Bourbon Harmony by Walker Rose – Second Chances, Sweet Muffins, and a Whole Lotta Love!

Okay, y’all, buckle up because Bourbon Harmony by Walker Rose hit me straight in the feels and did NOT let go! Picture this: a thunderstorm, a broken-down car, and boom—enter Rhys Kinkade, the man who shattered June's heart years ago. Talk about awkward, right? Oh, and he’s got two adorable little girls now, just to twist that emotional knife a little deeper.

This book is all about second chances—cue the heart-eyes and dramatic sighs. Fifteen years ago, June and Rhys had big plans to leave Bourbon Canyon and chase her Nashville dreams. But guess who bailed? Rhys! Fast forward, June is now a superstar, but guess what? She’s run out of inspiration, and the words for her next album are just not flowing. So, where does she go? Right back to the mountains…and right back to Rhys.

What I LOVED:

Grumpy, single-dad Rhys makes muffins when he’s stressed, and honestly, can we normalize this? It’s ADORABLE. Who knew baked goods could be such an aphrodisiac? Rhys’ daughters are cute enough to make my ovaries scream. The way June bonds with them while teaching them guitar? Heart-melting. Watching Rhys with his girls shows his soft, dad side, and trust me, it’ll make you swoon. Y’all, the chemistry between Rhys and June is hotter than a southern summer. Every kiss and every touch reignites their past love, but it’s also June’s muse—hello, new songs! Every time they connect, it's like their old flame never died.

What I Didn’t Love So Much: Rhys' Emotional Walls – I get it, he’s been hurt, he’s a single dad, but Rhys, babe, come on! Sometimes his stubbornness had me wanting to shake him. Can a guy just admit he’s still in love and make things work already?

June’s Temporary Visit – The whole time I was on edge, wondering if June was just gonna up and leave AGAIN. Like, girl, we need you to stay and make this thing work! The back-and-forth about her career felt like a ticking time bomb. Will she choose fame or love? Cue the nail-biting.

Bourbon Harmony is the PERFECT read if you’re into second chances, small-town charm, and single dads who bake. Rhys and June’s love story is messy and beautiful all at once, and you’ll be rooting for them the whole way through. Even though their HEA (Happily Ever After) took a long detour, it was so worth the wait.

Grab this book, snuggle in, and get ready to laugh, cry, and possibly crave muffins. Oh, and if you haven’t started the Bourbon Canyon series yet, what are you waiting for? Each book can be read as a standalone, but trust me, reading them in order is a total treat!