Moonlight & Whiskey by Tricia Lynne: Review

Sometimes you take a chance on an unknown author and you don’t have a great experience. But you keep going with the gut and keep giving new authors a try because you know there are some very talented people out there that will blow you away.

I’m excited to say that I have found one of those rare talented authors that managed to do just that with her fresh new story I was able to review.

I am delighted to share my thoughts about this awesome book.

Moonlight & Whiskey by Tricia Lynne
Publisher: Loveswept
Publication Date: March 12, 2019
Sold by: Random House LLC
ASIN: B07DT3Y6SG

ABOUT

When life gives you curves, you gotta learn how to rock them.

Successful businesswoman Avery Barrows likes her dips and curves, but she’s sick of the haters telling her that she should be ashamed of her body instead of embracing it. Determined to send them a big f*** you, Avery resolves to cut loose during a girls’ trip, hightailing her quick-mouthed, plus-sized self to New Orleans. So, what’s a smart woman with a little extra gotta do to get laid in this town?

Not much if you ask Declan McGinn, the lead singer of BlackSmith. Tall, dark, and tattooed, with a body made for sin, Declan prefers his women as curvy as his guitars. Avery’s sharp tongue and keen mind makes him want her even more.

As they burn up the sheets, Avery and Declan realize this is no one-night (or even one-week) stand. But for all of her bluster, Avery isn’t sure she can handle any more rejection. Besides, Declan has demons of his own. Now Avery has a choice to make: play it safe, or place her trust in the hands of a man who’s as tempting as the devil himself.

Moonlight & Whiskey by Tricia Lynne Review

Sometimes a book takes a while to get you warmed up to the story. And there are others that you immediately know it’s gonna be a knockout.

Moonlight & Whiskey is one of those books I just knew was going to be amazing from the very first chapter.

As a big beautiful woman myself I have to say that I usually shy away from reading books about women who are larger in size. It’s not because of the shape of the woman but mainly because of how the author adds in the negativity surrounding their weight.

I didn’t really notice in the synopsis that Avery was a larger woman, or it didn’t sink in, so once I started reading I thought it was going to be disappointed.

But the opposite happened. While the author did include some negative connotations and confusing views about weight, the main difference I think was more in the fact that the main character was very sure herself.

Yes, she had a hard time excepting someone would appreciate her curves over someone else. But she was willing to work through it, for the most part.

I think what got me the most excited about this book was the balance between the two characters. They both had issues but it didn’t drag down the story. I loved the balance and the humor between the entire group. I loved the support of the band members and how they had each other’s back. I loved the immediate care and love for one another throughout.

Did these characters piss me off about their “differences and problems”? Hell yes. I wanted to reach out and smack them! But there was something about the authors writing, a deep connection these two felt, the steamy scenes, and just the overall enjoyment I got out of the story that made this a five star read for me.

Moonlight & Whisky is steamy, sexy, emotional, and just a delight to read, I am looking forward to more from this new author.

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.