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The Billionaires of Whispers #1
Tanner: Special Edition Paperback
My new neighbor happens to be the grumpiest billionaire in Whispers, but his gravelly voice and golden brown eyes make this city girl weak at the knees.
When my life imploded and I lost my job and my fiancé in a matter of weeks, I didn’t know what my next step should be. Then I received an inheritance that would change my life forever. Moving to a small town and renovating the old farmhouse was a step in the right direction. But bickering with my startling good looking, yet much older neighbor was not part of my plan.
Tanner Whiteman owns the largest whiskey distillery in the country, and now he wants my land. It’s the only thing that I have to my name and there is no way I am letting him take it. It is clear I am not cut out for country life and Tanner has no trouble pointing that out. Although as his eyes linger a little longer and his words take new meaning, even the massive age gap is not enough to stop us.
But something does. Something Vicious. Something unexpected. And not even the local billionaire knows what is coming.
When my life imploded and I lost my job and my fiancé in a matter of weeks, I didn’t know what my next step should be. Then I received an inheritance that would change my life forever. Moving to a small town and renovating the old farmhouse was a step in the right direction. But bickering with my startling good looking, yet much older neighbor was not part of my plan.
Tanner Whiteman owns the largest whiskey distillery in the country, and now he wants my land. It’s the only thing that I have to my name and there is no way I am letting him take it. It is clear I am not cut out for country life and Tanner has no trouble pointing that out. Although as his eyes linger a little longer and his words take new meaning, even the massive age gap is not enough to stop us.
But something does. Something Vicious. Something unexpected. And not even the local billionaire knows what is coming.
402 pages, Paperback
Published July 5, 2024
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Samantha Skye
30 books674 followersSamantha Skye is an Amazon Top 50 and international bestselling author. A country kid turned city slicker, she writes spicy and suspenseful contemporary romance novels that leave you hot under the collar and on the edge of your seat.
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September 1, 2024
2 💘🤔⭐️s
I didn’t like at all the mcs’ age gap of 20 years and furthermore to be reminded of it throughout the story. 😤
Anyway…
I believe most readers will love it, since the author has included so many tropes to fulfil or meet the expectations of her readers.
I didn’t like at all the mcs’ age gap of 20 years and furthermore to be reminded of it throughout the story. 😤
Anyway…
I believe most readers will love it, since the author has included so many tropes to fulfil or meet the expectations of her readers.
June 11, 2025
🎧🎧AUDIOBOOK REVIEW🎧🎧
I am a sucker for a good age-gap romance and this one ticked all kinds of good boxes for me. The main characters sparked from the get-go and as the story progressed, their chemistry became combustible! Everything from the journey itself to the characters as individuals was developed perfectly and realistically. I love that the author blended a suspense plot into the story that kept me on my toes.
The story flowed so well that it seemed like no time had passed while I listened to it. A lot of that is attributed to the narrators. Yes, a story still has to be good to keep you focused no matter who’s doing the narrating, but more often than not, even when a story is just so-so, a good narrator can make a huge difference. That didn’t happen with Tanner since the story itself was really good, but it was no hardship listening to Sean Masters & Victoria Connolly’s duet performance. These two were fire together and really elevated my first experience with this author. 👏👏round of applause all around👏👏!
I’m looking forward to listening to the rest of the stories about the Billionaires of Whispers!
I am a sucker for a good age-gap romance and this one ticked all kinds of good boxes for me. The main characters sparked from the get-go and as the story progressed, their chemistry became combustible! Everything from the journey itself to the characters as individuals was developed perfectly and realistically. I love that the author blended a suspense plot into the story that kept me on my toes.
The story flowed so well that it seemed like no time had passed while I listened to it. A lot of that is attributed to the narrators. Yes, a story still has to be good to keep you focused no matter who’s doing the narrating, but more often than not, even when a story is just so-so, a good narrator can make a huge difference. That didn’t happen with Tanner since the story itself was really good, but it was no hardship listening to Sean Masters & Victoria Connolly’s duet performance. These two were fire together and really elevated my first experience with this author. 👏👏round of applause all around👏👏!
I’m looking forward to listening to the rest of the stories about the Billionaires of Whispers!
August 2, 2024
This was my first read from Samantha Skye!
She had great tension and spice between Tanner and Victoria. They start as rivals when he wants to buy her aunt's land for his whiskey company. But they very quickly succumb to their attraction and realize they are much better together than as enemies.
Tanner is a good 2 decades older than Victoria and his son might even be older than her, I believe. But they really just gel well together and when their chemistry explodes, they never look back.
There was a bit of a suspense element as someone seems to be stalking Victoria. Pretty standard small town suspense things, if you know what I mean.
But this was steamy with good characters and it was a very pleasant read if a little too long.
4 stars
4 on the spice scale
*Thank you to The Author Agency and the author for an eARC of this title.*
She had great tension and spice between Tanner and Victoria. They start as rivals when he wants to buy her aunt's land for his whiskey company. But they very quickly succumb to their attraction and realize they are much better together than as enemies.
Tanner is a good 2 decades older than Victoria and his son might even be older than her, I believe. But they really just gel well together and when their chemistry explodes, they never look back.
There was a bit of a suspense element as someone seems to be stalking Victoria. Pretty standard small town suspense things, if you know what I mean.
But this was steamy with good characters and it was a very pleasant read if a little too long.
4 stars
4 on the spice scale
*Thank you to The Author Agency and the author for an eARC of this title.*
January 7, 2026
Thank you so much HamBright PR for the ALC of this book.
Not sure if it was the narrator or the way the book was written but every time the MMC called the FMC his baby girl I gagged 🤢. And let me tell you he calls her that like every chapter 🤮🤮🤮
Not sure if it was the narrator or the way the book was written but every time the MMC called the FMC his baby girl I gagged 🤢. And let me tell you he calls her that like every chapter 🤮🤮🤮
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August 8, 2024DNF at 45%
Just 45% in and they hated each other, became friends and fucked multiple times🤧
Just 45% in and they hated each other, became friends and fucked multiple times🤧
July 8, 2025
4.5 ⭐️ | 3 🌶️ | 5 🎧
What to Expect:
- Small Town Romance
- Billionaire Romance
- Enemies to Lovers
- Neighbors to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Opposites Attract
- Fish Out of Water
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Age Gap (20 years)
- Romantic Suspense
Tanner is my first book by Samantha Skye, and won't be my last. The story follows Victoria and Tanner. Victoria's life is completely falling apart. After walking in on her fiancé cheating on her with his co-worker, and losing her job, Victoria needs a fresh start. When she inherits a home from her aunt in the small town of Whispers, she decides to make the move. Victoria ends up being neighbors with Tanner, a billionaire who owns a whiskey business. He had plans to take over her aunt's property to expand his business. When Victoria refuses his offer to take the property off her hands, the two get off to a rough start.
Tanner is charming, successful, incredibly grumpy, and is used to getting what he wants. Victoria is stubborn and determined to prove she can successfully live the small-town life. They clash at every turn, but there is something between them they can't ignore. I ate this story up! Victoria and Tanner's delicious grumpy/sunshine, age gap, enemies-to-lovers journey to love made it hard to put this book down. The chemistry was sizzling, and the spice was spicin. Neither of them was looking for love, but both found what they needed in each other. This story has the perfect mix of heart, humor, and heat. The dose of suspense was a bonus. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to the rest of the series.
Narration:
Victoria Connolly and Sean Masters perform this audiobook in duet. They were the perfect voices for Victoria and Tanner. Victoria C. and Sean infused the characters with so much personality and brought them to life in the best way. Victoria C. brought the sunshine, and Sean's voice is well-suited for a grump. This was a fun listen!
Thanks to Samantha Skye and Home Cooked Books for the review opportunity. Opinions expressed are my own.
What to Expect:
- Small Town Romance
- Billionaire Romance
- Enemies to Lovers
- Neighbors to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Opposites Attract
- Fish Out of Water
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Age Gap (20 years)
- Romantic Suspense
Tanner is my first book by Samantha Skye, and won't be my last. The story follows Victoria and Tanner. Victoria's life is completely falling apart. After walking in on her fiancé cheating on her with his co-worker, and losing her job, Victoria needs a fresh start. When she inherits a home from her aunt in the small town of Whispers, she decides to make the move. Victoria ends up being neighbors with Tanner, a billionaire who owns a whiskey business. He had plans to take over her aunt's property to expand his business. When Victoria refuses his offer to take the property off her hands, the two get off to a rough start.
Tanner is charming, successful, incredibly grumpy, and is used to getting what he wants. Victoria is stubborn and determined to prove she can successfully live the small-town life. They clash at every turn, but there is something between them they can't ignore. I ate this story up! Victoria and Tanner's delicious grumpy/sunshine, age gap, enemies-to-lovers journey to love made it hard to put this book down. The chemistry was sizzling, and the spice was spicin. Neither of them was looking for love, but both found what they needed in each other. This story has the perfect mix of heart, humor, and heat. The dose of suspense was a bonus. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to the rest of the series.
Narration:
Victoria Connolly and Sean Masters perform this audiobook in duet. They were the perfect voices for Victoria and Tanner. Victoria C. and Sean infused the characters with so much personality and brought them to life in the best way. Victoria C. brought the sunshine, and Sean's voice is well-suited for a grump. This was a fun listen!
Thanks to Samantha Skye and Home Cooked Books for the review opportunity. Opinions expressed are my own.
January 13, 2026
both of the main characters are dumb
June 22, 2025
Small town billionaire, 20 year age gap, AND narrated by Sean Masters? Say less. I’m new to Samantha Skye, but the premise for this and the promise of hearing the deliciousness of my favorite male narrator bringing it to life has me excited to dive right in. Tanner is loads of fun. It’s spicy, it’s sweet, it’s got plenty of heart and swoon plus a dash of suspense. This fast paced, easy listen was so entertaining, and the narrators are also fantastic.
The story centers on Victoria, who unexpectedly inherits a farm from her aunt in the quaint town of Whispers. Perfectly timed considering she just got out of a VERY bad relationship with a cheating ex. But as soon as she arrives in her new small town home, she’s met by Tanner—the gruff, distillery-owning neighbor—who’s eager to buy her land. Their first meeting is anything but friendly. Victoria has no intention of selling, and Tanner isn’t used to being told no. Sparks fly—not just from tension, but from a simmering attraction that neither of them can ignore as the story unfolds. And from there we have a fast past, oh so spicy age gap romance that is always a dynamic I love.
I absolutely adored these two. Victoria is sharp, witty, and unafraid to stand her ground. And tanner is the ultimate gruff and controlling silver fox, with a hidden tender side that is brought out by his quick shift from enemies to protective over Victoria. He becomes fiercely protective and surprisingly swoony. They do not linger long in the enemies phase, which I appreciated- I loved watching them pivot to more.
Their chemistry is so fun and spicy. The push-pull between them is magnetic—classic hate-to-like romantic tension. And the spice hits just right- they are so electric together. AND so much fun (and again I love me some big age gap). But despite a big gap, it doesn't feel too taboo since she's 30. So both characters have emotional maturity, which I really appreciated in their chemistry.
The supporting cast adds so much charm, especially the banter between Tanner and his friends and his grown son. And the suspenseful twist adds an extra layer that kept me hooked. This is the first book in a series, and I’ll definitely be interested in the audios for the other guys. A great introduction to Samantha’s writing.
And listen. I am pretty much FERAL for all things Sean Masters- truth be told, when I saw he was the narrator that's what made me want to snatch this up. He’s hands down my favorite male narrator, and he is DELICIOUS as Tanner. Like hose me down, because he lit me on fire. His growly voice and dominant charisma just captivates me every time- and here as a broody billionaire? Meow. And Victoria Connolly is also fantastic. She brings VIctoria’s sass and steel but she also brings a lot of vulnerability to her as well- I loved the nuances of her performance. The audio is so stinking good.
What to expect
Age Gap (20 years, she’s 30 and he’s 50)
Billionaire
Small Town
Opposites Attract
Single Dad
Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity (Neighbors)
He’s Growly and She’s Sassy
Spicy
The story centers on Victoria, who unexpectedly inherits a farm from her aunt in the quaint town of Whispers. Perfectly timed considering she just got out of a VERY bad relationship with a cheating ex. But as soon as she arrives in her new small town home, she’s met by Tanner—the gruff, distillery-owning neighbor—who’s eager to buy her land. Their first meeting is anything but friendly. Victoria has no intention of selling, and Tanner isn’t used to being told no. Sparks fly—not just from tension, but from a simmering attraction that neither of them can ignore as the story unfolds. And from there we have a fast past, oh so spicy age gap romance that is always a dynamic I love.
I absolutely adored these two. Victoria is sharp, witty, and unafraid to stand her ground. And tanner is the ultimate gruff and controlling silver fox, with a hidden tender side that is brought out by his quick shift from enemies to protective over Victoria. He becomes fiercely protective and surprisingly swoony. They do not linger long in the enemies phase, which I appreciated- I loved watching them pivot to more.
Their chemistry is so fun and spicy. The push-pull between them is magnetic—classic hate-to-like romantic tension. And the spice hits just right- they are so electric together. AND so much fun (and again I love me some big age gap). But despite a big gap, it doesn't feel too taboo since she's 30. So both characters have emotional maturity, which I really appreciated in their chemistry.
The supporting cast adds so much charm, especially the banter between Tanner and his friends and his grown son. And the suspenseful twist adds an extra layer that kept me hooked. This is the first book in a series, and I’ll definitely be interested in the audios for the other guys. A great introduction to Samantha’s writing.
And listen. I am pretty much FERAL for all things Sean Masters- truth be told, when I saw he was the narrator that's what made me want to snatch this up. He’s hands down my favorite male narrator, and he is DELICIOUS as Tanner. Like hose me down, because he lit me on fire. His growly voice and dominant charisma just captivates me every time- and here as a broody billionaire? Meow. And Victoria Connolly is also fantastic. She brings VIctoria’s sass and steel but she also brings a lot of vulnerability to her as well- I loved the nuances of her performance. The audio is so stinking good.
What to expect
Age Gap (20 years, she’s 30 and he’s 50)
Billionaire
Small Town
Opposites Attract
Single Dad
Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity (Neighbors)
He’s Growly and She’s Sassy
Spicy
August 6, 2024
From the very first time I read the blurb of the book, I knew that I would love this story. When I saw the age-gap trope, I had to read the book straight away and, honestly, to say, I wasn't disappointed. This book exceeded my expectations.
This story is so addictive. I couldn't stop reading it.
Victoria inherited a house from her aunt in the small town of Whispers just when her life was at a crossroad. Tanner is a billionaire whiskey company owner who had his eye on the land she inherited. When she arrives, his plans are put to a stop and their personalities clash straight away. But even after all of that original angst between them, they couldn't stop their attraction.
I have to be honest, the story was moving at a fast pace and I actually loved that. One minute it looked like they hated each other and the next they were spending time together. I adored the fact that Tanner was quite older than her and that he became so caring and protective of her. It didn't take a lot of time before they started falling in love. The perfect example was Tanner's sweet, adoring way he addressed her: "Baby girl". I was swooned just by that. She, on the other hand, felt this insane attraction towards him, and she wanted to spend every single moment with him.
Let me tell you about the love scenes. Even after 20 years of age gap, that didn't take away the heat and the spice. The smut and the kink were so, so damn hot and good, and I was there for all of it 🥵🥵🥵. Basically, I loved these two and their love story.
The author also added a bit of a mystery within the story, which was fascinating. It got resolved literally through the end, which felt a little rushed. But that didn't make the story less alluring.
Overall, I loved reading "Tanner" and I can't wait for Hudson and Lucy's book. I am sure that I will love it.
***I received an ARC from the author and my review is given voluntarily.***
This story is so addictive. I couldn't stop reading it.
Victoria inherited a house from her aunt in the small town of Whispers just when her life was at a crossroad. Tanner is a billionaire whiskey company owner who had his eye on the land she inherited. When she arrives, his plans are put to a stop and their personalities clash straight away. But even after all of that original angst between them, they couldn't stop their attraction.
I have to be honest, the story was moving at a fast pace and I actually loved that. One minute it looked like they hated each other and the next they were spending time together. I adored the fact that Tanner was quite older than her and that he became so caring and protective of her. It didn't take a lot of time before they started falling in love. The perfect example was Tanner's sweet, adoring way he addressed her: "Baby girl". I was swooned just by that. She, on the other hand, felt this insane attraction towards him, and she wanted to spend every single moment with him.
Let me tell you about the love scenes. Even after 20 years of age gap, that didn't take away the heat and the spice. The smut and the kink were so, so damn hot and good, and I was there for all of it 🥵🥵🥵. Basically, I loved these two and their love story.
The author also added a bit of a mystery within the story, which was fascinating. It got resolved literally through the end, which felt a little rushed. But that didn't make the story less alluring.
Overall, I loved reading "Tanner" and I can't wait for Hudson and Lucy's book. I am sure that I will love it.
***I received an ARC from the author and my review is given voluntarily.***
June 4, 2025
*Updated Review*
Yes to the audio!
Sean Masters and Victoria Connelly really brought the story to life. I loved the duet style and it was giving when it came to Tanner and Victoria.
It was a nice to go back to the beginning after reading Hudson and Connor. For me it was good to go back and I did give it a bit of a higher rating this time around. I enjoyed it more and it changed my mind on a few things, my fault for not paying attention to details. The danger/suspense and the bad person hiding in plain sight were not just bam like I had said. Tanner did get better, how? Because he was already very good, Sean Masters did an amazing job. Victoria was better the second time around, not as childish even though there were those moments where she was it didn't feel over the top this time around. Loved how she didn't back down when things got tough and didn't need to depend on Tanner to take care of her, she could do that on her own.
Loved the Audiobook and I recommend picking it up and reading along with it!
Thank you Samantha Skye for an ALC of Tanner.
**
Thank you to The Author Agency and Samantha Skye for an advance copy.
Rating: 3.5/5
My honest thoughts on this book. It was good, I liked a good portion of it. I just felt like there could have been an earlier introduction to the suspense/danger, don't get me wrong there were moments but it was more with the person than the events. Hints of the bad person, instead of like a bam this is the reveal.
Tanner was a good MMC, caring, supportive and protective. Victoria had her moments that felt like she was over dramatic at times, they weren't often but it did have me thinking it was a bit childish. I did like that she wouldn't back down on challenges or when things got tough for her.
In the end it was a good story, the characters were good along with the side characters and introduction to what coming in the series.
Yes to the audio!
Sean Masters and Victoria Connelly really brought the story to life. I loved the duet style and it was giving when it came to Tanner and Victoria.
It was a nice to go back to the beginning after reading Hudson and Connor. For me it was good to go back and I did give it a bit of a higher rating this time around. I enjoyed it more and it changed my mind on a few things, my fault for not paying attention to details. The danger/suspense and the bad person hiding in plain sight were not just bam like I had said. Tanner did get better, how? Because he was already very good, Sean Masters did an amazing job. Victoria was better the second time around, not as childish even though there were those moments where she was it didn't feel over the top this time around. Loved how she didn't back down when things got tough and didn't need to depend on Tanner to take care of her, she could do that on her own.
Loved the Audiobook and I recommend picking it up and reading along with it!
Thank you Samantha Skye for an ALC of Tanner.
**
Thank you to The Author Agency and Samantha Skye for an advance copy.
Rating: 3.5/5
My honest thoughts on this book. It was good, I liked a good portion of it. I just felt like there could have been an earlier introduction to the suspense/danger, don't get me wrong there were moments but it was more with the person than the events. Hints of the bad person, instead of like a bam this is the reveal.
Tanner was a good MMC, caring, supportive and protective. Victoria had her moments that felt like she was over dramatic at times, they weren't often but it did have me thinking it was a bit childish. I did like that she wouldn't back down on challenges or when things got tough for her.
In the end it was a good story, the characters were good along with the side characters and introduction to what coming in the series.
July 26, 2024
Wow. I just loved this. Small town, age gap AND baby it’s a gapppp. Y’all know imma devourrr an age gap, and I surely did. It’s about a 20 year gap 🥵 Tanner is a grumpy, business-focused billionaire. He lives in a small town, but he runs a whiskey business. He’s the most eligible bachelor, and no one has caught his eye… well until the city girl moves into town and takes the land/home he has his eye on. Victoria is renovating an old farm house post her fiancé being a sleeze-bag. There’s so many tropes here that I just really love, and I just enjoyed this book so much. It’s a romantic suspense, which is another win for me. There are some words / phrases in the book that didn’t quite hit, but I think it’s because the author is not from the US - so she didn’t nail the southern slang. But it’s definitely not something to make you turn away. The writing is so good, and it’s incredibly addicting. Tanner will take care of his girl, and I mean all the ways 😉 the tension, the banter, the suspense - just yummm.
Releasing Aug 6 💥
Tropes you’ll find: small town, city girl x country boy, age gap (20 years), opposites attracts, billionaire, grumpy MMC, protective MMC, single dad, romantic suspense
Micros: he takes care of her when she’s hurt, he cooks for her, he buys all the gifts
Thank you so much Samantha and The Author Agency for this arc. I can’t wait for more! I’m invested in this series and town.
Releasing Aug 6 💥
Tropes you’ll find: small town, city girl x country boy, age gap (20 years), opposites attracts, billionaire, grumpy MMC, protective MMC, single dad, romantic suspense
Micros: he takes care of her when she’s hurt, he cooks for her, he buys all the gifts
Thank you so much Samantha and The Author Agency for this arc. I can’t wait for more! I’m invested in this series and town.
January 16, 2026
#Review: *Tanner* - Samantha Skye [18+]
4.6/5✨
3/5🌶️
Victoria's life has completely changed after her boyfriend cheated on her and lost her job in a short time frame. The only positive thing in her life at that moment was an inheritance in the small town of Whispers. But there she will be confronted by a successful man who wanted to buy that land to expand his whiskey business. Well, something unexpected happens and their encounters will be filled with fireworks, in spite of that huge age gap between them of over 20 years (30/51). But some strange things kept on happening to Victoria. Who would even want to harm the new neighbor in town?
How much chemistry was between Tanner and Victoria!!! OMG!! You could really feel that tension even from the start, even if they were complete strangers and there was that age gap between them. Nothing mattered anymore because those sparks were meant to ignite that strong fire between them. Tanner was super protective of Victoria, but not even him could keep her away from danger. The suspense was real, not knowing for sure who was behind everything that was happening there. I had my guesses but I wasn't that sure😅.
The audiobook narrated by Sean Masters and Victoria Connolly offered me so much depth to this story! It made me feel that tension even stronger and that passion between Tanner and Victoria was brought out so well . Of course, I loved that this was a duet narration, enjoying so much this type of audiobooks.
It was nice to go back to the 1st book of this series, last year having the chance to read the 4th book, 'Sawyer', which I completely adored! I really hope that I'll be able to read the other books from the series pretty soon 🥰.
Thank youu sooo much Hambright PR for this wonderful e-book. I looved it! 💖
✨Tropes
▫️Small Town
▫️Billionaire
▫️Age Gap (30/51)
▫️Opposites Attract
▫️Single Dad
▫️Grumpy Hero
▫️Spicy
▫️Banter
4.6/5✨
3/5🌶️
Victoria's life has completely changed after her boyfriend cheated on her and lost her job in a short time frame. The only positive thing in her life at that moment was an inheritance in the small town of Whispers. But there she will be confronted by a successful man who wanted to buy that land to expand his whiskey business. Well, something unexpected happens and their encounters will be filled with fireworks, in spite of that huge age gap between them of over 20 years (30/51). But some strange things kept on happening to Victoria. Who would even want to harm the new neighbor in town?
How much chemistry was between Tanner and Victoria!!! OMG!! You could really feel that tension even from the start, even if they were complete strangers and there was that age gap between them. Nothing mattered anymore because those sparks were meant to ignite that strong fire between them. Tanner was super protective of Victoria, but not even him could keep her away from danger. The suspense was real, not knowing for sure who was behind everything that was happening there. I had my guesses but I wasn't that sure😅.
The audiobook narrated by Sean Masters and Victoria Connolly offered me so much depth to this story! It made me feel that tension even stronger and that passion between Tanner and Victoria was brought out so well . Of course, I loved that this was a duet narration, enjoying so much this type of audiobooks.
It was nice to go back to the 1st book of this series, last year having the chance to read the 4th book, 'Sawyer', which I completely adored! I really hope that I'll be able to read the other books from the series pretty soon 🥰.
Thank youu sooo much Hambright PR for this wonderful e-book. I looved it! 💖
✨Tropes
▫️Small Town
▫️Billionaire
▫️Age Gap (30/51)
▫️Opposites Attract
▫️Single Dad
▫️Grumpy Hero
▫️Spicy
▫️Banter
January 7, 2026
4.5 stars!
Narration by Sean Masters & Victoria Connolly & boy did they deliver!! Just so good for this story!
Review:
Tanner & Victoria’s story had me hooked in early. I love a good age gap & this one check so many boxes for me. I loved the strong FMC that Victoria was and Tanner was just a grumpy billionaire that made this story so much better!!
This book was a perfect mix of spicy tension, swoony moments, and even some added suspense that just made me love it even more!! A round of applause for that whiskey scene too, because helloooo 🙌🏻🤭
This was my first by Samantha Skye & I can’t wait to read more by this author!!
Thank you @hambrightpr & Samantha for copy!!
Narration by Sean Masters & Victoria Connolly & boy did they deliver!! Just so good for this story!
Review:
Tanner & Victoria’s story had me hooked in early. I love a good age gap & this one check so many boxes for me. I loved the strong FMC that Victoria was and Tanner was just a grumpy billionaire that made this story so much better!!
This book was a perfect mix of spicy tension, swoony moments, and even some added suspense that just made me love it even more!! A round of applause for that whiskey scene too, because helloooo 🙌🏻🤭
This was my first by Samantha Skye & I can’t wait to read more by this author!!
Thank you @hambrightpr & Samantha for copy!!
November 7, 2025
I absolutely loved this book! It had everything I love in a romance, small town charm, age gap and the perfect grumpy billionaire neighbor. He’s everything a girl could ask for he’s understanding, attentive, protective, a great listener, he can cook!
And let’s not forget Garry the goat. She totally steals the show!
And let’s not forget Garry the goat. She totally steals the show!
January 4, 2026
All the stars !! This was beyond good- from the very beginning I was attached to this strong FMC and this billionaire grumpy sunshine man. Age gap romance with a touch of suspense and intrigue mixed in. I loved it all !
June 26, 2025
⭐️: 5/5
They say all things come in threes and this time it isn’t good. After being cheated on, let go from her job and finding out her Aunt died, Victoria moves to Whisper. Whisper is the small town where her aunt left her a farmhouse. Looking for a change of pace she decides to renovate said house, but her grumpy older neighbor nextdoor has other plans. The town loves him, but he’s just a thorn in her side…a very attractive thorn.
🥃 Age Gap (20 years)
🥃 Grumpy Hero
🥃 Opposites Attract
🥃 Billionaire
🥃 Small town
🥃 Suspense
🥃 Single Dad (older child)
I have never wanted a slow burn to resolve more, I was rooting for these two to succeed. Tanner is the perfect book boyfriend: moody, hot and broody. I loved Tanners inner voice, it was so well written. The relationship between Victoria and Tanner was so cute; with his need to take care of her and her need for independence. The suspense and plot twist was unexpected, not what I thought I originally saw coming! I love the spice, all I have to say is the whiskey scene 🫠 I will not recover. Also, the single dad older child was cute, I loved Tanner’s relationship with his son (I will also add a 🤣 because I laughed so hard at this plot point, and if you read you will see why). This was so great and I can’t wait to read Hudson’s story.
Audiobook
I love an audiobook reread and Tanner did not disappoint. Sean Maters and Victoria Connolly did a fantastic job at bringing the characters of Whispers to life. I cannot wait for the next audiobook!
They say all things come in threes and this time it isn’t good. After being cheated on, let go from her job and finding out her Aunt died, Victoria moves to Whisper. Whisper is the small town where her aunt left her a farmhouse. Looking for a change of pace she decides to renovate said house, but her grumpy older neighbor nextdoor has other plans. The town loves him, but he’s just a thorn in her side…a very attractive thorn.
🥃 Age Gap (20 years)
🥃 Grumpy Hero
🥃 Opposites Attract
🥃 Billionaire
🥃 Small town
🥃 Suspense
🥃 Single Dad (older child)
I have never wanted a slow burn to resolve more, I was rooting for these two to succeed. Tanner is the perfect book boyfriend: moody, hot and broody. I loved Tanners inner voice, it was so well written. The relationship between Victoria and Tanner was so cute; with his need to take care of her and her need for independence. The suspense and plot twist was unexpected, not what I thought I originally saw coming! I love the spice, all I have to say is the whiskey scene 🫠 I will not recover. Also, the single dad older child was cute, I loved Tanner’s relationship with his son (I will also add a 🤣 because I laughed so hard at this plot point, and if you read you will see why). This was so great and I can’t wait to read Hudson’s story.
Audiobook
I love an audiobook reread and Tanner did not disappoint. Sean Maters and Victoria Connolly did a fantastic job at bringing the characters of Whispers to life. I cannot wait for the next audiobook!
January 19, 2026
Review coming. This was so good!What’s it about?
Victoria just caught her fiancee cheating and her whole world has been turned upside down. It gets even more wild when she finds out she’s inherited a country home in Whispers from her estranged aunt. She decides to seize the moment.
There’s just one problem. Her wealthy neighbor, Tanner, wants the property to expand his bourbon empire, and he’s willing to offer her a ton of money to get it.
But Victoria doesn’t want it. And soon their standoff builds to passion. Victoria soon finds that country life and her new neighbor may be what she’s always dreamed of… but her ex fiance won’t leave her alone and someone seems hellbent on hurting her and chasing her out of town.
My thoughts:
This book pulled me out of my reading slump! It had excellent pacing, mystery, suspense, and excellent chemistry between the two main characters. I love an age gap romance done right, and this one is perfect. A man who has lived for his career and son his whole life finally softening just for her? A woman who has been mistreated in love finding someone who gives her the queen treatment? Swoon!
I loved the bit of fantasy of dating a billionaire that we get in this book, as well as the dive into bourbon making. The farm life and goats were the perfect addition to add a little whimsy to the story.
This audiobook is also in duet narration and it’s phenomenal. I would love for these two to narrate one of my books one day!
Victoria just caught her fiancee cheating and her whole world has been turned upside down. It gets even more wild when she finds out she’s inherited a country home in Whispers from her estranged aunt. She decides to seize the moment.
There’s just one problem. Her wealthy neighbor, Tanner, wants the property to expand his bourbon empire, and he’s willing to offer her a ton of money to get it.
But Victoria doesn’t want it. And soon their standoff builds to passion. Victoria soon finds that country life and her new neighbor may be what she’s always dreamed of… but her ex fiance won’t leave her alone and someone seems hellbent on hurting her and chasing her out of town.
My thoughts:
This book pulled me out of my reading slump! It had excellent pacing, mystery, suspense, and excellent chemistry between the two main characters. I love an age gap romance done right, and this one is perfect. A man who has lived for his career and son his whole life finally softening just for her? A woman who has been mistreated in love finding someone who gives her the queen treatment? Swoon!
I loved the bit of fantasy of dating a billionaire that we get in this book, as well as the dive into bourbon making. The farm life and goats were the perfect addition to add a little whimsy to the story.
This audiobook is also in duet narration and it’s phenomenal. I would love for these two to narrate one of my books one day!
January 17, 2026
4 stars.
"Tanner" by Samantha Skye is an age-gap, enemies-to-lovers neighbor romance full of simmering tension! I really liked the characters, Victoria and Tanner. Victoria is a strong FMC who wants to do things on her own terms. She is a city girl who has been thrust into a small-town life when her estranged aunt leaves her her farm. She just so happens to be looking for a new start in life after losing her job and finding out her boyfriend cheated on her. Tanner is accustomed to throwing money at problems, but when Victoria enters his life and refuses to give up her newly acquired farmhouse, he devises a scheme to acquire it. The longer they are in each other's presence, the more animosity brews between them... until the dam breaks loose and their very obvious obsession with one another becomes too great to ignore! As I said, I enjoyed this book quite a bit! The chemistry between Victoria and Tanner is excellent. She is trying to make the best of a bad situation, and he is a grump. He won't stop trying to get her farmhouse, and she keeps digging in her heels. It's the *delicious* opposites-attract tension that sells this one. I liked the side characters and the small-town vibes as well. The "twist" at the end is very, very obvious if you're paying attention enough. I loved the audiobook, narrated by Victoria Connolly and Sean Masters. They both bring these characters to life in a perfect way. They play off of one another well!
Thank you to Samantha Skye and Hambright PR for the complimentary ALC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
"Tanner" by Samantha Skye is an age-gap, enemies-to-lovers neighbor romance full of simmering tension! I really liked the characters, Victoria and Tanner. Victoria is a strong FMC who wants to do things on her own terms. She is a city girl who has been thrust into a small-town life when her estranged aunt leaves her her farm. She just so happens to be looking for a new start in life after losing her job and finding out her boyfriend cheated on her. Tanner is accustomed to throwing money at problems, but when Victoria enters his life and refuses to give up her newly acquired farmhouse, he devises a scheme to acquire it. The longer they are in each other's presence, the more animosity brews between them... until the dam breaks loose and their very obvious obsession with one another becomes too great to ignore! As I said, I enjoyed this book quite a bit! The chemistry between Victoria and Tanner is excellent. She is trying to make the best of a bad situation, and he is a grump. He won't stop trying to get her farmhouse, and she keeps digging in her heels. It's the *delicious* opposites-attract tension that sells this one. I liked the side characters and the small-town vibes as well. The "twist" at the end is very, very obvious if you're paying attention enough. I loved the audiobook, narrated by Victoria Connolly and Sean Masters. They both bring these characters to life in a perfect way. They play off of one another well!
Thank you to Samantha Skye and Hambright PR for the complimentary ALC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
January 12, 2026
4.5 🌟
For starters, small towns, whiskey and suspense will have me sold each and every time.
Victoria and Tanner were the sweetest blend of bickering, spice and holding their own. While their relationship gets off to a rough start, they are able to melt away barriers and come together. I love a billionaire romance where money doesn’t matter to the other person, and they’re able to remain true to who they are.
Sean Masters and Victoria Connolly really brought this story to life, and had me wanting more. It’s one thing to narrate a story, it’s another to elevate it to where you can feel the tension and chemistry between the characters - which is exactly what they accomplished.
Thank you Hambright PR and Samantha Skye for the ALC and eARC of Tanner.
For starters, small towns, whiskey and suspense will have me sold each and every time.
Victoria and Tanner were the sweetest blend of bickering, spice and holding their own. While their relationship gets off to a rough start, they are able to melt away barriers and come together. I love a billionaire romance where money doesn’t matter to the other person, and they’re able to remain true to who they are.
Sean Masters and Victoria Connolly really brought this story to life, and had me wanting more. It’s one thing to narrate a story, it’s another to elevate it to where you can feel the tension and chemistry between the characters - which is exactly what they accomplished.
Thank you Hambright PR and Samantha Skye for the ALC and eARC of Tanner.
January 8, 2026
I really enjoyed this age gap billionaire romance book- the audiobook was top tier duet narration with Sean Masters & Victoria Connolly!
✨ Age Gap
✨ Grumpy Hero
✨ Small Town
✨ Single Dad
✨ Billionaire
✨ Opposites Attract
✨ Suspenseful subplot
✨ THE WHISKEY SCENE!
I love me a whiskey scene 🤭
✨ Age Gap
✨ Grumpy Hero
✨ Small Town
✨ Single Dad
✨ Billionaire
✨ Opposites Attract
✨ Suspenseful subplot
✨ THE WHISKEY SCENE!
I love me a whiskey scene 🤭
January 20, 2026
I have found the man of my dreams! SWOOOOOOON!
Tanner is grumpy, steamy, bossy, and much older than our Victoria...So, I will take him off her hands!
This was a great romance. I enjoyed the audio and the kindle version!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶ish maybe 3
Tanner is grumpy, steamy, bossy, and much older than our Victoria...So, I will take him off her hands!
This was a great romance. I enjoyed the audio and the kindle version!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶ish maybe 3
January 14, 2026
Omg this literally has the “bourbon boys” vibes!! & I loved those!
Tanner completely stole my heart!
Tanner completely stole my heart!
January 16, 2026
OMG! This book was so good and definitely one I will continue to think about. I can’t wait to continue this series!!!
September 11, 2024
Enemies to lovers, touch her and die vibes, age gap 50 and 30, billionaire, small town, suspense, city meets country absolutely the best book boyfriend so loving and caring when everybody in town knows him as a totally different person. I stayed up way too late reading this book because I could not wait to finish it and know what happens! The spice holy moly! Highly recommend this this is one of my absolute favorite age gap books! 📚
August 1, 2024
This is my first Samantha Skye book and definitely won't be my last! I can't wait to read more of these characters in the upcoming books in the series.
💞Age gap
💞Small town romance
💞Billionaire romance
💞Neighbors to lovers
💞Enemies-ish to lovers
💞Romantic suspense
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️
Angst level: 💔💔
Victoria's life is a dumpster fire at the moment, and when she gets a better stating that she's the owner of a large amount of land and a home from a relative she's never met, she jumps on the chance to put all of her focus in that.
And when Victoria decides to move in and renovate the place, that halts all plans that Tanner, a local billionaire and business owner, had for expanding his business and building on the property.
This causes a rift between the two of them, but quickly their banter turns into so much more! I loved the depth of these characters and how they found themselves adjusting. Victoria finding herself after being a city girl her entire life and Tanner falling head over heels when he told himself that he would never do that again.
There was also a suspense aspect to this book that was really well done. While I did guess who the culprit was, I was really hoping to be wrong!
Samantha sets us up for some great future books and I can't wait to read!!
💞Age gap
💞Small town romance
💞Billionaire romance
💞Neighbors to lovers
💞Enemies-ish to lovers
💞Romantic suspense
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️
Angst level: 💔💔
Victoria's life is a dumpster fire at the moment, and when she gets a better stating that she's the owner of a large amount of land and a home from a relative she's never met, she jumps on the chance to put all of her focus in that.
And when Victoria decides to move in and renovate the place, that halts all plans that Tanner, a local billionaire and business owner, had for expanding his business and building on the property.
This causes a rift between the two of them, but quickly their banter turns into so much more! I loved the depth of these characters and how they found themselves adjusting. Victoria finding herself after being a city girl her entire life and Tanner falling head over heels when he told himself that he would never do that again.
There was also a suspense aspect to this book that was really well done. While I did guess who the culprit was, I was really hoping to be wrong!
Samantha sets us up for some great future books and I can't wait to read!!
June 27, 2025
3.5/5 ⭐️ 2.5/5🌶️ 5/5🎧
Kinda just a typical fluffy romance without much depth. It’s an enjoyable enough listen to keep you entertained, but I did find the writing at times to be a bit stilted. You know how usually you’ll have contractions in your grammar that just make it sound more natural? There were quite a few times this wouldn’t happen, that just took me out of the audio a little bit 😔 I also found the characters to be a bit flat. I couldn’t really seem to care much for them either because they were annoying or too OTP. It’s very insta love, not a lot of angst, and pretty predictable unfortunately.
What it did have going for it was the mouth on Tanner 🥵 It’s a big ol’ age gap, so the talk this man has will have you a puddle on the floor 🙌🏼
“Fuck me, baby girl. Take what you need. Your pretty pussy feels so fucking good on my cock”
🎧Duet Narration🎧
Narrated by: Sean Masters & Victoria Connolly
It’s Sean Masters… do you really need a bigger reason to listen to an audiobook? Goddd his voice is just so husky, he could read his grocery list and I’d be swooning over that delectable voice 😮💨 and Victoria Connolly’s silky voice was a dream, she’s so talented at serving sass!
🤎 Thank you to Samantha Skye and Home Cooked Books for the ALC 🤎
Age gap (30F 50M)
Protective MMC
Billionaire MMC
Small town
Neighbours
“Baby girl”
Romantic suspense
Kinda just a typical fluffy romance without much depth. It’s an enjoyable enough listen to keep you entertained, but I did find the writing at times to be a bit stilted. You know how usually you’ll have contractions in your grammar that just make it sound more natural? There were quite a few times this wouldn’t happen, that just took me out of the audio a little bit 😔 I also found the characters to be a bit flat. I couldn’t really seem to care much for them either because they were annoying or too OTP. It’s very insta love, not a lot of angst, and pretty predictable unfortunately.
What it did have going for it was the mouth on Tanner 🥵 It’s a big ol’ age gap, so the talk this man has will have you a puddle on the floor 🙌🏼
“Fuck me, baby girl. Take what you need. Your pretty pussy feels so fucking good on my cock”
🎧Duet Narration🎧
Narrated by: Sean Masters & Victoria Connolly
It’s Sean Masters… do you really need a bigger reason to listen to an audiobook? Goddd his voice is just so husky, he could read his grocery list and I’d be swooning over that delectable voice 😮💨 and Victoria Connolly’s silky voice was a dream, she’s so talented at serving sass!
🤎 Thank you to Samantha Skye and Home Cooked Books for the ALC 🤎
Age gap (30F 50M)
Protective MMC
Billionaire MMC
Small town
Neighbours
“Baby girl”
Romantic suspense
June 19, 2025
Wow, talk about an age gap adventure! I’m head over heels for a story. I loved how Tanner fell quickly for Victoria. I loved how they were both stubborn at first, but when they went from hating each other to friendship and then to lovers, it was a delightful experience listening to how fast Tanner fell and how he took care of her. Listening to Sean Masters and Victoria Connolly's duet performance was fantastic! These two were really amazing together, and it really elevated my second time with this story.
Each tale in this series seems to promise more captivating dynamics and heartwarming transformations. The chemistry between the characters is simply electric, and the narration will bring it all to life in such a vivid way. I can't wait to delve deeper into the world that Samantha Skye has crafted, where love knows no bounds and every relationship is a journey worth taking. Here's to more enchanting stories and unforgettable performances! I'm looking forward to listening to the rest of the stories about the Billionaires of Whispers.
Each tale in this series seems to promise more captivating dynamics and heartwarming transformations. The chemistry between the characters is simply electric, and the narration will bring it all to life in such a vivid way. I can't wait to delve deeper into the world that Samantha Skye has crafted, where love knows no bounds and every relationship is a journey worth taking. Here's to more enchanting stories and unforgettable performances! I'm looking forward to listening to the rest of the stories about the Billionaires of Whispers.
June 23, 2025
I really enjoyed Tanner. The book & the person lol this was a good storyline. It kept me entertained & I just fell in love with Tanner. The perfect gentleman. The amount of spice was great, not overly done. The drama & mystery to it was really good.
The communication!!!! Ahhh the communication between Victoria & Tanner, perfect! Exactly how adults should communicate!
I just really enjoyed everything about this book. I’ve never read any books by this author but I will definitely be checking out the rest of her collection! Also, I needdddd Hudson & the rest of this series!!
ALC:
Wow wow wow!! I loved reading Tanner, but listening to Tanner?!!! Game. Changer!!! The deep, masculine-ness of the narrator just ooozzzesssss s***! I absolutely loved it. I can read & now listen to Tanner, over & over. Love
The communication!!!! Ahhh the communication between Victoria & Tanner, perfect! Exactly how adults should communicate!
I just really enjoyed everything about this book. I’ve never read any books by this author but I will definitely be checking out the rest of her collection! Also, I needdddd Hudson & the rest of this series!!
ALC:
Wow wow wow!! I loved reading Tanner, but listening to Tanner?!!! Game. Changer!!! The deep, masculine-ness of the narrator just ooozzzesssss s***! I absolutely loved it. I can read & now listen to Tanner, over & over. Love
August 5, 2024
Tanner is a billionaire romance about Tanner Whiteman who owns the whiskey distillery in Whispers and his new neighbour Victoria. This is book one in The Billionaires of Whispers series.
Unfortunately I didn’t like this book. Tanner did and said many things that made me cringe and Victoria was a lack luster character whose name I could barely remember.
🥃 Small Town
🥃 Billionaire
🥃 Single Dad
🥃 Age Gap
I was provided this book as an ARC for an honest review.
Unfortunately I didn’t like this book. Tanner did and said many things that made me cringe and Victoria was a lack luster character whose name I could barely remember.
🥃 Small Town
🥃 Billionaire
🥃 Single Dad
🥃 Age Gap
I was provided this book as an ARC for an honest review.
July 22, 2024
This suspenseful romance was soo good! The banter was good, the chemistry was good, the suspenseful moments kept me guessing. I really enjoyed this book!
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