The first book in a new rom com series by Denise Grover Swank, the author of the New York Times bestselling series, the Wedding Pact, and A.R. Casella.
Georgie Buchanan doesn’t know the first thing about running a brewery—she doesn’t even like beer—so she’s thrown when her grandfather leaves his business to her and her three siblings. Selling Buchanan Brewery would be the prudent approach, and … approach, and while Georgie is, first and foremost, a businesswoman, keeping it might be her best chance of connecting with her half-brother, Jack. But she quickly learns that what she thought was a fixer-upper is a money pit, the employees are all eccentric to the extreme, and her inheritance comes with a shocking catch. Her one hope for success lies with River Reeves, the handsome brewmaster who learned at her grandfather’s feet…if she can avoid falling for him.
After learning his best friend and boss is selling the brewery they built together to a soulless corporation, River quits on the spot, only for Georgie Buchanan to offer him a job the very same night. Helping her turn Buchanan Brewery around is his dream job, the perfect homage to the man who taught him everything and helped give him roots. There’s one problem: his new boss is his dream woman, and she’s not the type to mix business and pleasure. Balancing a new job, a new puppy, and a growing infatuation with his boss, River knows something has to give.
If Georgie has any luck at all, she’ll be able to turn Buchanan Brewery around without losing her mind or her heart. But as River helps her weather everything from her uncle’s possessed cat to a séance, she realizes she might be wishing for the wrong kind of luck.
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Nothing like running a brewery when you know nothing about beer! It is bound to be an epic adventure full of comedy…and people that is exactly what you get when you read the first book in this new series.
Georgie Buchanan has just lost her grandfather, but gained his brewery along with her siblings. She just sold her own business so is in a good spot to “just go for it” into a world she is completely unfamiliar with.
It doesn’t help when she had some new quirky people in her life to make it more interesting. And a brewmaster hottie that is happy to help show her the way.
Add in some family drama and you are set to read this funny story that has some major laugh out loud moments in it.
Love is in the air! This was such a fun book to read. I loved the romance, humor and the variety of different personalities. The characters are fabulous and so is the storyline. I was hooked after the first couple of pages and couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen next. It was so easy to fall in love with and root for some of the main characters. I am so excited that this is just the first of several books. I highly recommend this wonderful book!
Oh how I love this new series!! This is a fun new contemporary romance series by a couple of amazing ladies!! I love these characters, they feel so real! We start the series with Georgie, one of the 4 Buchanan siblings. It all starts when Grandpa Beau dies and things don’t go as planned. We meet River right away, and some other fun characters. Aunt Dottie is a hoot. This was a super fun read. I cant wait for the next one and see more of their world!
When I heard that Denise Grover Swank was partnering with AR Casella to write a new RomCom series, I was super excited! I have to say, this book was so fun and exactly what 2020 calls for- it’s got laughs, heart, some dramatic tension, and a couple of protagonists I instantly liked. Georgie & River’s feelings for one another- and their misgivings about relationships will ring true for anyone who has been disappointed by people they trusted. Seeing them overcome their burdens and fears was so rewarding. And the rest of the characters are nicely fleshed out- I am glad this is a series, because I’m eager to hear about what makes the rest of the Buchanan clan tick. The brewery backdrop is very interesting- and there’s so much to love about Asheville. A final note for readers like me who generally prefer to skip a few pages when romance heats up- there’s no need in this one. Things are implied but not described.
I absolutely loved Any Luck at All. I could really relate to Georgie. She is a strong driven woman. She has vulnerable side but has difficulty showing it. River is an amazing leading man. I laughed so hard in so many parts of this book. Aunt Dottie, Lurch, and Josie are such fun characters. I wish I was their friends or even employees at Buchanan Brewery. The definitely know how to let loose and have a good time and throw fun outlandish parties! I am so excited for to learn more about Georgie’s siblings, especially Adalia. Better Luck Next Time cannot release soon enough!
Four grandchildren inherit their grandfather’s brewery, house, and a crazy cat named Jezebel. The book starts with the reading of the will and the discovery (for some) of an unknown sibling… add that to a power/money hungry father who was left out of the will and an equal driven brother, the twists and turns continue to reveal a highly believable, fun-loving, story or family and business with a little love and beer mixed in. This series will provide lots of entertainment and a little romance.
This book was a refreshing new start to what I feel will be a great series! At first, I was a little flustered by the sheer number of characters who were being introduced but by chapter three, I was in 100%! I really enjoyed the characters and their unique personalities. With DGS, there can be a zany character or two and Aunt Dottie is a doozy! She is crazy, fun, and believe it or not, I know someone JUST like her! River and Georgie are fantastic lead characters full of real life circumstances that have made them who they are – flawed and all! I am so excited to meet the rest of the Buchanan family and hear more of their fabulous ideas for craft beer. This book was a great collaborative effort between two very talented authors.
Any Luck at All is not your average rom-com! When Georgie Buchanan and her siblings inherit a brewery, they must make the hard decision on whether to work together and learn the beer business, or sell their late grandfather’s legacy for a nice profit. While it is laugh out loud funny, there are also several entertaining characters with a lot of depth. I really enjoyed this light hearted and fun read following River and Georgie’s passionate new romance. The style and writing of both authors flowed together seamlessly. I can’t wait to read more about the Buchanan family and see where Denise Grover Swank and A.R. Casella take this awesome new series!
Sweetness with a Backbone
Any Luck at All is the very epitome of Rom-coms. This is the sweet, transparent story of Georgie Buchanan and River Reeves. They are a young, handsome, strong, hard-working, and honest couple who also carry some scars from their parents and fight hard to win love and happiness, particularly when the girl’s family and some special circumstances conspire against the relationship. Luckily for them, a myriad of funny and quirky secondary characters will be on their side and will create mischief, rounding up the story with lots of laughs.
A HEA book and beyond, there are no cuss words, no violent scenes, and no explicit sex that might alienate the concerned reader. The story is linear, beautifully narrated, full of sweetness, love, and funny moments, and it’s centered in a small brewery in Asheville, NC. A delightful read for those who love a soft story with a strong backbone and no sharp teeth.
I have to start by saying how excited I am for the entire Asheville Brewery series! I love that there is an established goal that’s set the stage for future books, and I can’t wait to see these characters develop and how the overall story arc concludes.
Now, Any Luck at All, what a perfect RomCom! It was heart wrenching, ridiculous, hilarious, and comforting. It’s all the things you love about the Hallmark Channel but with a Comedy Central flair! Georgie and River show off real, human emotions and inner turmoil, including grief, without coming off too wallowy. And speaking of River, RIVER. Good grief has there ever been a more perfect male character written?
This is the RomCom we all NEED right now. A fun, light, easy read with a HEA that’s extremely well written and engrossing. Brava DGS and ARC!
This book is the complete definition of a romantic comedy! From the sweet “awwww” moments to the “spit out my drink laughing” moments, you get it all with this book! Georgie is a strong woman, but even inside of a strong woman there are demons. I loved how this book showcased that even strong women have things they struggle with and are able to overcome. River is the definition of a perfect guy. He is sweet, strong, and masculine. He is the perfect balance to Georgie.
If you want a sweet and funny RomCom, this is the perfect book for you. And better yet, it doesn’t leave you with a cliffhanger! Denise is a master wordsmith, and she delivers again and again.
Any Luck At All is book one in the new Asheville Brewing series by
Denise Grover Swank and A R Casella. They make a remarkable writing
duo in this hilarious and heartwarming rom com. I loved it from the
moment we were introduced to the fabulous cast of characters.
When the failing Buchanan Brewing Company is passed to the combative Buchanan heirs,
they are split down the middle on what to do with it. None of them know a thing
about making beer nor do they want to. Unfortunately, before they can even
get started, there is one disaster after another leaving all to wonder if they can
even come back from it.
The Buchanan’s are not a very agreeable group but with Georgie at the helm there is
a slight ray of hope for the company. River Reeves and his madcap Aunt Dottie are
willing to help in any way they can but sadly that is not always a good thing.
There are too many eccentric supporting characters to mention but they will leave
you rolling with laughter.
If you are ready for a lighthearted, endearing, funny read, Any Luck At All is the
book for you. It left me happy and smiling and in a happy place that only a touch
of the mystic realm can achieve. I highly recommend this magical book.
This book is a awesome start of an amazing RomCom series!
An estranged Grandfather leaves his grandchildren his home and brewery. They don’t have one bit of knowledge on running one so determined Georgie decides to make it a success in his memory while trying to bring her siblings together. She of course can’t do it alone so she hires River who is not only perfect for for the company but perfect for her.
Third person point of view threw me off at first as I’m not used to reading these types. Took me a good chapter to get into the flow but the story makes up for it .
I completely fell in love with River. His personality was way too addictive to not love. He’s not your typical cocky man but sweet, sometimes vulnerable and a completely loyal tall dark and handsome man.
Georgie is successful, confident and has a good head on her shoulders. Both with past emotional baggage due to their parents.
You get to see if they get past their fears and give in to each other. I couldn’t avoid having my heart melt for them.
I just loved the growing relationships and quirky personalities in this story. Between the differences with the Buchanan siblings, the employees, crazy Aunt Dottie and the evil cat, this is constant entertainment and laughs.
Now I’m stuck here waiting for the next one to release and I can’t wait!
No cliffhanger but this will surely make you have a strong attachment that you want to see their stories continue.
You won’t regret picking up Any Luck at All, you don’t need luck to fall in love with the people of Asheville Brewery!
A sweet and entertaining story with richly layered characters. I was reminded of Knives Out when we are introduced to the Buchanan family. A dysfunctional and wealthy family gathered for the reading of a will. That is where Georgie’s whole world changes. I enjoyed the world of breweries and wacky locals that she finds herself suddenly immersed in. I loved the relationship between River and Georgie. I want to know more about all of these characters. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
This was one of the sweetest stories I’ve read in a long while. It’s almost wholesome, that just absolute sense of respect, love, loyalty, and rightness. Georgie and River are fire. Almost fitting into that insta love genre, their connection is consuming and intense from the get go. However, they have to fight, tooth and nail, for their HEA. The writing is engrossing and, honestly, perfection. The plot is romantic and entertaining. There is just so much going on here and the pieces fit together seemingly effortlessly. It was a breath of fresh air, and an inspiration. This story makes you want to follow your dreams and grab everyone that surrounds you on the way. It was family and community unity at its finest and I adored every second.
What an adorable start of I believe to an amazing series! I love all of Denise Grover Swank Books and no exception for her RomCom series which are phenomenal and they are beautifully written. Any Luck at All cowritten with A.R.Casella is amazing, so nicely balanced humor and romance.
I did not expect that book about brewing beer could be such a sweet and heart touching yet it is!
I enjoyed every minute spent in this book. Both authors made an incredible seamless job writing Georgie and River’s love story filled with love, fun,hilariously crazy moments that keep you giggling throughout all the twists and turns. If anything could go wrong it will!
Georgie and River they are just perfect for each other instantly. River is swoonworthy! Such a great man. I loved both main characters and all the weird combination of other characters especially River’s aunt Dottie. She is the best! I have to mention adorable pup Hops and crazy cat Jezebel too!
Now I’m struggling to wait for the next installment but I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves a really good romance comedy.
Swoon!
I wasn’t expecting so much sweetness from a book about a brewery but my goodness I love I these characters!
Why can’t every guy be more like River? I wanted to hug him so many times. And sweet Georgie. Love her and her heart. My heart hurt for them at times but they really are perfect for each other. That ending was seriously perfect.
Josie trying to pop the bubbles was everything. This cast of characters is hilariously weird. I’m very intrigued! They’re crazy and kooky and I can’t wait for more of them!
I don’t even know where to begin with the review, I mean this book was amazing. You could feel something big was going to happen, and boy howdy it did. I can’t go into what happens. But I’ll tell you this… there is a devil cat, some crystals, and The Hair of Hops.
So, if you don’t get this book, you are missing out on a great story. If you don’t get this book, and you later decide that you are going to read it, you are going to say to yourself- why didn’t I read this sooner. It happens to every one of Denise’s book.
Don’t be that person that waits, get it now and then you can gush to all of your friends about how good this book is.
Georgie Buchanan and River Reeves are most definitely made for each other. Their passion, their connection, their communication – is exactly the foundation needed for a relationship. Albeit a fast, whirlwind of a romance.
When Georgie stands her ground of wanting to own her grandfathers brewery, even though her family wants to sell, she’s then left with figuring out how to make this work. She meets River and knows he is what she needs to make the brewery successful, so she jumps at the opportunity presented to her.
River, while having a rocky past, is such a sweet man. He’s the kinda guy you want in your court and to not betray. I loved the realness of his character.
The last 40% of the book felt slightly rushed but we still got the cute happily ever after for Georgie and River. There was definitely a whole lot of crazy but most of it made you chuckle because these characters are ones like you’ve never seen before. There are many hooks that have me wanting to read the next three books for the siblings NOW and it’s not a cliffhanger by any means. But I want and need more.
I think everyone should give this new series a chance, because with any luck at all, you won’t regret reading it either.
Any Luck at All is phenomenal!! The first book in the series is filled with lots of laughs and romance that will melt your heart. Denise Grover Swank and A.R Casella did an outstanding job co-writing this book. The writing is flawless and story flows so naturally.
This first story follows Georgie, who inherits her grandfather’s brewery along with her siblings. Taking on this task may be more than she bargained for. Upon the agreement of accepting the Brewery, her grandfather had placed two stipulations to ensure the Brewery succeeds. There may be some bumps in the road at first, but with her business experience and her go-getter attitude is just what the company needs. River is beyond swoon-worthy. He was taught the ins and outs of the Brewery and ended up starting one of his own with a friend, Finn. However, Finn made a huge decision without River. River can’t trust his own friend and decides he wants nothing to do with Big Catch. But as luck would have it, Georgie needs a brew master and River is the perfect choice.
He and Georgie are instantly drawn to one another, but aren’t sure the line should be crossed because of the roles they play in each others life. We meet some other amazing characters, like Aunt Dottie, who is just the right amount of wacky and loving.
If you love Rom-Coms this is definitely one you will want to dive into. I am so excited for the next three books in this series and look forward to seeing what happens with Buchanan Brewery.
This lighthearted rom-com is just the right mixture of witty, fun and sweet romance. I adored Georgie and River!!! They really are perfect for each other and the way they instantly click jumps off the page. Sometimes instant attraction in rom-com’s feel forced, but the author’s make this feel natural and right. They complement each other and are there for each other right from the start. You could tell River was passionate about his beer brewing and eager to teach Georgie. He wants the brewery to succeed just as much as her.
This book will keep you entertained from the get go. I laughed so much from all the crazy antics, mostly caused by Aunt Dottie and a few other quirky characters.
The story flows smoothly and you wouldn’t know that it is co-written. I’m still trying to figure out which author wrote what, lol.
We are introduced to all of the Buchanan family and I can’t wait to get to know each better in the upcoming books. I will be impatiently waiting for Adalia’s story coming in November.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.