Their families are rivals, they are supposed to be enemies, but you can't help who you fall in love with. 

If you read the Falling for Whiskey Duet, this book jumps back in time to when Cat and Jay are in their early 20s. 

Jay and Cat have been raised to hate each other's families. They own rival whiskey businesses afterall. Oh, there is also the small matter of Cat's father having an affair with Jay's mother. Now, Jay's father is out for revenge, and though he doesn't know the whole plan, he has helped his father by getting close to Cat's brother Carter. Due to this rivalry, they have to keep their relationship a secret. 

I love these two together, their relationship is incredibly sweet. They truly bring out the best in each other. They encourage and support each other and never try to change each other. They become better versions of themselves for one another. 

Cat comes from a very wealthy family, but is determined to make her own way in life. She changes her last name, gets a job and scholarships to pay for school, and stears clear of the family business. She is so strong and independent. I love her relationship with her family (sans father), they are so protective and supportive of each other. Side note:

Her pregnancy at the end shocked me!

I wasn't sure what to think about Jay at first. I liked him in the Falling for Whiskey Duet, but in this book, he seemed like a self-assured asshole at first. Also, he has been brainwashed by his psycho father, who

lied and told him his mother was dead! Talk about trauma.

But he becomes such a better man for Cat, he is obsessed with her and will literally do anything for her. 

Including killing his own father and letting her go! WHAT!?

She is his soft spot and he is so tender, patient, and sweet with her.

Tropes: Romeo/Juliet, rival families, reformed playboysecret relationship