Falling for the boss, or taking him down?Savannah Carlisle had the perfect plan. By infiltrating the Abbott family’s Tennessee bourbon empire as their events manager, she’d be one step closer to claiming half of the business they stole from her grandfather. Now she’s not so sure. Because sexy Blake Abbott, heir to it all, is simply intoxicating. He’s supposed to be the enemy. But after one long, … But after one long, stormy weekend, she’s pregnant with his child…
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Reese Ryan’s writing style is just up my alley. I absolutely fell in love with the Abbots and can’t wait to read more about the other siblings.
I am a Reese Ryan fan! I love her books but the Bourbon Brothers series is simply amazing. I highly recommend the entire series, and once you read SAVANNAH’S SECRETS you’ll know why I give it 5 stars!
First time reading this author’s writing. I enjoyed the story and themes that she covered. Two people who loved their family, trying to get justice without the whole truth. First lesson, tell the whole story if it is to be told. Happy to learn that the grandfathers reconnected. I’m anticipating reading the series and other books written.
Exceedingly competent workaholic heroine bent on revenge ends up accidentally pregnant by her nemesis. Exactly the kind of secret baby story I want.
I really enjoyed seeing the love story between Blake and Savannah unfold. I loved the family dynamics between the main and secondary characters. Highly recommend!
A super sexy romance sure to leave you wanting more! I loved the characters and the wit in this book.
“3 out of 5 stars, Savannah wants to give her family a better life but while trying to unearth secrets she might just fall in love with her own enemy …
First off, I want to state that this novel I originally read and reviewed in 2018, but because of recent life events my original review for this novel has been lost (find out the whole story on my blog). However, because I had read this novel during a readathon rating for this novel and a video sharing my thoughts is still available …. plus, it helps that I still remember this novel even though I read it two years ago. Therefore, my following review is based off of my recorded thoughts and what I can recall. Sadly, this novel was not one of my favorite reads and it is all because of …”
Read more of this review and a vlog here: https://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2020/05/made-grade-bourbon-brothers-series-book.html
Their grandfather raised Savannah and her sister after their parents died in a tragic fire. Finances were tight and Savannah grew up listening to her grandfather talk about how his moonshine partner cheated him. Joe Abbott went on to found the wildly successful King’s Finest Bourbon Distillery, while Martin McDowell was poor and bitter.
Savannah is determined to find the proof necessary for her grandfather to claim half the business. The perfect opportunity arises when she is hired as the new event planner for the distillery. All she needs to do is keep under the radar until she discovers the truth. Having grown up hearing about how terrible the Abbotts are, Savannah doesn’t expect the intense attraction she feels for Blake Abbott.
Blake has buried himself in his work since the end of his last relationship. He doesn’t typically interview new employees, but with key members of the family out of town, it fell to him to interview the possible new event planner. To say that he was stunned by her beauty would be putting it mildly. He had a hard time concentrating on the interview, but it wasn’t difficult for him to realize that her qualifications were excellent. The only downside was the unwritten rule that Abbotts don’t get involved with employees.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Blake and Savannah. Both feel the intense attraction, but both have good reasons to resist it. Blake because of the prohibition against dating employees, and Savannah because of her secret agenda. That resistance becomes more difficult by the day, as Savannah discovers that Blake is not the heartless scum her grandfather described. Instead, he is sweet, thoughtful, and easy to work with. Blake is more impressed with Savannah’s abilities every day, as well as more attracted to her.
They did well with their resistance until a storm trapped them together for a weekend. The combination of the sparks between them and Blake’s kindness during a rough part of the storm blew their resistance to pieces. The immediate connection that went deeper than just the physical attraction surprised them both, making each of them wary of getting too close. Over the next weeks, they spent as much time together as they could while at the same time trying to keep it to themselves.
I ached for Savannah, who knew she was falling for Blake and was eaten up by guilt over her deception. She has a harder and harder time seeing how the situation will end well. The more time he spends with her, the harder Blake falls for Savannah, but he also feels that there is something more going on. I kept waiting for it to blow up in Savannah’s face, and sure enough, it did. I hurt for both Savannah and Blake when it happened. Blake’s feelings of betrayal were heartbreaking. Savannah knew she had earned his anger, but she also felt that her reasons were justified. An unexpected complication arose when Savannah discovered she was pregnant, and Blake had some choice words and accusations when he found out.
It was hard to see how any of this was going to have a positive outcome. This is where the strength of family and love came into play. There were some interesting twists and revelations on both the Abbott and McDowell sides. I liked seeing the support that both Savannah and Blake received, which included some tough love from their family members. The ultimate resolution was realistic and satisfying, making it possible for Blake and Savannah to find their happy ending.
I’m looking forward to the rest of the series and seeing Blake’s siblings find love, too. Parker looks like he will be an especially tough nut to crack.
I love Reese’s books. They are so good and the characters are so real.
First of all, let’s discuss the cover…smashing in its depiction of the leads, Savannah & Blake. I was eager to dive in after seeing them.
This book was everything. Thrilling, funny, sexy, erotic. The storyline moved along at an easy pace, with no lulls or drops anywhere.
Waiting for Savannah’s secret to come to light was especially fun, and nail biting as well, I was on edge the entire time until it was exposed.
Really, really great writing here, & the beginning of this new series was well worth the wait. Reese’s ability to introduce supporting characters into the plot with ease, makes me excited for the books that will follow.
If you’ve got a day you want to spend getting lost in a book, this is the one. You won’t be disappointed, I promise.
Love Reese Ryan’s writing! Such a great book and can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
Savannah Carlisle moved to Magnolia Lake with one agenda and that was proving that half of King’s Finest belonged to her grandfather and her family. Blake Abbot fresh out of a failed relationship threw himself into his work to help him forget about his last relationship and the women who left him for another man, when Savannah Carlisle steps into his office for a job interview. Both of their worlds will be turned up side down.
I enjoyed Savannah’s Secrets, it was quite the love story scandal. I enjoyed the fact that the story was not predictable, I also liked the fact that after the truth was revealed the author did not allow what you think may have happened to happen. I really enjoy this authors work, this is the third book by her and I have not been disappointed at all. I looked forward to reading more about the Abbot family and more from this author. If you like a romance scandal this is the book for you.
Red hot revenge or a happily ever after? With the first book in her Bourbon Brothers series, Reese Ryan thrills us with her Harlequin Desire debut! Her characters are attention grabbing from the start, the flirty connection between them is not only steamy but also draws the occasional chuckle as they banter back and forth. I loved them both, in addition to the rest of the family, so I look forward to more of the series!
Savannah’s Secrets by Reese Ryan, The Bourbon Brothers
I loved Reese Ryan’s Pleasure Cove Series. I loved the location, Pleasure Cove is set in part on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and the characters, a host of personalities that filled the pages and made me feel as if they were old friends.
But I believe The Bourbon Brothers are going to be my favorite series. The family dynamics of the Abbotts, the Tennessee hills and the small town feel of Magnolia Lake add something to the stories I can’t quiet name. Perhaps it’s the feeling of belonging or coming home.
Like all of her books, Reese Ryan weaves setting, characters and story into a lovely tapestry that leaves the reader longing to be a part of it.
Intrigue, family drama and a forbidden love amid the beauty of the Tennessee mountains and the big, bourbon empire are a recipe for a great story.
Blake and Savannah would do anything for their families, even risk losing each other. A lie and a half-truth threatens their newly discovered love and leaves them shattered. Can they ever learn to trust each other again? This is a passionate romance that will leave you reaching for the bourbon bottle or the handsome fella beside you. I read the last half of the book with tears in my eyes. From burning down the house hot, steamy sex to the deep, soul wrenching emotions, this book delivers it all and promises to bring it back over and over again as each member of the Abbott family finds their own happy ending.