"We are, like fine bourbon, a different product at the end; and there is a sacrifice involved."
I've been a fan of J.R. Ward for a while now, through her Black Dagger Brothehood, but I feel like, whereas that series may have been going on for too long, her other ventures are fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Bourbon Kings, a murder mystery set deep, deep within the Bible Belt and with so many twists and turns and absolutely devastating family secrets you didn't know where to look in the end! But if you're looking for some good, Southern charm and the added benefit of a whodonuit, look no further! Plus, we've got race horses and bourbon.
For generations, the Bradford family has worn the mantle of kings of the bourbon capital of the world. Their sustained wealth has afforded them prestige and privilege—as well as a hard-won division of class on their sprawling estate, Easterly. Their complicated lives and vast estate are run by a discrete staff who inevitably become embroiled in their affairs. This is especially true now, when the apparent suicide of the family patriarch is starting to look more and more like murder. No one is above suspicion. Everything has consequences; everybody has secrets. And few can be trusted. As Lane Baldwin rushes to discover the truth, the lives of everyone at Easterly will never be the same again. For some, this is good; for others, it could be a tragedy beyond imagining. Only one thing's for certain: love survives all things. Even murder.
(from Goodreads)
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