Bourbon and Proof

The Bourbon Boys Series, Book 3

De: Victoria Wilder

Narrado por: Victoria Connolly, Sean Masters

In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother.

It isn’t just small-town lore or neighborhood gossip—I’ve witnessed what happens when the men in my family get too comfortable and fall. And maybe that’s history now, but the responsibility to lead our family business and maintain our standing as the world’s most sought-after Kentucky bourbon is on my shoulders. Few others know the lengths I’ll go to ensure the safety of my business and family. Blurring morals and manipulating rules are all just part of the game.

There’s only one problem: Hadley Finch. My brother’s best friend, Fiasco’s small-town princess, an honorary part of my family, the daughter of a deplorable businessman—she’s the woman I swore to stay away from in a bargain I never wanted to make, and now . . . she’s my wife.

Hadley’s wild attitude and smart mouth have always been impossible to ignore. She’s the only person who pushes every last shred of my resolve. When she peels off her clothes, shares her desires, and uses a nickname that will be my undoing, the chaos that led us here falls away.

There are a decade's worth of secrets and lies between us, but if we can both get what we want—I’ll keep Foxx Bourbon, and she can escape the fallout from her father’s sins—then none of that matters.

Before she was mine, I was fine protecting her from afar. It’s never been about a happy ending or being her hero, but now, I crave both. Call it the Foxx curse or penance for my sins, but when all of it explodes and the lives of those I love are threatened, there are only two things I have left to bargain with: bourbon and proof.

©2025 Victoria Wilder LLC (P)2025 Victoria Wild

Steamy

At first it was a little slow and I wanted her to get to the point, but once she got to the point I couldn’t stop listening. Best one of all 3 in the series.

I love this series

This was my favorite book of the Bourbon Boy series, narrators were amazing. Sad this was the end of the series

Perfection!

Age gap
Brothers best friend
Small town
Marriage of convenience
Found family

Duet narration - Sean Masters & Victoria Connolly
Holy moly!!! This was rants in audio these two narrators did an amazing job! I loved them together!

Ace is the oldest Foxx brother and never saw himself getting married or falling in love. He is the protector of his family doing what needs to be done for the business and Foxx family. When Griz his grandfather comes up with stipulations to his will and the business Ace is faced with a choice, one that might just protect someone he’s been watching out for and secretly yearning for along with secure his roll in the business going forward.

Hadley is Lincoln’s best friend, she’s been around the Foxx family for years. She is sassy and loves to get under Aces skin. Hadley had no idea all that Ace had done for her over the years. She is dealing with the fall out of her father’s business and being harassed by his business partners and her father.

These two together are amazing, banter is on point, and absolutely fabulous spice!

As always I love Griz and the entire Foxx family universe. I loved the ending and thought it was a great way to wrap up this series!

Victorias writing is fun, flirty, a little mysterious, and had me grinning! Easy to follow. I definitely recommend this series.

YASSSSS Daddy Ace is here!

NARRATION WAS PERFECTION!!!! Sean Masters and Victoria Connolly were AMAZING! LOVED EVERY BIT OF THIS AUDIOBOOK!

My heart ,body and soul stayed in Fiasco.
Oh these bourbon boys will always stay near and dear to my heart! This is one series that I’ll definitely go back and reread many times.

Victoria Wilder makes us feel apart of the Foxx family. We are the FOUND family!

Daddy Ace Will Change Your Life!

Audio Update 9.25.2025
Whew! Bourbon & Proof was incredible when I read it, but the listening experience took this incredible story to a whole new level and made me fall in love with it all over again. From Ace's stoic nature to Hadley's sass, I could not get enough of this book. I loved being back in Fiasco and getting this new perspective to Bourbon & Proof.

Victoria Connolly and Sean Masters were absolutely perfect for Hadley and Ace. Victoria perfectly bought out Hadley's trauma, her strength, her sass and everything that makes her one of my favorite FMC's ever. For Daddy Ace, Sean Masters puts on an incredible performance. From his exasperation with Hadley to the sexy way he finally admits he's into her, Sean was perfect!

Original Review 6.2025
I knew this book was going to wreck me and I nearly cried at the end. I feel like I read Bourbon & Proof really slow and the only reason I have for that is because I was savoring it like the bourbon the Foxx's make in Fiasco. Ace and Hadley were everything I wanted and more and I have to admit I loved her just as much as I loved Daddy Ace. Of course her sass in the previous books already tipped me off that I would. This book is the perfect end to what has been one of my all time favorite series and I can't wait to read it again.

There's just something about the world that Victoria Wilder has created in Fiasco, Kentucky that grabbed ahold of me from the first book and never let go so it was great to be back with the Foxx crew again. Ace and Hadley had all the tension, the slow burn deliciousness and the verbal foreplay that grips you tight all the way until their chemistry finally explodes. The banter between these two, the way Ace protects her from afar and just everything about these two is a dream and I could not get enough of them. This story was absolutely perfect and the burn of its end is going to linger.

TROPES:
* Marriage of convenience
* Romantic suspense
* Best friend’s brother
* Small town
* Secret pining
* Slow burn
* Found family
* Bourbon tossing, tasting, and savoring…

Perfect Ending to a Perfect Series

First off: 10000/10 would highly recommend!

I put off starting this series for quite a while not knowing if I would like it, but I am so happy to say I was wrong and I adore this series. This last book especially has so much more story, banter and SPICE (whew!). It just makes sense for this series to end with Ace and Hadley. I do love the epilogue too, so good. If you liked the first 2 books, you will LOVE this one too.

The narrators as always for this entire series did an absolutely amazing job with the duet narration. 100/10.

If you like found family, more playful spice, and the idea of love, and the bad guys getting what they deserve, you will really enjoy this one. This series has made me a HUGE fan of Victoria Wilder and I can hardly wait to read her other books. There is another series that was before this one (I assume) called The Riggs Series that has a small tie-in to this final book. I usually am solely audiobook, but I just may have to traditionally read that series. <3

Daddy Ace & his "Sugar"

🤎 best friend's brother
🥃 marriage of convenience
🤎 romantic suspense
🥃 age-gap
🤎 dislike to love
🥃 small town
🤎 found family

Since we were first introduced to the Foxx Brothers, I've been wanting Ace's story. Bourbon & Proof did not disappoint. Hadley & Daddy Ace were hot. The banter and tension between these two have been building for YEARS. When fate (Griz 🤭) intervenes Hadley & Ace agree to a marriage of convenience. I knew Daddy Ace would have a dirty mouth, and his Sugar's sassy mouth kept him at attention.

Victoria Connolly & Sean Masters are phenomenal narrators as Hadley & Ace. Narrated in duet.

Suspense, Spice & Tension

Bourbon & Proof was a marriage of convenience romance that was additive from the first moment. Hadley and Ace had amazing chemistry. I loved Hadley’s sass and that she always challenged Ace. Ace was a protector and always looked out for her. The suspense, the tension, the spice was so good from start to finish and I could not get enough of Ace and Hadley.

Victoria Connolly and Sean Masters narrate this story in duet narration and once again the casting was amazing. Victoria did amazing delivering Hadley’s sass and confidence. Sean did fantastic at portraying Ace’s protective and broody personality. Together they were amazing at bringing this story to life!

Daddy Ace & Hadley!!

I was FERAL for Daddy Ace & Hadley....and I was not disappointed with this audiobook!! I devoured this book like it was my last meal and I would listen to Daddy Ace any day of the week, no questions asked. Both Ace & Hadley are so strong on their own, but together - they are unstoppable. The banter and tension that has been building between these two for YEARS really just makes it so much better when they finally give in.

We all know that Hadley loves to push his buttons, which we've seen in the first two books too, and I love how sassy she is! She might be my favorite FMC of the series! Also, I am a sucker when he's soft, but only for her - and that is exactly how I would describe Ace. He has been down bad for years, but never acting on his impulses. However, that didn't stop him from handling anything he could to make things easier and safer for Hadley. And the second he starts to acknowledge the feelings he's had, I straight up melted into a puddle.

Audiobook🎧:
Narrated in duet by Sean Masters & Victoria Connolly and this is another absolute banger of an audiobook for our Foxx Bourbon Boys!! Hearing Daddy Ace in my ears was EVERYTHING I hoped it would be! I devoured this audiobook so quickly and could not stop!!  If you were on the fence about listening to this one, just do yourself a favor and grab this audio because you won't regret it! 

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
🥃 ʙᴇsᴛ ғʀɪᴇɴᴅ's ʙʀᴏᴛʜᴇʀ
🥃 ᴍᴀʀʀɪᴀɢᴇ ᴏғ ᴄᴏɴᴠᴇɴɪᴇɴᴄᴇ
🥃 ᴛᴏᴜᴄʜ ʜᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴅɪᴇ
🥃 ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴛɪᴄ sᴜsᴘᴇɴsᴇ
🥃 sᴍᴀʟʟ ᴛᴏᴡɴ
🥃 sᴇᴄʀᴇᴛ ᴘɪɴɪɴɢ
🥃 ғᴏᴜɴᴅ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ

Obsessed With This Audio

Can you keep a secret??? Ace is my favorite Bourbon Boy!! I just had a feeling he would be the one that would fully steal my heart. When I met Victoria over the summer, she was so sweet, and we talked about these books and the audios that were being done. Victoria brings you a great age gap, marriage of convenience, long time pining with bourbon, horses, and suspense. You will be at the edge of your seat when reading this one while fanning your face from the hotness.

Ace and Hadley is that couple that you just know belong together. They are both strong and are so loyal to the ones that they love. Ace is always looking out for Hadley, and I loved him more when you get the full story. I feel like their relationship is built in the background of this series. Hadley is fierce, and I love her sass. She is one of my favorite characters. The way she pushed all Ace's buttons was so entertaining.

This story is one that I will love long after I finished it.

Now, for the audio, the audio was done perfectly, and I just couldn't get enough of these narrators. Sean Masters and Victoria Connolly bring Ace and Hadley to your ears in duet! Sean truly is a master with the gruff characters. He has the best voice for Ace. I loved to listen to his tone changes when needed for the story. Victoria has a beautiful voice that can be full of sarcasm and sweet. The perfect combination for Hadley.

This audio is one I will listen to again. When I was listening, I could close my eyes and see the story happening! That is great storytelling and narration!