Sparks fly between a former cop-turned-bartender and his new innkeeper in the first installment of a Montgomery Ink spin-off series from NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan. Dare Collins is a man who knows his whiskey and women—or at least that’s what he tells himself. When his family decides to hire on a new innkeeper for the inn above his bar and restaurant, he’s more than reluctant. … reluctant. Especially when he meets the new hire. But he’ll soon find that he has no choice but to work with this city girl and accept her new ideas and the burning attraction between them.
Kenzie Owens left her old life and an abusive relationship behind her—or so she thought. She figures she’ll be safe in Whiskey, Pennsylvania but after one look at her new boss, Dare Collins, she might still be in danger, or at least her heart. And when her past catches up with her despite her attempts to avoid it, it’s more than her heart on the line. This time, it might mean her life.
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Love any of her books. She knows how to write!
This is book 1 in the Whiskey and Lies Trilogy, and ties in with the Montgomery Ink series. The guys in this series are the brothers of Tabby, from Ink Exposed. It takes place in a small town in Pennsylvania, named Whiskey.
Dare is a single father, and owner of a bar/restaurant that is tied in with his family’s historic Inn. Kenzie is the new innkeeper that is hired by his parents. The two have what could only be described as a rocky first meeting. Explosive feelings, dangerous pasts, and scary encounters throw the two together, as well as propel the story forward.
Dare and Kenzie both have a hard time talking about, or even admitting to themselves, how they are feeling. Dare has a past that makes him feel less than worthy of a woman like Kenzie. Kenzie has a past that haunts her, and makes her scared to open her heart up to Dare.
I love how protective Dare is of Kenzie, because its just what she needs, even if she doesn’t know it at the time. I love how strong Kenzie is, how she has overcome so much, and still comes out on the other side as such a good person.
I’ve loved all of the Montgomery Ink books, as well as the Gallagher brothers trilogy. Book 1 of the Whiskey and Lies series has proven to be just as enjoyable. I can’t wait to read Fox and Loch’s books!
I love all of ms. Ryan’s books you can’t go wrong with her story’s.
Oh no I have been sucked into a new series by this author. The writing skill she has is like magic that as you start and get into her characters they will have you in so deep you are a goner. In this one having read about the sister this one spins off with the first one centering with her brother-Dare. He has been the bar keeper one that is so sweet on the eyes too that the surprise he gets in dynamite package in the form of a female named Kenzie, you will pop right up out of lala land. The banter between them is also a seed of what grows their relationship among other things. Plenty of heat and drama that will flow in this filling us up with one mighty fine romance. Other characters will also fill in at the right times giving one solid read.
If you were a lover of the Montgomery Ink series then you are going to love the Whiskey and Lie series that is a spin off. This series surrounds the brothers of Tabby from Montgomery Ink. Whiskey Secrets is the first book in this series and focuses on Dare and Kenzie. Their story will captivate you and hold your attention from start to finish. These two have secrets from painful pasts that will cause walls to be built that they will both need to climb over. As attractions can’t be denied these two embark on something but it will take strength for either of them to own up to what this something actually is. You will be gripped with the drama, suspense and off the charts chemistry and sizzle. Carrie Ann brings us another family to fall totally in love with.
I am always excited to read a new book from this author. Rarely if ever does she disappoint me and she certainly did not in the case of Whiskey Secrets.
Author Carrie Ann Ryan once again has us in where she wants us, and that is now moving with her to a new city, with a new group of friends and family to enjoy life with the Collins family. Tabby’s family FINALLY we are getting to know them and see the ins and outs of what makes her who she is from her “la familia” side. This is the story of Dare, her older brother. Not sure if you remember but Dare (with a cute son) was a cop and a darn (not Dare) good one until something happen. Now he owns and runs the bar and restaurant side of the family business. His folks run and operate the hotel side. Well, they did until they decided to bring in a innkeeper to upgrade the hotel and run it. OOPS, they did not run this by Dare nor the other kids. AND the hotel and bar/restaurant share a building. To make matters worse there is a spark between the two …
Dare they act on it?
Whiskey Secrets introduced me to a new author I hadn’t read before, Carrie Ann Ryan. Let me say that she had me with her dedication at the beginning of the book. I will let readers see that for themselves. She stole my heart right then and there, and the storyline and characters kept my heart. I fell in love with Dare and Kenzie.
Dare is an ex-cop who now owns a bar and restaurant that is attached to his family’s inn. He has mixed emotions when his parents announce that they are going to re-do the inn and hire someone to manage it. He’s happy that they will finally have time to enjoy their lives, but he isn’t happy with their choice…Kenzie. He thinks she is a “city girl” who knows nothing about his family’s inn or town. He makes his feelings well known to Kenzie.
Kenzie is beginning a new life, leaving behind pain and an abusive ex-husband. She is struggling but determined to have a happy life, and she won’t let Dare’s obvious displeasure stop her even if he does stir feelings inside her she hasn’t felt in a long time.
Dare and Kenzie have a lot of baggage between them so getting involved would be the worst mistake ever. However, the heart doesn’t always listen to the mind. They both have painful pasts, but somehow when they are together, the darkness seems to disappear. Neither one of them are perfect, so that makes them realistic. The chemistry between them is sizzling, but the romance is also very sweet. With the addition of the secondary characters, it makes it even better.
As I said, I have never read anything by Carrie Ann Ryan, but I’m so excited I found her. Lucky for me, she has so many good ones to choose from until the next book in this series.
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I loved it! Dare and Kenzie had to deal with an ex from hell. It was a well written steamy hot read!
5 BEAUTIFUL EMOTIONAL STARS!! Wow, what a great start to the new series Whiskey and Lies. This story will suck you in from the first page and hit all your emotion buttons all the way through. Dare a former cop turned bartender/owner and Kenzie the new innkeeper his parents hired. These two were fun to watch their relationship play out, the chemistry is phenomenal. I love Carrie Ann Ryan’s writing it is full of heart and keeps you flipping pages. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
Fantastic book. Carrie Ann Ryan always aims to please and she sure succeeds with this book.