My royal blood flows black with twisted secrets.I am a beast who wears a crown.Heir to a modern kingdom cloaked in corruption and depravities.The time has come to claim my princess.An innocent hidden away from my dark world.Till now.Her initiation will require sacrifice and submission.There is no escaping the chains which bind her to me.Surrendering to my torment, as well as my protection, is … me.
Surrendering to my torment, as well as my protection, is her only path to survival.
In the end…
She will be forever mine.
*Beasts & Bourbon is a dark billionaire romance. If you don’t like a splash of shock, a dash of edge, and a heavy dose of dirty, then don’t take a sip of this TOP SHELF cocktail.
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I love the whole top shelf series! But I think this one is my favorite, although I can’t be sure lol. This one seems so different than the other ones, yet I don’t think it is when I compare the story lines. I can’t explain it, not even sure I can to myself. I just really liked the characters. This may not be a very informative review lol but I hope our helps to read it. It will be worth it!!
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“this is my world. It’s not all galas, gowns and tiaras. My world is black, leather, chains, and danger.
A second chance at it’s up most finest! We got the TOP SHELF view of what life would be life with Prince Roman and lets just say it’s DARK, DELISH, and truly DEVINE!
Cheri and Roman are reunited once again and come to terms at their predicament. To truly be together with test ones soul in more than one way… a wicked test, in which one or both might change their outlook on life. Can they withstand it?
The TOP SHELF series is one of my all time favorite series by Alta Hensely and as we run through the sinful, wicked, sometimes disturbing bad boys; it’s one series that I really wish won’t end. Alta knows how to draw her readers in with her descriptions, her scenarios, and the backbone of her characters. The only flaw to Beasts & Bourbon is the ending; which was too fast for my liking. There could have been way more that she could have added in my opinion, and it was too rushed, but to each their own.
Roman and Cherie have been tied together for years and now it is time to make it official! Part of an orgnization that demands rituals, submission and obedience this will test their relationship and feelings for each other.
The heat and sexual chemistry is scorching, but the emotions portrayed between the two are just breathtaking!
Beasts and Bourbon was an okay book. I liked the first half a lot more than the second half. We have free spirited Cheri who has been living in Costa Rica avoiding her destiny. Then there’s Prince Roman. It’s time for him to marry and there’s only one woman that he will consider, his childhood sweetheart and promised bride Cheri. Cheri loved Roman but she didn’t want to be a princess so she took off. Now these two estranged lovebirds are brought back together but there’s a second part to their story. Roman is part of a weird organization and Cheri must be initiated into it for them to have a marriage with no secrets. This is the half of the book that I had absolutely no interest in. Sorry but I thought that it was rather silly and parts were gross. this is my reason for my 3* review. Beasts & Bourbon was okay but I won’t reread it. It was told from dual POV and is quite explicit.
This was another good story in the Top Shelf series. Cheri and Prince Roman have known each other since they were kids, shared a lot of firsts together, and were promised to each other in an arranged marriage. There’s just one problem. The rich and lavish royal life suffocates Cheri and she wants no part of it. It’s why she ran away years ago. Now that Roman has collected her, saying it’s time for them to marry, what will she do? I enjoyed the story but did find Cheri’s change in attitude a little quick. That kind of threw me a little. The “initiation” was interesting, too. The Iron Colt Brotherhood is ruthless. Will Cheri and Roman survive? You’ll have to check it out for yourself.
*I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. This is my honest review.*
Beasts of Bourbon is the fifth book in the Top Shelf series and I loved it! Prince Roman is one of the owners of Spiked Roses and Cheri is the woman who was betrothed to Roman since they were children. I really loved this book and although it’s not as dark as the other books in the series it’s just as good. I am loving this amazing series and I look forward to reading anything Alta Hensley writes.
Will Cheri survive the beast in Roman?
This is my 5th book by Alta and I love an author who writes in dual point of view. Cheri is living in a small Costa Rican town when she is summoned to return to Prince Roman. Once they were childhood sweethearts, but Cheri left to find herself. But theirs was an arranged marriage which Roman plans to fulfill even Cheri’s initiation into the secret society that he belongs to. Will Cheri be able to pass the initiation for Roman? You have to read to find out and definitely won’t want to put this steamy book down until you finished.
So happy to be back in the Spiked Roses world with Prince Roman, and his beautiful soon to be princess Cheri. This one is a tale of darkness, depravity, submission, and old world laws that can’t be broken. For Roman and Cheri, this isn’t your average fairytale.
“Playtime was over; I was ready to fully claim what was mine. What had always been mine.”
~Roman~
In Roman’s world, some things aren’t questioned, and when you marry into it, the same is expected for Cheri. She was raised to be a princess. And in this case, diamonds are a girls best friend. This book proves that for our sweet and sassy Cheri.
“I was an addict, and Roman was the only one who could deliver the drug I craved.”
~Cheri~
The sexual chemistry, and the energy was off the charts for these two. Even after years apart they still had that spark, and it sizzled. This book was scorching hot. I loved Prince Roman and Cheri. Loved everything about this book, and these characters. So, so good.
I am probably going to be the odd man out but I am okay with that
Definitely not my favorite in this series – I needed more from these two – Actually I wanted more – Both started as such strong and engaging characters but as the story progressed I lost the emotional connection with them I look for in a romance. IMO as a reader, more time spent with the characters would have prevented this problem, just felt a bit rushed
Roman pissed me off a bit – He claims made the choice because he wanted Cheri to be his equal – Possibly true, there were times I believed him others not so much -He seemed to waver a bit not really knowing what he wanted
Cheri bothered me -She starts out a strong heroine then as the story progresses she loses her spine and becomes a blubbering pile of goo – I understand that her psyche needed the direction and was familiar with Roman and that worked for me- I get this was a desire that was awakened because she trusted him – what I do not accept was her psychological slide into the abyss and then “pop” back into the light
3.5 Dark & Twisted Stars
This new installment in the Top Shelf series focuses on Prince Roman and Cheri. Prince Roman is part of a circle of powerful men who own and run the Spiked Roses club. He is a very wealthy man who has everything that he could possibly ever want except for the one woman who got away. His sweet Cheri. The one that he was promised to all of those years ago. She has been gone too long and he is determined to finally bring her back home to where she belongs.
Prince Roman’s royal blood takes him back to the Iron Colt Brotherhood. A dark and corrupt secret society that his princess must be initiated into. A sick and depraved world where she will have to sacrifice and submit to whatever torment they unleash upon her. Will the two of them pull through and make it out of there alive?
Beasts & Bourbon is a wonderfully written novel that grabs you from the very start. It’s shocking, satisfying, hard to put down and without a doubt another must read novel by the immensely talented Alta Hensley.
I absolutely love this author and can’t wait for what ever she comes out with next. in this story we see Prince Ramon again and we meet his wayward pre=arranged bride. she wants nothing to do with getting married. she wants to live her life and figure things out how does she do that when she is surrounded by highclass parties and tones of poparrasi. what she dont know is Ramon wont take no for an answer. and there is definatly whipping and paddling in this book so be warned. although this is the final book in a series this can be read as a standalone but i will tell you all the books are great
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When you first read this book you are already prepared from the books before in this series. You just don’t know what the outcome of the situation will be. 2 lovers coming together but have a million demons at their door. Makes you wonder if love will conquer all or will the hold from the Brotherhood destroy it. When Roman set out for Spiked Roses never in a million did he think he would be telling the guys that he was going to marry Cheri and put her through the initiation with the Brotherhood. Many have tried and many have failed. But would the love of his life have what it takes to live. After luring Cheri back from Costa Rica with her mothers fall from society she is on her way to meet back up with Prince Roman Cassian. Oh how she dreads this but her mother’s ranking comes in to play. Will she continue her walkabout or will she get married to the one true love.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Roman and Cheri are from royalty. They were promised from birth to marry to each other. They were together until they were 18 yrs old. They then went their separate ways to experience life. The times come when Roman is set to marry and he summons the free spirited Cheri to take her right full place as princess.
Alta Hensley’s top shelf series is fabulous and Beasts & Bourbon is probably my favourite one so far.
Prince Roman is such a hot Alpha male who chases his childhood sweetheart Cherise to finally become husband and wife, or rather Prince and Princess. But first they must make it through the initiation. Will their love be enough to keep them together?
Read this fabulous book and see what happens!
I loved this story!
Prince Roman has been patient but now it’s time for Cheri to come home and become his bride. Before they can marry though, she will need to be submit herself completely to Roman’s will as she is initiated into the secret society that he belongs to. Cheri has always loved Roman but is her love strong enough to survive her initiation into the dark part of Roman’s world?
Beasts & Bourbon is the fifth book of the dark and sexy Top Shelf Series and I loved it even though the story didn’t have quite the bang-up finish it deserved. It went from intense, intense, intense to “the end”. I wish there had been more interaction with Roman and Cheri in the finale but it’s still a great read. I loved the characters. Cheri has great inner strength a deep abiding love for Roman. Roman is dark and sexy and his greatest desire is to marry Cheri with no secrets between them. They have an immense passion for each other and it shows in everything they say and do. The story is a little dark and a whole lot steamy and I couldn’t put it down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Beasts and Bourbon is the fifth book in the Top Shelf series. Roman and Cheri were arranged to be married when they were children, but while Roman accepted the life he was born into, Cheri had a wandering soul. Now, Roman demands that Cheri come back home, fulfill their destiny, and get married. Roman has dark secrets, though, and with love blooming between them once again, can Roman and Cheri survive their initiation?
I really loved this story! It was so fascinating because it starts off quite sweet, with reunited sweethearts, realizing how much they love each other still, and an engagement. Your heart starts to swoon and just when you think the sweetness will continue, you realize who the author is and just know the delightful taboo scenes will start any second – and boy, do they ever! My heart went from swooning to pounding and my attention and emotions were caught from the first page to the last. Cheri was so delightful because she just relished in some of the darker things, she thrived being surrounded by her dark prince, and I loved that her soul finally felt caught when held in Roman’s arms. Roman was this dichotomy between being sweet and tender and being a dominant beast. He played his roles very well, but above all, I loved his protective and possessiveness towards Cheri. They made an amazing team, were super steamy and I loved what all they had to go through in order to have a future together! This series is definitely an eye-opener, heart-pounding, darker romances with that perfect dash of love, and this book was the perfect addition!
What a good read……So I have read this authors reads before and I really enjoy them. I couldn’t put it down once I started reading it. It has a great storyline and great characters to read about.Plus it a steamy hot read to.Plus I look forward to reading more from this author. Hope you all enjoy this story to.
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A sweet romance with lots of darkness , domination, humilation, voyeurism and steamy hot scenes.
I loved how the story was built and how the realation between Roman and Cheri grew.
I would have liked for the brotherhood to be a little bit more demanding.
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With this series I have come to expect some pretty intense moments. This book just did not deliver on the suspense that the others did, nor did it deliver on the “dark” aspect. This one had no suspenseful moments but it did have a touch of the taboo which i was grateful for.
The book was very well written and was still a great story. I still can’t wait to see where the other couple of books lead.
3 1/2 stars
I have loved every cover in The Top Shelf series and this one is no exception!
Sexy cover and sexy characters are once again delivered in Beasts & Bourbon.
But this book isn’t as dark as the others before it.
I got hints and glimpses of it but no real juicy details.
The first half of the book had me sucked right in.
But then it kind of faded somewhat for me.
I just wish there was more because I’ve loved this series so much!
Good storyline and plot. It was interesting and entertaining.