“Sexy, funny romance. This is M. Leighton at her best.”She has one unbreakable rule. He’s determined to make her break it. Who will break first?Haley Brandt isn’t the one-night-stand type, but too much tequila and a man with two sinfully dark eyes left her breathless and willing to break her own rules. Her only solace was the fact that she’d never see him again.Until the next morning, when she … the next morning, when she finds out he’s her ride out of town and back to the ranch where she grew up.
Nixon Holt works with Haley’s father, so Haley makes her position clear—she doesn’t get involved with ranch employees. Ever. At nineteen, she’d learned that lesson the hard way, and it became her one unbreakable rule.
But Nixon makes his position clear, too; he’s going to wear down Haley’s defenses, and he won’t stop until she breaks all her rules for him. He’s well on his way when Haley finds out the one thing that could make her hate him. Nixon is left with two choices: walk away or break all his rules for her.
“Totally addictive.”
“Never have I ever read a book in one sitting.”
“Amazing feels.”
“I’m high on this story.”
“Couldn’t put it down.”
“Highly recommend.”
“From page one, I was hooked.”
“Love, drama, and a lot of heart.”
*This is a series of standalone romances.
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Tequila High was a perfect read to kick start my 2019. I absolutely fell head first into this book and didn’t come up for air until I was finished. I devoured the pages. It was a sexy, beautiful intense read. If you loved this Authors Wild One Series, then you will REALLY love this book!
Be prepared when you sit down to read this one, it is HOT and heartbreaking. But if you have read Michelle Leighton before you know she will give you an awesome story. And this one will not disappoint, it will leave you hot and bothered and in love with Nixon and Haley.
Haley is going home, she hasn’t been back to the family ranch for 10 years and after her divorce, it is time to go home. The ranch holds bad memories for her though. It is where she loved and ended up with a broken heart. Now she is back to reunite with her father and three sisters.
Nixon works at the ranch the Haley’s family owns and he is hard to not look at. And after meeting in a bar one night, Nixon wants more. He is keeping a secret from her but it is not his secret to tell.
While Haley doesn’t get involved with ranch hands, Nixon doesn’t do love. So a little fling is out of the question for the two of them. But they can not stay away from each other. And one night is all it takes to make them see that they are made for each other.
When Haley’s past returns, Nixon overhears the conversion and wants to rescue her. Can he save her from herself? Will Haley forgive Nixon when she learns the secret he has been keeping from her? Can they forgive each other and make a future together?
I loved this story from the beginning and didn’t want to put it down. I hope there will be more on Haley’s sisters. This story is fun, loving, and heartbreaking and well worth the time to read. If you haven’t read a Michelle Leighton book yet, any will do but this one is great. I hope you love it too.
**I received a free copy of this book to read and review and this is my honest opinion**
“Never have I ever…”
All it took was seeing the author’s name and I was all-in, without even knowing what the story was about. As expected, I loved Tequila High. What I didn’t expect was to fall in love with Haley’s whole family. I don’t know what the future holds in this fictional world, but I really hope to spend more time at the ranch.
Haley is hanging out with her best friend at a bar and they are on a Tequila high. If she hadn’t been drunk, she might not have let her lust make her decisions for her. “Does Nixon rhyme with velvet? Because that’s how it sounds to me—like velvet.”
Nixon doesn’t do love, but he does do one-night-stands. She insists that’s not going to happen between them. “She doesn’t realize that she threw gasoline on the fire of my attraction to her.” Hell yeah! I couldn’t wait for that explosion. I had my fire extinguisher standing by, just in case. Not to cool their passion, just to make sure my Kindle didn’t melt while I was being a virtual voyeur.
What I enjoyed most was my time at the ranch. What an awesome place that I hope to go back to. I was very curious about Haley’s secrets, wanting to know what caused her to run away and stay gone for ten years. I was also highly entertained by playing NEVER HAVE I EVER. What a great way to get to know someone, right? It works with and without Tequila. I noticed the book cover says it’s A 100 Proof Novel, so my hopes are high I’ll be seeing these awesome characters again. The line forms here…
I was captivated by this spellbinding story right from the beginning. Nixon is a broken and complex man who is incredibly sexy, loyal, and fiercely protective. Haley is kind, genuine, generous, and resilient. A perfect combination of sweet and strong. Their chemistry is electric; their attraction magnetic. Try as they may to resist that magnetic pull they are powerless to stop the fall. The flirty, witty exchanges are very well-written and they spar so well with one another. They are quite the match! They share a soul-deep connection and unexpectedly find solace in one another. They help each other heal from their painful pasts. The dialogue had me swooning, crying and laughing. The storyline is very well-written and flowed seamlessly. I loved the humor interlaced throughout. The characters are well-developed and relatable. I could feel every emotion they experienced. So many scenes simply stole my breath. This story is emotional, sweet, inspirational, incredibly sexy, and breathtakingly romantic. This is one book you want to read!
Absolutely fabulous read! This author created another amazing story; you cannot go wrong with anything she writes. I immediately fell in love with Nixon and Haley and my heart broke for both of them after learning about their painful pasts. Their journey was a sexy, steamy, and totally addictive.
I cannot wait to read about the other strong willed Brandt women!!!
Michelle is back! Tequila High is trademark awesome Michelle storytelling all wrapped up in one sexy, steamy bow!
For some reason, this book really bothered me. Hayley clearly states she is not interested and Nixon doesn’t really care. He is going to go after her anyway, even though he just wants sex. He seemed like a jerk to me. And Hayley annoyed me. She gets hysterical because Nixon supposedly lied to her an used her like her ex did. UMMMM NO. Get over yourself!
Never have I ever…Tequila High.
Instant attraction, tequila and a major secret. It’s over almost before it even starts. But love really doesn’t just disappear. Never have I ever…
I like Nixon and Hayley. I also love the Brandt sisters. I’m going to enjoy this series!
Never have I ever read a book written by Michelle Leighton and not fell in love. Never will a reader ever be disappointed. Michelle Leighton is superb. Her books are written with so much emotion and love it falls from the pages and into your heart. Tequila High is no exception. You instantly fall in love with Haley. From her first meeting with Nixon you know that there will be sparks. Their chemistry will burn you its so hot. Although they both have been burned they can’t help but react to one another. Nixon can say he never will do love again but when you find The One you can’t help yourself. He tries to deny it over and over but time will show him exactly what his heart wants and yearns for. Haley doesn’t trust men. After being burned by her last two relationships it is hard for her to give herself fully. Nixon tries to bring down her defenses but she stays strong until she can’t fight any longer. She does give him a run for his money though. But when secrets come to light can she look beyond lies and betrayal? Can she admit that she loves Nixon and understand why he did what he did?
Tequila High is the story about Haley Brandt who left Texas ten years ago. When she decides to return, she goes to a bar with her best friend, Lia. She almost has a one night stand with Nixon. She is so happy she didn’t when she finds out who he is. Secrets will be revealed on both their parts, but are they a dealbreaker? Grab your copy and see what happens in this great start to the 100 Proof series. I can’t wait to read Harper’s story next.
After having her heart broke Haley Brandt left home and never looked back, and she has missed her family, but that place just held too much hurt for her to face again. She left town and wandered right into the arms of man who didn’t really love her, she spent ten long and lonely years with him, often wondering how she had ended up there. But now she is free to roam as she pleases, and for the first time in a long time, her heart leads her home. She thinks it might just be the perfect place to let her heart heal, get a break from men for a while, and be surrounded by the healing vibes of her loved ones.
But her heart has other plans… ones that align with a tall, dark, and handsome man whose willing to wait patiently for her to realize that they are perfect for one another. She never planned on meeting a man like Nixon Holt on her family ranch, he’s gorgeous and sexy, and makes her heart skip a beat… but her traitorous heart has mislead her so many times, that it makes it hard to trust it. And trust the man after it!
From the very first page of Tequila High Ms. Leighton’s perfectly constructed words pulled me in and had me instantly addicted, this one is unputdownable! This slow burning romance had me teetering on the edge of my seat in anticipation, the sparks were intense with these two and I knew the moment they fully ignited, things were going to be hot… and boy were they ever!! The pages were dripping with emotion, my heart felt the squeeze of the words at every turn, they left a lump in my throat a few times. I absolutely loved this newest offering from this author, her story line was absorbing and creative, and she painted a vivid picture of what lies ahead for these characters. I cannot wait to see what she has in store for the Brandt family next! Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am leaving my honest opinion.
Nixon Holt!!! Remember that name because you WILL want to meet him and he WILL take the top spot on your book boyfriend list. I can honestly say he has taken over my Michelle Leighton’s Hero spot.
This book took be back to the beginning with Michelle and her writing. I have been an avid fan of Michelle’s for years now. I am always left with a HUGE smile on my face and a warm full heart after reading her books. Tequila High took me back to her The Wild Ones days. I loved being back on a ranch with some swoony cowboys or ranchers. I was sucked into this story right from the beginning!! I had a hard time putting it down.
Tequila High is the first book in Michelle’s newest series…. 100 Proof Series. This is a standalone novel and is a complete story, but I believe this series will be interconnected, because I believe the other books will be about Haley’s sisters. This story is told in Dual POV. I loved the flow and pace of this story. I was swept up in these characters and the story they had to tell.
In this book we follow Nixon and Haley. Haley and Nixon meet in a bar one night and have an instant connection. So color Haley surprised when she finds out the Nixon works for her father on their family ranch. Haley is coming home after being gone for 10 years and she has sworn to never fall for someone who works for her dad again. So as you can guess this new found information causes a road block for Haley and Nixon. But Nixon is determined to win over Haley. What Haley doesn’t know is that Nixon is carrying a secret?? What happens when that truth comes out?? Can Haley and Nixon get their HEA?? Read this entertaining read to find out.
I absolutely loved all of Haley’s sisters!! You can definitely feel the bond between these ladies. I also felt the strong bond they have with their dad. I look forward to reading the stories of the sisters also. I hope we get to see more of Nixon’s siblings as well. We got to meet his brother briefly and I hope we see more of him in the future.
If you are a fan of Michelle Leighton’s books you are going to want to read this story!!! It was so sweet and swoony, it melted my heart and panties 😉 Don’t miss this AMAZING start to this new series!!!
The start to this book is exciting and instantly had me wanting to read the rest of the story and I was not disappointed.
Nixon and Haley’s one night was sexy and hot, what makes this interesting is finding out that he works at their family ranch. Haley’s not been home for awhile, choosing to leave home when she was young.
She refuses to go down a road that seems destined to end in heartache. Nixon however is persistent and with the two of them being in close quarters it makes for an interesting story. Exchanges that are flirty in nature not too mention a bit of angst as we get a glimpse into their pasts.
This is an great start to a new series that I’m definitely looking forward to.
Very good first book to a series. Good storyline. A bit of angst (stubborn female if you ask me). Realist story. Likable characters. No cliffhanger, but the next book is introduced, and it sounds divine as well.
Ms. Leighton is bringing a new series, and I was eager to get my hands on the first book. She certainly didn’t disappoint. With her sassy heroine, smooth talking cowboy and a deep rooted family.
Haley is coming home for the first time in 10 years after running from her mistakes at 19. She has kept in contact with everyone but jumped from one mistake to another so fast, it is time to find herself. What better place to do that than home with her family. She was not prepared for the hot smooth talking ranch hand. But she has her rules and she surly intends to stick to them.
Nixon has business on his mind after a long day in meetings. Not his favorite place to be. Stopping for a drink in a nearby bar, he was not prepared for the striking red head. She has his full attention as soon as he walks in. Resistant to love or anything close to, he is prepared for a night and gone. What he wasn’t prepared for was Haley being the daughter of the current ranch takeover or the way she makes him feel.
This book is filled with some fun sexy chemistry and banter between two people who were resistant to love but find it anyway. It was fun following along as they find their HEA.
I am excited for what more will come from this new series.
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review.***
3.25-3.5 stars
I am a huge M. Leighton fan and have enjoyed every book I’ve read so far. I liked TEQUILA HIGH and the characters but it just didn’t blow me away. Haley and Nixon share an encounter…one night, no names. Trouble starts the next morning when she finds out he works for her father. It started out a bit slow but once things picked up, I didn’t want to put it down. I wanted more from their epilogue but hope when the series continues we’ll be able to see them again. I am looking forward to see what’s up next from this series.
I would like to thank Michelle Leighton for the advanced reader copy of this book. I received this arc in exchange for an honest review.
I loved Nixon and Haley. I loved everything they experienced in their past and present that made them ego they ended up being. Nixon was the hot cowboy who had no love and Haley was only looking for love. Trials and tribulations with the pull of each of their wants and needs.
This book really gave me all the feels. It made me smile and filled my heart, it made me sad and broke my heart, it made me angry and wanting to throw things. It was such a great romance story.
M. Leighton has done it again! She has knocked it out the ballpark and lord have mercy do I love me some Tequila tehehehe.
This is one of those stories that will have you laughing and crying all at the same time. I loved Haley and Nixon. They both had their shortcomings but they were able to look past all that and become more than friends.
Haley has a rule she does not do one night stands. She stays clear from relationships because it is better to be friends because she has been hurt and does not want to go through that again. But she meets a dark and handsome man and a few shots of Tequila and she is romping in the bed with him. One night she thinks until she wakes up and realizes that he works for her father’s ranch.
Nixon is such a sweetheart man I need him as my husband because he refuses to give up on Haley and he is determined to get her and keep her. But secrets come out and Nixon will have to decide whether or not to fight for Haley or walk away from her and be friends.
This book had me laughing and crying and rooting for Nixon and Haley. This is a must read so go ahead and one click it!
I loved the mix of fun banter, familial connections, and moments of deeper topics and emotions that M. Leighton wove into Tequila High. It made for a compelling and addictive read. This was a slow-burn romance, and the anticipation made the final connection between Haley and Nixon that much sweeter.
At first, I wasn’t sure if I liked Haley. If it weren’t for the anticipation of finding out what the something bigger than a simple break-up had made her flee her family’s ranch, I might have made some rash decision about her. Once everything was revealed about her, my heart was broken for her. I wish there would have been more time spent on that part of her story, but that is only because I love spending time wallowing in that kind of emotional pain.
Nixon was the shining light of this story. I’m usually all about a broody bad boy, but there was something refreshing about this guy who seemed incredibly straightforward, went for what he wanted, and was a didn’t have an entire closet full of skeletons to uncover. The more I found out about him, the more I appreciated everything he brought to the table. Even his biggest secret endeared me to him.
One of my favorite parts of Tequila High was the ongoing game Haley and Nixon played and how it developed and deepened their relationship. It was so much fun and let them open up to one another in a way they probably wouldn’t have otherwise. The fact that it ended up being so crucial in the pivotal moments of their connection made it that much more incredible.
Ultimately, Tequila High was an entertaining ride, and I enjoyed each second I spent with Nixon and Haley, as well as getting to know her crazy family. I can’t wait to see her sisters find their happily ever after, and hope we get to check in with Haley and Nixon, too.
All Consuming, Mesmerizing, Sexy, Enticing and Delicious Taste of TEQUILA!
Never ever have I read a more intoxicating love story from a Tequila High. When Haley Brandt decides to take the chance to be with Nixon…
“I’m nowhere near ready for thee kiss to be over when he raises his head. I watch with dazed eyes as he runs the tip of his tongue along his bottom lip and mutters, “Mmmmm. Tequila.”
The chemistry between these two will burn you …..the steady hot inferno of lust, desire, despair, and yearning for love will have you packing your bags to the ranch Haley grew up on….. only to be renovated to a dude ranch by Nixon….only problem he never told her he owned her home….. talk about a plot and a climax…. the dude is determined to have the red headed daughter…. except when Haley finds out life changes….. her fears once again are front and center…. can he break through those ghosts….. no matter how hot their chemistry she is unable to forgive deceit.. or can she…… read this amazing novel to find out!
Grab on to this tequila high…..it lifted me to a high beyond lust, belonging, need for loyalty that is challenged because of to the inability to trust…. only to be rewarded with love …. love Nixon & Haley….
Another Captivating masterpiece from the amazing Michelle Leighton…..