It was destiny– the night I met Hudson Demasi. I remember how effortlessly he stole my heart- his dark eyes and quick smile forever etched into my mind. We spent one incredible night together under a haze of tequila- a perfect night. And when I woke the next day, he was gone… screaming fans as none other than hot, new, country artist Hudson James. The moment our eyes meet through the fog and lights it’s instant- and when that sexy smirk crosses his face, just like the first time I saw it, I know I’m a goner.
He’s determined not to let me slip through his fingers a second time. I’m determined to let him try. Because even though I know I should walk away- the urge to feel the burn is just too strong.
Tequila Haze is book one in the two part Tequila Duet. Tequila Burn is also now available.
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Wow! This story just pulls you right in. I couldn’t put the book down. I fell in love with Hudson & Lennon’s story very early on. Melissa writes such likeable characters. Hudson & Lennon have amazing chemistry! They also have a way with each other, that it jumps off the page. It feels so real. Melissa does such an amazing job capturing the emotions, the heat, and the love that Hudson and Lennon express to each other, others, and to themselves. This is the first book of a duet about these two. I loved learning the history of each character. Learning more about Lennon. I also loved the few glimpses we got from Hudson’s perspective/POV. It really gives some insight as to what he’s feeling and thinking. I wasn’t sure how “Tequila Haze” was going to end. Let’s just say that I’m so glad that the wait isn’t too long. For us to be able to read the next book: “Tequila Burn”. I’ve usually waited till I have all the books in a duet or series before I read it. That way I don’t have to wait too long to find out what happens. I have high hopes for the conclusion of Hudson & Lennon’s love story….
Wow Tequila Haze it seems more intense not that this author others books haven’t been. But Hudson and Lennon they definitely have to fight for their love to make work as one of them is getting the famous that they were looking for. And the ending wow didn’t seen that coming can’t wait for next one and see where it will take them. I received a free copy of this book and I voluntarily chose to review it.
WOW!! This book was amazing! I loved the connection and chemistry between Lennon and Hudson. My heart broke and then healed in Nashville. These two went on different paths over the years, but when they found each other again it was like no time had passed at all. I knew Hudson had a big secret but the ending blew me away. Loved, loved, loved this book. I highly recommend it!
Melissa Toppen, I am so mad at you I’m vibrating. Oh my…!
A wild night and a crazy spark leads Lennon on a journey that ends in heartbreak. Who knew you could fall so quickly? Only to find out you fell alone. I was devastated for Lennon when she found her dream guy otherwise “detained”. I believed in the magic of their connection so when she stumbles on the one who got away again…
I fell even harder.
And that is why I’m angry with Ms. Toppen. I’m angry because I just got slapped with a reality check. A reality check so hard it definitely put me into orbit! What a way to end book one of the duet!
I have no doubt in my mind readers are going to riot until they can get Tequila Burn in their hot little hands!!!!
Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
Holy crap what did I read! We meet Lennon and Emma celebrating Emma’s birthday 5 years prior and that’s where’s they meet 2 guys Hudson & Colton! Lennon & Hudson have one night of fun and they decide to go see Hudson again but Lennon gets her heart broken but 5 years forward Lennon attends her sisters bachelorette weekend and they go to a country concert and wham she runs into hottie Hudson will their sparks be there? Hudson holds some secrets and pretty deep ones that could destroy our girl! I can’t wait to read more from Melissa!
An enjoyable read.
The story line was intriguing, the characters were well liked. The chemistry between the two main characters was brilliantly described.
I couldn’t stop myself from smiling when I was reading their interactions.
The writing was fluid and kept great pace and made the reader want more.
I can’t wait to get started on book two of their story!
*Received this ARC for my honest opinion*
I had a hard time putting this book down! The story line was intriguing, the characters were well liked, and the chemistry between the two main characters, Hudson and Lennon, were flying off the pages. I couldn’t stop myself from smiling when I was reading their interactions. The writing was fluid and kept great pace and made the reader want more. I can’t wait to get started on book two of their story!
Don’t hesitate – get this book when it hits shelves!
5 Stars from Sammy’s Book Obsession!
I absolutely LOVED this book and the other one in the duet! There is nothing this book doesn’t have! It’s the whole package! Independent woman, great BFF, amazing one-night stand (or is it??), and a little fate.
The writing, grammar, character development, and flow of the whole story is on point all the way through! Even the supporting characters are amazing!
You don’t want to miss this!
This duet… *sighs*
This duet is EVERYTHING!!
I am such a hard critic. In a year, I will hand out 5 stars for a book maybe 10 times total!! A 5 star book for me needs to have characters that grab me and take me on a journey that completes me. They are also characters that bury their way into my heart and stay there for a lifetime. I almost always cry in a 5 star book as well. Tequila Haze and Tequila Burn are two books that moved me in such a way that I PM’ed the author on Facebook and told her how much I loved them both!! She mentioned to me that she was nervous for these two to release. She shouldn’t have been nervous. These books were so, so good!!! My top picks for 2018 thus far!!
*** WARNING ****
Tequila Haze ends on a cliffhanger! I am so glad that I had Tequila Burn to read right after Tequila Haze. I didn’t have to wait! I am warning you right now, you will need to buy them both, because if you don’t, you will throw your kindle across the room!!
In Tequila Haze, on night is all it takes to change Lennon Claire’s life with Hudson James Demasi…
While I am thinking back on this read, I am also thinking that telling you anything would not be fair to these characters. I feel like reading Lennon & Hudson’s story without my thoughts and opinions (although you already know that I LOVED their story) would not be appropriate. So, I will leave you with this… If you can only read a few books for 2018, I urge you to add this to your list! Oh, and Hudson James is MINE!! Okay, I will share him with Lennon….
Tequila Haze if the first book in The Tequila Duet. Must read in order. The story has some intrigue, emotion, drama, and it progressed well. The characters Lennon and Hudson were likeable, and they had an all consuming chemistry. I liked them. Secondary characters were good too. Can’t wait to see what’s going to happen with them next.
“Who falls in love with someone they just met? Then again, deep in my chest, whether I want to admit it or not, Hudson really did take a piece of me with him after that night. A piece, no matter how hard I’ve tried, I couldn’t seem to get back.”
Did you ever inhale a duet that so consumed you that you looked up and forgot what day it was? This was one of those….I not only highlighted half of the books, but went from smiles, to ugly cry and then tears of sheer joy!! It not only needs to be a movie, but I literally want to start all over to keep this train of feels going…Do not miss this one guys, it’s Top Read 2018 Duet, seriously….Hudson melted my kindle and I loved every second!!! Enough angsty happenings to keep you white knuckling your kindle, but overwhelming sweetness and romance to keep your heart thumping for days after reading…it had me transfixed the entire time!! I was so happy that I had the 2nd book to dive into the way that this one ended, because it was a jaw dropper! I thank the Author for providing a copy to review!!
“The look in his eyes is so intense I’m not sure if I want to run to him or away from him. The way this man makes me feel is terrifying.”
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
Seductive, intense and emotional, this read consumed me from beginning to end!
This is book 1 in the Tequila Duet and what I loved most about this book beside the fantastic story, is how it ended, and book 2 is right around the corner (may 24) so we don’t have long to wait!!
Hudson and Lennon’s story was intense and passionate. Their characters were well developed and their chemistry was spot on.
The slow burn, the build up and the push and pull between Hudson and Lennon was truly intoxicating! The story flowed nicely and it was easy to follow although there were scenes that were hard to swallow.
A must read and I cannot wait for Book 2 Tequila Burn!!
Melissa Toppen, how can you leave me hanging like this? This book had everything I love in it with a strong story line, feels, great heat and so many things that left me with so much love in my heart and all encompassing. The characters were so well written and so easily to relate to and grab you and make you become part of their story. But do watch out because when the rug gets pulled out it is a killer!! I need book 2…..
I loved reading about Hudson & Lennon’s story. Boy meets girl, instant attraction. But due to circumstances it’s not meant to be. But years later they meet again and then begins their second chance. This story will have you fall in love, laugh & cry.
Melissa did it again with this emotional love story. This is book 1 because there’s an evil cliffy. Great story! 5 Stars
WOW!!!! Is the only word I can come up with. This book is so good. You fall in love with Lennon and then you fall for Hudson. They meet at a bar and what a connection. Five years later they see each other again. Not so much has changed and they are ready for love and for forever. But there is a secret that comes out. And my mouth is still open from it. WOW!!!! Just WOW!!!!!
Ever since her last novel Melissa Toppen has become one of my must read authors as her novels keeps getting better and better. Tequila Haze is no exception. This is the first book in the Tequila Duet and I loved it. The road to true love is not always straight, there are some curves and bumps along the way and Melissa clearly showed that in this story.
We meet Hudson & Lennon in the first chapter and the chemistry between them is intense. These two characters were both down to earth and charming. Melissa portrayed them in a way that made them both likable and so relatable. Additionally the secondary characters were all perfect additions to the story.
This page turner was a well-paced, easy read with some angst in between. Expect to be sucked into the lives of these two and be hooked until the end and left wanting more. It is a duet so there is one hell of a cliff-hanger at the end which I did not expect….OMG.
Tequila Haze was a fantastic read and I would highly recommend it. I can’t wait to start the next book in this series.
This is book one of a two book duet. It does end on a cliffhanger in preparation of book two, Tequila Burn. I liked this book and enjoyed it. Characters have good chemistry and their romance was both sweet and hot. With drama and angst by the boatload, this book will take your emotions on a roller coaster ride. Can’t wait to see how it ends!
This is part 1 of a duet and I absolutely can NOT wait for part 2! As you can imagine with a duet, there is a cliffy, luckily the next book will be out a few weeks later. Hudson is one hot country star and I loved Lennon so much! I can only imagine what it would be like to fall in love with someone as their career in the music industry truly takes off. All of the self doubt. Hudson won my heart with the way that he makes Lennon feel like she is his world. He wants to protect her and he is all in. Lennon wants to believe him, but she does have a little doubt even though she doesn’t want to. They are both so in love, but will love be enough for them to weather the storm?
The writing is brilliant and I couldn’t put the book down. I loved these characters and the world they are in. The best friends and family of Hudson and Lennon completely round out the story. I’m on pins and needles for book 2! Great read!
Oh my heart!! This book! It’s so good! It’s an all consuming story that will have you flipping the pages quickly! Melissa has written a story that you will devour!
Tequila Haze is a story of finding true love but having to endure some twists and turns to get it.
Lennon Claire is out celebrating her BF Emma’s birthday. They are having a great time and then Lennon meets Hudson Demasi. And he shakes her entire world! These two on night of fun and a whole lot of sexiness. Feelings are felt and they scare the crap right out of her.
Five years after meeting Hudson, Lennon attends a concert and low and behold she meets Hudson again. This time Hudson isn’t letting her go. The only thing now is Hudson isn’t just Hudson Demasi he is now The Hudson James the newest up and coming country star.
We follow as these to reconnect. We also know there’s a secret that could end this beautiful relationship. Will they be said before it’s too late or will things just be a Tequila Haze!
Highly recommended. This is book one of a duet.
Great characters, along with humor, heat and a page-turning plot
This author has been on my radar for a while but with my TBR completely out of control, this is the first book by her I’ve gotten a chance to read, and can I just say, what a great way to start off!
I loved the set-up just like I loved both Lennon and Hudson. They were beyond hot together while the story was cute, funny and touching by turns, and did I say hot? But just the right amount, never at the expense of the story. There were plenty of great secondary characters in friends and family to add depth to the story as well. As for the plot, there were several threads to follow. One of those was a bombshell waiting to drop but while sometimes characters keeping secrets just irritates me, it was extremely well done here. Since I didn’t know the secret either, I just HAD to keep turning those pages, lol.
Great characters that were easy to connect to, a page-turning plot, plus plenty of heat and humor meant I was sucked in from page one and just couldn’t put the book down. And then it all ended in that jaw-dropping cliffhanger, gah! So, so glad the sequel is coming out soon as I can’t wait to get the rest of Lennon and Hudson’s story. 5 stars
B2B Kelly