Book Blurb:
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, stormy weekend, she’s pregnant with his child…
Release Date: March 1, 2018
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Savannah’s Secrets is Book 1 in the Bourbon Brothers series. I like Savannah’s character even though she was lying to everyone the entire time. She had a goal and stuck to it, even to her own detriment.
I was pleasantly surprised by Blake’s character. I thought he would be cocky and hard-nosed keeping his feelings to himself. He was the exact opposite. Well he’s definitely cocky but he was open with Savannah from the beginning. He let her know from the beginning that he was feeling her and wanted to have a real relationship with her.
I liked the story and the baby angle towards the end was the icing on the cake. It made Savannah have to put all her feelings on the table as well, even if Blake rejected her. I also like how the author kept us guessing as to if the Abbott family actually stole her grandfather’s recipe or if he was telling tall tales. The resolution to that was well played out.
All of the siblings are getting a story and I for one already have my favorite. I can’t wait to read Parker’s story. I get the feeling it’s going to be explosive.
Favorite Scene: Chapter 12
“You can’t convince me this weekend didn’t mean anything to you.”
Savannah’s throat tightened and her lungs constricted. “I thought I’d been clear, I’m not looking for a relationship. That would cause problems for both of us.”
~Savannah’s Secrets / Reese Ryan
“I’m not saying we should run out and tell the world.”
“You don’t want your family and friends to know you’re slumming it.”
“I never said that.” The vein in his neck pulsed. He raked his fingers through his hair. “You’re purposely being combative.”
“But it’s the truth,” She sank onto the sofa. “Besides, I doubt that Iris Abbott would want any of her precious boys to fall under the spell of some poor girl from the wrong side of the river.”
Blake shoved aside the magazines on the coffee table and sat in front of her. He lifted her chin forcing her gaze to meet his. “You don’t really believe that.”
“Because you know me so well.” She pulled free of his grip.
“I know you better than you think. I know your fears, what turns you on…” He leaned in closer, his voice low. “I know how to satisfy you in ways no one else has.”
Blake was too close. HE was taking up all of the air in the room, making it difficult for her to breathe.
“So what?” She shrugged. “You haven’t known me long. Maybe you wouldn’t like me if you really knew me.”
He leaned in closer, his gaze softer. “That’s something I’d like to find out for myself.”
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