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Bullets Over Bourbon: The Breakfast Murder Club
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Expected 14 Feb 26Driftwood was supposed to be her refuge.
A weather-beaten Victorian clinging to the cliffs. A bookstore that smelled of ink and salt air. A quiet town where Jane Fairhaven could disappear behind polite smiles and careful routines—bury her real name, her real sins, and pretend the ghosts in her chest would finally let her breathe.
But when her assistant—and closest friend—is found murdered between the shelves, Driftwood turns savage. Outsider. Suspect. Murderer. The words hang in every whisper, every stare.
And then there is Detective Malcolm Rakes. Kat’s cousin. Driftwood born and bred, but scarred by years in Boston chasing high-profile cases that never closed, carrying secrets that bled into the man he became. His badge may be suspended, but his instincts are still sharp, his gaze as relentless as the tide. He should despise Jane. She should fear him.
Instead, something dangerous coils between them. A current built of grief and suspicion, crackling into something darker—desire threaded with ruin. A hunger that blurs the line between enemy and ally, protector and predator.
But someone else is watching. Someone who silenced Kat, and who isn’t finished. In Driftwood, secrets don’t stay buried. They fester. They twist. And surrendering to the wrong man might cost Jane not only her freedom… but her life.
A weather-beaten Victorian clinging to the cliffs. A bookstore that smelled of ink and salt air. A quiet town where Jane Fairhaven could disappear behind polite smiles and careful routines—bury her real name, her real sins, and pretend the ghosts in her chest would finally let her breathe.
But when her assistant—and closest friend—is found murdered between the shelves, Driftwood turns savage. Outsider. Suspect. Murderer. The words hang in every whisper, every stare.
And then there is Detective Malcolm Rakes. Kat’s cousin. Driftwood born and bred, but scarred by years in Boston chasing high-profile cases that never closed, carrying secrets that bled into the man he became. His badge may be suspended, but his instincts are still sharp, his gaze as relentless as the tide. He should despise Jane. She should fear him.
Instead, something dangerous coils between them. A current built of grief and suspicion, crackling into something darker—desire threaded with ruin. A hunger that blurs the line between enemy and ally, protector and predator.
But someone else is watching. Someone who silenced Kat, and who isn’t finished. In Driftwood, secrets don’t stay buried. They fester. They twist. And surrendering to the wrong man might cost Jane not only her freedom… but her life.
349 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 14, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I continue to be amazed by the talents of these authors. B. Wills and Yvonne Hamilton, they a very unique way of sucking you into a story and you think you know what is happening, but you are so off base it is ridiculous. I could not stop reading this book. The characters are very well written, I love their banter. the plot and the twists and turns kept me at the edge of my seat.
****Highly Recommend ****
****Highly Recommend ****
Review of advance copy received from Author
I read this as part of Wills's ARC team and am now a fan of her writing. The way she crafts a scene with descriptions planted me right in the middle of the plot. I found myself holding my breath during suspenseful moments and gasping in the action scenes. The FMC is also a strong and independent woman and her enemies turned lover relationship actually feels believable. My only gripe? A cliffhanger 😩
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book had you on the edge of your seat from chapter one, from then on it was hold onto your seat. Twisty, suspenseful, yearning. Never truly trusting anyone. It was one hell of a ride. Bravo a thriller well done.
January 22, 2026
This was book two in the breakfast murder club series and I absolutely cannot wait for book three!! The banter and connection between Malcolm and Quinn had me laughing, mad and swooning all at the same time! This is a slow burn but let me tell you when it burns it burns SO SO bright! Yvonne Hamilton had me hooked in on book one and now b wills has me even more hooked on book two! I absolutely cannot wait to see what they have planned for book three! I needed it like yesterday! Between the mystery, action, with a touch of romance I literally could not put this down! B wills will absolutely always surprise me with her amazing talent as a writer!
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January 16, 2026Arc reader review
wow
another amazing story from The murder breakfast club saga.
the saga started off strong with blades over breakfast by the amazing Yvonne hammilton and B Wills has continued with this amazing instalment.
bullets over bourbon is a dual P.O.V present tense murder mystery with sexual tension and trust me when i say this. there's a couple of chapters especially that'll have reaching for a cold shower.
B Wills knew what she was doing with this installment and I xant wait for the next in the saga to hit my inbox
wow
another amazing story from The murder breakfast club saga.
the saga started off strong with blades over breakfast by the amazing Yvonne hammilton and B Wills has continued with this amazing instalment.
bullets over bourbon is a dual P.O.V present tense murder mystery with sexual tension and trust me when i say this. there's a couple of chapters especially that'll have reaching for a cold shower.
B Wills knew what she was doing with this installment and I xant wait for the next in the saga to hit my inbox
Review of advance copy received from Author
Oh my gosh! I received this book as an ARC from the author and she kills it every time. I read this book in one sitting! It's amazing! It keeps your attention from the very beginning. I love all the mystery, and the enemies to lovers between characters is so great. Definitely 5 stars! So excited to read more!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is the second book in The Breakfast Murder Club series. I was just as good as the first. I love they tie together so smoothly. The twist and turns and the slow burn were amazing.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a great continuation complete with murder, twists and mystery galore.. and let's not forget the SPICE... You spend time wishing Jane could just live her life in piece and then thrilled when her skills are put to use.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
When Jane moves to Driftwood and finally opens the bookstore she’s always dreamed of, she believes she’s found her quiet new beginning. But everything changes when her assistant—and best friend—Kat is brutally murdered right inside the shop. Suddenly, Jane’s fresh start becomes a nightmare.
While Jane tries to stay out of the spotlight and keep her past buried, she’s also desperate to uncover what really happened. Is her own history the reason Kat is dead? Or is Driftwood hiding more secrets than anyone realized?
Malcolm, Kat’s cousin and a determined investigator, senses Jane is involved somehow—if not directly, then by proximity—and that nagging suspicion only grows stronger when his own supervisors pressure him to drop the investigation. Something isn’t right, and he won’t let it go.
As Jane and Malcolm work parallel tracks, grudgingly circling toward each other, the truth becomes harder to ignore. The real questions emerge:
✨ Who killed Kat—and why?
✨ What dark secrets are buried beneath Driftwood’s charming surface?
✨ Can Jane and Malcolm trust each other enough to solve the case before the killer strikes again?
A gripping mystery full of tension, distrust, and buried truths, this story keeps you guessing all the way through. Perfect for fans who love small-town secrets, twisty investigations, and flawed characters on the run from their own pasts.
While Jane tries to stay out of the spotlight and keep her past buried, she’s also desperate to uncover what really happened. Is her own history the reason Kat is dead? Or is Driftwood hiding more secrets than anyone realized?
Malcolm, Kat’s cousin and a determined investigator, senses Jane is involved somehow—if not directly, then by proximity—and that nagging suspicion only grows stronger when his own supervisors pressure him to drop the investigation. Something isn’t right, and he won’t let it go.
As Jane and Malcolm work parallel tracks, grudgingly circling toward each other, the truth becomes harder to ignore. The real questions emerge:
✨ Who killed Kat—and why?
✨ What dark secrets are buried beneath Driftwood’s charming surface?
✨ Can Jane and Malcolm trust each other enough to solve the case before the killer strikes again?
A gripping mystery full of tension, distrust, and buried truths, this story keeps you guessing all the way through. Perfect for fans who love small-town secrets, twisty investigations, and flawed characters on the run from their own pasts.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Small-Town Secrets and a Past That Won’t Stay Buried
This is a gripping mystery defined by relentless tension and beautifully flawed characters. When Jane’s dream of a quiet life in Driftwood is shattered by the brutal murder of her best friend, Kat, the reader is pulled into a twisty narrative where no one can be truly trusted. The story masterfully balances Jane’s desperate attempt to keep her past buried with the mounting pressure from Malcolm, a determined investigator who suspects Jane is hiding more than she lets on.
As Malcolm’s own supervisors push him to abandon the case, the sense of conspiracy grows, forcing Jane to eventually abandon her hope for peace and put her specialized skills to use. This conflict creates an addictive read that explores the weight of secrets and the cost of a fresh start. It is an excellent, high-stakes addition to the series, delivering a perfect blend of small-town atmosphere, suspenseful yearning, and a generous helping of spice.
Content Warning: This book contains depictions of graphic violence, murder, and adult themes.
Thank you to the author for providing an advanced reader copy (ARC) of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
This is a gripping mystery defined by relentless tension and beautifully flawed characters. When Jane’s dream of a quiet life in Driftwood is shattered by the brutal murder of her best friend, Kat, the reader is pulled into a twisty narrative where no one can be truly trusted. The story masterfully balances Jane’s desperate attempt to keep her past buried with the mounting pressure from Malcolm, a determined investigator who suspects Jane is hiding more than she lets on.
As Malcolm’s own supervisors push him to abandon the case, the sense of conspiracy grows, forcing Jane to eventually abandon her hope for peace and put her specialized skills to use. This conflict creates an addictive read that explores the weight of secrets and the cost of a fresh start. It is an excellent, high-stakes addition to the series, delivering a perfect blend of small-town atmosphere, suspenseful yearning, and a generous helping of spice.
Content Warning: This book contains depictions of graphic violence, murder, and adult themes.
Thank you to the author for providing an advanced reader copy (ARC) of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
**ALPHA READ**
Jane is working hard to put her past behind her and move on with her life, concealing the identity she once knew for a life of peace and healing. When her best friend is found murdered and rumors begin circulating along with the handsome detective determined to solve his cousin's murder case (even when the force doesn't want him to), Jane is forced to face the past head on, white lillies and all.
The second installment of the Breakfast Murder Club series ties so beautifully into book one that it just makes my heart sing! I am amazed and impressed with how well Wills takes a story and sends your heart racing - and spiraling - as everything progresses towards the final conflict. You never want to put the books down for fear of missing something big, and watching the pieces come together throughout to see the bigger picture is brilliant, only to realize youre still not seeing everything. The cliffhangers will leave you begging for mercy and more, and I am already so stoked for the next book in this series!
Jane is working hard to put her past behind her and move on with her life, concealing the identity she once knew for a life of peace and healing. When her best friend is found murdered and rumors begin circulating along with the handsome detective determined to solve his cousin's murder case (even when the force doesn't want him to), Jane is forced to face the past head on, white lillies and all.
The second installment of the Breakfast Murder Club series ties so beautifully into book one that it just makes my heart sing! I am amazed and impressed with how well Wills takes a story and sends your heart racing - and spiraling - as everything progresses towards the final conflict. You never want to put the books down for fear of missing something big, and watching the pieces come together throughout to see the bigger picture is brilliant, only to realize youre still not seeing everything. The cliffhangers will leave you begging for mercy and more, and I am already so stoked for the next book in this series!
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review
This is the second book in the Breakfast Murder Club series that I’ve read.
First, I have to say that the writing styles of both authors flows together seamlessly.
Second, this book is so much more than you expect. I went in blind because that’s what I enjoy the most. The character development was perfect. The mystery and thriller aspects had me on the edge so many times!
Last, the twists were unexpected and beautifully written.
Slow burn
Enemies to lovers vibe
Thriller
Mystery
Haunted past
Can’t wait for the next book!
This is the second book in the Breakfast Murder Club series that I’ve read.
First, I have to say that the writing styles of both authors flows together seamlessly.
Second, this book is so much more than you expect. I went in blind because that’s what I enjoy the most. The character development was perfect. The mystery and thriller aspects had me on the edge so many times!
Last, the twists were unexpected and beautifully written.
Slow burn
Enemies to lovers vibe
Thriller
Mystery
Haunted past
Can’t wait for the next book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Y'all want a book where the past comes back to haunt you?? With a slow burn romance that was unseen?? This is the book for y'all. It has page turning suspense that grabs you attention and keeps you reading and before you relax your done the book and was like omg... No way... And now it left you craving more... And it also has a strong female character this is the book
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
Jane has a very boring life it appears…. Until she doesn’t. The past catches up to her and those in her orbit. A few parts are a bit repetitive as far as building the scene goes but it is great writing. I love how the detective is so persistent and perceptive . Can’t wait to see what happens in the next book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
*ARC* Second book in The Breakfast Murder Club series and I’m am left shocked. Why I am I don’t know cause B Wills always leaves us wanting more. A strong independent FMC and stubborn man. Enemies turned lovers! The banter is amazing. It had me laughing and gasping. Book three needs to come out like yesterday! Cannot wait to see what B Wills has in store for her other books.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
The story starts out in a quite little town....and quickly turns into a murder mystery. You find the town and it's people hold so many secrets! I love the slow burn romance that happens ....I don't wanna ruin it for anyone!!! If you love a good murder mystery with a kick ass female lead and a male lead that will match her pace and call her out ....this books for you!!!
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