Review: Barrel Proof by Layla Reyne
SYNOPSIS:
FBI agents Aidan “Irish” Talley and Jameson “Whiskey” Walker can’t get a moment’s peace. Their hunt for the terrorist Renaud seems to be nearing an end, until a fire allows him to slip through their fingers—and puts Jamie’s life in danger. When Jamie is nearly killed, Aidan learns how many forms loss can take.
Aidan says I love you just moments before learning that Jamie’s been keeping a devastating secret about Aidan’s late husband. How quickly trust and love can go up in flames. When Aidan requests a solo undercover assignment, Jamie hopes Aidan will find a way to forgive him.
But the explosions are far from over. Aidan’s cover lands him in the heart of the terrorist’s conspiracy, and Jamie will have to put his life, his career and his freedom on the line to save the man who has become his entire world. Partners, always is a promise he intends to keep.
REVIEW:
This book was action-packed redemption. While the previous story left me feeling lukewarm towards Aidan, he really redeemed himself over the course of this book. I couldn’t get enough of the stolen moments between him and Jamie, let alone the utter chaos and endless plot twists as they headed into the final showdown with Renaud.
Barrel Proof picks up right where Cask Strength ends. A near deadly encounter has secrets being revealed and Aidan reeling from the shock and betrayal of it all. As our rag-tag team tries to regroup, Aidan steps away and tries to get his bearings again. My heart continued to break for every hurdle and obstacle Aidan and Jamie had to overcome, it continued to feel like they would never find peace and happiness. Just when things appear to be leveling out, a surprising plot twist upends the entire story.
Honestly, I was in shock when some of these bombshells were revealed. I never anticipated the tie ins but they were delightful; added another layer of suspense, and had me on the edge of my seat, anxious to turn the page. The plot line and FBI case was truly some excellent world building, the endless deception and betrayals were so enticing. As the dust settled at the end, I really enjoyed the moments of solace shared between Jamie and Aidan. It left me with a cheesy grin on my face.
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