Tru Blue

Tru Blue was the first book in the Whiskey series by Melissa Foster. I loved everything about this book. I read it six months ago when it was originally stated as a standalone. I've reread it today in preparation for the second book: Truly, Madly, Whiskey. I loved it then and I loved it now. Truman was the best hero. He was sexy, strong, protective, loyal, direct, passionate, soft to those he loved, fierce to anyone else and all alpha male. He had a horrendous life with a drug addict mom but he overcame; however, it wasn't without huge obstacles, struggles and mistakes. Gemma was raised differently and with affluence; however, she too had a difficult childhood, primarily from neglect with a large dose of judgement. She left her family behind as much as she possibly could and started her own life. Tru Blue was a journey of family first, starting over and making everything right while at the same time developing a new relationship, including exposing the secrets that strip down the layers to reveal each other's vulnerability. It also demonstrated the affects of addiction for everyone entangled in it or surrounded by it. The storyline evoked a mixture of sadness, hope and joy with a backdrop of sweet. I couldn't get enough of Truman and could have continued reading for quite a while. I'm looking forward to more in the series and hoping to eventually have a book for Quincy. In the meantime, Bear and Crystal are next up in Truly, Madly, Whiskey.

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