Cady Woodson, the first female bourbon master distiller in Kentucky, has worked hard to earn her respect and start her own distillery. And she’d always had a crush on Colton. Who wouldn’t after seeing him on the cover of the Fireman’s Calendar? But he’s never given her more than friendship . . . until that one dance. Yet, with things going wrong at the distillery, Cady can’t afford to lose focus and battle for Colton’s attention. She’s not that kind of woman. As Cady tries to find out what’s behind the minor accidents at her distillery, one night changes everything.
Colton comes to Cady’s rescue, and the strange feeling in his chest turns into an inferno, igniting his determination to keep Cady safe. Even if they’re just friends, he can’t let anything happen to her. As they work together to find the source of these dangerous accidents, it’s not just their friendship but also their hearts and lives that are on the line. Can they solve the mystery before it’s too late?
Kathleen Brooks is a multiple time New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author. Kathleen’s stories are romantic suspense mostly set in small fictional towns. Kathleen loves writing about strong female heroines, the men who love them, quirky characters, funny animals, strong communities, sassy octogenarians, and happily-ever-afters.
Kathleen lives in Kentucky with her husband, daughter, and dog who is waiting to make her appearance in one of her books. When not writing, Kathleen always finds time to enjoy reading a good book.