Lauren Dane - Whiskey Sharp: Unraveled review

I enjoy getting lost in Lauren Dane's books and this one is no exception. I had a little trouble getting into Maybe's name, but just a few pages in, realized it suited her.  She and Alexsei have been dancing around each other for a while. They work together and neither one of them have crossed that line. However, the pull is strong between them and soon things heat up.  Maybe is a badass in her own right. She has had to put up with a lot from her parents, but has always had her sister by her side.  She's finally learning to let those who love her help her, be there for her, and stand up for themselves. She's learning new ground but one that makes both her and Rachel stronger. 
I enjoyed the strong familial ties these characters have and one that helps Maybe and Alexsei charter new waters between them. They have support around them and for them. I liked they had a solid foundation before the romance and that just grew as they built their relationship. These two are so good for each other and it was a joy to see their story play out. I wasn't ready for the book to be over. I recommend this read! 

**ARC provided by NetGalley for my honest review**

“Sexy, pulse-pounding adventure.”—Jaci Burton New York Times bestselling author on The Best Kind of Trouble

The sharpest ache comes from wanting what you think you can’t have…

Maybe Dolan has lived independent, free-spirited and unattached since leaving home at sixteen. Whiskey Sharp, Seattle’s sexy vintage-styled barbershop and whiskey bar, gave her a job—and a reason to put down roots. Cutting hair by day, losing herself drumming in a punk rock band by night, she’s got it good.

But a longtime crush that turns into a hot, edgy night with brooding and bearded Alexsei Petrov makes it a hell of a lot better.

Maybe’s blunt attitude and carnal smile hooked Alexsei from the start. Protecting people is part of his nature and Maybe is meant to be his…even if she doesn’t know it. Yet. He can’t help himself from wanting to protect and care for her.

But Maybe’s fiery independent spirit means pushing back when Alexsei goes too far. Still, he’s not afraid to do a little pushing of his own to get what he wants—her in his life, and his bed, for good. Maybe’s more intoxicating than all the liquor on his shelf…and he’s not afraid to ride the blade’s edge to bind her to him.