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Whiskey Bargain

Foster House, Book 1

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Whiskey Bargain

By: Walker Rose
Narrated by: Marissa Clay, Will Speare
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I thought I’d be miserable planning my ex’s wedding, but a rugged cowboy turned distiller knows just how to relieve the pressure.

Coming home to Huckleberry Springs, Montana, is hard enough. Begging my family for a job because I’m blacklisted up and down the West Coast? That’s tough. Patching up a broken heart after my cheating ex made me a spectacle? Stinks so bad. Drunkenly puking on Durban Hennessy, the hottest cowboy to ever work my daddy’s ranch? That’s just classic Campbell Hawthorne.

But even Durban doesn’t blame me much for that last one, because my first job as Daddy’s event coordinator? Planning my cousin’s wedding to my cheating ex at the family guest ranch. Because if I don’t, my uncle won’t sign over his share of the business.

The only bright spot? Durban is now part owner in the local distillery, and while he doesn’t do drama, distractions, or hot messes that just threw up on his boots, he’s not averse to saving damsels in distress. Once a ranch hand and now a distiller with a superiority complex, he’ll provide wet bar service throughout the wedding festivities—and some steamy, no-strings stress relief between events.

In return, I’ll help him patch up his own ego after getting dumped by his long-distance girlfriend. But when impromptu hookups turn into sleepovers that include intimate pillow talk, I know I’m in trouble. Because our whiskey bargain is set to end when the bride says I do.

©2025 Walker Rose (P)2025 Walker Rose
Contemporary Westerns Heartfelt Ranch Montana
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Yay Cowboys!!! 🤠 💕

After moving back home, Campbell is now the new event planner for her family’s guest ranch. However, things don’t go smooth sailing when the first event she’s set to plan is her ex-finace and ex-bestie’s wedding! Yikes! If that wasn’t bad enough, if she doesn’t do a good job/if the event isn’t successful, her uncle refuses to sign over the ranch. So the stakes are even higher! To help her get through all the tough situations she’s having to go through with planning this event, she’s helped by Durban, a former cowboy of her dad. And he helps her in more ways than one. 😏 Meanwhile, Durban finds himself single again following the ending of his 4-year long distance relationship.

This was such a fun and entertaining read. I really enjoyed soo much about it! Their initial “whiskey bargain” - a deal that was supposed to be nothing more than no-strings, stress relief - changes and evolves into such a beautiful relationship and bond. Their chemistry really jumped out of the page. Also, I loved how even though these two are opposites, they also had certain things that they both could relate to; most notably, both of their previous relationships ending in betrayal. It really made me not only root for them to get their happy ending, but also it made their initial connection even more believable. The author, Walker Rose, really did a great job of striking the right balance of tension, spiciness, banter and emotional payoff. This is my first book by this author, but it certainly won’t be my last!

If you’re in the mood for a small-town, western, age-gap romance, definitely add this to your list! I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!

Narrated in duet by Marissa Clay and Will Speare. Clay was wonderful as Campbell. And Speare was also wonderful portraying the gruff and grumpy Durban. They both aided in bringing this story to life!

4.5 Stars!

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This book had me hooked from the very first chapter with Durban witnessing Campbell getting sloppy drunk without understanding why. As these two continue to bump into one another and share their truths with each other, I found myself hooked on knowing how their story would turn out. The path to their HEA is bumpy and full of heat, but the end result is perfect for them. And what Durban does at the end to get his point across? Absolute SWOON! I listened to this one on audiobook and really enjoyed it. Both narrators did a great job and fit these characters really well.

Enjoyable listen

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Her first event could not be what it is. Campbell is back home and hired to be the event planner for her family's ranch. Now she is told to plan her cousin and ex-boyfriend's wedding as her first job, and to prove herself she is going to do it. But to blow off some steam, she gets herself drunk at the local bar and saved by a cowboy. Durban isn't looking for a anything. Just freshly out of a long term, long distance relationship, helping Campbell is the decent thing to do. But their chemistry keeps them coming back to each other and for them both to get through their current life, a no strings benefit seems to work. But does it really? This is my first Walker Rose book but it certainly will not be my last. A good story, amazing characters and a way of pulling me in like I was there had me listening all day! Durban proves to be quite the man, very compassionate and extremely sensual. Campbell is full of emotion, and she works through her anger and finds her passion. Such a great couple and the secondary characters are just as good. Can't wait for more.

Enhancing the story is an amazing pair of narrators. Marissa Clay and Will Speare use their talents to make fabulous characters. From Durban and Campbell to an annoying ex, bridezilla and family members, the voices were spot on and made for a fantastic performance.

What a great start to this series!

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Campbell finds herself in the stressful position of planning the wedding of the man who betrayed her to her cousin. When she decides to relieve a little tension with alcohol Durban is there for her and offers her another way to relieve her tension that will satisfy them both.

Durban is a partner in the distillery that will be handling the wedding who has a difficult romantic past of his own. When he catches Campbell during a vulnerable moment it gives him a glimpse into who she really is and not only is he intrigued but he also offers an arrangement that will allow them both to pursue the chemistry between them.

The interactions between them are humorous and hot as Durban provides the understanding and support that Campbell didn’t know she needed and shows her that breaking up with her ex is the best thing that could have happened to either one of them. Will Speare brings out the gruff side of Durban while Marissa Clay brings out the feisty side of Campbell and the interactions between them were seamless.

Campbell and Durban!

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My heart is officially a puddle after finishing Campbell and Durban’s story! 😭💖 If you’re looking for a book that delivers all the small-town feels with a massive side of emotional depth, this is it! Stepping into the world of Huckleberry Springs felt like a warm embrace I didn't know I needed. 🤌🏻✨

Campbell and Durban have this electric, soul-deep chemistry that honestly just jumped out of my headphones. I was totally captivated by the way they balanced the tender, healing moments with that undeniable, simmering heat. 🔥 It’s the kind of story that makes you want to pack your bags and move to a Montana ranch immediately! 🥺

The narration by Marissa Clay and Will Speare was next level. They breathed so much life into Campbell and Durban; you could practically feel the tension and the love in every word. Will Speare’s cowboy drawl is absolutely everything! 🎤🎧

A total must-listen for anyone who loves heart-melting romance and a rugged hero you'll wish was yours! 🙌🥃

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New author to me 🎧🤎

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