Love, Lies, and Whiskey: Doc Whiskey
The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Redemption Ranch Book 5
by Melissa Foster
Release: April 30, 2025
World Literary Press
What you will find in LOVE, LIES, AND WHISKEY
💛Second chance romance
💛Single mom
💛Ranch Veterinarian
💛Second chance ranch
💛Always been you
💛Found family
💛Secrets and lies
💛F*ck with my family and find out
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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Love, Lies, and Whiskey: Doc Whiskey by Melissa Foster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
GAH, I have missed being inside a Melissa Foster story! I wish I could make all the time in the world for her stories because she gets me every single time! But I love romance fiction too much and there are so many great stories out there I just run out of space *sad face*!!
Anywho, about this story … talk about a tsunami of emotional upheaval in the most glorious of ways! Doc and Juliette have a long history full of bumps, rocky paths, betrayal, lies and so much more but above all of it, there is love, buried really deep, but love nonetheless. It’s surrounded by outside forces, both good and evil, and their journey, if I’m honest, is just one huge firestorm. At least that’s how I felt when I read it. This firestorm I’m referring to is not meant to be something negative, the opposite actually. But because every aspect and circumstance in their path held so much intensity, equating it to a firestorm seems appropriate! It was a glorious thing to read when they doused that fire and began to rebuild, but even as they rebuilt, sparks still remained, both good and bad, that could easily burn it all down once again.
I’m an emotional reader and when you add that to my life experience, most of the time, I can relate way too much to some stories. And even when I can’t relate on a personal level because it’s never “happened to me”, I’m smart enough to know when circumstances are being written respectfully and organically into a story. Melissa Foster is an absolute Queen when it comes to this. Whether she’s writing from personal experience or not, she makes sure her research is thorough, and her stories hold real-life circumstances realistically (for lack of a better term lol). I love her stories because she makes me feel like I’m a part of them with her prose and her “vibe”. I am never not in awe when I experience one of her stories!
Love, Lies, and Whiskey: Doc Whiskey by Melissa Foster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’ve read this book and I can honestly say I don’t remember ever needing more tissues than I did while reading it.
Doc and Juliette burned hot and fast, but their love was torn away from them in such a way that they hadn’t seen each other for almost two decades. But fate decided it was time for their second chance, and what a chance it was. I was so happy when they finally hashed everything out and saw what had been done to them all those years ago, but I was also terrified that too much had happened for them to ride into the sunset.
I’m not sure how to express all the feelings I had while reading without giving spoilers, but if you can take one thing from this review, it’s this: if you haven’t read this series, you need to start it ASAP. I would love to be a part of the Whiskey family and Redemption Ranch. In the world we live in, everyone could use a hand that’s offered so freely by this family.
Highly recommended indeed.
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Melissa 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 Summers, Bayside Summers, Harborside Nights, Wild Boys and Bad Boys After Dark, Tru Blue and the Whiskeys, the Wickeds, and the Montgomerys. Melissa’s emotional journeys are always family oriented. Perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about loyal, wealthy and blue-collar heroes and smart, sassy, and empowered heroines with complex and relatable issues.
Melissa also writes sweet romance with no harsh language or explicit scenes under the pen name Addison Cole.
Melissa’s interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and enjoying beach life on Cape Cod.
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Comments from Melissa:
I grew up in Maryland with my mother, a slew of wonderful brothers, and never a shortage of friends or pets. I am passionate about writing, reading, living healthy, and helping others do the same, and I enjoy just about anything outdoors (and anything chocolate!). I love to chat with readers and book clubs, and welcome your comments and suggestions. Feel free to email me. You can also catch me on Facebook.com/MelissaFosterAuthor.
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