Tequila Rose: Volume 1

Okay, so it's been a hot minute since I read or listened to a Willow Winters book, and I don't know how, but I had forgotten her knack for leading the reader to a cliff and nudging them right on over the edge as she casually strolls away, leaving you hanging on by the tips of your fingers. In my case, she left me hanging onto my phone as I looked to see where the rest of the story was... and it's not here yet! This first part of the story is kind of a slow-burn but kind of not, and I'll just say it now, that in most cases, I steer clear of love triangles. They typically make me crazy and the characters involved usually annoy me. However, when Willow Winters does a love triangle, she does it up right. That's not to say these characters didn't make me a little nuts, and I really wanted to pop one-third of that triangle right in the mouth a few times. So, yeah, this one certainly got my blood pumping. So, now that I've managed to keep my thoughts about Tequila Rose spoiler-free, I'll sum it up by saying I love Brody, I like Mags, and I mostly just want to smack Robert. I do have a sneaking suspicion that those feelings will change with the next book, so I'll be anxiously waiting to see how that goes. Since this is the audiobook, I should mention the narrators who have so wonderfully breathed life into these characters. I think this was my first experience with Lidia Dornet, and I'm impressed. She captures Mags perfectly from the insecurities to the determination to the 'what am I gonna do now?' moments, Dornet is Mags. Then we have Sebastian York, and if you listen to much romance, you already know the sexy voice that makes book boyfriends everywhere sound like sex on a stick. So, yeah, Brody is all that. We have a terrific story with equally terrific narrators. The romance is a big ol' mixed bag of tropes with complex characters and a storyline that kept me up listening long past my bedtime. Admittedly, there were things about this story that I normally wouldn't care for, but this author, these voices, and these characters make all the difference.

Book 1 in the new Tequila Rose duet and it was a great read. This will end in a cliffhanger but that doesn’t take away from this well written story. Loved Magnolia and Brody. They had a one night stand a few years earlier but he knew her as Rose. When he is in town and sees her again, the chemistry that was between them from before was still there. Loved their relationship but it won’t be an easy one. There are secrets and an ex with benefits that may get in the way of their path to the romance that never really was able to get started. Loved this read and can’t wait to read part 2 of their story. I want to know what is up next for them. Bring on part 2.

Willow Winters writes a fantastic small town romance book that you will not be able to put down. Tequila Rose is the first part of this duet. You will immediately be pulled in and absolutely love Magnolia Williamson and Brody Paine. All it takes is one night that changes everyone’s lives. The attraction and chemistry between Magnolia and Brody is undeniable. You will definitely swoon!! The plot thickens when Magnolia’s ex, Robert, is still in the picture. This book will play on your heartstrings as you wait for Magnolia to tell the truth. Very enjoyable getting to know the characters and I can’t wait for the conclusion, Autumn Night Whiskey.