Moonlight and Whiskey has it all. It's a rock star who falls for a girl who doesn't think she is up to his level. She is a big beautiful girl who doesn't see herself as others do. They have a romance but it's rocky. She thinks he cheated, he thinks she cheated. Say roller coaster. But above all of that is a story about two people who love each other and see the best of each other.

So good. Avery and Declan, wow. They both had childhoods that left them scarred. They were able to open up to each other about what happened in their lives. LOVED when Avery figured out how Declan felt about her. I'm hoping the series continues with others in the band.

I picked up this book because I LOVE Rocker romances. There is just something about a bad boy..... any who, I read the blurb and thought, this seems right up my alley! And a newly published author too! I couldn't resist. I love finding new authors to love! But, sadly, it's always a risk. Sometimes, you get a new author that isn't really all that great, or their story doesn't make sense, or they forget they need to proofread. And then other times, you find that jewel in the rough, just waiting to be let loose on the world, to share their amazing talent with readers everywhere. And that is where this book fits in. I absolutely adored this book! From the instant connection between the characters, to the descriptions that are so vivid, I can actually picture the amazingness that is New Orleans. From the steamy love scenes, to the parts that ripped my heart in two, this author put together a book that I could not put down, even if I'd had to.

Avery is a woman who knows who she is, but feels she has to hide it. She is a woman in a man's world, trying to get ahead by keeping her head down and working hard. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but she seems to have lost parts of herself in the process. So she takes a girl's trip with her bestie to the Crescent City, hoping to find the part of herself she's hidden away for too long.

Declan is a musician with a past that he doesn't talk about, a past that has jaded him to all things relationship. He wasn't looking for her, but he burst into her world and couldn't keep himself away from her.

These two.....Lets just say, I was laughing so hard I was crying by the third chapter. They had such an electric connection, but they also challenged each other. This book has the bad boy, the good girl that is letting out her bad girl, and a bit of New Orleans mysticism thrown in for good measure. Declan and Avery made a perfect couple, despite their differences, and their story is one that will stick with me for a long time to come!

The book had an inauspicious start, joining the heroine, Avery, as she went for her first Brazilian wax job. And for me it was a harbinger of what was to come. I found the rest of the book equally as crude and distasteful. I simply could not relate to either of the main characters, or any of the secondary characters for that matter. Avery and her best friend, Kay, go on a girls vacation to New Orleans, and while they are there Avery hooks up with a guy she literally runs into at their hotel, Declan. He is somewhat a man of mystery, though we eventually find out that he is lead singer in a local band and quite wealthy from various investments. Avery and Declan decide to embark on an affair during her week-long vacation, though both of them seem drawn to one another in ways they hadn’t expected. Both of them seem to wax poetic at times, which was pretty to read, but just didn’t sound like something a person would say to someone they had just met. I wanted to like this book, I really did. But the way the characters spoke and acted just didn’t appeal to me. It’s a personal thing, and I’m sure there are lots of people who won’t mind it. The writing was good, but I just couldn’t connect with the characters or the situations. The author writes in the acknowledgements, “You take me as I am, foul mouth and all.” She has imbibed her characters with that same foul mouth, and it just isn’t for me.
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Oh my! This book has it all! An air of mystery, hilarity, emotion, steaminess!
I was completely enthralled by Declan and Avery’s story from the first page. They are both such tortured souls. They fit together but not sure if they can get out of their own way to make it happen.
5 stars!!

OMG, this book is amazing! I would give it ten stars if I could. It wraps a voodoo hold over you and you cannot put it down. I am looking forward to a sequel or a trilogy!

This book was so powerful. It mesmerized me and I couldn't put it down. The relationship hardships and the ups were very addicting. I've been married over 10 years and this book even makes me wish for a more powerful love story. I cannot rave enough about this book. The way she wrote it, adding a new narrator at just the right part. I loved everything about it.

Scorching hot, sexy, erotic, can't put it down...these are just a few words to describe this book. Avery is a beautiful, bold, brilliant, bigger woman who is still learning to love herself as she is. She is intelligent & a woman trying to work in a man's world (engineering) & wanting to make partner at her firm in Dallas. Her best friend, Kat, was a super model but is enjoying "regular" life now. They go to New Orleans together for a vacation. Avery gets knocked over by an extremely sexy man that she finds out is named Declan & is a musician. Declan has self-esteem issues as well. The way they get to know each other & the ups & downs of their relationship is so worth the roller coaster of a ride. Highly recommend getting lost in this book!

Avery is a curvy engineer that goes to New Orleans the week after Mardi Gras on a girls trip with her best friend. Declan, the hot lead singer of a local band, literally runs into Avery in their hotel's lobby. They end up spending much of the week together, at first to make up for his accident and then because they can't deny the pull between them. I enjoyed reading about all the places and experiences they went on as Declan showed Avery his city. And I loved that being around him gave her the freedom and push to truly be herself. This book was very enjoyable, with plenty of heat, sass, and hot rock stars.

“Under the bright moonlight in a city full of the dead, I saw Declan McGinn’s ghosts crystal clear.”

I wasn’t familiar with Tricia Lynne before being sent an advanced copy of Moonlight & Whiskey. To my knowledge, I’ve not read any of her previous work and, if I’m being honest, the blurb sounded cute or whatever but nothing stand out. Based on that, I didn’t have a lot of expectations going into this read.

But, holy geez Tricia!!!!!
Color me SLAYED!

I was really blown away by this author’s talent. The book is set in New Orleans and the writing style complements the mystical, otherworldly and kind of.... intense feel of the city perfectly. Lynne is a wizard of imagery and her incredibly descriptive writing style feels almost poetic. It is really beautiful which isn’t necessarily something you expect to find in this particular genre. It definitely took me by surprise in the best way.
Avery & Declan are both well developed, multidimensional characters with closets full of both sunshine and skeletons. They are very likable, even in their flaws, and I appreciated the chance to get to know them more wholly by seeing how they interacted with other people in their lives (another facet not always explored in similar storylines).
Very well done!

Well this book came dangerously close to a DNF for me. I persevered and finished it pondering what did I really read? And did I like it?? The answer is yes and no.

I liked Avery-at first. I can get behind a woman standing tall in who she is, and Avery is funny and smart too! I was not drawn in by her "wild" side when it came out. She was so very rude slinging insults to any and everyone! Plus she was just too handsy with Declan's friends! I had to wonder what Declan saw in her! I liked him way more and that was what made me finish the book.

Ultimately, some will love this book, but I just was soured by the heroine and what she offered the hero.

**I received an ARC copy from Netgalley for an honest review.**
I loved how this book began. Avery is a plus size girl who is tired of being judged unworthy by her curves. Although she’s terrified to put herself out there, when a sexy stranger knocks her off her feet, she is attracted. Of course, he gets the full force of her temper first.
Declan is a hot guy who cannot believe the mouth on the woman he almost knocked down. The fact that’s she’s gorgeous and curvy is just icing on the cake.
These two have complicated pasts and I love how the author revealed how similar their upbringings were. They both make mistakes but they keep trying.
There is steam and it is well done. I loved that Declan wants Avery to understand how sexy she is with no barriers. She’s curvy. He lovee it and wants her to love it too.
I have to say that I did not understand the dreams that Avery has or how they were important to the story. I also didn’t like the amount of drama that kicked up at the end.
It is a quick read with interesting characters that I wouldn’t mind seeing again.

Rating 3.5 Stars.

This might be the hardest review I've ever written. Bad books are as easy to review as good ones but this book defies me. I loved parts and hated parts. I was immediately drawn to Avery. She's a smart, fun and relatable person. Initially. I liked her wild side to a point but she often went over the line. She was too brash, too foul-mouthed and way too flirty with Declan's friends. Declan was easier for me to enjoy. I like the broody boys with a troubled past especially when they, like Declan, can work past their issues to be able to have a good relationship. Kat and Jamie were interesting though a bit over the top too.

And the sex... This book is one sex scene after another. It seemed like few scenes include clothes, note even the trip to the cemetery!

I love the concept of girl power and a high power business women who doesn't meet society's physical perfection rules. I wanted Avery to find her inner strength and break her bonds from the misogynists at her office. I wanted her to get the hot guy. I got all that but wrapped in a character I didn't like when she blossomed. She was too contrary, and unpleasant and rude.

All in all a good story. I think many of us can relate to Avery and her struggles with self confidence. There was quite a bit of back and forth in the relationships, but was happy how it ended. If you’re a sucker for romance with a little steam, this is the book for you!

When Declan and Avery have a chance encounter in the hotel lobby of Avery's vacation in New Orleans, their two souls immediately recognize one another as their other half. Avery is a determined woman working in a man's world where she feels that she must keep part of herself bottled up each day in order to succeed; while Declan appears to be a bad boy musician with tattoos. The two can't fight their attraction for one another despite their differences and their chemistry is hot, hot, hot!

Anything set in New Orleans usually grabs my attention and this book is no exception. Hot sexy and fun Avery Barrows goes to NOLA with a friend just to have fun but it turns into much more. Not only is this a hot sexy romance its also a book about being yourself and not hiding who you are. People are cruel, and jealous and petty, you do you, don't mold yourself into someone else for anyone, not for work, not for a relationship not for anything. If you feel good about you it will show. Your weight, you tattoos etc don't matter own your self esteem and show the world how truly amazing you are.

I love Avery's wit and crass quick come-backs, I love that she had a great right hook and that she loves her curves. Declan is just sex on a stick and I love that he loves Avery for everything she is and more. Definitely recommend this romance from this new author and hope she keeps up the writing!

Wow! This book blew me away! Avery is such a strong heroine and her connection with Declan is palpable. Spoiler alert: I wasn’t sure if they would get their HEA, but I’m so glad they did!

Moonlight & Whiskey (Kindle Edition) by Tricia Lynne This the first book I have read by Tricia Lynne and I give it 4 stars.. thanks to the publisher and #NetGalley for letting me preview this book. This book has a lot of steamy sex and talk.. This is Avery and Declan's story ..she fears rejection and he has his own demons. There are a lot of laughs, some tears, doubts and angst all to get to a HEA. I enjoyed the other characters in this book and hope there will be more books with their stories.

Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Happily Ever After Romantic Funny Steamy Page-turner Wonderful characters Great world building Easy-to-read

I really enjoyed this one!
Avery is a kick a$$ heroine and Declan is hot hot hot! They both have their demons but they come together in an explosive way. Loved the NOLA setting.
The author’s writing was truly eloquent at times and I really dug it.

This is an amazing debut for this author! Declan and Avery's characters were a bit different from the usual which made this a real page-turner for me. I loved that Avery "appeared"to be comfortable in her own skin when in fact she had moments of doubt and that Declan saw the real person in Avery from the moment he met her. And Declan...wow, he is most definitely the dark, tattooed rocker-the perfect "match" to Avery's gasoline. I did miss the confident, sexy Declan that we meet at the beginning of the book, but that goes hand in hand with the broody, intense direction that this read takes the further you get into it. I would definitely read more from this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC for NetGalley.