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Last Call
It’s been six months since Olivia Nolan passed away, and change is brewing in the small town of Whiskey Springs, Vermont. Babies are on the way, secrets are surfacing, and the population—famously stuck at 999 for decades—is about to spike.
Fallon and Riley’s son, Owen, is almost four and suddenly has a busier social calendar than his parents. Their dream home is under construction, but Fallon feels restless. When she decides to start a ski school and winter tourism company, she seeks help from Dave, Andi’s youngest son, who is back home with his pregnant girlfriend, Becky. Everyone expects Dave to rent Billie’s house and finish school. But Dave isn’t looking for handouts, and working with Fallon sets off unexpected sparks—especially with his father.
Andi and Billie are adjusting to married life while supporting Dave in his new chapter. Meanwhile, a complicated delivery lands Marge in the hospital, revealing a surprising romance between Beth and Pete. Grappling with her frustrations about starting a family, Carol throws herself into transforming Murphy’s Law from a neighborhood bar into a next-level hotspot. And an unexpected tragedy reveals that some rivals were once close friends.
In Whiskey Springs, everyone’s connected—by blood, by friendship, by the secrets they’ve kept. As new faces arrive and old truths are revealed, the town’s heart grows bigger… and messier.
Last Call is the long-awaited fifth book in JA Armstrong’s popular Open Tab series. Brimming with humor, heart, and a hint of small-town drama, this novel welcomes you back to a place where family is chosen, change is constant, and love always finds a way.
Fallon and Riley’s son, Owen, is almost four and suddenly has a busier social calendar than his parents. Their dream home is under construction, but Fallon feels restless. When she decides to start a ski school and winter tourism company, she seeks help from Dave, Andi’s youngest son, who is back home with his pregnant girlfriend, Becky. Everyone expects Dave to rent Billie’s house and finish school. But Dave isn’t looking for handouts, and working with Fallon sets off unexpected sparks—especially with his father.
Andi and Billie are adjusting to married life while supporting Dave in his new chapter. Meanwhile, a complicated delivery lands Marge in the hospital, revealing a surprising romance between Beth and Pete. Grappling with her frustrations about starting a family, Carol throws herself into transforming Murphy’s Law from a neighborhood bar into a next-level hotspot. And an unexpected tragedy reveals that some rivals were once close friends.
In Whiskey Springs, everyone’s connected—by blood, by friendship, by the secrets they’ve kept. As new faces arrive and old truths are revealed, the town’s heart grows bigger… and messier.
Last Call is the long-awaited fifth book in JA Armstrong’s popular Open Tab series. Brimming with humor, heart, and a hint of small-town drama, this novel welcomes you back to a place where family is chosen, change is constant, and love always finds a way.
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Published June 17, 2025
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June 17, 2025
I Love Whiskey Springs
The more and more I read about Whiskey Springs the more I fall in love with all the characters. I can’t wait to see where it goes. This is honestly one of my all time favorite series from any author.
The more and more I read about Whiskey Springs the more I fall in love with all the characters. I can’t wait to see where it goes. This is honestly one of my all time favorite series from any author.
June 20, 2025
last call
Riley, Fallon,Andi, Ida, life continues to go forward in Whiskey Springs. Enjoy the ride as it does. More growth , more babies, more learning how life can change on a dime. Looking forward to the next installment.👍
Riley, Fallon,Andi, Ida, life continues to go forward in Whiskey Springs. Enjoy the ride as it does. More growth , more babies, more learning how life can change on a dime. Looking forward to the next installment.👍
June 18, 2025
Brilliant
I have loved this series, and although I read it in a day, I didn't want to get to the end. I just felt everything was coming to an end, and we would have no more Whiskey Springs, but instead, it led us to the future. It is brilliantly written with flashbacks.
I have loved this series, and although I read it in a day, I didn't want to get to the end. I just felt everything was coming to an end, and we would have no more Whiskey Springs, but instead, it led us to the future. It is brilliantly written with flashbacks.
February 6, 2026
Given the title of this book I thought it would be the last in the series…but apparently not, given the writer’s note at the end.
It’s been a year since I read book 4, ‘Open Hours’, and so, whilst I recalled the main characters and general story, I really felt that this book would have benefited from a preface explaining all the intertwined relationships amongst the multitude of characters. I got there in the end, but the time taken to put everyone in place would have been better spent if I’d been reminded of these at the start. The story itself is fine but there’s not much drama…the focus is almost entirely on relationships and having babies! Given what happens towards the end of this, no doubt there’ll be more of that in the 6th book!
It’s been a year since I read book 4, ‘Open Hours’, and so, whilst I recalled the main characters and general story, I really felt that this book would have benefited from a preface explaining all the intertwined relationships amongst the multitude of characters. I got there in the end, but the time taken to put everyone in place would have been better spent if I’d been reminded of these at the start. The story itself is fine but there’s not much drama…the focus is almost entirely on relationships and having babies! Given what happens towards the end of this, no doubt there’ll be more of that in the 6th book!
June 26, 2025
Whiskey Springs
This little town were everyone knows your name and business. First you need to start the series with book one to understand what is happening. I love this series. Fallon and the gang are moving forward from the past and head to the future with some new arrivals. With things changing and families coming back home and the relationship that are building, lives are moving forward. We are learning more back history of each character of how they became friends and the secrets that are kept that keeps us understanding each character. Can't wait to see what happens in the next book.
This little town were everyone knows your name and business. First you need to start the series with book one to understand what is happening. I love this series. Fallon and the gang are moving forward from the past and head to the future with some new arrivals. With things changing and families coming back home and the relationship that are building, lives are moving forward. We are learning more back history of each character of how they became friends and the secrets that are kept that keeps us understanding each character. Can't wait to see what happens in the next book.
July 16, 2025
good to be back
So happy to return to this crazy little town. Not much has changed since we last visited…only everything!
I’d forgotten how much I loved this series, it has been a while since I read the previous books, within a few pages everything came rushing back.
Armstrong has a way of creating characters that feel so real, they lead ordinary lives with everyday problems. It makes me enjoy the stories so much more, you can relate to them, imagine what you would do or how you’d react.
Roll on the next one!
So happy to return to this crazy little town. Not much has changed since we last visited…only everything!
I’d forgotten how much I loved this series, it has been a while since I read the previous books, within a few pages everything came rushing back.
Armstrong has a way of creating characters that feel so real, they lead ordinary lives with everyday problems. It makes me enjoy the stories so much more, you can relate to them, imagine what you would do or how you’d react.
Roll on the next one!
June 23, 2025
Well worth the wait. While not filled with as much angst, action, and small-town intrigue as in previous books, it certainly delivers some interesting backstories. This book is, IMHO, a much appreciated (and definitely not boring) breather to catch up with the characters’ (and couples’) perspectives and emotional states. And a glimpse into an exciting future on a number of levels. Well done! Very much looking forward to the next installment.
August 20, 2025
Last Call is another entry in the Whiskey Springs series with updates on the many interesting inhabitants. While Fallon and Riley remain the primary focus, the story arc in this tale adds to the back story of an increasingly large cast. In fact, the historical details rather overshadow current events. Still, this is an enjoyable addition providing long time readers a chance to reconnect with some favorite characters.
June 23, 2025
Love this series…
I absolutely love anything JA Armstrong writes. This book is one of my favorites of this series. It has humor, love and family whether chosen or not is always the base of this series. It’s always nice to see not everyone has the best family but the chosen family is always there.
I absolutely love anything JA Armstrong writes. This book is one of my favorites of this series. It has humor, love and family whether chosen or not is always the base of this series. It’s always nice to see not everyone has the best family but the chosen family is always there.
June 28, 2025
I missed this series
I didn't realize how much I missed this srries— Fallon, Riley & Owen, Andi & Billie & tge whole Murphys Law crew—all of them & the quirky town of Whiskey Springs until this book reminded just how adorable they could be. It returns to its origins of sentiment & emotions post all the Olivia drama & I can't wait for more.
I didn't realize how much I missed this srries— Fallon, Riley & Owen, Andi & Billie & tge whole Murphys Law crew—all of them & the quirky town of Whiskey Springs until this book reminded just how adorable they could be. It returns to its origins of sentiment & emotions post all the Olivia drama & I can't wait for more.
July 8, 2025
Going Back to Whiskey Springs
I was overjoyed when I first learned J.A. Armstrong was writing another story in her Open Tab series. Last Call was an excellent read. Seeing all the characters in Whiskey Springs was like putting on a nice well worn flannel shirt. I look forward to more stories in this series!
I was overjoyed when I first learned J.A. Armstrong was writing another story in her Open Tab series. Last Call was an excellent read. Seeing all the characters in Whiskey Springs was like putting on a nice well worn flannel shirt. I look forward to more stories in this series!
September 7, 2025
Another good one
Another good book Love the storyline I just can't get enough of these characters I'm so glad I started reading this series I can't wait to read the next book I recommend this book I recommend the series I would advise you to start from the beginning You won't be disappointed
Another good book Love the storyline I just can't get enough of these characters I'm so glad I started reading this series I can't wait to read the next book I recommend this book I recommend the series I would advise you to start from the beginning You won't be disappointed
March 13, 2026
Loved it.
Looking forward to Girls night out. I love these books and want to live in Whiskey Springs. The humor and heart in these stories make the sadness of the human foibles so much easier to take. I love all of this authors series. By Design, Alex and Cassidy...etc... Can't wait for more.
Looking forward to Girls night out. I love these books and want to live in Whiskey Springs. The humor and heart in these stories make the sadness of the human foibles so much easier to take. I love all of this authors series. By Design, Alex and Cassidy...etc... Can't wait for more.
July 15, 2025
Loved it.
I've been waiting for "Last Call" to be released for a while, a few years 😉. It's one more fantastic book in the series.
I love all the characters that male up Whiskey Springs and excited that Fallon & Riley are taking the next step with their family.
I've been waiting for "Last Call" to be released for a while, a few years 😉. It's one more fantastic book in the series.
I love all the characters that male up Whiskey Springs and excited that Fallon & Riley are taking the next step with their family.
July 31, 2025
JA Does It Again
This was another great sequel to the Whiskey Springs saga. It is intriguing and funny. The comradery between the town's residents was just beautiful. I'm so glad there's another upcoming sequel 😊
This was another great sequel to the Whiskey Springs saga. It is intriguing and funny. The comradery between the town's residents was just beautiful. I'm so glad there's another upcoming sequel 😊
August 8, 2025
I need this series to become a tv series badly! I need these characters in my life everyday! Such a joy to read these characters and their stories. I want to live in Whiskey Springs! One of my favorite authors. I can’t wait for the next book!
June 20, 2025
YAY the way is over!
Thank you so much for contain this wonderful Whiskey Springs series. It's like coming home, to the chosen family you love.
Thank you so much for contain this wonderful Whiskey Springs series. It's like coming home, to the chosen family you love.
June 22, 2025
Last call
I love this series. Just one of my favorites. Just gets better and better. I can't get enough of JA Armstrong and Nancy Healy's books
I love this series. Just one of my favorites. Just gets better and better. I can't get enough of JA Armstrong and Nancy Healy's books
July 19, 2025
great book. looking forward to the 6th book
July 27, 2025
I wish I was articulate enough to do justice to this 5th book in the series. Life does not always return to normal, nor always get easier when someone dies. Learning there are secrets seems to make things more confusing. I loved getting to visit Murphy's Law and all the characters that visit the bar. Hope there will be another book!
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