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Love, Lies, and Whiskey: Doc Whiskey
by Melissa Foster
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review. Also my tags may have spoilers in them so be forewarned before checking out full review.
Book Evaluation:
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Its you and me forever, Seeley Whiskey. I'll never let you go."
First Impressions
Love Lies and Whiskey is the latest release in the "Dark Knights" series and this is where we get Doc's book. I have been wanting Doc's book from the very beginning. He is the one siblings I have had the most fascination over. He has had the aura of bad boy, mystery, and tortured soul out of them all. And to finally get his book, had me more excited more than anything else this year. Love, Lies and Whiskey is a story that I guarantee that you are NOT ready for. Get your box of tissues ready and open your heart for Doc and Juliette who will melt your heart with every beat of heart of this story.
After sixteen years of missing her, his sweet, fiery Jule was right there in his arms, and he was never letting her go...
First Line
The rumble and road of Seeley "Doc" Whiskey's motorcycle drowned out by the cheering crowd as he and a convoy of the other members of the Dark Knights motorcycle club drove into the parking lot of Hope Valley Hospital.
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Seeley "Doc"
The Heroine: Juliette Chambers
Summary
Love, Lies and Whiskey is a story that showcases the deep damaged heart of Doc Whiskey and the girl he never stopped loving. Because as they say once a Whiskey gives his heart....its forever. Doc fell hard for the Governor's daughter, when she visited their ranch when she was sixteen. Their love was epic, adventurous and their hopes were full of stars in those beginning days. But then she was torn away from him, and both Doc and Juliette were betrayed. Now its been almost sixteen years, and Juliette is back in town, and the hurt is deep between them. But what is even deeper.....is that Doc is a father and his son is fifteen years old. The secrets of the past become revealed and Juliette and Doc realize their love and their lives were stolen from them and now they will have to do the work to rebuild the bridges and not just for their love which was never forgotten....but for their son who never had the father he deserved in Doc...
Its always been you, darlin'. You're the only person who could ever tear me to shreds or heal me in a single breath. The world was cold and gray without you. You are my light, my fucking heart...and you completely utterly own me.
What I Loved
This book was perfection. But I think I say that about every single book in this series. Am I the only one that feels this way or is there something about this series that just HITS different? Because these books just dig deep in a way I never expect. Love Lies and Whiskey was a story that I breathed so deeply into. And from the beginning I knew this story would break me in all of the best of ways.
Its a story that digs deep into the heart and covers some issues that I love seeing being represented. And first off I want to say BRAVO to this incredible author who wrote a good honest secret baby that is WORTH reading. This is a trope that is so rarely written well....but Melissa Foster wrote it so brilliantly. My heart broke for both Doc and Juliette. Both of them were deceived and had to learn to move on without each other. But seeing the little glimpses of how despite the pain and heartbreak, they never forgot each other and kept each other alive even though there was reason for them to become hard and cynical. Seeing how they rose above it to become beautiful humans and deliver light and goodness to others....is just the cherry on top.
Tell me you're mine. We'll figure the rest out. Just tell me you're mine."
We do see some flashbacks in this one, but its not many of them. So no worries on that one there. I really loved how they were implemented because they were short and just showcases the sweet heart that is this couple. We see some angst in the beginning before the full truth is revealed. But once everything comes out, we get to see our couple "court" each other again and learning to reconnect. But then we have the relationship with their son that is built within the story. I truly became so endeared to the "family" element here especially in the moments where Doc and his son learn to connect with each other.
That wasn't the end of our story Darlin', We are just getting started...
The third act of the story was a hard time at times. This will really push at some boundaries (so I would recommend checking the trigger warnings for some of it. I honestly didn't expect this author to write this element if I am being honest. And that is probably why I fell so hard for this story in a way that just delivered so many more layers than even some of the other books in the series. You really see this family become tested in some of the worst ways you can be tested, but seeing their journey in rising above the challenges and becoming so unified as a family. And literally that scene with the MC standing in solidarity ....I BROKE!! Literally! I am not sure I can wait another year for the finale and I SO don't want this series to be over.
She was so damn tight, so insanely perfect and familar, he felt like he'd been lost, starved, and she was the only person who could satiate him. He felt like he'd finally come home.
What I Struggled With
Nothing! LOL It was perfect in every way.
Narration
Gorgeously done. It was well worth the wait for the release of it. Its why I took longer to read this, because I wanted to do it in audio. I loved this duo narration, they are one of the best pairings for a romance audiobook. They really tackled the emotional undertones just right. So if you love audiobooks....grab it from the author!!!
Overall View
Love, Lies and Whiskey is a tale that tackles hidden secrets, riveting emotion to curl your toes and a love story that will make you want to soar across the wild skies of Redemption Ranch.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance
Character Types: Tortured Hero, Single Mom, Biker Hero, Cowboy Hero
Themes: Small Town, Tear Jerker, Heart/Emotionally Touching, Kids/Teens
Tropes: Forbidden Love, Second Chance, Secret Baby
Book Perspective
Duo POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Both
If you like these authors, I recommend This Book
Jennifer Ryan
Catherine Cowles
Joan Johnston
Song This Book Inspires
Say Something-A Great Big World
I Guess I'm In Love by Clinton Kane
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes I would say its best to read this series in order if you can.
Steam/Spice Explanations
Simmering cup of tea---soft warm touches and light intimacy
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.
Narrators:
Aiden Snow
Erin Mallon
Book Evaluation:
Plot: ποΈποΈποΈποΈποΈ
World Building:πππππ
Cover:πππππ
Hero: π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»π¦Έπ»
Heroine:π¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈπ¦Έπ»ββοΈ
Intimacy Level: π₯π₯π₯π₯
Relationship Building: πππππ
Heart & Feels:πππππ
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: ππππ
Page Turner Level:πππππ
Narration:π§π§π§π§π§
Ending:π§§π§§π§§π§§π§§
Overall View: β¨β¨β¨β¨β¨β¨
Its you and me forever, Seeley Whiskey. I'll never let you go."
First Impressions
Love Lies and Whiskey is the latest release in the "Dark Knights" series and this is where we get Doc's book. I have been wanting Doc's book from the very beginning. He is the one siblings I have had the most fascination over. He has had the aura of bad boy, mystery, and tortured soul out of them all. And to finally get his book, had me more excited more than anything else this year. Love, Lies and Whiskey is a story that I guarantee that you are NOT ready for. Get your box of tissues ready and open your heart for Doc and Juliette who will melt your heart with every beat of heart of this story.
After sixteen years of missing her, his sweet, fiery Jule was right there in his arms, and he was never letting her go...
First Line
The rumble and road of Seeley "Doc" Whiskey's motorcycle drowned out by the cheering crowd as he and a convoy of the other members of the Dark Knights motorcycle club drove into the parking lot of Hope Valley Hospital.
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Seeley "Doc"
The Heroine: Juliette Chambers
Summary
Love, Lies and Whiskey is a story that showcases the deep damaged heart of Doc Whiskey and the girl he never stopped loving. Because as they say once a Whiskey gives his heart....its forever. Doc fell hard for the Governor's daughter, when she visited their ranch when she was sixteen. Their love was epic, adventurous and their hopes were full of stars in those beginning days. But then she was torn away from him, and both Doc and Juliette were betrayed. Now its been almost sixteen years, and Juliette is back in town, and the hurt is deep between them. But what is even deeper.....is that Doc is a father and his son is fifteen years old. The secrets of the past become revealed and Juliette and Doc realize their love and their lives were stolen from them and now they will have to do the work to rebuild the bridges and not just for their love which was never forgotten....but for their son who never had the father he deserved in Doc...
Its always been you, darlin'. You're the only person who could ever tear me to shreds or heal me in a single breath. The world was cold and gray without you. You are my light, my fucking heart...and you completely utterly own me.
What I Loved
This book was perfection. But I think I say that about every single book in this series. Am I the only one that feels this way or is there something about this series that just HITS different? Because these books just dig deep in a way I never expect. Love Lies and Whiskey was a story that I breathed so deeply into. And from the beginning I knew this story would break me in all of the best of ways.
Its a story that digs deep into the heart and covers some issues that I love seeing being represented. And first off I want to say BRAVO to this incredible author who wrote a good honest secret baby that is WORTH reading. This is a trope that is so rarely written well....but Melissa Foster wrote it so brilliantly. My heart broke for both Doc and Juliette. Both of them were deceived and had to learn to move on without each other. But seeing the little glimpses of how despite the pain and heartbreak, they never forgot each other and kept each other alive even though there was reason for them to become hard and cynical. Seeing how they rose above it to become beautiful humans and deliver light and goodness to others....is just the cherry on top.
Tell me you're mine. We'll figure the rest out. Just tell me you're mine."
We do see some flashbacks in this one, but its not many of them. So no worries on that one there. I really loved how they were implemented because they were short and just showcases the sweet heart that is this couple. We see some angst in the beginning before the full truth is revealed. But once everything comes out, we get to see our couple "court" each other again and learning to reconnect. But then we have the relationship with their son that is built within the story. I truly became so endeared to the "family" element here especially in the moments where Doc and his son learn to connect with each other.
That wasn't the end of our story Darlin', We are just getting started...
The third act of the story was a hard time at times. This will really push at some boundaries (so I would recommend checking the trigger warnings for some of it. I honestly didn't expect this author to write this element if I am being honest. And that is probably why I fell so hard for this story in a way that just delivered so many more layers than even some of the other books in the series. You really see this family become tested in some of the worst ways you can be tested, but seeing their journey in rising above the challenges and becoming so unified as a family. And literally that scene with the MC standing in solidarity ....I BROKE!! Literally! I am not sure I can wait another year for the finale and I SO don't want this series to be over.
She was so damn tight, so insanely perfect and familar, he felt like he'd been lost, starved, and she was the only person who could satiate him. He felt like he'd finally come home.
What I Struggled With
Nothing! LOL It was perfect in every way.
Narration
Gorgeously done. It was well worth the wait for the release of it. Its why I took longer to read this, because I wanted to do it in audio. I loved this duo narration, they are one of the best pairings for a romance audiobook. They really tackled the emotional undertones just right. So if you love audiobooks....grab it from the author!!!
Overall View
Love, Lies and Whiskey is a tale that tackles hidden secrets, riveting emotion to curl your toes and a love story that will make you want to soar across the wild skies of Redemption Ranch.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance
Character Types: Tortured Hero, Single Mom, Biker Hero, Cowboy Hero
Themes: Small Town, Tear Jerker, Heart/Emotionally Touching, Kids/Teens
Tropes: Forbidden Love, Second Chance, Secret Baby
Book Perspective
Duo POV
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Both
If you like these authors, I recommend This Book
Jennifer Ryan
Catherine Cowles
Joan Johnston
Song This Book Inspires
Say Something-A Great Big World
I Guess I'm In Love by Clinton Kane
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes I would say its best to read this series in order if you can.
Steam/Spice Explanations
Simmering cup of tea---soft warm touches and light intimacy
Warmin' by the fire- a medium level of sexual tension, a balance of sexual and emotional intimacy, lighter on the details in the sexual moments.
Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.
Narrators:
Aiden Snow
Erin Mallon