LOVE, LIES & WHISKEY (The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch 5) by Melissa Foster

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 30 ,2025

Get ready to fall hard for the mysterious Seeley “Doc” Whiskey and the one woman he never thought would walk back into his life, in this sexy and emotional second-chance standalone romance. The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch is a small-town, big-family series of standalone romance novels featuring fiercely loyal, insanely sexy bikers who give horses—and people—a second chance. No cliffhangers, no cheating, and a happily ever after that will leave you breathless.

First loves that were ripped apart, and the epic love that saves them.
At nineteen, Seeley “Doc” Whiskey fell hard for the governor’s daughter, and then she was torn away. He risked his life and his family’s legacy to get her back, only to find out that everything he believed about her was a lie. His heart has been locked down ever since.

Betrayed by everyone she loves, Juliette Chambers has been through hell and back. Now a single mother and veterinarian, Juliette moves back to Colorado to start over. The last person she expects to run into is the man who completely destroyed her.

A chance encounter turns into a moment of fury, sending them into an emotional maelstrom. Tears and accusations fly and passion ignites, but in their wake they discover a trail of secrets and lies and a life-changing blow that takes them to their knees.

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REVIEW:  LOVE LIES AND WHISKEY is the fifth third instalment in Melissa Foster’s contemporary, adult THE WHISKEYS: DARK KNIGHTS REDEMPTION RANCH erotic, romance series focusing on the Whiskey family- a part of the author’s numerous interconnected series. This is veterinarians Dr. Seeley ‘Doc’ Whiskey, and Dr. Juliette Chambers’ story line. LOVE LIES AND WHISKEY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives including Doc and Juliette, using present day and memories from the past LOVE, LIES AND WHISKEY follows the rekindling romance and relationship between veterinarians Dr. Seeley ‘Doc’ Whiskey, and Dr. Juliette Chambers. More than sixteen years earlier eighteen year old, Seeley Whiskey fell in love with sixteen year old Juliette Adkin, a summer intern working at Redemption Ranch but Juliette’s well connected father flexed his muscle, threatening Seeley Whiskey, and the family he loved. Fast forward to present day, Juliette has moved to Weston Colorado in the hopes of starting anew but coming face to face with Seely Whiskey threatened Juliette’s hard fought control, and the secrets she was about to reveal. As Juliette and Seeley rekindled their relationship, past lies and secrets were about to reveal an horrific betrayal, as well as a life changing surprise.

One again, the world building follows several intersecting paths including the support of the large extended Whiskey family; their horse and animal shelter and rescue; devastating news in which everyone gathers for support, and the return of the past who is determined to destroy them all.

The relationship between Juliette and Doc is one of second chances; a rekindling romance destroyed by power, betrayal and control, and one man’s need to dominate and destroy anyone who got in his path. Doc is determined to prove he is worthy of Juliette’s love, and in doing so, the Whiskey family pledges to stand behind them in sickness and health. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top,sexually graphic language and text.

As per Melissa’s style of writing, there is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Doc’s parents and siblings, their significant others, as well as the familiar names of characters crossing over from the interconnected series.

LOVE, LIES AND WHISKEY is a story of power and control, betrayal, intimidation and vengeance, secrets and lies, family and friendships, forgiveness, support and love. The through provoking premise is twisted, tragic and emotional; the romance is seductive and spicy; the characters are determined, desperate and charismatic.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
The Trouble with Whiskey
Freeing Sully (1.5)
For the Love of Whiskey
A Taste of Whiskey

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Reviewed by Sandy

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Readers adore Melissa’s fun, flirty, and sinfully sexy, award-winning big-family romance collection, LOVE IN BLOOM featuring the Snow Sisters, Bradens, Remingtons, Ryders, Seaside Summer, Harborside Nights, Wild Boys and Bad Boys After Dark, and the Montgomerys. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented– perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines with complex and relatable issues.

Melissa also writes sweet and clean romance under the pen name Addison Cole.

Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.

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