NOW A TOPP 100 BESTSELLER! I’m over men. I’m swearing them off. It’s taken me years to get away from the last one. He left me bruised and battered — in more ways than one. My dislike is as deep as my distrust.As I start my own business, I consider myself fortunate. The thing is, I’ve never been the lucky girl. What was supposed to be a one-time job, turns into nothing but trouble.And that’s … into nothing but trouble.
And that’s something I know a lot about.
Lachlan Daly makes me feel everything I swore I never would. One glance into those whiskey colored eyes and I’m lost. His on again, off again desire for me has my head spinning and my pulse pounding.
The minute I think I have it figured out, I find myself making decisions that we both will regret.
Ink and whiskey have a way of making the truth come out.
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I can not say enough good things about this book. Leaona has hit it out of the park. I couldn’t get enough of Maisyn and Lachlan.
Maisyn and Lachlan’s is a story about two lost souls finding their home in each other. They are both broken but somehow manage to complete each other.
Maisyn is an amazing leading lady. She has more strength and worth than she gives herself credit for.
Lachlan is a strong alpha make in the best way possible. He has a huge heart with tons of love to give if he could just figure out how to open up his heart.
The two fight their attraction at first but through some adversity the come together . The two have lots of help via her gay best friend Flynn. Everyone needs a friend like Flynn.
In typical Leaona fashion you know things aren’t going to be that easy enter the drama.
This is the first book in a duet. Read this you won’t be sorry.
Wow. Leaona Luxx really knows how to captivate you with her words. She pulls you in from the first page and doesn’t let go. You can feel the chemistry between Lachlan and Maisyn from the very beginning. You will not be able to put this book down until you’ve turned that last page. I highly recommend this book.
Lachlan & Maisyn
A successful business man and a hard working single mother . One is unable to commit and the other has given up on true love. When these two collide it is electric but they each have so much baggage they are carrying upon their shoulders.
Maisyn is destined for big things she but she has always had the worst luck in the man department . Having just broken free from an abusive relationship she is finally free to soar. She is strong, smart, and sassy.
Lachlan , the moment he lays eyes on this young woman in his club he is enthralled . She eludes confidence and he is unable to take his eyes off of her. He soon realizes that she is a friend of his nieces , so she is certainly to young for this 36 year old man. She deserves better than he could ever offer.
Unfortunately they are drawn to each other but secrets remain and a relationship built on them could never survive . It all comes to a dramatic cliffhanger end when the unthinkable happens !!
I cannot wait to see what happens !! Loved it ! A story full of every emotion on the scale!!
~~Michele McMullen ~
This book was fastpaced, the chemistry between Lachlan and Maisyn was out of this world! I was sucked in from the very beginning, and the ending… I was not expecting that! Now I’m chewing on my nails, waiting for the next book.
Oh my frenkin god can this women write and she writes so good! She meet Maisi than we run into Lachlan these two have crazy chemistry but Lachlan has a deep secret and when our poor girl finds out crap hits the fan! Omg!!Leaona Luxx Leaona Luxx Lies in Ink & Whiskey
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Ha Lochness meets his match. The man is unabashedly single and makes no secret of it. . . until. . . Well hell she aint much better, doesn’t think she deserves better than she’s had, which means less than garbage. These two want each other desperately, everyone knows it but them. But life and this author wont be taken out of the picture easily. It isn’t just a story about their individual insecurities and strengths though nope can’t be that simple. No siree. They have to battle against outside forces to so this is going to be a great battle with the friends they have. You know the gang and their one big family so things are about to get real. Wonder how much whiskey I will need with the next book.
Ha this one isn’t a standalone but that’s ok cos as good as it was til the end I can’t freaking wait for more. This author is awesome and so is this community of friends, (hell One is a town all on his own). Love the characters she has introduced us to more with each book. Can’t wait to finish this one off.
WoW where do i Even begin to start reviewing this amazing book … I’ll start by saying this is the first book of a duet and is story of Lachlan n Maisyn…….Lachlan is rich good looking n does not stop till he gets what he wants he could have his pick of any women but something changes the day he sees Maisyn a young woman with what he doesn’t know a not so good past. Maisyn is best friends with his best friend. From day one he wants her can’t, stop thinking about her but will he ignore the advice he’s given…. will he and can he stay away?? this story certainly has it all and will definately leave you wanting more ….didn’t expect the massive cliffhanger and one that note I think I’ll leave it there as dnt want to say too much and spoil it. Well done Leaona you’ve done an excellent job bring on part 2…
Terrific Story & Narration Captivating & Intense!
Lies in Ink and Whiskey
Redemption Highway, Book 7 (The Dalys, Book 1)
By: Leaona Luxx
Narrated by: Kelli Lindsay, Jarman Day
Wow, this book draws you right in, the story is fast moving and captivating from start to end. Leaona Luxx is a gifted author, I enjoy her writing style and the characters and storylines she creates. Maisyn, the lead female has not had the best luck with the men in her life, she gets herself out of a bad relationship and away from her abusive ex-boyfriend. Though he does not get the message right away. A tattoo artist and mother of two darling daughters is struggling to make ends meet as he gets her new business off ground. She has good friends and support staff, I adored her bestie Flynn he is aces. Lachlan Daly has been working hard at getting the family business out of the red and back into the black. His brother Lennox should be at the helm but he has issues and is not doing what he is supposed to do. The two do not get along or see eye to eye. Lachlan rather be doing his own thing but he is always doing what is best for others in this case the family business. Wanting to get some work done on his ink his friend, One, refers him to Maisyn, a friend of his sister. His referral came with a warning, that she is off limits. But realizing she is the one who spiked his interest he knows that is not going to be easy to do. I loved the chemistry between these two, since she is not interested in getting involved with another man and he trying to maintain an image for the company’s Board of Directors, they fight the attraction. But they can deny each other for so long. I loved how everything played out in this book, the story is cleverly plotted and there is never a dull moment. There is plenty of drama, angst, twists and turns, heartfelt and emotional moments and some hot romance. I loved how great Lachlan was with her girls, Hope and Faith. Leaona Luxx, thank you for another great story, the emotional rollercoaster ride and the mind-blowing ending. I am looking forward to what comes next in this amazing series.
And for the terrific narration, Kelli Lindsay and Jarman Day are talented narrators and voice artists. They did a great job portraying the characters, humanizing them, giving each their own voice and personality, as well as heart and attitude. Kelli Lindsay’s take on Maisyn was perfection and Jarman Day did the same for Lachlan, they made the roles their own. Both were great performing the roles of the secondary characters as well. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for the great listen
Exceptional! What an amazing twist!!
I absolutely love EVERYTHING Leaona Luxx writes. This book was no exception and the twist/cliffhanger at the end is a doozy!! Highly recommend EVERY book she’s written. Maisyn and Lachlan’s love story is beautiful.Lies in Ink & Whiskey Leaona Luxx
Wow! This story blew me away. There are so many layers to it and as you peel them away the more engrossed you become. Lachlan and Maisyn are dynamic and their chemistry consumes you throughout the story. She comes from an abusive relationship and Lachlan has his hands full with not only his business but the families as well. There are so many forces out there against them but they keep a level head until the very end when the one thing that Lachlan should have revealed comes back and bites him in a really bad way. I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Love the characters of her two gay friends, especially her best friend Flynn – – he is a hoot! What great friends the main female character has, as well as a loving and supportive family. The main male character’s family dynamic is much more complex than the main female character’s family is. Each of the two main characters have myriad responsibilities. Therein lies a big crunch to their relationship unfolding smoothly. Additionally, the main female character, though having a strong inner core, does not have a strong sense of self worth. Excellent story telling, leaving the reader quite surprised in a couple of instances with how the story develops. Now, to the next instalment to see where the author will lead us next…. 🙂
I devoured this book like there was no tomorrow. I may not have had whiskey with it but I certainly had some wine! Ms. Luxx knocked it out the park with the emotions and steam factor. Lachlan and Maisyn were on fire and the connection they had was magical. Add in Faith and Hope & you have one perfect family. Or do you? No book can be drama free for long….
Each book Leaona Luxx writes just keeps getting better than the last. Love all her stories and this one is no different.
After getting out of an abusive relationship, Maisyn has sworn off men. That is, until she meets a handsome and tatted man named Lachlan.
While both fight the attraction for different reasons, in the end it’s other complications that tear them apart. Are their feelings for each other enough to keep them going? You’ll have to read it to find out.
I was so excited to read this book. Definitely wasn’t disappointed. I was instantly pulled in. I fell in love with the characters and story. Maisyn is a strong, independent single mom who’s dealt with her share of crap. Lachlan is a HOT, independent business man who has put relationships and building a family on the back burner. Their paths meet when he saves her from conflict. He knew from that moment he had to have her, but was warned to stay away. But the heart wants what the heart wants. When you find love it’s hard to stay away. Alot of men would give up but he’s patient. Just when things are looking up for Maisyn and Lachlan, everything comes crashing down. Can their love survive? Omg! I cannot wait to read the next book. I need more Maisyn and Lachlan. Definitely would recommend this book as I couldn’t put it down
Maisyn has serious self-esteem issues due to her past relationship history. She is very insecure and trying to feel her way out of the hole she put herself in. She has more than just herself to think about and wants to avoid men. Lachlan wants her from the moment he sets his eyes on her, but knows he needs to stay away. She is too young and too close to his best friend. But he can’t stay away and neither can she. This book is great. Great chemistry between characters, we get to see some of the characters we love from other books, and this author knows how to write an amazing world woven together by all these separate books coming together to create the bigger story of these families.
This story is PHENOMENAL! Leaona totally hit a home run with writing this! I can’t wait for more!
Leaona has done it again!!! She is great at writing female characters that are badass but need a little help realizing that. I love watching their transformations throughout her stories. This one is no different in that aspect. However, in true Leaona fashion, she has a little twist. In this case, the male character has some issues of his own to overcome and I love it. This is book 1 in a duet, so be prepared for a bit of cliffhanger.
This cover, this author, this cliffhanger!!!! Holy cow! I cannot wait until tge next book! It’s a page turner, inread ut in pretty much one sitting… Super strong Maisyn, loved her and felt so much for her. Lach, loved him, I wanted to wrap him up…together these two, my heart.
I’ll be hanging on until the next one releases. I cannot wait! Highly recommend
SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE!!!
This is one hot number. You will not want to put it down until the very last word. Chemistry so hot it ignites a wild fire burning out of control. This steamy, sexy tale brings it home in one spiraling connection. Wow! Heart pounding, pulse racing, adrenaline pumping read that captures your attention from the start. The characters were intriguing and complex with strong personalities that grow and bloosm. The scenes were so realistic with vivid detailed descriptions that draw you in and hold your imagination fully engaged. Twists, turns and unexpected surprises that kept me flipping this page turning tale as it unfolds dramatically before my eyes. Luxx did a remarkable job bringing this read together beautifully. Great job and thanks for sharing this little gem with us.