Title: Taming My Whiskey
Series: The Whiskeys:
Dark Knights at Peaceful Harbor #6
Review
This is the sixth book in The Whiskeys series by this author. It can be read as a complete standalone. Each book in this series is about a different couple but with interconnected characters. You do not need to read the other books to enjoy this one. I’ll be honest, this is probably my favorite series of this author. The characters, their issues and circumstances, seem more real. I’ve also been looking forward to getting Dixie’s story from the very beginning. She’s the only girl with three overly protective brothers and is surrounded by a whole bunch of other “brothers” and “uncles”. Even in the other books it was always a struggle for her to date. You knew the right one had to be someone special, and Jace Stone is definitely someone special. He’s a big, tough, “not looking for commitment”, just having fun and focusing on my business, alpha male. Even though he’s known Dixie for a while, the switch was finally flipped from “must stay away” to “must have”. There are so many things to love about Jace. He is sexy, sweet, protective, and caring. The chemistry between the two is hot.
I have to be honest, Dixie missed the mark a little for me. While she is sassy and strong in most areas, I think I expected more. There’s a fine line between being vulnerable and being whiny, and she fell slightly on the whiny side for me. Most may not see her this way, and my feelings may be because I had such high expectations for her in all areas. The other thing that missed the mark for me is that the rest of this series is about people with real jobs, real lives, real circumstances, but in this one we are back to the multi-millionaire alpha. I know that may be seem like a ridiculous thing to be picky about, but there are so many books out there where the money is the sign of success and is a focal point of the book. The rest of the series is more about the people and I loved that change of pace.
In general, this was a good book. It was a good addition to this series. There are also hint of what I hope to be future books in this series. If you like this author and this series then definitely check it out.
B&N / KOBO / APPLE BOOKS
Excerpt
finished their beers and grabbed their empty bottles. “Refills?”
Stone on her heels.
twenty-thousand-dollar donation for the auction.”
appreciate, but giving of yourself and giving money are two different things.
One is easy and mindless. The other tells me who you are. It was a real
eye-opener.” She crossed her arms and said, “What did you need help with anyway?”
round, please.”
working at Whiskey Automotive, Bear worked part-time designing and building custom
motorcycles for Jace’s company. He hadn’t worked on the Legacy line, but he
raved about it.
and tears into it. It’s the first motorcycle line that will have bikes designed
specifically for women. Nobody’s doing that, Dix. This is a huge deal.”
for women. It was a genius idea, and it didn’t surprise her that Jace had come
up with it. But she couldn’t help thinking about Jace researching the
contours of women’s bodies…
he said evenly.
was accustomed to.
with Jace beside her, she said, “Congratulations on the line, but what does it
have to do with needing me?” She set the bottles down, flashed a smile at the
customers, and said, “Can I get you boys anything else?”
stepped closer, and the guy shifted his eyes away and said, “No. We’re good.”
to the side of the room. She felt Diesel’s antennae springing and glanced at
the bar, mouthing, I’m fine! Turning her attention to Jace, she spoke in
a harsh whisper. “You just fucked up my tip, and I don’t appreciate it. So
whatever you have to say, say it and be gone, okay? I’ve got work to do.”
about it, Jace never had. Not once. In fact, in all the years she’d known him,
this was the longest he’d ever looked at her. He didn’t live in Peaceful
Harbor, but he traveled there often to see his brother Jared, who had
signed up for the auction. Jared owned a restaurant in Pleasant Hill and lived
there for several months out of the year. “I have a lot to do, Jace, so if you
have more to say, please get on with it.”
Lace when we launch the Legacy line. We’re making a calendar to promote the
clothing and the new bikes. The photo shoot is next week, and the woman I hired
to model got hurt and can’t make it. I want you to replace her.”
hearing. An incredulous laugh tumbled out. “Do you even fucking know me,
Stone? I am not a pinup girl!” She took a step away and he grabbed her
arm, tugging her back to him and keeping her so close, she could see flecks of
gold in his sexy hazel eyes.
fakes being a biker. I want an authentic woman. I want you.”
choice, or maybe your tenth. I don’t know or care, because any way you
cut it, the answer is no. I told you, I’m not a pinup girl.” She held
his steady gaze with an ice-cold one of her own and said, “For the record,
Whiskeys don’t play second fiddle to anyone. Sorry, Stone, but you’re out of
luck.”
me off.”
felt victorious. She yanked her arm free and said, “I have customers to help.
Good luck with the line. I’m sure, like everything you touch, it will turn to
gold.”
over, kitten.”
She poked him in his rock-hard chest and said, “I’m nobody’s kitten, and
you’re this close to earning a knee to your groin.”
sweet I bet you purr,” he said arrogantly. “You know you want to do it,
Dix.”
veins and her traitorous nipples to pebble into aching peaks. Damn, he played
dirty.
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