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Taking Risks #1-2

Taking Risks: Boxed Set Collection

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Take a risk.
Do something drastic.
Fall in love.

When Amberlyn Reilly loses her mother, her whole world comes crashing down. Having been caretaker to her for most of her teenage years, Amberlyn is inexperienced in many aspects of life. She hasn’t had time to live, have fun, or enjoy even the little things. It’s only when a letter from her mother, asking her to fulfill three things, sends her off to Ireland to live a life she never thought possible that she begins to heal.

Declan O’Callaghan was born and raised in Ireland and has his family’s legendary whiskey in his veins. He’s shy and not a fan of the pressure and spotlight that comes with his family name, or the title he was given at birth—the Whiskey Prince. Declan knows just what he wants and that is to take over the family dynasty, but when his father gives him an ultimatum, everything he’s worked for could come undone in the blink of an eye.

With six months to get married, the reclusive Declan spots Amberlyn across a lake and instantly feels the need to know her. Soon, the two find themselves traveling down a path neither expected. However, like any road, there are bumps and side streets to derail them. Can Declan help find the pieces that will make Amberlyn whole again? And will Amberlyn stay or run when she learns of Declan’s deadline of marriage?





Becoming the Whiskey Princess

For better or worse, for richer or poorer, ‘til almost death do they part…
Amberlyn Reilly took a risk and found a new life in Ireland. She did something drastic and jumped in front of a loaded gun for the one she knew she couldn’t lose. And with her mother’s last request, she did more than fall in love. She fell into Declan O’Callaghan—with her eyes wide open and her damaged heart and soul leading the way.
When Irish-born Declan O’Callaghan spotted Amberlyn across the lake, he knew his life was about to change. And it did. Now he has everything he’s ever dreamed of —he’s marrying for love, and with that love, the family distillery will now be his as long as he marries before the deadline.
Things are moving fast. It’s now or never. And as their beautiful relationship grows, time is something these two don’t have a lot of. Declan’s and Amberlyn’s souls are tightly tethered, but will the questions and second thoughts of others prevent them from having a life they’ve both only begun to dream of? Will family and the obligations that come with the O’Callaghan name push them to their breaking point? Or has the Whiskey Prince truly found his happily ever after taking Amberlyn as his Princess?

555 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 8, 2017

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Toni Aleo

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My name is Toni aleo and I'm a #PredHead, #sherrio, #potterhead, and part of the #familybusiness!

I am also a wife to my amazing husband, mother of a wrestler and a gymnast, and also a fur momma to Phoebe, Gaston el Papillon & Winston.

You can usually find me hollering for the whole Nashville Predators since I'll never give my heart to one player again. When I'm not in the gym getting swole, I'm usually writing, trying to make my dreams a reality or being a taxi for my kids. I'm obsessed with Harry Potter, Supernatural, Disney and anything that sparkles! I'm pretty sure I was Belle in a past life and if I could be on any show it would be supernatural so I can hunt with Sam and Dean.

Also, could I LOVE hockey anymore?

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662 reviews6 followers
August 2, 2017
This was a good series, I did like it but for some reason I just couldn't get into it. Most of her books I can read in a day, day and a half tops but this one I just couldn't seem to play attention to it.
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201 reviews2 followers
July 24, 2017
Whiskey Prince-
I really enjoyed this book.
I couldn't put it down!
My heart broke so many times for Amberlyn. All that pain she had to go through and then starting over in completely every way.
I fell in love with Declan as soon as we met him. He's so shy and sweet and so determined and passionate about his views and beliefs. And I loved how he was content to take things slow with Amberlyn.
I was so shocked with what happened with Casey and Amberlyn too. I did not see that coming!
For me this is a true love story and I cannot wait to find out what happens next!

Becoming The Whiskey Princess-
I really enjoyed this. I loved how we seen how many struggles both Declan and Amberlyn had to go through to get to where they wanted to be. It was a joy to see how their love grew and go stronger with each passing second. This book was so romantic and lovey Dover and I just loved it.

58 reviews1 follower
August 10, 2017
The book brought out all the emotions i needed. It was like a palate cleanser after reading first taboo book before this. I was unsure what to think of this series as I largely read Toni for the hockey series. But to say it was perfect would be an understatement. The intricate details she carefully placed in the book were crucial to the story line and she made the emotions of the characters true and real, no exaggerated for any reason. just love love love. Loved it so much i gifted the set to my long distance book bestie!
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627 reviews48 followers
August 26, 2017
Enchanting!

Loved Amberlynn and Declan: they are a fabulous couple. Their meeting is so easy, it stands to reason that the courtship is laden with pitfalls. Even with the trials, tribulations and angst combined, this series is a sweet romance. I enjoyed both books, the segue into Becoming The Whiskey Princess was a smooth and effortless transition, after the the cliffhanger in Book number one. I definitely recommend reading this box set if you are looking for a few hours of enjoyment.
151 reviews1 follower
May 27, 2020
Love pure

Such a sweet love story. I think when you lose someone it’s life changing and not everyone is strong enough to move to another country and start over. Amberlynn does and falls in love with Declan and loves him enough to die for him. I’m glad the story ended with their marriage it’s sweet and perfect.
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183 reviews
November 11, 2017
Perfection

So I smiled. Cried. Laughed. Cried some more. Laughed. This book kept hitting every single emotion. And to be honest. What more can you ask from a book then that. I now want to fly to Ireland... And look up the scenery and dream of this book.
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2,116 reviews24 followers
July 17, 2017
I enjoy anything Toni Aleo writes, she is one of my go to authors. This is very different to her Assassins series, but still incredibly well written and packs an emotional punch.

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10 reviews1 follower
July 21, 2017
Perfection

This serious was the bomb! Really, so many feels, kept me on my toes, loved it! First time reading from this author and love her!
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