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Brackenridge #2

Wild Bourbon

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I ran from my past...straight into the arms of a pack of cowboys.

When my best friend wanted to go on a road trip to find her father, I jumped at the chance to leave my parents in the dust. By the time we land in the town of Brackenridge, we're broke and have to do the last thing I've ever wanted: get a job.
I struggle finding my footing, not only in who I am, but what my future can look like, while being plagued with nightmares of the past. With no other place to go, I'm determined to make my new life whatever I want—I just don't expect that I won't be doing it alone.

I never thought I'd turn to alphas to help me overcome my inner battles, but Maverick is like a large, comforting weighted blanket, cloaking me with strength and confidence. My attraction to the bull rider, Cooper, surprises me. But his loyalty and kindness thaws the heart I thought had frozen over. His best friend, Duke, isn't an alpha to be forgotten either, but I quickly find that there's more to him that meets the eye.

All three cowboys are determined to get me to open up, and I think I might just let them. They take me on dates I've always dreamed about and get me to share pieces of myself I buried long ago.

But when the past comes kicking up a storm, is our connection strong enough to withstand it? Or will my insecurities hold me back from getting the pack I never thought I could find?

Wild Bourbon is a first person, multi POV, mid-burn MFMM cowboy omegaverse.

346 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 27, 2026

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566 reviews17 followers
March 29, 2026
I really enjoyed Brielle’s story. I knew after meeting her in Sweet Whiskey that her sassy self was going to be so much fun to read. She’s outspoken and protective of those she loves, she makes the perfect FMC. I loved her growth in this book, having a safe space and people who cared about her really brought out her softer side. It was so sweet.

Maverick, Duke and Cooper are our obsessed alphas who adore Brielle. I loved how the pack came together so naturally and the guys were so protective of Brielle.

I was hesitant of Maverick, after meeting him in the first book, but oh wow I love him. He’s a complete softy for Brielle and it was so sweet to see another side to him. I enjoyed the depth to all the characters and watching them all come together was perfect.

This was the cutest cowboy romance filled with found family, friendship and alphas head over heels for their woman 💜

Thank you for the ARC.
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61 reviews12 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 18, 2026
Wild Bourbon by Avery Dauson
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 🌶️🌶️🌶️
📢Release Date: 27 March📢
⤷ I was already looking forward to Brielle’s story after reading Sweet Whiskey! Her sassy and outspoken personality and ride-or-die friendship with Kinsey got me hooked. In Wild Bourbon, we really got to see more of her layers and see her growth while falling in love with Maverick, Cooper & Duke.

⤷ I love how Dauson's way of giving her characters backstories and unique personalities that all fit perfectly together in their pack dynamic. I really enjoyed all the cute dates Brielle had with each of her guys, which helped to increase intimacy & depth to their relationships. I was swooning over her cowboys, and I really had a good laugh at Maverick and Brielle's date gone wrong. Also, from the glimpse of Delilah I saw, I hope she gets an HEA in the future.

⤷ If you are looking for a fun, sweet cowboy omegaverse romance, with friendship, found family and swoonworthy alpha, you need to check out Dauson’s Brackenridge books!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
🌻Why Choose - MFMM🌻Cowboy Omegaverse🌻City Girl/Country Boys🌻Best Friend’s Brother🌻Found Family🌻Heat Bonding🌻Scent Matches🌻Sassy Omega 🌻Omega on the Run 🌻Learning Disability Rep

🏘️Brackenridge, Texas

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
📌Brielle (O): Wealthy City Girl, who is on the run and follows her BF Kinsey on her trip. She is a sassy and hilarious person who just wants to feel wanted. Works at Sweet Whiskey.
“Honestly, I think this may be the best date I’ve ever had.” He scowls, crossing his arms over his chest as he faces the door that leads into the small police station. “That ends with us getting arrested?”


📌Maverick (A): The Grumpy Owner of Asha Haven Farm, Reserved and Simp Gentleman, Pack Lead,
“Work keeps me busy, it was a slow night. Never really saw the allure of hanging around here… until I saw you.” His cheeks turn a slight pink, as if he didn’t mean to say the words that came out of his mouth. And I love it, something so sweet coming from a behemoth of a man.”


📌Copper (A): Rodeo Star & Cinnamon Roll Alpha, BF with Duke,
“I drag my tongue along my lips, wondering if she’d ever give me a chance. Just a small taste, and I think I’d be gone for life.”

“You are a dangerous woman. You want Maverick and Duke to kill me?” A smirk quirks on her mouth. “Kill? Of course not. Fight a little? Sure. Who wouldn’t love to be fought over? Makes me giddy.” “You’re trouble, you know?”


📌Duke (A): Identical Twin to Dallas, don’t be fooled by his womanizer reputation, he is actually very caring, patient, and misunderstood.
“I don’t think he’d mind. After all, he still wears the hoodie that smells deliciously like you.” My eyes widen, while something primal preens inside of me, and then I lean toward him. “You sound a little jealous? You want a sweatshirt of your own?” Duke’s tongue sweeps across his lips, and I watch the movement, heat coiling in my belly. He moves closer so our noses brush. “Desperately, Princess.”


𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
📌Kinsey (O): BF with Brielle (Sweet Whiskey Book 1), who travelled to Texas to find her bio dad. Works at Sweet Whiskey.
📌Delilah (O): Related to Maverick, struggling with some trauma
📌Marley: Copper sister & works at Sweet Whiskey

𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬: Country Small Town & Sweet/Spicy Vibes
𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚: Beautiful Character Art on Author’s socials.
𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

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🚨𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 & 𝐓𝐖🚨:
Please read all the author warnings, as some themes/events in this book may be triggering.


🎀Thanks to the author Avery Dauson for allowing me to ARC of Wild Bourbon.🎀
All opinions are my own.
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704 reviews23 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 19, 2026
“Don’t tell him how I feel. That’s cheating. If he wants to know, he’ll have to bite me.”

✔️MFMM contemporary omegaverse why choose romance
✔️cowboy romance
✔️city girl x country boys
✔️reluctant scent matches
✔️omega on the run
✔️knots, heat, bonding
✔️no 3rd act breakup

4.75⭐️ rounded up

At it’s core, this is a lower angst sweet contemporary omegaverse novel. This is a book where the omega (Brielle, FMC) builds her own pack and though she isn’t sure a pack is what she wants, she doesn’t really fight the process when she meets her scent matches. Maverick (MMC, alpha), Cooper (MMC, alpha) and Duke (MMC, alpha) all know each other well and work together, but hadn’t considered becoming a pack together until the right omega crashed into their lives. Aside from some initial jealousy and typical pack growing pains, there is little drama here within the pack. There is no true OW drama, but there is a friend who is seen as a threat by the FMC until a misconception is cleared up (and once it is, the side character is not seen or spoken about again). Brielle is on the run from her parents and a pack that attacked her, and she finds safety and security in the last place she expects. She’s a city girl because it’s all she knows, but over the course of the story she realizes that her home is wherever her pack is.

This is the perfect palate cleanser. It’s character driven, and just a cute (and spicy) story about how this pack was built with a side of ranch and rodeo life. All of the characters have some kind of baggage from their parents, and though there were times I wish the emotions got a tiny bit deeper, I’m not upset that this book is low angst. The main drama (especially in the third act) comes from her parents and is solved swiftly. There is some humor sprinkled throughout that balances the tougher emotions perfectly. I can easily see myself rereading this one in the future.

Though this is a stand alone (interconnected series), I highly recommend reading the first book (Sweet Whiskey) first for additional context because so much of the timeline and plot points overlap, and there are some spoilers for that book in this one. I don’t think you’ll be confused if you pick up this one first, but I believe I enjoyed this one more because I read them in order. The first book in this series was a solid debut novel, and this book shows how much growth as a writer this author has had in a relatively short period of time.


*Thank you so much to the author (Avery Dauson) for the opportunity to ARC read this book! All opinions are my own*
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1,133 reviews23 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 22, 2026
Brielle sets off on a road trip with her best friend Kinsey to find the father she’s never met—but she’s not just along for the ride. She’s running from a painful past and parents who see her as nothing more than a bargaining chip. While Kinsey is finding her happily ever after with her scent-matched cowboy pack, Brielle is carving out her own future… one that unexpectedly includes three scent matches of her own. But when her past comes back to threaten everything, Brielle and her cowboys will have to fight for the bond they’ve built. Will she finally get the HEA she deserves?

This is book two in the Brackenridge series, and I really enjoyed getting Brielle’s story! We got glimpses of her in book one (Sweet Whiskey), but this book dives so much deeper into her character and everything she’s been through. It does touch on some heavier themes, but I appreciated how Avery Dauson handled them with care while still keeping that light, fun energy the series is supposed to have.

I also loved how this book runs alongside the timeline of book one—it was really fun getting a behind-the-scenes look at what Brielle was going through during that time. Plus, the cameos from Kinsey and her pack were such a nice touch, letting us see what they were up to as well.

As for Maverick, Duke, and Cooper? Absolute sweethearts. They were the perfect balance for Brielle’s fiery personality. The dual POV really made it for me too—I love getting inside all their heads and seeing just how obsessed they are with her.

And that epilogue?! I absolutely loved it—so sweet and the perfect ending. Make sure you don’t skip it!

If you’re an Omegaverse fan who loves a mix of sweet and spicy with strong emotional connections, this is definitely one to pick up!

✨Thank you to Avery Dauson for the ARC—these are my honest thoughts!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
HEA? yes
3rd act break-up? no
🌶🌶🌶🌶/5
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311 reviews16 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 19, 2026
Sweet Whiskey was so good but Wild Bourbon is now my favorite! This story brought all of the emotions. The spice was so good. I honestly enjoyed this story so much. I love omegaverse and this one is definitely one of my favorites!

Brielle left home to go on a road trip with her best friend to find her father. While this trip might be about Kinsey, Brielle needed the escape from her own home. What she wasn’t expecting was three cowboys who want her. With Maverick, Duke, and Cooper, everything is great but the past always has a way of ruining everything. Will it?

I was so excited to read Brielle’s story from the very first moment she was introduced in Sweet Whiskey. Brielle has always had the finer things in life, and now she has to navigate life without them. With her freedom on the line, she’s now in fight or flight mode. Brielle has been through it but she remains so strong. She is so smart and just so beautiful.

Maverick, Duke, and Cooper are all living their life without a thought of a woman coming into the picture. It isn’t until Brielle comes to town that it all changes. All of the guys brought something different. I enjoyed the different personalities. Maverick is the grumpy one who doesn’t trust so easily. Duke has playboy written all over him, but he is so protective and so sweet. Cooper is the cinnamon roll who has you instantly swooning. I can’t pick a favorite!!!

This pack fits so well together. Every single member brought something different to the pack. You could feel the love and the care through the words. I loved this story so much and I really can’t wait to see what Avery Dauson has planned next because Avery is killing it!
68 reviews1 follower
March 29, 2026
Brielle sets off on a road trip with her best friend Kinsey to find the father she’s never met—but she’s not just along for the ride. She’s running from a painful past and parents who see her as nothing more than a bargaining chip. While Kinsey is finding her happily ever after with her scent-matched cowboy pack, Brielle is carving out her own future… one that unexpectedly includes three scent matches of her own. But when her past comes back to threaten everything, Brielle and her cowboys will have to fight for the bond they’ve built. Will she finally get the HEA she deserves?

This is book two in the Brackenridge series, and I really enjoyed getting Brielle’s story! We got glimpses of her in book one (Sweet Whiskey), but this book dives so much deeper into her character and everything she’s been through. It does touch on some heavier themes, but I appreciated how Avery Dauson handled them with care while still keeping that light, fun energy the series is supposed to have.

I also loved how this book runs alongside the timeline of book one—it was really fun getting a behind-the-scenes look at what Brielle was going through during that time. Plus, the cameos from Kinsey and her pack were such a nice touch, letting us see what they were up to as well.

As for Maverick, Duke, and Cooper? Absolute sweethearts. They were the perfect balance for Brielle’s fiery personality. The dual POV really made it for me too—I love getting inside all their heads and seeing just how obsessed they are with her.

And that epilogue?! I absolutely loved it—so sweet and the perfect ending. Make sure you don’t skip it!
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126 reviews3 followers
April 7, 2026
Thank you to the author and her team for providing me a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I first owe the author a sincere apology—I truly didn’t realize I had received this ARC and ended up waiting until release to read it! I’ve really enjoyed this series so far and the universe it’s set in. It’s such a fun, immersive world, and I was excited to finally dive into Brielle’s story!

My one main complaint is that the first half of the book felt too much. I understand that book one and book two are interconnected and happening at the same time, but because of that, it often felt like I was rereading the first book. A lot of the events overlapped heavily, just from a different POV. While it was interesting at times to see things from Brielle’s perspective, I personally would have preferred if the plot had picked up slightly later—even if that meant a small time jump—rather than revisiting so many of the same scenes.

That said, the book at its core was still an excellent read.

Brielle, our FMC, was such a compelling character. Getting to dive deeper into her backstory, her struggles, and everything she’s been running from added so much emotional depth to the story. I also really enjoyed her dynamic with Maverick, Duke, and Cooper. They balanced her so well and brought out different sides of her personality.

Overall, while I think the pacing in the first half could have been tighter, I still really enjoyed this book and getting Brielle’s full story. If you liked the first book and want more from this world—especially with deeper emotional stakes and a strong FMC—this is definitely worth the read.
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256 reviews4 followers
April 12, 2026
I really enjoyed Brielle's story!

Brielle's parents wanted to match her with the perfect and most influential pack, but when a date goes wrong Brielle jumps at the chance to escape with her best friend. When they arrive in Brackenridge, Brielle meets three cowboys that she is immediately drawn to. She is intrigued by them, but nervous that her parents or the pack she was matched with will come for her. Maverick, Cooper, and Duke are not a pack when they meet Brielle, but they quickly realize that if they all want her then they have to overcome any misgivings and help her trust them and the future they could have together.

I absolutely loved Brielle's character in the first book and I could not wait for her story! With her sass, I just knew it would be a wild ride. I loved how the relationships with each of the alphas were distinct and they each brought her a different feeling. The dates were a fantastic way for us to see the relationships develop and I loved Mav's date gone wrong. I loved how all of the guys became a safe space for Brielle to relax and really connect with them and with parts of herself that she had buried to protect herself.

This is an adorable found family and cowboy omegaverse and I would definitely recommend it!

I received a free advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
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296 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 22, 2026
Where Broken Pieces Belong

I devoured this cozy cowboy Omegaverse, Avery has such a talent for pulling you in and not letting go. If it’s cowboys and omegaverse, I’m already sold, and this one absolutely delivered.

Brielle, an omega and Kinsey’s best friend from book one, leaves behind the city, her family, and the pack chosen for her in search of something more. While Kinsey finds her past, Brielle finds her future, her pack and her soulmates, out in the wide-open country.

Maverick, the gruff ranch owner and resident town grump, doesn’t stand a chance once Brielle walks into his life. Cooper, the rodeo star, is all heart—sweet, caring, and always putting others first. And Duke, often misunderstood, is fiercely protective, selfless, and so much softer than people give him credit for. All three are completely gone for Brielle from the start, and honestly… who can blame them?

This newly formed pack faces some heavy challenges, but at its core, this story is about love, healing, and finding where you truly belong. Each of them is searching for family in their own way and ultimately, they find it in each other.

Such a cozy, emotional, and satisfying read. I’m already hoping we get to return to this town.
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210 reviews3 followers
March 27, 2026
Wild Bourbon had me in a chokehold from start to finish and I am not okay about it 🤠💜
I went in expecting small town cowboy vibes and a fun why choose… and instead I got completely emotionally attached to this entire pack. Like fully invested. Heart on the line. No recovery plan.
The city girl meets country boys dynamic? IMMACULATE. Watching her get pulled into this world, slowly finding her place, and building something real with them had me kicking my feet one minute and clutching my chest the next 😭
And the PACK??? I genuinely cannot pick a favorite. Every relationship felt distinct, every connection mattered, and the way their dynamic grew felt so natural and earned. The tension, the softness, the spice, the found family element… it all just hit.
This book has that cozy but emotional small town feel with just enough angst to keep you hooked. It wraps you up in dusty roads, quiet moments, and big feelings and then refuses to let go.
If you love:
✨ why choose M F M M
✨ cowboy romance
✨ omegaverse vibes
✨ found family that actually hurts a little
✨ city girl finding her place
Yeah. You need this. Immediately.
I’m still thinking about them and I don’t see that changing anytime soon 🫠
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397 reviews4 followers
April 8, 2026
I think the combination between Omegaverse and Cowboy/small town is so winning and alluring that you can’t go wrong with it!

I really enjoyed it, the ambience gives it this cozy taste of a small town with endearing characters when even the cook of the local dinner is going to have your back if you need it, and that’s sense of family is always so good to read!

Talking about the pack, I really liked every character individually and loved that we got the backstory of all of them, even tiny bits that makes us connect with them faster… and that was necessary because I feel like there’s a little bit of insta love in here, at least for the men, so the storyline moved fast!

I was already very invested in Brielle’s character since the first book, she’s feisty and sassy but that fierceness is what makes her such an amazing friend and I was so ready for her story, what I didn’t expect was the trauma beyond her character… what she experienced is awful and I love that she didn’t let that affect her sparkling personality and that she now has three rugged but charming and protective alphas who spoiled her rotten!

I think this book, as much as the first one, is a perfect way to start your path in the omegaverse!
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303 reviews1 follower
April 15, 2026
I loved how supportive and amazing Brielle was in Sweet Whiskey….but obviously there was more to her story on why she went on this roadtrip & why she decided to stay in the small town. To say I was very anxiously waiting for this one is an understatement.

Maverick is the perfect grumpy MMC. Once Brielle enters his life it feels like he starts to question everything. Cooper is just an absolute sweetheart & I loved every second of him. Duke was a little unfairly judged in the beginning. I think the minute he met Brielle he regretted not trying to dispel the reputation sooner.

I think they all had a lot of learning and growing to do in order to make their new pack work. I loved their individual dates because you really got to see how each one of them really complimented who Brielle truly was, but then seeing them all come together showed the lengths they were willing to go through to protect her.

Honestly this one checked all my boxes for a small-town, cowboy, opposites attract omega verse! I haven’t seen anything announced yet, but I am really hoping we get a story about Delilah at some point because I am so curious about her now! I definitely cannot wait for more from Avery!
158 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 14, 2026
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, but I love this second one.

Brielle has been controlled by her parents all her life. As an only daughter to a wealthy couple, & being an omega, she’s a hot commodity in her parents world. So when a breakfast with a potential pack (picked by her parents) goes sideways, the road trip Kinsey suggests can’t come at a better time.

Going from city life on her parent’s dime to a small town on her own is harder than she expects. It’s even harder for her to cope with when an alpha starts showing interest - let alone three!

Not even a pack, Maverick, Cooper & Duke all feel the pull towards Brielle, that soul deep feeling of “the one”.

But with Brielle’s hang ups about alphas, some commitment issues from Maverick, & Duke & Cooper’s reputation with buckle bunnies, can the four of them show up in the ways that count for each other? Are their issues enough to keep them apart, or are they just what each other needs?

This small town omegaverse gives us a sassy omega, a grumpy ranch owner alpha & two rodeo alphas & plenty of heat & spice to keep you hooked.
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1,085 reviews108 followers
March 16, 2026
If you are new to the omegaverse genre then I highly recommend this series🥹.

This book follows Brielle and after getting glimpses of her in Kinsley’s book I couldn’t wait for her story. Brielle’s life was always controlled by her parents and that life was suffocating her, so when her bestfriend suggested a road trip so she could find her father Brielle certainly didn’t hesitate. Moving to the town of Brackenridge was definitely a breather for Brielle, she was free to be herself and her decisions were entirely her own.

It is here in this town that she catches the eye of Maverick, Cooper and Duke and these alphas are completely taken with her. They are obsessive and protective especially when characters from Brielles past decide to make an appearance and I was absolutely here for it.

Overall I loved this book and I hope there are more to come in this serious as there was definitely a few characters that piqued my interest.

Thank you so much to the author who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭
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277 reviews33 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 24, 2026
Honestly, I thought throughout Sweet Whiskey that Brielle was the star. Her best friend banter with Kinsey and the locals in town was top notch. That carries over into Wild Bourbon where she's as feisty as ever. Her bluntness and willingness to call people out is seriously the best. I was glad that Avery kept this story primarily focused on Brie and her pack. Sometimes in character series, the cameos of the previous characters can sometimes overshadow the story, but not in this case. While we did get to hear about what Kinsey and her pack were up to, this story was 100% all Brie and her hot cowboy alphas. I am obsessed with Maverick. He is very uptight and stoic and is dealing with a lot of pressure to keep the ranch up to his personal high standards. So, when he meets Brielle, all of that goes right out the door to a point of where she convinces him to knot her in some...public places. This one is a feel-good read if you are looking for a low angst Omegaverse with heavy spice and hot cowboys.
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234 reviews12 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 16, 2026
This was a fun read seeing the events from Kinsey's story in Brielle's pov then shifting to her story. It had some comedic moments with Maverick and the jail incident which I loved, it's low angst with references to near assault on Brielle and satisfied that the parents were dealt with and the previous pack. Duke hides his softer, sweeter side letting people think what they want due to his parents' attitude whereas Cooper is a lighthearted guy whose skilled in the circuit to bring money in for Maverick's farm. Maverick is a loveable grouch whose a secret softie underneath and completes the pack who compliments Brielle really well with her mischievous attitude.

The story had great character development and relationship development, plot kept me interested while reading and it was an enjoyable read. Looking forward to the next book in the series!
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1,578 reviews138 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 21, 2026
Sassy FMC? ✅ Cowboy alphas? ✅ A pack she didn’t plan for but absolutely deserves? ✅✅✅

Brielle had my whole heart in this one. She’s protective, outspoken, and the perfect omega to pull Maverick, Cooper, and Duke into a pack they never saw coming. 🤠🫶

⚠️ Read Sweet Whiskey first — the timelines overlap heavily and there are spoilers for book one in this one. You’ll thank me later.

Dauson’s Brackenridge series is giving everything — friendship, found family, sweet cowboy omegaverse goodness. 🐄✨ Run, don’t walk!

Things to know
Off-page assault, past abuser coming back to try to (unsuccessfully) assault again, cowboy omegaverse, mmfm, running from the past, public knotting, misunderstood grumpy alpha, small town, found family, heat bonding, knot virgin alpha, city girl omega, scent matches, best friend’s brother
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March 27, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I am SO excited that we finally get Brielle’s story! We were introduced to her in Sweet Whiskey, but we saw her through Kinsey’s perspective. In Sweet Whiskey she comes off as a the most supportive bestie and super sassy, but this book we were able to dive more into her back story, and I really loved reading her perspective.

Maverick, Duke and Cooper were all so down bad from her right from the start and I loved watching them come together as a pack. Some of the events in Sweet Whiskey overlapped and it was fun to see Brielle’s perspective of the same interactions.

I really enjoyed this book and I basically read it in one sitting. Definitely hoping we get another book in this series!! It does make me wonder if we are going to get Delilah’s story in the future…

Thanks so much to Avery Dauson for an advanced copy of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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89 reviews
April 6, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 5/5 Stars
🔥🔥🔥 — 3/5 Spice

This book was absolutely adorable and picked up seamlessly right where the first one left off. I loved the little reminders of what happened in Kinsley’s story, and getting to see what Brielle was up to during the same time.

And if you’re into protective, possessive men? Duke, Cooper, and Maverick deliver. These three check every box, and the way they open up to Brielle gives such strong “soft only for her” energy. I ate it up.

I wasn’t prepared for some of the emotional punches in this one. I knew Brielle had a story, but I didn’t realize it would hit this hard. My heart broke for her. Definitely take a look at the trigger warnings if you’re sensitive to certain topics.

Overall, I really loved this book—and that little NSFW moment sprinkled in was the perfect bonus 🤭
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880 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 17, 2026
Wild Bourbon is such a sweet read.

Brielle is sassy and prissy, but overall, so sweet and kind. She is in hiding from her parents and the pack they are trying to force upon her. I love that Brielle gets completely out of her comfort zone to make sure this fresh start works.

Maverick is the ranch owner that Cooper and Duke work at. While Cooper and Duke are best friends, things are a bit awkward when everyone realizes Maverick is meant to be in their pack. This pack was built realistically, and what I mean by that is that there is jealously and tension, but not so much that it raises the angst.

I do believe this is a safe read for readers with anxiety. While there is a tiny bit of angst, it's not enough to truly make for an uncomfortable reading experience.
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132 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 20, 2026
This was sooo good!

Brielle - OMEGA- on the run
Duke - ALPHA- twin to another alpha to Brielle's friends pack
Cooper -ALPHA- Bull rider
Maverick- ALPHA - Owner of ranch and kinda a jerk

This is following Sweet Whiskey which is book 1 in the Brackenridge series and i love the tie in to that book as we progress through Wild Bourbon.

Duke is our somewhat quiet/introverted alpha and i adore this man for his caring heart. Maverick is the owner of the ranch and he is always working and has had a lot thrown onto his shoulders int he last two years. Cooper is our funny/ lighthearted MMC for this book and he loves to deliver punch lines, but dont touch his girl!!!

These three men have been in each others lives for so long but all it takes is for one Crazy, wild Omega to come along and bring them each into line.
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17 reviews
April 4, 2026
A fantastic 4.5-star read! I’ve been waiting for Brielle’s story since book one, and Avery Dauson delivered a story full of heart, heat, and heavy-hitting Alphas.

The story was a bit slower-paced than the first one, but it felt totally appropriate for Brielle’s journey. I’m a total sucker for the trope where the "evil from the past" comes back to find the FMC, and it made the payoff with the pack feel so earned.

My only small critique is that I wish the aftermath of the marriage hadn't been quite so rushed. The way she got married just to get around her parents' plan was so smart, but I would have liked to see that play out more or have a bigger effect on how everything ended. Otherwise, I really loved it!
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151 reviews
April 11, 2026
This was such a great read and follow up to sweet whiskey which such a different story! First learning more about Bri as not only the best friends supporting her friend find her day but someone who is running from her own life. Bris story was don really well and her strength was highlighted so beautifully! The boys were amazing and while Maverick was who I was most excited to see in this story from sweet whiskey, Duke stole my heart, from his softer demeanor, good heart but his don’t touch her and really being so all in, just made me love him! Rounding it all out Cooper was sweet, funny and brought more of the cowboy to this one. Gosh well written, full story line with spice and a little bratty omega! 💯 a must read!
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566 reviews6 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 16, 2026
4.5 ⭐️

Had to sign up for this arc when I saw they opened up! We follow Brielle, best friend of Kinsey FMC from the first book, we get to see her side of them moving to the small town.

I remember how she was such a supportive friend and you learn how much she hides as well. Of how her parents suck and of what happened before she had agreed to go to the small town

I loved following the alphas too! Them bonding together and feeling that they were meant to be a pack together was heartwarming

🤪 them spoiling her in ways she never experienced and the way they protected her! They ain’t just nobodies as some people who don’t know them would think.

The epilogue 🥹🥹🥹
81 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 17, 2026
💜🩷ARC Review🩷💜

I loved this! Seeing a completely different side to Brielle than the previous book was not something I expected. The same goes for Duke’s character given the hints we got in the first book. There were scenes that had me cracking up, like the jail one! I really loved Brielle’s story and seeing her growth through this book in comparison to the first where we had no idea of what she was going through. Right from the start we can see just how much of a good friend she is even though she’s going through so much. The epilogue was so sweet and hilarious! Can’t wait to see what’s next, especially because these get better and better!
403 reviews4 followers
March 20, 2026
I have been anxiously awaiting Brielle’s book since we met her and Kinsey in Sweet Whiskey, and this book definitely did not disappoint. Brielle’s story was a one heck of a roller coaster, but it was a well written and amazing book!

Brielle had a tough time before she and Kinsey went looking for Kinsey’s father. She wanted different things than her parents wanted for her. Her journey was a bit intense when her past showed up, but her alphas were with her every step of the way. Cooper, Duke and Maverick were exactly what she needed, too. I loved their dynamic and the development of their relationship was both sweet and steamy.

I absolutely adored this book!
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402 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 25, 2026
Save a horse ride an Alpha.. or um Alphas I guess you could say as Briella, our headstrong FMC on the run from her parents and the pack they wanted her to be with but abused her.
When her best friend (Avery from Sweet Whiskey) headed to find her family, Brielle followed and stayed, there she met Cooper, Maverick, and Duke. Friends who didn't see themselves as pack material.... but with the arrival of the right omega they came together to show her how cowboys do it right.

It's a sweet fluffy story of over that will have you going awwww and waving a bucking bronco of your own to ride.
I was an ARC reader and so lucky!!
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2,548 reviews43 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 26, 2026
If your looking for sweet, funny, spicy, and a happy ending...this is it!! Combined with some of my favorite tropes. Omegaverse, RH, cowboys, and more.
This story brought the laughter, all the emotions, friendships, a little drama, and spice.

I loved getting Brielle's story.
I knew there was so much more to her. She was sweet, funny, and had the right amount of sass. She also has a big heart and just wanted to be loved too. I was happy to see her growth and that she got her happy ending. Her cowboys made me swoon. They were perfect for her. Maverick, Duke, and Cooper, I couldn't pick a favorite.
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101 reviews5 followers
March 27, 2026
It was an epic story!
I loved how all the characters were destined to be together, even though it wasn't immediately obvious. The tenderness and romance, while a bit rushed, were very sweet and heartwarming. It was also appreciated that there weren't too many obstacles preventing them from finding happiness.

The four main characters gave their all to ensure their pack bond was balanced, despite their somewhat different personalities.

Personally, I'm amazed at how the author brought the love story between Brielle, Maverick, Cooper, and Duke to life because the glimpses I got while reading Sweet Whiskey intrigued me greatly.
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