Tiffany Reisz will take you places in her stories that you were never prepared to go. I learned this while reading her Original Sinners series on the recommendation of a friend. I guess I should have learned my lesson but I didn’t and I in truth it really doesn’t matter anyway because whatever Ms. Reisz decides to put on paper I’m going to read it no matter what. She’s just that great a storyteller.
The Bourbon Thief begins in The Rickhouse Bar owned by Cooper McQueen. When Paris walks in his bar he is immediately smitten…or wants to take her to bed. He’s completely thrown off when not only does she not hesitate but tells him, “I could own you by morning!” I think from that moment in the book I was hooked. But Paris has an ulterior motive for not only walking in Cooper’s bar, she has a real reason for wanting in his house. The last known bottle of Red Thread bourbon. After Paris steals the beer, she is caught but instead of immediately calling the police, Cooper allows him to tell her the real history behind Red Thread and what follows is an interwoven tale of deception, revenge, and the sins of a family willing to do anything to keep their bloodline going.
The story of Tamara Maddox and Levi Shelby is not for the weak and timid reader, but the way Ms. Reisz weaves this story together will have you wondering what the heck did you just read? I enjoyed it thoroughly getting lost in the past, the story of the bourbon and a relationship that’ll make you question everything you know about true love.
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A few of my favorite lines from the book...
“And bourbons like the truth, you know.”
“How’s that?”
“The first taste burns, but once you get used to it, it’s the only thing you want in your mouth.”
“How’s that?”
“The first taste burns, but once you get used to it, it’s the only thing you want in your mouth.”
