Bourbon Springs Series by Jennifer Bramseth

After the deaths of her parents and husband, high school history teacher Lila McNee inherits her family's land and retreats to her childhood home in search of safety and solitude in Bourbon Springs, Kentucky. Yet instead of the peace she needs to heal, she discovers her neighbor to the north, Bo Davenport, the owner-distiller of Old Garnet Distillery, desperately wants a big chunk of her land along the property line which has been subject to dispute for years... moreAfter the deaths of her parents and husband, high school history teacher Lila McNee inherits her family's land and retreats to her childhood home in search of safety and solitude in Bourbon Springs, Kentucky. Yet instead of the peace she needs to heal, she discovers her neighbor to the north, Bo Davenport, the owner-distiller of Old Garnet Distillery, desperately wants a big chunk of her land along the property line which has been subject to dispute for years. Bo wants land to expand the distillery, one of his father’s last wishes, and sees the property as rightfully belonging to Old Garnet. But the land is Lila’s refuge against a world that has only brought her heartbreak, and is the home to her beloved and historic springs, and the very spot from which Bourbon Springs derived its name over two centuries earlier. After months of fruitless negotiations, Bo sues Lila. And she sues him back. Drawn together by conflict over the place they adore, the two find themselves falling for each other. But if they can't find a solution to the land dispute and figure out a way to share that which is most dear to them, they not only risk losing the lawsuit, they also risk losing their chance at love. ANGELS’ SHARE is the third book in the Bourbon Springs Series, an upcoming nine-book series of smooth, sensual, sexy, slow-burn contemporary romances set amidst the lush and rolling Land of Bourbon and Bluegrass of central Kentucky. less

Welcome to the Land of Bourbon and Bluegrass...Welcome to Bourbon Springs, Kentucky... CiCi Summers, the local court clerk, knows all and sees all all when it comes to Bourbon Springs gossip. She doesn’t fancy herself becoming a news item on the local grapevine but finds herself falling for the new master distiller at Old Garnet Distillery. Walker Cain is handsome, polite, professional, and a little nerdy... moreWelcome to the Land of Bourbon and Bluegrass...Welcome to Bourbon Springs, Kentucky... CiCi Summers, the local court clerk, knows all and sees all all when it comes to Bourbon Springs gossip. She doesn’t fancy herself becoming a news item on the local grapevine but finds herself falling for the new master distiller at Old Garnet Distillery. Walker Cain is handsome, polite, professional, and a little nerdy. But he’s also divorced, and even though he claims it was amicable and no kids were involved, CiCi has a rule: she doesn’t date divorced guys, due to her own painful history stretching back to her childhood. CiCi happily discovers she can’t resist Walker’s sweetly nerdly charms as well as his more sensual skills. But their relationship is quickly tested when Walker’s ex-wife is hired by Old Garnet as the distillery’s new heritage director, a newly-created position to help the distillery achieve coveted National Historic Landmark status and promote the venerable bourbon brand . Walker knows it is completely over with his ex-wife. What she did destroyed his trust and their marriage. But how can he convince CiCi he’s made his choice—and that it’s her? DISTILLER'S CHOICE is the fourth book in the Bourbon Springs Series, a nine-book series of smooth, sensual, sexy, slow-burn contemporary romances set amidst the lush and rolling Land of Bourbon and Bluegrass of central Kentucky. The next series book, Book 5, CEDAR AND CINNAMON (Harriet and Goose's story), will be published by the end of 2015. less

Harriet Hensley usually enjoys the legal work and other tasks that come with being an attorney for Bourbon Springs’ most important business, Old Garnet Distillery. But when Hannah Davenport asks her to help new with a project to help the distillery apply for National Historic Landmark status, Harriet isn’t excited, but not because she doesn’t think the work would be dull. It’s because of the guy with whom she’s going to have to work... moreHarriet Hensley usually enjoys the legal work and other tasks that come with being an attorney for Bourbon Springs’ most important business, Old Garnet Distillery. But when Hannah Davenport asks her to help new with a project to help the distillery apply for National Historic Landmark status, Harriet isn’t excited, but not because she doesn’t think the work would be dull. It’s because of the guy with whom she’s going to have to work. Goose Davenport, Hannah and Bo’s cousin, has been known for years as the local hothead, the crazy guy who seemed to hide behind his father’s badge—the late former Craig County Sheriff Fuzzy Davenport. And a few years earlier, Harriet, the local little-miss-perfect and former Miss BourbonDaze, had a taste of that wild side of the man—and found she liked it quite a bit. But despite their mutual attraction, fate denied them the chance to see what happened next, and they kept the fact of their encounter—and feelings—to themselves. Working with Goose presents new professional, personal, and legal challenges, and feelings suppressed for years boil to the surface. He’s enchanted by the woman he never thought he’d attain, and she’s delighted to learn about Goose’s softer side—as well as his deep knowledge and love of Old Garnet which astounds her. Yet within that knowledge is buried a hidden, deep vein of resentment in Goose that stretches back nearly a hundred years, far back into the history of the brand and family. This lingering bitterness threatens not only Harriet and Goose’s new love, but Old Garnet itself. Cedar and Cinnamon is the fifth book in the Bourbon Springs Series, a nine-book series of smooth, sensual, sexy, slow-burn contemporary romances set amidst the lush and rolling Land of Bourbon and Bluegrass of central Kentucky. less

Welcome to the Land of Bourbon and Bluegrass...Welcome to Bourbon Springs, Kentucky... Pepper Montrose has only known bad luck for most of her life. But when incredible good luck finally strikes, her life is irrevocably changed by unexpected good fortune—as well as an unexpected encounter with Jon Buckler, her lifelong best friend. Yet after finding each other, Pepper discovers something that opens old wounds and strikes at the heart of her fears about their new relationship... moreWelcome to the Land of Bourbon and Bluegrass...Welcome to Bourbon Springs, Kentucky... Pepper Montrose has only known bad luck for most of her life. But when incredible good luck finally strikes, her life is irrevocably changed by unexpected good fortune—as well as an unexpected encounter with Jon Buckler, her lifelong best friend. Yet after finding each other, Pepper discovers something that opens old wounds and strikes at the heart of her fears about their new relationship. Jon doesn’t give up and is there for Pepper as she faces new challenges in her new life. His instincts emerge to protect her, but those same instincts end up threatening the future he desperately wants to claim with his best friend....the love of his life. DISTILLED HEAT is the sixth book in the Bourbon Springs Series. The next book, BOTTLED BLUEGRASS, will be released in 2016. less

Welcome to the Land of Bourbon and Bluegrass…Welcome to Bourbon Springs, Kentucky… Spread your wings...or open your heart? Mack Blanton is back home in Bourbon Springs after a brief attempt at Nashville stardom. Frustrated and restless, he desperately wants to return Music City to do the thing he loves more than anything else—make music... moreWelcome to the Land of Bourbon and Bluegrass…Welcome to Bourbon Springs, Kentucky… Spread your wings...or open your heart? Mack Blanton is back home in Bourbon Springs after a brief attempt at Nashville stardom. Frustrated and restless, he desperately wants to return Music City to do the thing he loves more than anything else—make music. Local lawyer Jorrie Jones works for a millionaire horse farm owner and gets to regularly make billable visits to her wonderful client as well as the bourbon distillery across the road. But she wonders whether there are bigger and better things in store for her beyond the confines of little Craig County, Kentucky. Yet when these two meet at a wedding, plans and hearts begin to change. Mack can’t stop writing songs for the woman he can’t stop thinking about. And Jorrie realizes that small-town life definitely has its attractions in the form and voice of Mack Blanton. As these two discover the simple gifts of love, their future is threatened by Mack’s past and present. Will he choose to return to Nashville or build a life in Bourbon Springs? BOTTLED BLUEGRASS is the seventh book in the Bourbon Springs Series. less

Widowed judge and single parent Cara Forrest lives a grief-filled existence, sustained by the light of her life, her young son. She has no time or inclination to lose her heart again—especially to the likes of Drake Mercer, the rakish attorney who appears in her court on a weekly basis. She knows that such a man has the power to sweep her away, just like the rapid waters of Old Crow Creek that cut through Craig County, Kentucky. Power that can bring life—as well as devastation... moreWidowed judge and single parent Cara Forrest lives a grief-filled existence, sustained by the light of her life, her young son. She has no time or inclination to lose her heart again—especially to the likes of Drake Mercer, the rakish attorney who appears in her court on a weekly basis. She knows that such a man has the power to sweep her away, just like the rapid waters of Old Crow Creek that cut through Craig County, Kentucky. Power that can bring life—as well as devastation. But Drake is completely distracted by the sad and beautiful judge. After an intense encounter, he gently pursues Cara, and successfully makes his case for her heart. But a fragile love is threatened by Cara’s unexpected opportunity for higher office and false rumors about the ethics of their relationship. The choice is theirs: whether to be sustained by love or allow themselves to be pulled apart by the currents of doubt. Water of Life is the ninth and final book in the Bourbon Springs Series. less