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Whiskey Sharp: Unraveled (Whiskey Sharp, 1) Mass Market Paperback – January 30, 2018

by Lauren Dane (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars 480 ratings
Editors' pick Best Romance
“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.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Whiskey Sharp
  2. Print length
    352 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    HQN
  5. Publication date
    January 30, 2018
  6. Dimensions
    4.11 x 0.95 x 6.54 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0373799381
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0373799381
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About the Author

Lauren Dane is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over fifty novels and novellas across several genres. She lives in the Northwest with her patient husband and three wild children.

Visit Lauren on the web at www.laurendane.com

E-mail laurendane@laurendane.com

Twitter: @laurendane

You can write to her at: PO BOX 45175, Seattle, WA 98145

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HQN
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 30, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Original
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0373799381
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0373799381
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.11 x 0.95 x 6.54 inches
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Whiskey Sharp
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 480 ratings

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The story goes like this - When pregnancy complications put her on mandatory bed rest, Lauren chased away her health concerns by using a secondhand laptop to "give that writing thing a serious go."

By the end of the pregnancy, not only were mom and baby fine, but Lauren also had a completed novel.

Today, Lauren is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of over sixty novels and novellas. Her books have won awards, been translated into multiple languages, and most recently, adapted into videogames. Her work spans genres from contemporary romance, paranormal mystery, urban fantasy to science fiction.

Visit Lauren on the web at www.laurendane.com

E-mail laurendane@laurendane.com

Blog www.laurendane.com/blog

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurendane

You can write to her at: PO BOX 45175, Seattle, WA 98145, United States of America.

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Customers find this book to be a wonderful series with an amazing story that puts a lot of emotion into the narrative. They appreciate the character development, with one review noting the sizzling chemistry between the main characters, and value the family-oriented themes and humor. Customers describe the book as an emotional rollercoaster with hot content, and one review specifically mentions the chemistry between Alexei and Maybe. The plot receives mixed reactions, with one customer noting several plot holes.

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17 customers mention "Readability"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and appreciate it as part of a wonderful series, with one customer noting it's a great start to a new series.

"...He really was the most amazing guy and this novel was so fantastic. I never wanted it to end...." Read more

"This was a first read of this author. Overall I liked the book. It has a strong FMC with a misguided empathetic tone...." Read more

"...Unraveled is the start of a wonderful series that has me hooked from book one...." Read more

"...This is such a great start to a new series. Both Alexsei and Dolan are so likable and together sizzle with sparks and delicious chemistry...." Read more

15 customers mention "Story quality"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's story amazing and well-written, with one customer noting how it puts a lot of emotion into the narrative.

"...This was a brilliant story and I can't wait for Vic and Rachel's book!! My Rating: 4.7 stars ***** “..." Read more

"...I wasn’t disappointed. This story is very complex in that while it is focused on two main characters the secondary characters are so important to..." Read more

"...I never wanted it to end. All in all this was a brilliant story and I can't wait for Vic and Rachel's book!! Bravo! 5 stars! ~Ratula" Read more

"...Their story unfolds at a nice pace with no silly drama. Anyone who’s a fan of this author will love this new series." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with several enjoying both the hero and heroine, and one customer noting the sizzling chemistry between the main characters.

"Maybe, an interesting name for a character! I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book but since I enjoy this author I took a chance...." Read more

"...Good Lord did I love this book. It was just an amazing amazing portrayal of two people, Alexsei and Maybe and their love story...." Read more

"...Maybe (nickname, thankfully) is a wonderful, colorful and full of life heroine. I liked her right from the start...." Read more

"...Both Alexsei and Dolan are so likable and together sizzle with sparks and delicious chemistry...." Read more

8 customers mention "Family bond"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family bond in the book, with one mentioning how it clearly reflects a family component.

"...Alexsei is a gentleman, family oriented, protective and a big ole teddy bear. Alexsei will do anything to protect his Maybe...." Read more

"...I loved their chemistry, banter, friendship and families and honestly could not get enough enough of their story...." Read more

"...It added a wonderful element of friendship & camaraderie to their relationship...." Read more

"...Unraveled was just delicious. Laughter, tears, tight family bond (not just blood family either). I'm usually an "insta-love" fan...." Read more

8 customers mention "Humor"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor and find it fun to read.

"...I loved their chemistry, banter, friendship and families and honestly could not get enough enough of their story...." Read more

"...there are a few plot holes and it ends a a soft cliffhanger it was enjoyable and spicy in the no hardcore ways." Read more

"I have such a girl crush on Lauren Dane. Her books suck me in and is like having a big scoop of ice cream on a warm summer day!..." Read more

"...Unraveled was just delicious. Laughter, tears, tight family bond (not just blood family either). I'm usually an "insta-love" fan...." Read more

5 customers mention "Feel"5 positive0 negative

Customers describe the book as an emotional rollercoaster.

"...The author made this character feel so real and vivid that I wanted my very own Maybe as a best friend!! And Alexsei!!! How amazing is he?! Lord...." Read more

"...It is very palpable, it is very loving and it jumps off of the page how much they truly do adore each other...." Read more

"Overall good book. Liked the characters and story, liked the overall feel of the book. Looking forward to the 2nd book in the series." Read more

"Emotional punch..." Read more

5 customers mention "Heat level"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heat level of the book, describing it as hot, with one customer specifically mentioning the chemistry between Alexei and Maybe.

"...There is no added kink in the story but it is super spicy and hot...." Read more

"...It's a warm, sexy, humorous story. Don't be fooled by the negative reviews...." Read more

"The sec is hot like it always is in Dane’s books and the banter is witty...." Read more

"...If you haven’t read this you’re missing out! Plenty of heat, and a little bit of a tear jerker for me. I definitely recommend this read." Read more

5 customers mention "Plot quality"0 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the plot quality of the book, with some finding it engaging while others point out issues such as incomplete stories, repetitive descriptions, and plot holes.

"...There is no added kink in the story but it is super spicy and hot...." Read more

"...so infused that the book is almost a cliffhanger because their stories are incomplete. I can’t wait to read Rachel’s story...." Read more

"...While there are a few plot holes and it ends a a soft cliffhanger it was enjoyable and spicy in the no hardcore ways." Read more

"...The descriptions became very repetitive...." Read more

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  • April R Symes
    5.0 out of 5 stars This contemporary romance is highly recommended to all romance readers.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018
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    Lauren Dane begins her new series Whiskey Sharp with the Sisters Maybe and Rachel Dolan. This is Maybe’s story. And it features her love story with sexy and sensual Alexsei Petrov. Actually this story features him, the sisters and their small group of friends and Alexsei’s family in this emotionally packed new series. In the first book,Unraveled you will fall in love with Maybe and you will feel for her. Maybe is independent, outspoken and protective. She protects her sister fiercely and doesn’t have a problem speaking her mind. Alexsei is a gentleman, family oriented, protective and a big ole teddy bear. Alexsei will do anything to protect his Maybe. Maybe ‘s life has been so angst ridden as the hated youngest child. Her parents use their words to cut their child so violently and wound her to the point that she bleeds out without no one being the wiser. But Maybe is a survivor – she was able to pick heself back up and make her way due to the love she was given by her aunt and uncle. There are things about her father that make me very uneasy. I do not want to say because it brings spoilers out but I would suggest definitely reading and drawing your own conclusions about the man…he is pure evil in my mind. Thank Goodness for Alexsei. He is such a good man, giving support and love to show how much she is wanted and needed in his and his family’s life. Oh and the chemistry and steam between this couple is thru the roof insane hot. There is no added kink in the story but it is super spicy and hot. Also we get alittle of the older sister’s story which is the next book in the series so I cannot wait to read her story. Maybe then we will learn more about this dysfunctional family. This was a brilliant story and I can't wait for Vic and Rachel's book!!

    My Rating: 4.7 stars *****
    “I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
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  • ShaSeli
    4.0 out of 5 stars Maybe
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018
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    Maybe, an interesting name for a character! I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book but since I enjoy this author I took a chance. I wasn’t disappointed. This story is very complex in that while it is focused on two main characters the secondary characters are so important to the story line. The plots are so infused that the book is almost a cliffhanger because their stories are incomplete. I can’t wait to read Rachel’s story. Additionally the entire Orlov family are colorful characters.
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  • R.Roy
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Brilliant Stars!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018
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    I have loved Lauren Dane for a few years now and although I love all the genres she writes in, her contemporary books are my absolute favorite, namely her Ink & Chrome series. But in all honesty, they might have met their match in the Whiskey Sharp series. Good Lord did I love this book. It was just an amazing amazing portrayal of two people, Alexsei and Maybe and their love story. I loved their chemistry, banter, friendship and families and honestly could not get enough enough of their story.

    What happens when Maybe Dolan, a bright, loud and free spirited woman decides that she and her silent, broody, alpha and commanding boss, Alexsei Petrov, need to finally hook up and cross the line after two years of friendship and dancing around each other? Pure fireworks folks!! I absolutely adored this friends to lovers romance. This author does a fantastic job portraying the organic transition of Alexei and Maybe as they both realize they want to take that step crossing the line into uncharted territory.

    Gahhh!! All the feels and butterflies in this book were magnificent!! I loved Maybe's strength and dedication to her sister. She supported those she loved and always placed their well being above her own. The author made this character feel so real and vivid that I wanted my very own Maybe as a best friend!! And Alexsei!!! How amazing is he?! Lord. He had style and a commanding personality but was such a mush inside. I absolutely loved him so much and the way he cherished and nurtured Maybe when she needed him. He really was the most amazing guy and this novel was so fantastic. I never wanted it to end. All in all this was a brilliant story and I can't wait for Vic and Rachel's book!! Bravo! 5 stars! ~Ratula
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  • Brandie Spencer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Emotional punch
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
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    This was a first read of this author. Overall I liked the book. It has a strong FMC with a misguided empathetic tone. Though in most cases she is strong and willfully self indulgent. The MMC is an absolute hero for always having her back and loving her for exactly who she is. While there are a few plot holes and it ends a a soft cliffhanger it was enjoyable and spicy in the no hardcore ways.
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  • Tina M. Hobbs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected is THE Best
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2019
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    Where to even start? I adore Lauren Dane so much - and I adore all of her series even more! Unraveled is the start of a wonderful series that has me hooked from book one.

    Maybe (nickname, thankfully) is a wonderful, colorful and full of life heroine. I liked her right from the start. Alexsei is the perfect brooding hero. I really liked the fact that it took these two a while to get together after knowing each other. It added a wonderful element of friendship & camaraderie to their relationship.

    The fun thing about starting this series a little late is that I can roll right into the second book! Yey!
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  • LJ
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great new series by Ms. Dane!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2018
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    I have such a girl crush on Lauren Dane. Her books suck me in and is like having a big scoop of ice cream on a warm summer day!

    This is such a great start to a new series. Both Alexsei and Dolan are so likable and together sizzle with sparks and delicious chemistry. Their story is enriched by being introduced to both their family members and they add so much to the story.

    Their story unfolds at a nice pace with no silly drama. Anyone who’s a fan of this author will love this new series.
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  • Mags
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.25⭐ Sweet, Sexy & Very Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2018
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    It's been ages since I last read a book by Lauren Dane and Whiskey Sharp: Unraveled really reminded me of what I have been missing out on.

    As it was sweet, sexy and very enjoyable to read. As well as being full of great characters. Who were both extremely likable and memorable too. Not to mention there was plenty of substance to this story; and it really held my interest throughout.

    And I'm certainly looking forward to continuing on with this series when Vic and Rachel's story is released in March. And I'd happily recommend Whiskey Sharp: Unraveled to others. As it really was a good, engaging and entertaining read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars HQN, I think we have a problem
    Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2018
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    Um, was the wrong file uploaded? Because this book reads as though it wasn't even proofread, never mind edited. The dialogue is stilted and often just repeats what is said in the narrative. I actually started a drinking game - taking a sip of wine every time the word 'like' appeared on the page. But after one chapter I was on my second glass of wine and the words began to blur so I had to stop. There is no plot, just two people who already like each other dating and falling in love before the book even hits the halfway mark. The only hint of tension in the story is from the heroine's father who is such an ass and his threats so ridiculous that he's more of a cariacature of a villain than any real threat. And even that thread is left dangling at the end. I expected way more from a NYT bestselling author. Not worth 99cents, never mind the $6 I paid.
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  • Price Check
    2.0 out of 5 stars I'm more than halfway through the book and I'm still ...
    Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2018
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    I'm more than halfway through the book and I'm still waiting for the plot to start. The story is more about the relationship and the only drama seems to be coming from the male protagonists ex-fiance, but it is so minimal to not really provide any drama. The characters are interesting, although the writing is a bit stilted - almost as if it is was translated from another language.

    I don't know why I am still reading the book - probably because I paid money for it. I will not be buying any more books in the series.
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