"This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: The Bourbon Bet
Author: D K Marie
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 10/10
Writing Style: 10/10
Content: 10/10
Cover: 5/5
Of the 15 readers:
15 would read another book by this author.
15 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
15 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 8 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
Of all the readers, 3 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
15 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
15 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“I picked this up on a whim from a number of books offered to me from The Wishing Shelf Awards, and ended up flying through it in two sittings. The banter was so fun, and the tension between the characters kept me grinning the whole time. Definitely one of those “just one more chapter” reads.” Female reader, aged 45
“Good writer, never boring. Betrayal, romance – and an intriguing bet. Loved it!” Female reader, aged 33
“This book totally scratched my itch for a flirty, feel-good romance. I loved the whole bet premise—it made everything deliciously awkward in the best way. Not perfect, but super entertaining and easy to get lost in.” Female reader, aged 58
“I like a good bookshop like the next person but, wow, she’s very (VERY) determined to save her little shop. Intriguing.” Female reader, aged 54
“For fans of dramas, and slow-burn romance. The ‘bet’ element offer readers a level of originality not often found in this genre.” Retired publisher, aged 69
“Honestly, I stayed for the chemistry. The main characters had that push-and-pull energy that makes you want to shout at the page. If you like romance with sass and a bit of drama, this one’s a fun ride.” Female reader, aged 39
“Such a cosy, addictive read! I really liked how the story mixed humour with some surprisingly sweet moments. It felt like watching a rom-com with a glass of something nice in hand.” Female reader, aged 27
“I went into this expecting a light romance and got exactly that—plus some laugh-out-loud moments. The dialogue felt natural, and the storyline kept me hooked until the end. Would happily read more from this author.” Female reader, aged 70
To Sum It Up:
“A superbly written, slow-burn romance packed with twists, turns – and chemistry! A GOLD MEDAL WINNER and highly recommended!” Wishing Shelf Book Awards"