Whiskey Flick

Whiskey #4

by Ryan Ringbloom

Was it the whiskey or just another bad chick flick?

Everything usually goes my way. Life’s good. But after a bad breakup, a big secret unfolds that no one can ever know.

​She has a secret all right. Sure, I’ll keep it. Just because we can’t tell anyone doesn’t mean we can't make it work.

But maybe some secrets do need to
come out?

Life is funny.
She’s not supposed to like her.
She’s not supposed to like her.
Unfortunately, hearts don’t always get a say in the matter.

Get ready to laugh, cringe and swoon as these two women get caught on film, landing them in a FLICKy situation in this lovable romantic comedy.
​
This is a stand-alone F/F romance intended for mature readers.

June 2019

Genres: Contemporary, Lesbian, Romance, Friends To Lovers, LGBT

113 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 16, 2019

About the author

Hi, I’m Ryan Ringbloom, a Jersey girl who doesn’t write Alphas. I couldn’t if I tried. Social Media stresses me the frick out, yet I can’t seem to walk away from it. I love to binge watch TV. I think cats are awesome. I’m obsessed with coffee and Fireball. But never together. I am counting down the days until self-driving cars are the norm. And if there is ever a zombie apocalypse, I won’t even try to run. I will let the first one I see eat my brain and get it over with.

Reviews

[Melanie (mells_view) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fifty billion lesbians, and I chose the right one.

A brother’s ex girlfriend F/F romance. So we finally get Jenn’s story. It’s a little forbidden, a bit of funny, a little bit serious, and a lotta bit the perfect ending to this series. There’s romance. There’s the test of family love and bond which is really the heart of this series. It’s just a good read and I admittedly had tears when I read the last pages. So dang good and a must read if you’ve read the rest of the Whiskey series!

[Joc · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is part of the ‘Whiskey’ Series but each story is a standalone. Jenn is a hairdresser who has a few good women but she’s really waiting for a woman who is great. Although, she’s met her already but she also happens to be the woman who broke up with her brother and broke his heart. Sasha hasn’t seen Jenn or her brother, Henry, for three years but her firm has been selected to remodel the company Henry works at.

It’s light and fun with lots of humour. Jenn and Sasha have a great connection even though there is a lot of pushing and pulling. An honest conversation or two would have resolved all the complications before they even started but then there would be no book to read.

Quick, entertaining read.

Book received from Netgalley for an honest review.

[Jude Silberfeld-Grimaud · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whiskey Flick doesn’t claim to be more than a light read, which is good because it’s not. It’s a quick and easy read about secrets, loving the wrong (but oh-so-right) person and family. It’s a stand-alone romance but also part of a series, of which I’ve not read any other book as they are about straight characters.

In this one, Jenn has the biggest crush on her brother’s girlfriend Sasha. Right after Sasha breaks up with Henry, she and Jenn share « a moment » but Jenn can’t deal with the guilt of betraying her brother. The two women meet again three years later, their feelings are still as strong and they decide to try having a relationship while not letting anyone know. The thing with secret relationships is, they usually don’t end well.

I guess this is the author’s first F/F story, and she did an okay job (though I do agree with mahana’s take on coming-out).

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[. (not active on this account stop adding me) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Whiskey Flick is a lesbian f/f rom-com that doesn't hit the mark. I appreciate authors who typically write heterosexual romances giving us f/f romances, but they need to either utilise sensitivity readers or acknowledge that they can't discuss the ease of coming out in current society.

Jenn has always had a crush on her brother's serious girlfriend, Sasha. One night, Sasha visits her, proclaiming she broke up with her brother and has always loved her. After their shared night, Jenn breaks off all contact with the other girl, but they encounter each other once more after Sasha is offered a position at Henry's law firm.

My main complaint about Whiskey Flick was the lesbian representation, especially in regards to coming out. When Sasha tells Jenn she was questioning at the time she was dating Henry, Jenn acts like the concept of bisexuality is ridiculous. Then, when Sasha states she isn't ready to come out at the time, Jenn ridicules her. She says it's easy to come out in a time like this. She bemoans her for "not even coming out to her parents". Problematic doesn't even begin to cover it. Gay people are still murdered regularly for being gay. Gay teenagers are still kicked out of their homes for being gay. Gay teenagers are still bullied and beaten up in schools for being gay. A lesbian couple were literally bashed in the past couple of months for being openly together in public. Therefore, maybe don't suggest that it's easy to come out in current society? Because it's not. If a single gay person read this before it was released, they would tell you how insensitive this is to include in a book. Let people come out when they're ready to, and if they want to stay closeted for the rest of their lives, that's fucking fine. It's their sexuality.

In addition, Jenn also describes Sasha as "exotic" because of her skin colour, which also has no business being included in a book releasing in 2019.

I appreciate how Whiskey Flick was a quick read and only took a few hours to get through. However, this is probably because it felt like every other chapter was removed. We didn't see any development of the romance, there were just a bunch of time jumps and suddenly they're in love (again). Furthermore, it was a sweet romance and I liked how the family was all accepting in the end.

Overall, Whiskey Flick is an f/f romance that needed a bit of editing and some sensitivity readers. I wouldn't recommend unless you've read the other books in this series and are attached to the characters.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first time reading Ryan Ringbloom and I enjoyed this novella. There seems to be some previous Whiskey books/novellas (not sure which), but I didn't feel like i missed anything by not reading them first. I found this romance to be cute and funny even though the subject matter is taboo - Woman falls for her brother's girlfriend. No this is not a story about cheating because MC Sasha and MC Jenn got together after the breakup. Anyway, this one was the perfect length with the perfect amount of chemistry. Even though the sex was glossed over, I don't think it took away from the story (and normally I think it does in other romances).

Anyway, I will easily rate this one 4 stars.

This ARC was provided by Netgalley for an honest review.

[Kaz. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m giving this 5 stars as I thought it was a fun read, I’ve enjoyed all the books in this series, getting to know all the family members and their personalities.
Loved the extended ending on this last one.

[lucyreads_ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book had a lot of potential but I think it could've done a bit more. In this book Jenn is crushing on her brother Henry's, the hero from Whiskey Trick, girlfriend Sasha. After Sasha breaks up with her brother she comes to Jenn to admit that she has feelings for her and they end up sleeping together but then Jenn breaks off contact from her, not wanting to betray her brother. This book is set three years later when Sasha comes to work for Henry's firm for a while and the two girls end up running into each other once again.

This series is a lot of fun, it's not very serious and each of the books only takes about an hour to read so I wasn't expecting anything too much but I think this one lacked a bit compared to the other books. I actually liked the romance, it's a trope I wouldn't usually read, but I just don't feel we got that much of it. I would've liked more of these two just together and happy instead of constantly worrying about what Henry thought. I also really hated how Jenn kept telling Sasha to come out and totally dismissing her fears over it. She acted as though coming out was no big deal nowadays which is obviously not at all true in a world where many people are still harmed just for coming out.

Overall, this series has been a lot of fun and it was good to see all the characters finally get their happily ever afters. I liked that Ryan Ringbloom included a f/f romance in a series that otherwise has all been m/f, it's great to see an author bringing about more diversity. If you want something fun, light and easy i'd definitely recommend this book, well this whole series really, it's perfect if you just want something simple to make you smile.

*ARC copy provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Coco.V]

💝 ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 💝

[Sheena ☆ Book Sheenanigans · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5 Stars)
Title: Whiskey Flick
Author(s): Ryan Ringbloom
Character(s):
― Jenn: ―
― Sasha: Brunette
Setting: New Jersey
Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary, LGBTQ
Content Rating: R
POV: Alternates between Heroines
Smexy Level: Hot
Favorite Quote(s): N/A
Overall Opinion:
I'm slightly disappointed in the read despite loving the LGBTQ components. I loved "Whiskey Chick" and all the follow-up installments just fell flat with me especially this novel. I just couldn't connect with the characters nor understand how nonchalant everyone was with Jenn and Sasha relationship. I mean who dates their brothers ex and can see go to a family event with a smile on their face? Sadly this series just wasn't for me but can completely understand why some readers would be drawn to this series.

[Ｋａｔｅ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ommmmggg, yaaaas!

I suspected who Jenn’s love interest might be back in Whiskey Trick, howevs more on that in a mo because something waaaay more important needs to be said first.

This book, hands down, has THE BEST first line in a first chapter ANNNND THE BEST last line in the last chapter I have ever read in a rom-com. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Hell, maybe that I’ve ever read, full stop. Massive high five Ryan Ringbloom - that shit is out-fucking-standing! (And my snort-cough-raucous laugh both times proves it.) Kudos! 👏🏼👏🏼🖐🏼🤘🏼

Ok, so I wasn’t sure how was going to feel about Jenn’s love interest, I mean, we’d kinda been lead (clever bloody author, lol) down a path to feel a certain kinda way...and then boom! Reveals out the whazoo and you know what? I am in!

Not only that, so much about what I’d learned in the first three books makes so much more sense.

Jenn’s story absolutely delivered all the elements I’ve come to love (and expect) from this series—and with the delicious treat of the bonus scenes at the end, a nice ole whack of future-slice-of-life-feels, too.

Loved it. Loved the whole series.

[FunUndertheCovers · Rating 5 out of 5]

You need to read Whiskey Trick before this one! Although this can be read as a standalone, I wouldn’t recommend it...there’s a lot you need to know before heading into Jenn’s story to fully appreciate it. And while you’re at it, read Whiskey Dick and Whiskey Chick too because they’re ridiculously entertaining!!

This was my first F/F read, and I have to admit, I was a little nervous, but I should’ve known to trust Ryan Ringbloom and her amazing writing because I enjoyed every word.

Jenn is funny, quirky and loveable, and has put her own love life on the back burner making sure her brother, Henry, finds his happily ever after. When the past comes knocking, life gets complicated, but Jenn finds love. However, secrets and lies tend to get in the way of happiness, especially when it affects the family that means everything.

Jenn’s story is emotionally intense at times. Her life and struggles are portrayed in a heartfelt and humorous way as she navigates into her new relationship, all while certain factors and family dynamics aren’t making things easy.

The added bonus scenes at the end, giving us glimpses into the futures of all the characters from the Whiskey series are fantastic!

[Best Lesfic Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Novellas, when done right, are so fun. A clutch of good writers are dabbling in novellas giving great short reads – the kind that can get done in a couple of hours, give you a compete experience, contain a complete relationship arc and leave you happy.

Read the full review @ https://bestlesficreviews.blogspot.co...

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review – thanks as always to Netgalley for sending me an ARC of this book!

Whiskey Flick was a fun forbidden f/f romance that I thoroughly enjoyed. The concept of this intrigued me from the onset. Here we have two women, Sasha and Jenn, who like each other a lot, but there’s a spanner in the works – namely the fact that Sasha used to date Jenn’s brother. Sasha’s feelings for Jenn tore her relationship with Henry apart, and it took him years to recover. Jenn knows there’s no way she can possibly date her brother’s ex, because it would be the height of betrayal… but she can’t resist her anyway.

I enjoyed this a LOT, and I’d say it’s one of my favourite sapphic romances I’ve ever read. That being said, I feel kind of like I was robbed, and though I’m not really that mad about it (I loved the book regardless) I think this story could have gone a lot deeper, and if it had done so it would probably have made my favourites list.

Whiskey Flick is a novella, and I’m always a little wary of those. I find when you condense a romance to that extent, it can feel underdeveloped and the characters never really step off the page. That book did not suffer from this at all in the sense that all the characters were fully realised, they felt genuine and fleshed out, the relationship was believable and I totally bought into it… but we get none of the satisfaction of seeing any of this happen. One minute the two characters are starting to get to know each other after several years of no-contact, and then all of a sudden there’s a time-jump spanning several months and we’re watching these two women in a committed relationship which was sweet as pie but had no build-up whatsoever. Most of their relationship takes place off the page, meaning that although I shipped them super hard and loved the interactions we did see, I just felt like we didn’t get to see ENOUGH. Show me all the little moments where they fall in love! Let me see their story! We got glimpses, but I was desperate for more, especially considering that the parts we did get were so strong and felt so real and perfect. On the whole, I’d say it’s one of the better romance novellas I’ve read, but I still didn’t feel entirely satisfied when I reached the end. There were a bunch of bonus scenes at the end of the book that featured other characters in the series, and as someone who read this as a standalone, I really would have preferred it if that extra space had been taken up by Sasha/Jenn content. Because I loved them!! The energy they exuded, their chemistry, all of it was off the charts, I just wanted so much more!

On another note, there were a few things I’d like to touch on that made me feel a little bit wary. Firstly, Sasha is described early in the book as ‘exotic.’ Yikes. I feel like this is becoming well-known as a dodgy descriptor for multiracial characters, so yeah, maybe don’t do that. Secondly, there’s a scene where Sasha mentions temporarily considering she might be bisexual and Jenn totally shoots her down, as if being bi is ridiculous and/or unlikely. Again, yikes. Thirdly, Jenn also derides Sasha for being afraid to come out to her family. This struck me as a bit unrealistic – Jenn is a lesbian, she would have firsthand experience of how terrifying and difficult it can be to come out, and so I found her initial lack of empathy to be a bit out of place. However, this is resolved later.

Overall, these are small blips in a book I very much enjoyed, so while I would advise readers to be aware of them, they didn’t ruin the book for me by any means. This book had just the right balance of drama, humour, cuteness and steamy moments, and I had a great time reading it. I’d have loved to see it expanded and really make the most of the fantastic chemistry these characters had, but I very much enjoyed it regardless and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun f/f read.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whiskey Flick

I Picked Up This Book Because: Continue the "series"

The Characters:

Sascha:
Jenn:
Remi, Henry, Tina

The Story:

I have to start out saying I didn’t really bond with the characters in this book. I didn’t even start to care what was happening until mutual heartbreak happened. (I know that says something about me but I do not care to explore what) It was a long slog through the first 63 pages. I read the remaining 50 pages in just one night but I had to purposely decide to buckle down and commit. There is nothing wrong with Sascha and Jenn, I just had trouble connecting. Remi brought much needed comic relief to the story and in the end, I did enjoy the book. And I really liked the multiple epilogues.


The Random Thoughts:

I'm a little upset with myself for reading out of order. This isn’t technically a series but the characters are connected from book to book and I might have enjoyed this book more had I gotten to know Sascha and Jenn in Henry’s book (Whiskey Trick)

The Score Card:



2.5 Stars

[Kata Čuić · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fitting conclusion to the Whiskey series! I don't want to give away too much, but Jenn's story brought everything full circle in a way that had me feeling all the warm fuzzies for this big family and all these characters I've come to know and love since reading Whiskey Dick. And the bonus content at the end? Yeah. Big freaking stupid smile on my face for days after reading the last page.

[Tracy Fritts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this story was light and easy to read. The characters were interesting to read about. This story is a little different. Overall I thought it was an enjoyable read. I vouluntairy read and reviewed an Advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are of my own.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars!!

I love this series. It all started the Whiskey Chick for me. I loved every book. They had me laughing so hard. This one was a little different. It is a F/F story. I usually don't read F/F, but since i like Ryan Ringbloom's books so much, I gave it a shot. And what a crazy story it was. If you read the series, you will know what happened between Jenn's brother and his ex. But, now you are getting the whole entire story. And it is a dozy!!

[Yvette89 · Rating 3 out of 5]

read as a box set

falling in love with your brother's girlfriend can be a little awkward. Especially if you are his sister.


Whiskey Everything is everything funny, sexy and entertaining.four standalone stories that are loosely connected through family and friends. Great characters and stories that will make you laugh and fall in love with them. the four characters are different with different experiences that lead them to love. When whiskey if involved anything can happen.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Charlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first F/F read, and I have to admit, I was a little nervous, but I should’ve known to trust Ryan Ringbloom and her amazing writing because I enjoyed every word. Although technically this can be read as a standalone, I wouldn’t recommend it...you should definitely read Whiskey Trick first. And while you’re at it, read Whiskey Dick and Whiskey Chick, if you haven’t, so that you get the whole fantastically entertaining experience!

Jenn is funny, quirky and loveable, and has put her own love life on the back burner making sure her brother, Henry, finds his happily ever after. When the past comes knocking, life gets complicated, but Jenn finds love. However, secrets and lies tend to get in the way of happiness, especially when it affects the family that means everything.

Jenn’s story is emotionally intense at times. Her life and struggles are portrayed in a heartfelt and humorous way as she navigates into her new relationship, all while certain factors and family dynamics aren’t making things easy.

The added bonus scenes at the end, giving us glimpses into the futures of all the characters from the Whiskey series are fantastic!

[Robin Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jen, Jen, Jen...do you always need to do things the hard way? This whiskey story took me by surprise. I was like WHAT???? But I seriously loved the twists it took. Jen has seen both her brothers settle down and find their happy ever after. I wanted her to find hers as well and it’s such a bumpy road for her. There is always humor in the whiskey series but the angst is definitely dialed up a bit more. What I love most in these stories are the bonds between the siblings. Family is important to them and that just makes the book all the more sweeter.

[Lindsay Thompson-Sublett · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great way to end this series. Ryan has done it again. I can't wait to find out what's next to come. Make sure you start this series from the beginning. You'll be glad you did.

[Abby · Rating 3 out of 5]

***arc copy was provided by netgalley.***

This a short read and is part of a series but I personally believe it can be read alone.
This is also a F/F read.

The book before this is about Henry and Tina
This book is about Jenn (Henry’s sister) and Sasha (Henry’s ex)

Jenn got super close to Henry’s girlfriend while they dated. Jenn is a lesbian and has pretty much known her whole life. While Sasha and Henry dated Jenn looked at us and good friends except she had a secret, she had a crush on Sasha vowing never to speak those words out load. Sasha was going through the motions with Henry she knew she had a thing for females but tried to convince herself that maybe she was bi and to get that little fact hidden she held a two year relationship with Henry till she couldn’t lie to herself about the feelings that were arising for his little sister. She had to cut the crap. She ended things with Henry and left with no explanation but on her way out she made one more stop to see Jenn and what a stop it was things got hotttt but that was the end she tried to contact Jenn after that one night but with no luck. They both continue their life’s until one night 3 years later they run into each other at an event and all those feeling come rushing back in.

I liked this storyline and I’m so happy that it worked out for the characters but...... I’m annoyed at the same time how could she do that to her brother I get it love concurs all but REALLY ? I’m not sure I could do that to someone that meant so much to me. I’m not sure I could do that to someone I was in a relationship with for 2 years! Even if it was “fake”. I have mixed emotions about this book for sure. I’m on the fence!
It’s also worth mentioning that this is the second book I’ve read based on F/F and I believe this was written well and I enjoyed more then the first one!

[Jayati · Rating 4 out of 5]

50 billion lesbians and I chose the right one.

Whiskey Flick is a light, easy read in which we get Jenn's happy ending.
As the title suggests, there is a 'Flick-y' situation in which Jenn gets caught up with the wrong person who feels just right and now, as she falls for her more and more, she doesn't know what to do.

Drama, romance and some betrayal - it has it all and the story itself is quite entertaining!
I had a lot of fun reading this book as I desperately hoped for Jenn to get her happy ever after!

Light-hearted and a little comedic, it is a nice book to read when you're trying to wind down.

[The Smutbrarians · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jen, Jen, Jen...do you always need to do things the hard way? This whiskey story took me by surprise. I was like WHAT???? But I seriously loved the twists it took. Jen has seen both her brothers settle down and find their happy ever after. I wanted her to find hers as well and it’s such a bumpy road for her. There is always humor in the whiskey series but the angst is definitely dialed up a bit more. What I love most in these stories are the bonds between the siblings. Family is important to them and that just makes the book all the more sweeter.

[Cariadne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice way to conclude the Whiskey books featuring the siblings that came in on Whiskey Chick (I have not read Whiskey Dick). I surprisingly enjoyed Whiskey Chick -- the summary alone made me hesitate on picking up the e-read -- and thought Whiskey Trick was the strongest of this trio, but Flick was ok, though very predictable. Author Ryan Ringbloom did a great job connecting the dots with this series and I look forward to reading more from her.

[Maura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased this book in 2019 and JUST cracked the binding. I do not know what took me so long.

This short story/novella can absolutely be read as a stand-alone, please don't miss the "Whiskey stories" that came before this.

This is a classic second-chance romance written with humor, romance, friendship, and family. I read it in one sitting and absolutely recommend this story, this series, and this author.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is book four in the series and I’m not as impressed with this one. I was excited to read Jenna story but to be honest I didn’t feel and chemistry or have the crazy adventures like The others. I feel sort of let down. All in all it was a closer but I felt like Jenn deserved more.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have not read any of the other books in this series, and I don’t plan on it. I found this one to be a bit lackluster. While there was some steam, I was expecting more. The story didn’t do much for me. I didn’t really feel any emotions or chemistry between the characters.

[Karen Machamer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed reading this , and I recommend it to everyone.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

Whiskey Flick is a fantastic story about love and family. I loved seeing Jenn’s story unfold. This book made me laugh and cry! Great read!