t deny their connection. He is ruthless in the boardroom but really sweet and protective with Paige. It’s just business…until it’s not. 

“I will absolutely, and with happiness, ruin you for any other man if it meant you were mine.

I finished this book in one day! I loved how strong Paige was and how she became more confident making her own decisions and standing up for herself. While Hayes makes some questionable decisions he clearly cares deeply for Paige. 

I really loved all of the references to H&P - from Underworld Spirits Bourbon to his pomegranate tree. No H&P retelling would be complete without a fierce yet adorable dog named Cerberus!

This ends on a cliffhanger that will make you immediately reach for the next book!

✨What to Expect:

🥃Southern Version of Hades & Persephone 

🌹Forced Proximity 

🌸Age Gap

🖤Touch Her & ☠️

💍Marriage of Convenience 

🔥Slow Burn

🩶Morally Grey

🍑“Who Did This To You”