Bourbon and Lies

The Bourbon Boys Series, Book 1

De: Victoria Wilder

Narrado por: Connor Crais, Samantha Brentmoor

In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did, ended up dead—or so the rumor goes. Townies call it a curse. But I’ve lived it, and I won’t survive it again.

I’m not a cop anymore, but I’ve seen enough danger to know that Laney Young, the beautiful stranger who just showed up in my small town, is running from it. She’s lying about where she came from and what she’s doing here.

I don’t want her near my family or the quiet life I’ve made for myself. But my brothers have other plans. Now she’s everywhere–working at my distillery, living in our guest house, calling me ‘cowboy’ and skinny-dipping in my horse trough.

But it’s the way she dishes out attitude from that pretty mouth of hers that has me wanting things I’ve sworn to myself I’d never want again. I should push her away, forget how her lips taste, and ignore how she makes me want more out of life again.

When her past shows up and mingles too closely with mine, her lies begin to unravel. The rules don’t matter anymore. I mess up, dig too far, and get too close. Only two things have the power to keep her safe now: bourbon and lies.

©2024 Victoria Wilder LLC (P)2025 Victoria Wilder LLC

So good!

Bourbon & Lies is my first book by this author and she did not disappoint! I loved this audiobook so much! The story follows Grant Foxx and Laney Young.

The banter in this book was top tier! I loved the setting of the book! It was so interesting learning all about bourbon and the distillery. Laney was such a great FMC! I loved the attitude she dished out to Grant! Grant was grumpy but kind hearted. Don’t even get me started on the scene where they used bourbon. IYKYK!

The audiobook was narrated by Samantha Brentmoor and Connor Crais. This audiobook was phenomenal. Samantha and Connor are two of my favorite narrators! The duet narration was perfection! I can’t wait for the next book to come out in audio.

Tropes:
🥃Hidden Identity
🥃Found Family
🥃Romantic Suspense
🥃Small Town
🥃Forced Proximity
🥃Dual POV

loved it!

this is a new author to me and I really liked this book. the story is well paced with just enough angst, the characters are flawed and multi faceted and loveable and the narration was spot on. sweet romance with a bit of drama, perfect!

Yessssss 🔥

Holy hell! This man can talk to me ANYDAY! This was my favorite audio I’ve ever listened to! Fantastic!

Sexy story with a twist!

I honestly thought this was going to be a horny little small town romance, but I ended up being pleasantly surprised with its plot twists and mystery moments! The duet narration was sexy and top tier. Can’t wait for the next book.

This book is better in audio!

I love it when the narrator choice fits the characters. Connor Crais and Samantha Brentmoor did an amazing job bringing Grant and Laney to life. The Duet, just loved it!

All the interactions between the two from the moment they met and the "bourbon scene". SO GOOD!! And it was better in audio.

Now, that same feeling I had after reading book 1, waiting for book 2. I am once again ready for the audio to book 2!

Can’t wait for the next one!

This story line was great. The spice , oh so yummy! But the narrators! The emotion. The connection! Please say we get more with the other brothers! Amazing!

Bottled perfection

One of the best books I’ve listened to this year. 🫣The suspense and emotion was top tier without being overwhelming. 🌶️The spice was hot and open door but not cringey. 😂The banter was chef’s kiss. 🤓And the over all story was amazing and had me up past my bedtime. Cannot wait for the next book in this series. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

AMAZING!

I loved this book SOOOO much!! I'm obsessed with these Foxx brothers and cannot wait to read more! I love romantic suspense and this one did not disappoint. This was my first book by Victoria and it absolutely will not be the last.

Grant experienced a tragedy and has sworn off women until Lainey shows up in his town. There was an instant attraction there no matter how much he tried to fight it. I LOVED how Lainey sassed him and was not afraid to give it back to him. She was a strong woman too. The banter between them was amazing... literally everything I needed and more. This was a slow burn but once it lit, it was absolute fireworks. They are perfect for each other. I cannot recommend this book enoughhhh!!! All the stars!

🎧Audio Review:🎧
This was duet narration by Connor Crais and Samantha Brentmoor. These two narrating together is absolutely perfection. Connor Crais with a country accent is something I didn't know I needed but now I need more! He played grumpy Grant SO well. Samantha was perfect at bringing the sass that is Lainey. They both totally nailed it. I loved it! I highly recommend this audiobook.

This series is starting off HOT! 🔥🔥

Story - ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Spice - 🌶 🌶
Narration - ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Bourbon & Lies is book #1 in The Bourbon Boys series. There are so many good things going on with this story, I hope I cover them all. Grant Foxx - retired K-9 officer, rich, grieving a lost love that he couldn't protect, and partner in the Foxx Bourbon business. Laney Young - city girl, event planner, crossed a monster (serial killer), and now is in an unofficial WITSEC situation. While Laney is able to charm everyone around her (even the dog), Grant has questions and not many answers. These two have built mighty walls around themselves and try to avoid the attraction. Fail. Love the interactions between the brothers and Grizz, love the side characters who I hope we see stories on later (Hayden specifically), and found myself binging this listen to get to the whodunnit ending. I am really excited for this new series!!

The duet narration was awesome. Connor Crais and Samantha Brentmoor brought the passion and intense connection between their characters. Loved these two together. 5/5 stars!!

When the narration has you hooked right from the start..

I enjoyed the witty banter, found family, and animal love 🐶 so much. This was also a great intro into the rest of the series because I ended up loving the side characters just as much as the MC’s. I absolutely can’t wait to listen to their stories!

But while I LOVED the characters, the story line wasn’t my favorite and it was a bit predictable. The suspense didn’t have me on my toes and I think the narration is what kept my attention for the most part.

I still highly recommend this book and give it a high rating because I really did enjoy it and it made me laugh out loud. I’m definitely glad I listened to the audio because Samantha and Connor will NEVER not be amazing. Trust me on that. 🫶🏼🎧