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A review by trine_beider
Bourbon & Lies by Victoria Wilder
5.0
I've definitely managed to piss off Grant Foxx just by existing in his small town. And, I think I like it.
*4.75 stars*
Suuuch a good time!
And these Foxx brothers, whew...
Genre: Small town romance
Tropes: Workplace romance, age gap, strangers to lovers, forced proximity (neighbors), found family, WITSEC/secret identity, FMC on the run, suspense, slow burn (delicious tension).
Trigger warnings: Yes.
"I. Am. Lucky. Ask me why I'm lucky, cowboy?"
"Why are you lucky, baby?"
"Because you love me. Because I get to love you."
ARC review:
This was such a vibe! A small town romance, with a darker edge, sassy strong women, possessive sexy men, bourbon, the sweetest puppy, top-tier banter and the best side characters!
"Drink up cowboy."
"Yes ma'am."
I loved the writing and the pacing of the story, which unfolded the story so vividly, it was like I was there. The added suspense had my heart pounding quite a bit. It only added to the story, without taking away from the romance. I really liked the balance between emotional stuff, the developing romance, serious tension, suspense-filled twists and some much needed lighthearted banter.
"Life's too unpredictable to worry how tidy it should be. Get messy."
Laney Young is in an off the record WITSEC program, which added a bit of suspense and quite a few secrets to her backstory, that I was anxious to see the whole scope of. Her situation was bad, and she had some serious trauma from it, but she was still this sunshiny, badass, sassy woman that fit in so well with the Foxx family. I just want to be her friend. Also, I loved seeing her bratty side come out around Grant - she was just what he needed!
Grant Foxx is the youngest Foxx brother. He is a retired cop after a tragedy, and now works and lives at Foxx distillery. I love me a broken, grumpy man, and he was definitely that. He was also rugged and sooo yummy, and the dirty talk he served was on point!
"I said I want you. Now do what you're told, cowboy. Make me messy"
"Yes, ma'am."
I loved the dynamic between Laney and Grant. It was a very refreshing take on grumpy/sunshine, and Grant embraced Laney (reluctantly) even though he knew she had secrets, and I enjoyed seeing him letting his walls down, having a bit of fun again and having his protective side come out in full force.
The nicknames was top-notch. It fit their characters so well, and I had not guessed that 'honey' and 'cowboy' could hit so hard, but boy did it! Their banter, bickering, teasing was everything, and it was just such a good time! Also, their chemistry, so palpable and all-consuming, whewww…
"That's it, I want to hear your moans. I don't care if this whole fucking bar hears. Don't be quiet. Not for me."
It was a slow burn, but the tension between Grant and Laney was tensioning so hard and incredibly delicious. When the spice hit, it SERVED - (bourbon play?!). Seriously, these Foxx brothers can just do it all, and I'm very excited for the next Foxx brother's story.
*4.75 stars*
Suuuch a good time!
And these Foxx brothers, whew...
Genre: Small town romance
Tropes: Workplace romance, age gap, strangers to lovers, forced proximity (neighbors), found family, WITSEC/secret identity, FMC on the run, suspense, slow burn (delicious tension).
Trigger warnings: Yes.
"I. Am. Lucky. Ask me why I'm lucky, cowboy?"
"Why are you lucky, baby?"
"Because you love me. Because I get to love you."
ARC review:
This was such a vibe! A small town romance, with a darker edge, sassy strong women, possessive sexy men, bourbon, the sweetest puppy, top-tier banter and the best side characters!
"Drink up cowboy."
"Yes ma'am."
I loved the writing and the pacing of the story, which unfolded the story so vividly, it was like I was there. The added suspense had my heart pounding quite a bit. It only added to the story, without taking away from the romance. I really liked the balance between emotional stuff, the developing romance, serious tension, suspense-filled twists and some much needed lighthearted banter.
"Life's too unpredictable to worry how tidy it should be. Get messy."
Laney Young is in an off the record WITSEC program, which added a bit of suspense and quite a few secrets to her backstory, that I was anxious to see the whole scope of. Her situation was bad, and she had some serious trauma from it, but she was still this sunshiny, badass, sassy woman that fit in so well with the Foxx family. I just want to be her friend. Also, I loved seeing her bratty side come out around Grant - she was just what he needed!
Grant Foxx is the youngest Foxx brother. He is a retired cop after a tragedy, and now works and lives at Foxx distillery. I love me a broken, grumpy man, and he was definitely that. He was also rugged and sooo yummy, and the dirty talk he served was on point!
"I said I want you. Now do what you're told, cowboy. Make me messy"
"Yes, ma'am."
I loved the dynamic between Laney and Grant. It was a very refreshing take on grumpy/sunshine, and Grant embraced Laney (reluctantly) even though he knew she had secrets, and I enjoyed seeing him letting his walls down, having a bit of fun again and having his protective side come out in full force.
The nicknames was top-notch. It fit their characters so well, and I had not guessed that 'honey' and 'cowboy' could hit so hard, but boy did it! Their banter, bickering, teasing was everything, and it was just such a good time! Also, their chemistry, so palpable and all-consuming, whewww…
"That's it, I want to hear your moans. I don't care if this whole fucking bar hears. Don't be quiet. Not for me."
It was a slow burn, but the tension between Grant and Laney was tensioning so hard and incredibly delicious. When the spice hit, it SERVED - (bourbon play?!). Seriously, these Foxx brothers can just do it all, and I'm very excited for the next Foxx brother's story.