Whiskey Undone

The final book in this series gives us Loch and Ainsley’s story. She is a teacher and he has a thing in security. But when the past comes back to haunt Loch, he must not only keep safe the daughter he loves but his best friend for whom he has feelings. Can everyone survive the onslaught and come out at the other end? Their family and friends of course are there to support them and help them to their HEA. I so loved their story. I always find that once you read a friends to lovers story you seem to of read them all as they seem to have the same story but what Carrie Ann Ryan does is take a story and spin it off its axis, throw in a few familiar faces to help out and what we have is a fantastic story. All of these can be read as a stand alone but a read of a few book to get an understanding might be a good idea.

I so enjoyed these two together, but their story touched me emotionally, it was so moving! Warning there you will need your tissues handy! As usual Carrie Ann Ryan has written a story that pulls at your heartstrings, holds your attention and reaches deep inside you. You can not help but be moved by this book.

Ainsley and Loch are best friends, they have been for ages, neither one of them thought they would ever be more than that. Then the mother of his child decided that she didn't want to be involved with Loch or their precious daughter anymore and signed over all parental rights - how can a mother do that? Loch basically became a single parent and Ainsley became even more involved in Loch's life. She was always there to help him with his daughter in any way she could. Ainsley had always loved Loch but was afraid to tell him, she feared she might lose her best friend and Loch was very afraid of changing things between them because after his experience with the mother of his child he now has deep-seated issues regarding relationships.

Then, things come to a head, we get to see how wrong Loch's fears and thoughts regarding a future with Ainsley truly are, and how determined Ainsley really is. I loved the way that she fought for what she wanted and finally made her best friend see what they could really have together if he would just let go of this fears.

These two are made for each other the chemistry between them is palpable and hot, and because of their familiarity and friendship and trust built up over such a long time they really do know each other better than most and they deserve to have their HEA but they will have to fight not only their fears but forces from Loch's past.

I read an ARC of this book and am voluntarily writing my review.

This was a fabulous finale to the Whiskey and Lies series. Following the relationship of the final Collins brother Loch, and his best friend Ainsley, this book was gripping and spine tingling with action, mystery and as ever a wonderful love story.

There is so much adventure pack into one book, dark secrets from his past, murder, kidnapping, and extortion; and yet despite these dark threads to this story, it was a rich, colourful and joyful tapestry of family, friendship and love.

A joy to read and I highly recommend this book and this series.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.