Cedar and Cinnamon

I am a big fan of this series and I think this story is one of my favorites. I really liked Harriet and Goose as a couple and as individuals.

The first 20% of the book takes place 5 years before when Goose and Harriet get together.  Goose is a ladies man but he has always had a thing for Harriet. Harriet has had a boyfriend and never really took Goose seriously. While at a wedding they get to know each other and I really enjoyed seeing how it all started.

Then when they both wanted more life got in the way and so they never explored their attraction.Now its 5 years later and Goose works at the Distillery and Hannah has hired Harriet to work on getting the distillery a historical landmark status so her and Goose start getting together for work purposes.

I really enjoyed this story. Gooze and Harriet have integrity and they never cheat on each other or with anyone else. They are both really fun and cute together and I really enjoyed this book. Even when they break up I really liked that Harriet had to work for it and Goose finally forgives her in a really sweet way. 

I really enjoyed this book and it really reminded me about how sweet and romantic this series can be. I can't wait for the next one in the series.

Great story! I have not read any other books by this author but look forward to reading more of her work in the future!!! 

This is a book of history, family, loss, passion, conflict, trust and communication. Generations of Davenports have made bourbon and moonshine but not all of the Davenports have been equally successful in the business and there are two sides to the story about why that may be so.

Goose Davenport is so much more than his reputation – he is loving, kind, thoughtful, romantic, giving and wonderful…if sometimes stubborn. Harriet Hensley is a by-the-book lawyer that sometimes loses out on what she might want and need because of her rigidity. She also seems to have rather bad taste in men and then seems to spend too much time with them before moving on. She is smart and strong and knows what she wants and came back to her hometown to get it if she can. Though Harriet and Goose are drawn to one another there never seems to be the perfect conflict-free time for them to get together. They are both wonderful characters that definitely deserve one another but to achieve their happily ever after there will be some rough patches and not just romantic steamy interludes.

Thank you to the author who bequeathed me a copy through NetGalley. 

4.5 Stars

I am going to go out on a limb here and say this is the little series that could. The Bourbon Springs saga is a great one that not many are getting the chance to experience. This is a series that should not be missed. I received an ARC of Cedar and Cinnamon in exchange for my honest opinion. This particular story is about not letting personal opinions overshadow first hand knowledge. Goose is trying to convince others that he is not the same person they used to know. That proves difficult when you live in a place where everyone knows your name and remembers your reputation. Harriet is not about to be caught up in the whirlwind that is Goose again. Been there, done that and have the marks to prove it. But what is that saying? "Never say Never." This is the best read of the series yet and it pains me that not many retailers are carrying this wonderful series. Jennifer Bramseth's characters are written with her whole heart from start to finish.

This is a great read and one of the best stories I've read in this series!

Love this series. This a heartwarming story about second chances.  Could not put it down. Harriet and Goose have history.  Goose always had a crush on Harriet.  Harriet would not give him the time of day because of his reputation as a player until one night. She had to break off their relationship due to ethical reasons.  Five years later they connected but new ethical issues threatens their reunion.  They learn to trust each other and put their relationship first.

For this addition to the Bourbon Springs series, Cedar and Cinnamon – the Cover Description pretty much tells you what to expect in this story. So I’m just going to tell you my emotional reaction to this story and let you combine the two in your mind.

Goose has been a pain in the butt troublemaker for years. And for the most part he has earned and enjoyed his reputation as the town bad boy. Yet what most folks see on the surface is all the further they’re ever going to go. Down deep Goose is a man who made mistakes and is trying to find his place within the distillery – and because of an old feud and some bitterness passed down through the generations, sometimes doing the right thing for himself and the company isn’t easy.

Harriet likes order and Goose is the last person she wants to be working closely with. They have a history – and maybe those feelings aren’t as solidly in the past as she would like to believe. With a closer relationship she begins to see parts of Goose that she never realized were there and she definitely likes what she’s discovering.

Not everything is going to go smoothly – not the project, the business nor the budding relationship. Mistakes will be made. And atonements will have to be offered as well. Can two people who obviously belong together get past what’s in their way and find true happiness together at last? Hmmm.. to know that you’ll have to read Cedar and Cinnamon for yourself.

I enjoyed this addition to the series very much. Everytime I think I can safely state that such and such is my favorite of the series – the next one comes along and takes its place, so no more declarations for me. :) I loved the story, the characters and I’m definitely looking forward to what comes at us next.

*I received an e-ARC of Cedar and Cinnamon from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.*

First off, I really enjoy Jennifer Bramseth's writing style and the world of Bourbon Springs, so this isn't my first review of this series. We start this story five years in the past with two characters, Goose and Harriet, who begin to build a relationship and friendship. Then skip to the present where we see these characters true struggle to their HEA. The fun thing to read is that these two characters struggle in a romantic and sweet way to overcome obstacles that stand in the way of two people who obviously belong together. Overall, I loved seeing these two characters interact, there was so much fun chemistry between them.

I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed the story and especially Jennifer's writing style, which is very descriptive and pulls you right into the story, as do all of her stories. During most, if not all, of the story I could really "see" everything being described and felt like I was actually a supportive character in the book.

This is the fifth book in this series, but can be read as a standalone book. However, you will want to go back and read the first four as well, and continue to pre-order the rest in the series as they come out!

Overall, Cedar and Cinnamon was a fun read with good writing enhanced by an enjoyable story line, lovable characters and a very sweet happily ever after love story!

I received an ARC of this book, from NetGalley, in exchange for my honest review.

I started reading this series with the previous story and I have thoroughly enjoyed both of them. I lived in Kentucky for 11 years and I love to think about the area as I am enjoying this story. Goose is a former bad boy who is trying to move away from his past and Harriett loves the order of things and they each know one another from the past. It helps you to totally enjoy these two giving each other a hard time. Wonderful read.

CEDAR AND CINNAMON by Jennifer Bramseth is a lovely story. This was a quick read, I read it in one sitting. Although it is the fifth book in the author's "Bourbon Springs" series, I had no problem jumping into the world and setting of the series. Goose and Harriet are lovely leads; and the bourbon distillery in the beautiful Kentucky location is an enchanting setting.

I will be looking for more stories by Jennifer Bramseth. She is an author to keep an eye on.