Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3)

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine forever! When she tries to move on he moves right next door! As the mystery of Callie’s disappearance heats up and Cass’s job is in jeopardy, Bowie finally tells Cass that he’s loved her forever and wants to date. Oh, can this series get any better? Why, yes it can! Each book brings us closer to finding out what happened to Callie, but it also brings us deeper into the lives of everyone in Bootleg Springs. Lucy Score knows how to bring humor, love, heat, intrigue to her stories. You just can’t put them down after you start reading! The characters are real, the stories are intriguing, and you truly feel like you’re reading about your friends!

May contain spoilers if you haven't read books 1 & 2. When I first read Whiskey Chaser I was all, "Oh man, this country love story is everything!" THEN when Callie was introduced, my mind exploded and I thought, "This is it, the best damn book of all time!" And then book 2 came out and I had to put it down and take walks because the swoon was too much. Here I am at book 3 and my attention is still held. I really didn't think there was going to be much to a story about people who have always love each other deciding to actually love each other. Wowza was I wrong. Bowie is all.the.things!!! I laughed out loud at Scarlett being Scarlett, yelled at my kindle when Cassidy was a walking contradiction, cheered for Bootleg Justice, talked smack to Misty Lynn in my kitchen while making dinner (I wasn't even reading, just reliving it all), chuckled over June Bugs similarities to Sheldon cooper - and how comforting that is to me, fell in love with Devlin again (who am I kidding, I never stopped), and gave another piece of my heart to Bootleg Springs. I'm usually sad when I finish books this good but I'm good because I know full well a re-read is coming. I feel like I'm going to need a spy notebook or one of those clear whiteboards to get it all together!

Bowie has never really loved anyone but Cassidy, she felt the same way, but she was his younger sister’s best friend, and 4 years younger than her so he resisted her during her teens. Eight years later they both felt the same way but misunderstandings on both their parts kept them apart. She was also a deputy sheriff and her department was investigating a case that related to his family. Not an easy way to begin a long awaited relationship. It was great to see how they both had to learn how to be there and put each other first and work on more than the love they already had for each other.

These books always entertain me. I’d love to have the Bodines in my life. Especially scarlet. But this book is not about her. Cassidy is the perfect foil to this rambunctious family. The family she’s always longed to belong to. The boy she longed to belong to until he broke her heart in a million pieces. Bowie has been crazy about Cass since she was 16 but her dad asked his to back off so he did. But she’s the only one who sets his blood on fire and he’s still from that no good family. The fights are always fantastic in these books. And the town. I love how they scheme to make things happen. I think the only thing that could make this series better is to make them cousins with the Winstons

So if you all are following this series things are getting better and better. The mystery behind Callie's disappearance is getting more pronounced and the town members of Bootleg Springs are falling in love left and right. This time around we have Bowie Bodine and the girl he has loved for as long as he can remember Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy is a deputy who is investigating Callie's disappearance and is torn between doing her job and protecting the Bodine family, a family she considers a part of her own. Bowie needs to convince Cassidy that they can be together even with her job on the line. I loved this book, a town full of quirky lovable characters, a book with tears and laughter. So good!

I was thrilled to find out that Bowie and Cassidy were the third installment of Bootleg Springs - I was seriously worried that they would be last because of the on-going investigation. Lucy Score hits it out of the park again. Each book by both Lucy and Claire Kingsley turns out to be an engaging, fun, love-fueled romp. The perfect mix of heart and soul and love and fun. Bootleg Springs is a great setting, complete with Mona Lisa McNugget. Gram-Gram gets a great introduction here, too. Bowie and Cassidy have loved each either their entire lives but skated around each other because of miscommunication and uncertainty, and it is very satisfying watching them navigate out of circles they keep going in. Highy recommended. Can be read stand-alone from the relationship perspective, but to really appreciate the on-going investigation, should be read in sequence with the other Bootleg Springs collaborations by Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley

Book three in the Bootleg Springs series. Full length told in dual POV, can be read, and enjoyed as stand-alone. Each book is about a different Bodine sibling with secondary characters the same throughout the series, there is also a small-town mystery theme that will not be solved until book six. Bowie & Cassidy always had a crush of each other growing up, but misunderstandings got in their way of dating. As adults their attraction to each other is still fierce and they will finally get their chance at HEA!

I absolutely unequivocally adored this book! It was a fantastic read! As I was reading it and enjoying it immensely I kept thinking how totally funny, quirky and entertaining it was and how much I loved it. As I kept reading it I didnt think it could get much better but it did ..... Each page was better and more endearing than the last... That is why I called it a "magical" book because that's how delightful the whole story was, Cass and Bow, Scarlett, June, and all the wonderful characters that inhabit this amazingly wacky and loving town!!!! I highly recommend this book and the entire series!!!!!!

Cassidy and Bow have been in love since she before she can remember. Just when she thought more was going to happen, it didn’t. Years passed and while they still had strong feelings for each other, there were misunderstandings and issues to resolve. The investigation into the murder of Callie Kendall is still ongoing and because Cassidy is a cop she can’t always say what is happening only to upset Bow. I would definitely recommend this book and series especially if you like romance and mystery.

It’s hard to tell you all the reasons why you’re going to love this book without just repeating what it’s about. This is the third in the series and it’s the love story of the most quiet brother and the local deputy sheriff. Woven in, is more clues to the 12 year old cold case. There are many things to enjoy in this story. Bowie comes across as the laid back brother, but there’s a lot of pain and conflict going on inside. He fears that the investigation will hurt his family and thinks Cassidy is blind to everything but her pursuit of the truth. Cassidy is afraid Bowie will hurt her again and she has to choose between him and the jerk who’s trying to take her job. I seriously cannot wait for the next one.

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

Again another winner for Claire and Lucy. I loved reading this book and the descriptions of the characters run true throughout each book. The scene in the jail had me laughing so long and so hard. I can just picture Scarlett lunging off the cot onto Misty Lynn. Even just writing about it is making me laugh. Bowie and Cassidy needed a wake up call and of course Scarlett was there to give the nudge. Really loved reading this book and the girl's night out or girls spa day.

Deputy Cassie has her hands full in this story. The investigation in the Callie Kendall disappearance heats up, and Cassie may need to make a decision between her job and her friends. Her lifelong love and next door neighbor, Bowie Bodine, shows some interest, Gran Gran may need to be arrested, and the whole town is keeping secrets. Wonderful writing by Lucy Score. Some humor, some sorrow; a really great story. So many new clues to Callie’s disappearance that only bring about new theories!! A must read, but read the other books in the series first.

This series is the ABSOLUTELY MOST AMAZING SERIES EVER!!!!! This is book three and I’m losing sleep but laughing my ass off. Even got kicked out bed at two am because I was giggling, and couldn’t keep it quiet. I’ve also shed some tears over Bowie and Cassidy’s story. People if you haven’t read it, crap on a cracker, GET TO IT! I would most definitely give more than five stars if I could! Great job Lucy and Claire

It was so great to take another trip to Bootleg Springs. Bowie has loved Cassidy from afar for years. Cassidy has loved Bowie since pre-school. Why aren’t they together? Pick this book and find out. So many miscommunications and hurt feelings get in the way. Your heart will hurt for this couple, but it gets put back together. This was such a funny, great read. Everyone will want to move to Bootleg where they have secret town meetings and a town chicken. I can’t wait for the next book to come out. I can’t recommend this book enough. See if Jonah’s roommate magic continues.

Bootleg Springs is now like Hogwarts to me. A fictional place where you spend hours dreaming about and wishing to be a part of. This series is pure magic. There’s a main narrative with a touch of whodunnit that will keep you on reading EACH book in the series just to make sure that you’re bot missing on any clues. Moonshine Kiss made me swoon over Bowie and root for Cassidy. The sexual tenauon between the two was so heavy especially at the first few chapters and I loooove it!

Since the first book, this is the couple I've been waiting for. I've enjoyed all the books so far and I'm sure I will like the rest but there's something about the missed chance romance that tugs a little harder at my heart. Bowie and Cassidy have known each other forever. Find out why nothing happened or almost happened or you know what? You just really need to read this one! I would recommend starting at the beginning of the series. There is an underlying story, a mystery, that continues thru each book. Soon, you'll be concocting your own conspiracy theories!

Moonshine Kiss is the third book in the Bootleg Springs Series, and it is amazing!!! Bowie and Cassidy have been in love with each other for years, everyone knew it....... everyone but each other, that is. This friends to lovers story is full of laughter between the antics of family, friends and town members. It also continues the 12 year ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Callie Kendell, so it’s best to read the books in order!!

Yet another fabulous part of a series. I love love love reading these books. Can’t get enough of the characters, it’s my absolute favorite. The series has superb characters, great plot, and steamy romance. I can’t wait to start June’s story and finally Gibson’s. I already know I’ll have a book hangover when I’m done, I guess the series will need to back into my TBR pile along with a few of my other favorites. Thank you for a great story and better series.

I laughed out loud so many times I lost count! I laughed so loud I had to sleep on the couch so I could read it at night!😁 If you’re looking for some stress relief ( and who isn’t these days) look no further !!! This is book 3 in the series so if you want the full effect you might take a cold and rainy ( from California here people ;) day and binge read the series. It may just get your happy feelings jumpstarted for the holidays!!!! It did for me! :)

“Bowie Bodine was going to kiss the cold out of me under this sliver of moon.” That ‘Moonshine Kiss’ whets the appetite for more Cassidy and Bowie Bodine! We get it in spades with the return of Bootleg Springs, Book 3! Highly anticipated Bootleg shenanigans (I’ll never think of Bingo night the same), Bootleg Justice (this town knows how to pull together), our favorite Bodine’s (Scarlet’s back in all her outrageous glory), and the continuing mystery of Callie Kendall (more clues to ratchet up the intrigue), all intertwine to make Moonshine Kiss a 5-Star must read!

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

Pay full price for Lucy Score and Bootleg Springs. These stories give you all the emotion and hope you want and need. The people in this book make you want to find your way to Bootleg have a long soak in the secret spring, and play senior bingo at The Lookout. And I haven't even mentioned how much money I'd spend at Yee Haw Yarn & Coffee. This story line is so good that I'm jealous of people who are just beginning the series.

Do you like romance? Do you like mystery? Do you like to laugh? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, this is the book for you. You will swoon over Bowie. You will laugh at the crazy adventures that ensue. You will think, rethink and overthink all of the theories in this mystery. This book gives you the romance you crave but leaves you wanting more. You will want more Bootleg Springs, more Bodines, and especially more clues to solve the mystery of the missing Callie.

Lucy score continues to amaze me. Her and Claire are truly talented authors who think outside the box by bringing the plot twist of Callies disappearance into the lives of these incredible character's that we've come to love. Bowie and Cassidy did not disappoint. I kind of felt bad for them for all the wasted time. We've all been there with that unrequitted love which made me want their HEA even more.

Spoiler free. As usual when reading anything Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley I was not ready for the story to end! Moonshine Kiss is the third book in the Bootleg Springs series loaded front to back with romance, comedy and off the wall banter. Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker is a friends to lovers read. Both grew up crushing hard on each other but one of them thought they were not good enough for the other. As we watch their story blossom we also watch the story of the mystery disappearance of Callie Kendal unfold with some new jaw dropping information.

Loving Bootleg Springs even more!! Bowie & Cassidy's story is heartbreakingly beautiful. Loving, and pissed off at times. Humorous and sad memories. And a underlying mystery to which pieces are falling about. Family and community. A wonderful read, and I'm headed to the next story.! Enjoy!

In the words of the great Bowie Bodine - This book is BETTER AND MORE AND EVERYTHING. I don't think I have the words to properly describe how I feel about Moonshine Kiss. It was the most perfect story. I am in awe. Lucy Score has ruined me for other books and other authors, because it is impossible to top this. Love Love Looooved this book beyond measure.

So I love the Bootleg Springs series of books and am so happy with Bowie and Cass' story. I love the thread of Callies disappearance thru the books. You know when you read a book and think about it while your not reading it? This is the book. I actually tried to ration myself so I wouldn't finish it too quickly because it was so good. Patiently (not) waiting for book 4

I love this Bootleg Springs series. So many poignant, powerful, laugh-out loud moments. Can't wait to read the next one (Bourbon Bliss), have pre-ordered and should come today. The synergy between these two writers really excellent, brings out the best in both. I do wish you two ladies would spell the word "separate" correctly since you use it often. When in grade school I was taught to cover up "sep" and the final "e" to see the rodently "a rat" to remind myself how to spell it. You two are otherwise amazing, please keep writing! Mary Alexander

Another awesome story from Lucy Score. In Moonshine Kiss, we get to visit Bootleg Springs and hang out with the Bodines again. Lucy Score has quickly become my favorite to go author, her stories are extremely well written, captivating, funny, sweet, swoony and steamy. You can’t help but fall in love with her characters and always wanting more!!!

I didn't know whether to laugh, cry, eat chocolate, drink wine (okay, I did them all - don't judge until you finish the book). I adore a book with humor, hunks and homeless pets that end up at a home. This is one of my favorite series.

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

I absolutely adore this series!! Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. They clearly have a long history. They clearly are interested in each other. Will they finally find the HEA they deserve? Um, heck yeah, this is Bootleg Springs! I love this series. Steamy romance, crazy Bodines, Bootleg Justice, and a few more Callie clues...yes, please!!💜 Lucy Score never disappoints and this is no exception! You need Bootleg Springs in your life!!

I don't think this qualifies as a second chance. They never got together the first time and they never stopped wanting each other. I think this is a first love that just took time and trials to make an amazing ever after.

This is my favorite book in this series. This is so.much more than 5stars. Cass and Bow have some long resolved issues to work through. Combine those issues with the on going disappearance of Callie. We are.introduced to more questions than answers. Mona Lisa.McNugget makes another appearance as.well.as.some.kitties. Poor.Jonah gets.kicked.out of another house. I.can't wait June's story.

This is the 3rd book in the Bootleg Springs series. It follows the Bodine siblings and the disappearance of a young girl many years ago. Cassidy and Bowie have had a crush on each other for many years. I This is an amazing book that I did not want to end. I can not wait for more in this series.

Finally! We got to fall in love with sweet and swoony Bowie Bodine! Bowie and Cassidy’s past is filled with love and heartbreak. Can they overcome their past to love and trust each other again? Can’t wait for the next Bootleg Springs Book where love is coming to the character we least expected and the mystery continues!

… with lots of love and laughs but it didn’t flow as well as the first two. I also didn’t quite feel as deep a connection as I did with the H/h in the first two books. With that said, still a great book and so much better than a lot of the contemporary romances out there now.

Lovable, quirky characters (let's not forget SEXY) and really great storyline! Cassidy Tucker and Bowie Bodine are lifelong soulmates but have to work hard to get past themselves to find where their happiness lies. All the while, trying to solve the crime of the century in their small West Virginia town! Funny, sexy and truly heart warming! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS BOOK!

I have loved this series from the start, which is how I would recommend reading it. I love the characters in this quirky little town. Couldn't put Moonshine Kiss down until I was finished, but didn't want it to end!

Ah, back to Bootleg Springs. This book is Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker’s story. I enjoyed their history and loved the back story of these two. They have a history together and there are lighthearted moments as well as some sad. We are getting a little more info on the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Callie. I loved this book and I’m anxiously waiting for June’s story next!

I absolutely loved going back to Bootleg Springs. The Bodine family, as always, is a riot. Each book, I change my mind about the disappearance and what actually happened. I loved seeing Bowie and Cassidy get their happily ever after.

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

There was a couple of times I was bent over laughing, especially the interactions with Scarlett and the banter back and forth with her and Cassidy, soooo funny, thanks Lucy.

I love this series. It is laugh out loud funny and keeps you on the edge of your seat with the murder mystery. Bowie and Cassidy are meant for each other and nothing can keep them apart not even each other. The town gets more interesting with each book. Can’t wait for the next one.

Cassidy and Bowie are the perfect couple. Still, misunderstandings and pride have gotten in their way. This story understands family, friends, connections, and the value in trusting your instincts.

If you like small town romances with some spice and some mystery this is the book for you! Bowie and Cassidy’s story is so fun. Im a sucker for feisty heroines and Cassidy is exactly that. Bowie is just too good to be true! Love these books!

I'm living the bootleg series. Cassidy and Blake were great together. I loved how they were both interacted. Can't wait to read the next in the series.

Bootleg Springs is quickly becoming one of my favorite series!! Cassidy and Bowie have know each other since they were kids. Both having feelings for each other but a miscommunication has kept them apart!! A Must Read!

Moonshine Kiss is the 3rd book in the Bootleg Springs 6 book series. This book has a great suspense story as well as all the feels with Cassidy Tucker and Bowie Bodine's love story. I encourage you to read this series! You will love it!

Awesome plot. Very fast read. The language was real and the feelings of all was spot on. I'm ready for the next one.

Another good one. Can't wait to find out what happens in next one while reading one before. Such good reads.

Great read. The writer is a magician with the way she describes her characters, relationships and holds to suspense. I'm hooked.

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

I don't even have the words for how much I loved this book!! Of course I adored Cass and Bow but all of Bootleg Springs holds my heart! And the Callie Kendall mystery just gets better and better! And even though I desperately want to know what happened, I just never want this series to end!! 10/10 will read again. Over and over and over.

Lucy Score (and her partner in crime Claire Kingsley) has written a cast of characters so amazing and charming that Bootleg becomes a bucket list for a must see destination. You can't miss with her books. We should all live with this much heart.

Lucy Score is the best story teller of small town romance. Absolute loved this book and cannot wait for Claire to finish the next in this series!! Both of the ladies rock!!

Well I finally found my way back to Bootleg Springs. Pleasantly surprised how much conflict actually came from a couple that had always been attracted to each other.

This book was so much fun to read! The characters are so alive and sexy. I can't wait for the next book in the series!

This story has a great friends to lovers romance. The storyline is full of humor and some drama to keep the plot intriguing. I wish I could move to this town and be friends with the characters.

I lose sleep because of these authors. I love everything they write!!

This series does not disappoint. Feisty female leads, sexy men and a cold case murder mystery to boot. Plus the quirky town for comic relief. Can't wait for the next one!

What a great book. They loved each other forever. They were destined for each other. Things happen but love always win. This series is amazing. Can't wait for more

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Loved this book, can not wait for Juney's story!! This isnt just a LOVE story of Bowie and Cassidy but a LOVE story about family, friends and a community that never stops giving!!

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

Lucy’s done it again!! Got me all roped and hogtied into her Bootsprings world. I now get to use terms like ‘herped harpy’. I get to set timers for folks want to to take to me. I love this series and simply cannot wait for more Bootleg Justice!!

Totally and completely in love with this series. I feel so completely involved in everything Bootleg. The characters are great, the mystery is keeping me on my toes, the romance is hot. Can't wait for the next one

It's about community, family, friends, dreams, hope, and love. The Bodine family makes you wanna be a part of it all! Loving this series!

This series is so so good! I’m dying to see how everything works out with all of these crazy, loving characters.

This entire series is AMAZING. The two talented authors are giving us not only swoony heroes and kick butt heroines, but also a puzzle to figure out. If you have not checked out the rest of this series, you are missing out.

Love Bootleg and all its inhabitants. Such a fun read and the mystery of an old disappearance adds another level of interest. Can't wait for the next one.

This book!! Oh how I loved. Couldn’t put it down!! Love Bowie & Cassie. Scarlett is as feisty and adorable as ever. Love and laughs, a typical Lucy Score book!! So worth the wait!!

I have enjoyed every book in this series and can't wait until the next one. Oh, the anticipation!

Book 3 was a one day read cause I couldn't put it down! Bowtie and Cassidy's story is full of spark, mystery and again that Bodine family tightness. Hoping there's another book to this series!

This book was difficult to put down! Love the Lucy Claire team and their characters - can’t wait for the next one!

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

Bootleg springs and it’s inhabitants are awesome! I read these books so fast that I get mad at myself because then I have to wait for the next one but also celebrate because the stories are just amazingly enjoyable!

I loved this book so much! I love this family, the town and all of the little details and bits of love sprinkled into the story! I can’t wait for the next one!

I'm a huge Lucy fan, would read her grocery list, and really love this series!! Emphatically recommend!! xo

what's not to love. I love this series!! i would love to check out bootleg springs! love the characters.

I love love love this series!!! This book does not disappoint! Funny, sexy, could not put it down!

Oh Lucy, Claire and Bootleg Springs, you never fail to bring me joy. The mix of Romance, Comedy and Mystery have had me hooked since the day I read the first word of this series. Moonshine Kiss is book #3 in this series. I promise you will love the small town shenanigans these 2 amazing authors bring you.

This book has it all! Love, family, small town, laughs and mystery.

Another wonderful read from Lucy and Claire! I love the Bootleg Springs series and can't wait for next book so I can revisit the awesome small town and all the great characters!

Great series came across my way binged it in two days

Loved it!!! Made me laugh!!! Bought the series!!!

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

Pack your bags and head to Bootleg Springs immediately. Lucy did it again! The Bodines bring all the feels. Anxiously awaiting book #4!

They did it again, great book!

Loved it!

This series has me in its Moonshine grip, hook, line and sinker! Every book is so beautifully interwoven with the other, its characters so present, other than the cameos a series usually affords them from a previous book. The Bodines and the Tuckers are treasures, but more than that, the whole town of hilarious, “what-you-see-is-what-you-get”, adorable Bootleggers (that includes the town chicken and some stray cats) makes this book and series something enormously special! I just want to immigrate and find myself a little spot out there and be a part of those secret, but not so secret town meetings. I have never wanted to belong so much to a Bodine family, with their special brand of dynamic and loyalty to each other - although my family is awesome. And then, those Bodine band of brothers ....... with all their “persons”. Are there any more book-boyfriend swoon left for the thousands of books still to be written? Bowie and Cassidy was a wonderful functioning couple who made some really big mistakes to a very small “lost in translation” problem. Their journey back to each other was just wonderful to read. Have I mentioned how awesome this series is? Oh, yes, I have. Just need to emphasise that:). You will get swoon, steam, light-heartedness, mystery (in an unsolved and puzzling case)and a whole lot of small town charm. The whole package. Bring on the next installment, before Christmas..... Please!

This book series has it all and the mystery of “What happened to Callie Kendall” is heating up! I love everything about this series and particularly this book. Lucy is so skilled at writing, but especially good at describing a place (a town) that you fall in love with and, in my opinion, that is incredibly hard. I am an avid reader, reading anywhere from 3-6 books a week, and usually the place or setting of the story is not important to me, I would rather just get to the meat of the story, but with Lucy, it’s one of my favorite things about her and her books, especially Bootleg Springs! She seems to be able to effortlessly write about numerous characters, animals, extra-curricular activities, the mystery, and hot & steamy sexy times, without skipping a beat. Cassidy has loved Bowie practically her whole life, but Bowie broke her young heart and now years later, they get their second chance at love. Cassidy does not make it easy for Bowie but he is determined to make-up for his past mistakes. Bowie has always been an upstanding citizen of Bootleg Springs, but because of his family’s scandal, he never felt like he was good enough for Cassidy. It will be an uphill battle for Bowie to convince Cassidy that he really does love her, and will choose her as his first priority. Considering she is his sister, Scarlett’s, best friend and his next-door neighbor, things get quite interesting! Although this is not Scarlett’s book, she is quite the character and one of my favorites of the series! Don’t miss out on the third book in this series! As always, Lucy & Claire are one-click authors to me. Trust me…YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH BOOTLEG SPRINGS! Enjoy!

I had tempered expectations for this book. Score writes books wherein female characters are castigated for being independent women. The male protagonist and all of the supporting characters spend no small part of each book explaining to the female protagonist that she owes him her trust - which is odd considering each book starts with the male character not just burning the female character, but going nuclear on her leaving her burnt to ash. In return for her trust, he owes her nothing. In this book, Bowie tells Cassidy that he only likes her as a sister and keeps lying to her for 8 years. He then blames Cassidy for keeping the confidential details of her job a secret. When she shares her private thoughts about the case with Bowie, he tells her off and she gets fired. Cassidy’s sister and her BFF Scarlet then put all the blame on Cassidy. Not one person concedes that Cassidy’s career is important to her or acknowledges that Bowie’s ask puts everything that Cassidy has worked for at risk. In the epilogue, after Cassidy begs for forgiveness, it turns out that Bowie stole evidence and kept it secret from her. Cassidy is grateful for his theft and secrecy. Score’s entire premise is that women are not permitted to have private thoughts or feelings, but men should be able to whatever they want without question.

2.25☆ 1st person dual POV spoilers Book focuses a lot on the investigation and Cassidy's job. Then the sub seems like relationship drama but i don't mean romantic drama between the H and h. It's more friendship/family drama. the H and h's friendship, the h and her dad, the H and his sister, the h and how she sees herself, the H and how his family legacy makes him seem. Then last its has a courtship between the H and h. And I say courtship rather then romance because I didnt get and swoony, ment to be, heart tugging, they are ment to be feeling. It's all right, wrong, were suppose to be rather then seeing a relationship play out. I get that they already loved eachother but it's still a different love that grows deeper being in a relationship but I never saw or felt that. I was good with the book till to much focus turned toward Connelly and him being able to cost her her job. So of course that ment she needed to stay away from bow so that didnt happen. But I found it as made up drama that I didnt find plausible. How could he cost her her job. I get the it gets a little slippery cause hes a state officer but Her higher up is her dad and he doesnt think shes doing anything wrong. So what's next reporting the whole police station to the state? Ok so let him, she isnt doing anything wrong, he took her off the investigation and was making her turn old reports digital (although I dont get how he could make her do that either he can take her off the investigation but how can he stop her from her normal police duties, and what did he care about old case files that had nothing to do with him or his investigation?) and since she listened a state investigation would just make him look dumb. And I dont get why dev didnt look into it like he mentioned. He had weeks to do what little old ladies did in a night which is another thing that throws me.

I've read the first three books in this series and I've loved each one (but this is my first review). The two things I love most about these books so far are 1) the mystery [What happened to Callie Kendall? What really caused Connie Bodine's car to crash? Are the two things connected?] and 2) the humor. I have literally LOL'd many, many times! I am loving these characters so far...from the seemingly mismatched Devlin and Scarlett, to Jameson and Leah Mae, and now Bowie and Cassidy. I really like Bowie Bodine, second oldest Bodine sibling and assistant principal at the high school, and Cassidy Tucker, local deputy, daughter of the sheriff, and lifelong best friend to Bowie's little sister, Scarlett. Bowie and Cassidy have had a thing for each other since they were teenagers, but being 4 years older than Cass, Bowie never let on. Then, later, when they could have tried to be together, a misplaced and misunderstood promise pushed them even further apart for nearly a decade. Cassidy and Bowie finally decide to give it a try, but keep things on the down-low. Can Cass trust Bow not to break her heart again? Since the Bodines are somehow tied to the Callie Kendall case, is there a conflict of interest and could it potentially cost Cassidy her job? Will the fine people of Bootleg Springs be up to their usual shenanigans? I am loving this series so far and can't wait two get into the next book.

Which surprised me because I liked B in the previous two stories. I’m with C though. He never fought for her, so he doesn’t deserve her. He “never not loved” her for eight years, but all he did during that time was bed a lot of other women. When he was finally ‘given permission’ to pursue her, he got her all hot and bothered, then extorted words out of her that she wasn’t ready to give. He forced her to give him not for public information that had to do with an ongoing investigation, told her she needed to open up to him and be honest, then fought with her when she did. Then shut her out of his life. Nothing I read made me believe that C was ever at fault. She had reservations, which was right because he hadn’t been honest. (She shouldn’t have been expected to fight for someone who said she was only like a sister.) She was doing her job the best she could, which was admirable. She did stand up for herself against the cop jerk, which is why she lost her job. And what she predicted. Her knowing stuff was going to happen was logic, not her causing it to happen. The authors tried to make her share fault with B about everything, which really annoyed me. He’s not the good guy like the authors want us to believe. She deserves an HEA, he doesn’t. I try to reserve one star reviews for cheaters and really bad stories, but this one really bothered me. I may change it after I calm down.

I've read hundreds of small town romances, it's one of my favorite settings! Moonshine Kiss had inter linked families and a well intentioned love story, but I didn't get any small town love! I have lived in a very small town in Washington State and it's people were just like any people! Some are nice and welcoming, some are grouchy and infuriating, some are just nasty and some are kind and loving and make you feel at home! I just didn't get warm fuzzy's from Bootleg Springs! I also couldn't wrap my head around State Law Enforcement having the right to fire a local police officer! For jurisdictional reasons, I believe only extraordinary incompetence might be a factor, but the local police agency would be the one to fire their employee! The "template mandated" angst between Bodie and Cassady was annoyingly repetitive! Ok, I know romance novels all have these preposterous elements keeping the lovers from taking the "big" step! I really liked Cassady and Bowie and wanted them to figure it out, but the " not good enough" hesitancy vs the "i don't trust him not to break my heart again" took all the joy in the story away! This is an okay story which could have been so much better!

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

I was so looking forward to reading about these two. I couldn’t wait. I absolutely loved the first two books but this one I did not like. I honestly wasn’t a fan of Cassidy or Bowie in this book. Absolutely loved them in the first ones. I think Bowie didn’t deserve Cass. He was such a jerk. No redeeming qualities whatsoever. Bowie has loved Cass for years and to treat her like “his sisters best friend and family member”. It got old. Cass should have stood up to him more. And it was way too long. It way took too long for them to get together. Bowie needed to grow up. Such a disappointment. Both characters did not have any chemistry. Bring back Scarlett and Devlin. She is a hoot and I could read about her all day. I hate writing reviews like this but it was so disappointing.

Top 3 Favorite Scenes 1) Bat in the Bedroom (shared wall and no pajamas? No problem) 2) Cassidy's Grandma and Bingo night (Moonshine and Bingo, what could go wrong?) 3) Trip down memory lane at the Bodine family home Welcome back to Bootleg Springs with another FANTASTIC addition by Lucy Score. When I first started this series, I was very intrigued by the steam coming from the BFF deputy and the Teacher/Principal Bodine brother. This book did NOT fail to deliver. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine since she can remember. Even her best friend, his little sister helped her plan their wedding. But after a misinterpreted night, Cassidy's heart is broken. Fast forward, and Cassidy is trying to find her own Happily Ever After, solve the Callie Kendall mystery, battle chauvinistic men in power AND figure out if she and Bowie had sex or not. This book had me laughing and falling in love myself as these two stubborn characters try to find their own HEA.

With each book that comes out, this series is solidifying its place as one of my all-time favorite series. This time we get Bowie and Cassidy’s story. They have been in love with each other for most of their lives. If you’ve read the other books you already know there’s something going on…a tension between the two. Now we get to know all the details. And oh what details they are! This book and this series is quirky, funny, sweet, and sexy. You will be laughing out loud one moment and emotional the next. Cassidy is smart, independent and strong, but does show her vulnerable side. Bowie is so swoon-worthy! They are both stubborn at times and you just want to shake them. These two are perfect for each other and I loved watching their story unfold. Not only do we get the amazing story of these two, but we get to check in with all our favorite characters. This small town and this family are so charming and hilarious that you just want to be a part of them. I can’t wait to see whose story we get in the upcoming books. I can’t forget about the mystery of Callie Kendall. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen we get a curve ball or two in this book. I love that this sub plot is keeping us on our toes. I cannot express how much I love this book and I love this series. If you love small town romance and/or rom-com then you definitely need to read this book and this series.

We're back in Bootleg Springs, and the disappearance of Callie Kendall is heating up. New evidence is discovered that may or may not incriminate the Bodines. In this third book from Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley, Bowie and Cassidy are spicing things up! Well, this is definitely a slow burn, they've known each other forever, can they really finally get together kind of relationship. Don't you just love those couples who know everything about each other? Who have such rich history, it's like just kiss her already! That's Bowie and Cassidy. Cassidy Tucker is a Sheriff's deputy and she is very good at her job. Some new evidence has surfaced regarding the disappearance of Callie Kendall and she's determined to use that to take the heat off the Bodines. Bowie Bodine is the high school vice principal and he has made it his life's mission to be accepted by the Tuckers. He has loved Cassidy for as long as he can remember, but some ill-advised advice given to him by Cassidy's dad, the sheriff, made their love take the long road. Once things are brought into the light and everyone knows that Cassidy and Bowie belong together, even more roadblocks are introduced. This story definitely makes you root for the underdog. The smart, strong, good head on his shoulders Vice Principal who just wants his girl to be happy. I love that intensity they both feel for each other. There's so much love, but also misunderstanding between them and the conversations they have are so realistic to the trials and tribulations of romance that you can't help but chuckle and yell, "You go, girl!" when Cassidy stands up for herself. And of course there's plenty of those small town shenanigans that make this series so enjoyable! Even secret town council meetings and running reporters out of town with Big Foot sightings! It's a real hoot! Stories from Lucy are so enjoyable to read. There are so many layers to characters, they are so easily envisioned that it makes for an amazing reading experience.

Moonshine Kiss is the third book in the Bootleg Springs series by Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. This is a standalone romance with a happily ever after ending, but this series has a little bit of a small town mystery mixed with some old family history that twists through all the stories. So it helps to read them all and read them in order. This is Cassidy and Bowie's story. It is a best friend's older brother, childhood crush, second chance romance. As with all the books in the Bootleg Springs series, there's lots of small town shenanigans and Bootleg Justice, plenty of quirky and meddling characters, neighbors, and family members. Cassidy is a small town deputy, daughter to the sheriff, following the black and white of the law and her job. Howie is the high school vice principal trying his whole life to surpass his family name and be good enough for Cassidy. There are some heartbreaking moments in this book, but lots more love, humor and suspense to even it out. Friend's brother stories are up there in my list of favorite, under friend's to lovers. This did not disappoint, especially when Scarlett is the crazy best friend.

Quick(ish) Review 4 stars Ah, now THIS is what I love about the Bootleg Springs series - the town is full of fun, quirky characters but I never feel like it takes precedence over the main romance. In this third installment, Bowie Bodine, one of the infamous Bodines in Bootleg Springs, and Cassidy Tucker, a deputy with the local Sheriff’s Department (and who also happens to be Sheriff Tucker’s daughter) finally explore their long-standing feelings for each other. The story is a classic best friend’s brother/sister’s best friend trope with a heaping helping of UST that’s been teased throughout the earlier books. It does work as a standalone, but I’m a huge fan of the first book and I think it’s worth going back and reading before this one. It establishes the overarching storyline, which is the mystery of what happened to Callie Kendall, and is just a ball to read. Anyhoodle, I enjoyed Bow and Cassidy’s Firsts, their chemistry is strong, and when the focus is on them and the mystery, the story is strongest. The main conflict is built throughout the story and is character-driven, but I was wanting just a bit more to set it off. It’s so close, but the emotional resolution wasn’t as strong as it could have been. I will say though, I read it very quickly, very eagerly and overall, I was happy when I closed my kindle. the Callie mystery has some movement that answers some questions, and left me curious to see how it will all resolve itself and that’s exactly what I wanted. If you like funny, small town romances with a dash of mystery for spice, I think you’ll enjoy this.

. Moonshine Kiss KU 398 pgs ***.* 8/27/20 Bowie & Cassidy 3.5 stars. I loved the story of these two. There were more filler pages than previous books so that was a little knock off. It took the full half of the book for them to get together then they hem hawed around a lot so there was a little frustration with that. There wasn’t quite as much of the family in this one which was a little disappointing, but they were there, and I loved every minute of them! I was very pleased with Cassidy’s mother; she was a favorite and so was June. The story flowed well, was interesting, funny at times and I really love all the characters. I was happy that Cassidy seemed to get a little tougher as the story went on and she finally figured our her own way to get what she wanted, with a little help from her bestie, Scarlett. I also love that the investigation of Callie is following through in all the books. I have my ideas on what happened, but I am not jumping ahead to find out. I will read the books in order so I can enjoy the story as it was written. I will most definitely keep reading this series.

I just love this series so much! "My crush on him was woven into the fabric of my childhood." Cassidy Tucker has been in love with Bowie Bodine since she was a teenager. However, one sentence from him, long ago, broke her heart and she's been shutting off her feelings for him ever since. "I knew that if she said the words. If she asked me the question, I'd crumble. I'd put my hands on her like I'd longed to. I would kiss her until everything else in the world disappeared." Bowie has been in love with Cassidy since she was a teenager. At first, she was off-limits because of her youth, and then she was off-limits for a whole other reason. Keeping his distance yet remaining friendly has been so difficult for him, especially when they are next door neighbours. When lines start to blur and things start to heat up between them, Cassidy suddenly finds herself in a tenuous position of having to choose between her career or her heart. In the meantime, the ongoing investigation into an old missing person's case is turning up surprising evidence. "I needed her. I needed to be inside her. To know her. To possess her. To worship her." This series is keeping me seriously hooked. I love the Bodine clan and the other colourful Bootleg Springs characters. Bowie and Cassidy were made for each other and their chemistry was off the charts! Their passion was scorching. Their connection was undeniable. They had their ups and downs, as they worked hard towards the end goal - sifting through what was important and what wasn't - to make their relationship work. I just love that each book is about a different couple but that there's a continuous thread running through them in the ongoing mystery. Certainly keeps me coming back for more. I absolutely cannot wait for the next book, June's story. I adore a quirky heroine!

I want to live in Bootleg Springs! Lucy does small town stories better than anyone, and Moonshine Kiss does not disappoint. Cassidy and Bowie have loved each other for years, but misunderstandings and family relationships have kept them as friends. Of course bumps fill the road of them being together. They are both rule followers, Bowie as a vice principal and Cassidy as a sheriff's deputy. But a series of high emotion situations brings their relationship lots of challenges. Both of them have to admit they are wrong, and they do it so well. It's a beautiful, real relationship. I love the Bodine family, would love to hang out with them in all of their dysfunctional fun. June may be one of my favorite characters ever, and I seriously can't wait for her to have her own story. And the elderly crowd in Bootleg Springs is hysterical. There are plenty of laugh out loud moments in this one, as Lucy's readers have come to expect. It's a holiday story, so now is the perfect time to read. The Callie mystery continues, so we are left waiting for the crumbs in the next book, but this one stands by itself if you don't want to read the series. Because you will appreciate it so much more when Scarlett says these words to her best friend Cassidy: "You've gone and let both of them influence how you feel about yourself. That's your damn problem. You keep letting other people's opinions about you influence your own. And it's none of your damn business what other people think of you. Your job is to go out there and be the best damn Cassidy Tucker you can be. Not livin' up or down to someone else's take on you." But really, you should read the series and then you will want to live there, too

Oh. My. Goodness. LOVED THIS! Bowie & Cass have been in love with each other for so long, but neither would admit it. Cass is Bowie’s little sister’s best friend, that should mean she’s off limits, right? The tension between these two was so thick I could feel it. He thought he’d never be good enough for her. She thought he’d only see her like a sister. So when they finally get stories straight and feelings out in the open, Bowie is ready to pursue Cass full speed ahead. Having her heart broke by him once before, Cass is more than a bit hesitant to let that happen. I absolutely love these two and I thoroughly enjoyed watching their second chance play out. Their chemistry is strong and their love even stronger, so their HEA was inevitable. And very satisfying. There were smiles, tears, plenty of laughs, and more moonshine in this fun and sexy story. More drama and clues in the Callie Kendall case, to keep me guessing!

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

Oh, wow! Reading MOONSHINE KISS💋 is like being curled up on the sofa on a beautiful, wintry day with a hot cup of cocoa. You're buried under a cozy quilt made by grandma and snuggled up next to the love of your life, while watching your favorite holiday movies!😍❄☕💖💕 I loved this book to pieces! Bowie and Cass are so hot and adorable together! I hate that a wee bit of a misunderstanding kept this couple apart for years, but when they finally sort things out, it's amazing, and seeing their lifelong friendship move to the next level did wonders of swooniness for my heart! Bootleg Springs continues to be the epitome of small town life that we'd all like to be a part of; especially the Moonshine escapades! LOL! It was such a pleasure catching up with our ever entertaining Bodine family, especially that crazy and lovable Scarlett, who also just happens to be Bowie's little sister and Cass's best friend. I find it absolutely amazing that Lucy Score never loses that humor and witty factor that's been ever present in her stories. Not only that, but we delve even further into the mystery of Callie, and come out with a bit more interesting perspectives, and a whole lot more of juicy speculations! Also, I've already been chomping at the bit on what's in store for Cass's big sister, June since this series began. After reading Moonshine Kiss💋 and getting little tidbits about what's to come for June, I'm seriously super excited to read what Lucy's partner, Claire Kingsley has cooked up for us anxious readers about this adorable character. I loved Moonshine Kiss💋, and I'm looking forward to continuing on in the Bootleg Springs Series!

We return to Bootleg Springs to witness the second chance love story of Deputy Cassie Tucker and Bowie Bodine. They both have been in love with each other for years but due to misunderstandings this kept them apart. Now it is eight years later, they both had tried to move on, but being neighbors and family friends, it was getting harder and harder to do. Things get a bit more complicated now that new evidence regarding the disappearance of Callie has been discovered. Loyalties are questioned and feelings of unworthiness start to draw them apart, but with the townsfolk of Bootleg Springs and the family members of both the Bodines and Tuckers on their side you know they will reach their happily ever after. When the misunderstanding that kept these two apart was finally revealed, I loved how Bowie was all in and was determined to break down Cassie’s walls. She had been heart-broken too many times and she has given up on men and decided to become a cat lady. But Cassie was the one for Bowie and he was not going to let anything stop him. There were so many great scenes with these two, some sweet, some steamy and some hilarious. The secondary characters were just as awesome, the townsfolk delving out Bootleg Justice, Scarlett and her many antics, scenes with Gram-Gram and that jail scene, I loved it all. Now I can not wait for Junebug’s story, she is quite a character so I am really curious how and with whom she is going to fall for. Loved everything about this book and highly recommend it.

I hate to give anything Lucy Score has written less than five stars, but to preserve the integrity of a five star rating, I’ve determined I can’t be too generous with them. In setting my criteria for a five star review, I’ve decided that I will only be able to give a five star rating to a book that I had NO issues with, or the issues are minor enough that they don’t affect how I much I enjoy the book. As much as I loved Moonshine Kiss, I did have a couple of big beefs. I want to make it abundantly clear that these beefs are personal in nature (so other readers may not find fault with them) and are influenced by a major character flaw in one of the main characters, not by Mrs. Score’s writing. This book, as with all of her other books, is very well written, moves the story arc along organically, and contributes major steps towards the solving of Callie Kendall’s disappearance. As a reminder, this book COULD be read as a stand-alone, but I highly recommend you start from the beginning of the Bootleg Springs series. You will not be disappointed. The steaminess in this book is extra steamy, and all of the wonderful things about Bootleg Springs returns here. But then.... *** HERE BE SPOILERS *** THE REST OF THIS REVIEW EXPLAINS MY BEEFS WITH THIS BOOK, AND WILL PROBABLY BE SPOILERY. DO NOT READ ANY MORE OF THIS REVIEW IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE SPOILED!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!! *** * * * * * * * * Beef # 1: Bowie—and the rest of the Bodine siblings, but Bowie to an unreasonable extent—are pissed at Cassidy for not telling them every development as it happens in Callie’s case, regardless of the fact that would require her to throw her job away and OBSTRUCT JUSTICE, THUS BREAKING THE LAW!!! So Cassidy includes Bowie in her investigation (risking her job AND HER FREEDOM ON THE OUTSIDE OF A PRISON!!) and then he’s pissed at her for being insensitive!! Granted, the way she included Bowie was insensitive, but I have a strong suspicion that she knew she would not be able to include the Bodines in a sensitive way, and that’s why she didn’t reveal the investigation to them to begin with. Beef # 2: Sheriff Cassidy’s Daddy asks Bowie to wait before he pursues Cassidy, and Bowie misconstrues this as Sheriff Cassidy’s Daddy saying Bowie will never be good enough for his daughter. So he immediately gives up on the girl he loves desperately and goes along his merry way. Now, I understand how heart breaking it would be for someone you’ve looked up to for ages to tell you you aren’t good enough. However, THAT’S NOT WHAT HE SAID!!! Rather than asking for clarification, or, I don’t know a “WHAT CAN I DO TO BE WORTHY OF THE WOMAN WHO MEANS EVERYTHING TO ME?!” he just accepts what Sheriff Cassidy’s Daddy “said” and says “oh well!” So that’s Bowie’s stupid fault. But then.... all of these people who love Bowie and Cassidy, and KNOW that they are both stupid in love with each other don’t ask any questions during all of the years that pass in the meantime? Don’t try to step in and orchestrate the happiness that these two could have together? Sheriff Cassidy’s Daddy doesn’t say, “Hey Bowie, I think you’ve waited long enough!” Anyone? *crickets* ANNNNNNND end soap-box rant. ***

I found this series completely by accident and I do believe the authors have finally hit their stride. The town of Bootleg Springs is taking on a life of its own and Mona Lisa McNugget (you've read book one, right?) had got her strut on. One of the factors that keep drawing me back to this series (beyond it being free with KindleUnlimited) is the drawn-out mystery of Callie Kendall's disappearance. Now, with a member of the law AND a Bodine center stage we'll finally get closer to some answers. I was not a huge fan of the artistic and silent Jameson and his model/actress childhood love Leah Mae. Their book Sidecar Crush (gotta love an alcoholic title theme) was a bit too angsty for me and this fun-loving town. Despite having the most serious occupations of any couple yet, Cassidy and Bowie were the most fun to follow along. Okay, Scarlett jumping Devlin was pretty entertaining. This is definitely a sexy and steamy book that will have you fanning yourself at a few scenes. However, Bowie is deeply romantic and he draws out the cautious Cassidy very sweetly. In this series, past characters don't just make cameos, they are integral to the heart and growth of the relationship and mystery. In Moonshine Kiss, we finally learn why Bowie has been longing and ignoring Cassidy for so long. As well, we get to see a truly happy home with the Tuckers. I only gave this book 4 stars because I read it back-to-back with Bourbon Bliss which I simply LOVED.

As a romance reader who is partial to female officers of the law, I jumped at the chance to become better acquainted with Cassidy, the heroine here. She had me intrigued since meeting her in book 1, Whiskey Chaser. Though her character started off strong, by the end of this book Cassidy came across wishy-washy and weepy. I personally felt she was short changed here. Her relationship woes with Bowie, the hero, became exhausting, folks. Bowie did finally come to his senses and decided to go after what he’s always wanted, Cass. Well, it certainly took him long enough. You see, they’ve been watching each other play the dating game with lots of other people for a very long time. The book description indicates two authors, and I think the writing reflects that. If I didn’t know better, I’d swear the script was passed back and forth quite a bit. It often lacked progress, which made the plot very slow paced. I didn’t think their story was ever going to end. As much as I want to find out what happened with the unsolved missing person case, I’m not sure the writing style here is going to make it all worth it. Don’t get me wrong. Bootleg Springs had some interesting characters, especially Scarlet. She was a hoot! I chuckled at the idea of Bootleg justice, too. I just can’t help but feel the writing needed more of a consistent, engaging flow to it. Title: Moonshine Kiss, Series: Bootleg Springs (Book 3), Author: Lucy Score/Claire Kingsley, Pages: 392, stand-alone but part of a series likely best read in order, very slow paced, sassy but became wishy washy heroine, definitely read book 1 first, intriguing sub-plot but this relationship became exhausting, very steamy scenes, second chance, not celibate after meeting. Rating: 2.5 - 3 stars. (These comments are based on a Kindle Unlimited version. This is not an ARC review.)

I can't even tell you how much I'm enjoying this fantastic series. Bootleg Springs is just such a fun place to visit with each new book. I have been anxiously awaiting Cassidy and Bowie's story from the start. Cassidy has always been in love with Bowie, but he didn't return her feelings. Or so we've been lead to believe... No spoilers but let me just say I gasped when the full story is revealed. There are plenty of misunderstandings and heavy feelings to work through until this pair can enjoy being together fully. I love how the entire town works as a sneaky unit in order to get the love result we all desperately need! Cassidy, is a formidable police deputy who cares about serving and protecting her community even if it means going up against a boo, hiss, villain. The central mystery of what happened to Callie is really amping up now, with new layers to try to peel back. I know there are red herrings galore but I have no clue what they are. I now have an outlandish theory but I am happy to be proved wrong. Bowie is a fantasy come true in terms of romantic hero. Swoony, swoon swoon. Bring on book number four. I'm excited to see where this writing duo are taking us. What a rollercoaster so far.

Bowie has gotten under Cassidy’s skin and has taken roots in her heart. Since she was a little girl, she knew deep in her soul, that some day she would end up being with him. Unfortunately Cassidy has had to suck it up and move on because he admitted that she was only a sister to him. Her world is shattered and even if his shadow follows her everywhere she tries to move on. Despite this tangled situation nothing can really prepare the reader for this exciting and intense journey of a once in a lifetime commitment between two characters that needed to mature over the years in order to take the reins of this sluggish circumstance and overturn the order of things. So Bowie initially seemed a distant character, someone standing behind the scenes. On the contrary as the story developed he stands out among the crowd ready to fight for his long time secret love. Cassidy on the other hand, remains the same passionate girl with her head held up high thus in the face of adversities that she must deal with in the story. It turns out that they are indeed the perfect couple with an audience rooting for them. I loved this book very much and I guarantee that it will steal the reader’s heart. I’m voluntarily leaving a review after receiving a courtesy copy.

For some reason this series just keeps reminding me of Twin Peaks. The relationships between every single member of the community is amazing. 8 years ago Bowie broke Cassidy's heart. Now his family is in the middle of a scandal decades in the making. Cassidy tries to balance love and duty, while Bowie tries to balance his loyalties to his family, his heart, and his mentor. It seems this pair can't catch a break. And when Cassie discovers even more evidence that implicates Bowies family, the conflict spirals. My only problem with this book is towards the end. Why did Cassidy apologized first, then continue to be made to seek out a way to apologize? Bowie was wrong.. He made his gesture, but only after continuing to hurt Cassidy. For which she apologized AGAIN. There is a line between swallowing one's pride and eating crow for the sake of the relationship, and becoming a doormat. Every time Cassidy was three one to swallow her pride, from the beginning. There is an unequal power dynamic I that which seems out of character for both Bowie and Cassidy.

I have been waiting for Cassidy and Bowie’s story since I read about them in Whiskey Chaser. I am a sucker for a good unrequited love story. This one did not go the way I expected and it was wonderful! Cassidy has had a crush on Bowie for most of her life. Bowie is the older brother of Cassidy’s best friend Scarlett. When Cassidy is “old enough” she shares her feelings with Bowie. Bowie basically tells Cassidy that he sees her as a sister and breaks her heart. I thought I knew what was going to happen. I was wrong. Almost ten years later some truths come to light and everything changes. Add in the ongoing mystery of the reopened cold case of a missing girl. Then add the characters of Bootleg Springs and the wackiness they cause. At one point in the book I was laughing so hard I could not read for several minutes. No exaggeration! This story is why Lucy Score is one of my favorite authors. This book left me feeling happy and hopeful and eager for the next trip to Bootleg Springs.

I've read several of Claire Kingsley's series and loved them, so when Amazon recommended the Bootleg Springs series I didn't hesitate. I'm really regretting that now. This is the second book by Lucy Score in the series and I think I'll skip hers in the future. The stories feel weaker, the characters feel thinner. For example, one of the biggest sources of conflict in this story is a cop not blabbing about an ongoing investigation. I spent the entire book thinking these people were idiots. Worst of all, Lucy's writing is filled with errors and offensive word choices. Reading her books is like crawling through a desert thirsting for substance while getting punched in the face for no reason every so often.

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

spoliers-- A second chance for the couple. They have known each other most of their lives and in love with each other at the same time. They even live next door to each other. However, a misunderstanding stops the H from pursuing the h and he hurts her in the process. Once he finds out he has the h's father's blessing..it is full speed ahead...unfortunately the couple lost eight years in the meantime. Now they have to hide their relationship from everyone in town because she is involved in an investigation surrounding his family. They live in small town...so basically who does not know? Hilarious. I loved the H. He knows he wants the h and goes after her no holds barred. The h is more cautious knowing that he had hurt her before. However, once she knew about the misunderstanding she was on board. A hilarious read with a zany bunch of characters in a town where everyone knows your business. Dual point of views. A big recommend.

Oh, how I love this family. Warmth, humor and laughter all rolled into big hearts. Bowie and Cass have loved each other since birth. Watching them navigate their way through adult feelings and history that made an unnecessary mess of things is so much fun. Supporting characters and a good old-fashioned mystery make for an excellent read. Score and Kingsley always deliver separately, but together...wow!! Cant wait for the next one!!

The relationship building in this series is second to none. Somehow Lucy and Claire flawlessly create these characters that take my heart and hold it hostage. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has quickly become one of my favorite leading ladies. She is the perfect counter part for Scarlett in their friendship. Her family is supportive and loving and some may step a toe onto the other side of the law in the best possible ways from time to time. Of course Lucy excelled once again in creating pets that add so much humor and love to the story. They feel like a necessity for the story to be complete. Bowie makes me hot for teacher (or vice principal as it were.) this guy is so good and kind and HOT! His family is a wonderful mix of disfunction, support, and love. His courting abilities are spectacular! Each book in this series leaves me longing for more! More of the characters, more of the shenanigans, more of the heat and chemistry between the H and h, and definitely MORE information about Callie!!!!

I have loved every Bootleg Springs book since I found the first one when I had no idea who Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley were, and Moonshine Kiss is no different! Cassidy Tucker has been in love with Bowie Bodine since kindergarten, and she thought he felt the same. So when he told her at 19 that she was just his baby sisters best friend, he broke her heart and taught Cass she needed to rely solely on herself. Bowie Bodine has loved Cassidy forever, but after a particularly nasty fight with a guy he decided was being too handsy with Cass her Daddy took Bowie aside and killed his dreams. Moonshine Kiss spins more funny stories about bootleg justice, the mystery of Callie Kendall (I have SO many theories!), and the windy road Bowie's forced to take back to winning Cassidy Anne Tucker. Along the way there are hilarious antics between Scarlett and Mysty Lynn, huge amounts of tension between Cass, the Sheriff, Connelly, and the whole Bodine family, and Cass finds love at first glance - with a pair of cats? Will Bowie and Cass survive the a$$hole detective investigating Callie Kendall's disappearance? Will Cass figure out her true worth, and how to ask for help? I loved this book so very much! Cassie and Bowie are a dream, and I can't wait to see what happens next in Bootleg Springs!!

I love the Bootleg Springs Series and each book provides a standalone romance and more clues to the mystery along with some incredible side-characters I adore! Bowie and Cassidy have loved each other forever, but Cassidy is Bowie’s little sisters best friend and a secret also keeps them apart. Lucy Score masterly weaves favorite themes all in one incredible romantic mystery! We have the fun of a small town, best friend’s brother/little sister’s friend, a dysfunctional family’s pain and the balance between a woman’s passion for her career and personal life and a mystery where each book gives us more clues! I love how Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley have planned the plots of these books so we swoon over the romance, laugh at the small town fun and feel we are Scooby Doo and the Gang (or more Jessica Fletcher of Murder She Wrote these days) trying to solve the mystery!

RATING 4.5 STARS Moonshine Kiss is book three in the Bootleg Springs series by Claire Kingsley and Lucy Score. Each book in this series can be read as a stand alone but there is a continuing story that continues through the series, the disappearance of Callie Kendall. The prime suspect is now the deceased father of the Bodine siblings. Each book is about a different sibling. This book focuses on Bowie and his sister Scarlett’s best friend, Cassidy. Bowie Bodine is the Vice Principal of the Bootleg Springs High School and has lived in Bootleg Springs his entire life. He has also loved Cassidy Tucker most all of his life. But, she is his little sister’s best friend, is the sheriff’s daughter, the same sheriff who was more of a father to him than his own ever was, and he is the son of a man who was a suspect in a decade old missing person case, a man who had never had a stable life, a man who could never be good enough for her. And, he had made a promise. And if there was one thing that Bowie Bodine always did, it was to keep his promises. Cassidy Tucker has been in love with Bowie probably since kindergarten. She and her best friend Scarlett fantasized when they were kids of planning the wedding, of being real sisters some day. But when Cassidy was nineteen, she finally had to accept that Bowie would never see her as anything other than his little sister’s best friend. Her heart was broken. She pursued her other love, to be a police deputy and work under her father. Her hope was to someday take over his job when he retired. She loved her town, and loved her job. There was always that little hole in her heart where Bowie was concerned. It didn’t help that they now lived right next door to each other. They each shared half of a house with only a door separating them. Detective Connelly from the State Police Department has set up camp in their police station to investigate the newest evidence in the Callie Kendall case. It doesn’t take him long to gain the dislike of the entire town. And for some reason, he seems to have a huge dislike for Cassidy. He is just looking for a reason to fire her. He knows of her closeness with the Bodine family and as far as he is concerned, they are all guilty by association. It’s been eight years since Bowie broke Cassidy’s heart by lying to her about his feelings. It’s a daily torture to try to keep his feelings hidden. He’s been sending all kinds of mixed messages but he can’t help it. She’s the only woman he’s ever wanted. Bowie and Cassidy finally get their chance and Bowie is all in. He’s wasted all these years and he knows what he wants. But he has lost Cassidy’s trust. She doesn’t trust that he won’t hurt her again. Then there is the fact that Detective Connelly has threatened her with her job, a job she loves, if she doesn’t stay away from the Bodine family. Maybe they can just date in secret for awhile to explore their feelings for one another. That way she can keep her job and finally get to experience the man she has fantasized about all her life. Okay, first, I really did love this. Once Bowie was in, he was ALL in. He was adorable. This was actually a pretty long book. And I felt like a lot more of it was dedicated to the Callie Kendall case this time. There is some new evidence uncovered and some new hypothesis of what could have happened with the death of their own mother. There are still so many unanswered questions though. I really am dying to know the answers. While I loved delving more into the whole mystery part of this, I wish it hadn’t taken so long for Bowie and Cassidy to get going. I am completely in love with this town, though. These residents are a wacky, moonshine guzzling bunch and I love every one of them. What I especially love is the way they stick together, the way they have each other’s backs. Bowie and Cassidy were made for each other, were two halves of a whole, they always had been. It makes me sad that they wasted so much time but it was wonderful watching them finally get their chance to make things right. They wobble a bit and make some mistakes. But with the whole town behind them, they are destined to find their way. There were some hints that Cassidy’s sister, Junie, might be next in line to get her own happy ever after. That is one story I can’t wait to read.

Stick with me for a moment while I draw you a word picture. Tortillas are amazing. Then you add a little seasoned beef. Or pork. Or maybe even fish. Maybe some lettuce or cabbage. Need a little cheese. Salsa? You bet. Feeling adventurous? How about guac? Gotta have that cool blast of sour cream. It’s a taco. But four little letters don’t do justice to the amazing layers of flavor and texture that go into it. Moonshine Kiss is a book. Four letters. But oh my goodness, the layers and textures are complex and absolutely delicious. Every book in this series gets a little better by adding new relationships, while keeping us abreast of the HEA’s we have already experienced. Tears? Yes. Laughter? Most definitely. As a matter of fact, be cautious about reading this one in public or at work. You’ll laugh out loud. As always, Lucy Score has written another fantastic, fun read. Es muy bueno.

Every time I start a Lucy Score book I know three things will happen. 1. I will chuckle and laugh out loud mutiple times. 2. Her characters will be relatable and I will love both protagonists. 3. The story will be so good I can't put the book down. Moonshine Kiss was all these things and more! Bowie Bodine definitely made his way onto my favorite book boyfriends list. He's just the right combination of sweet and romantic with a sense of humor and strong and willing to fight for what's right and his family. Cassidy kicks butt! I love that she is a cop in Bootleg Springs and that her job is important to her. Too often female characters don't have their own real interests or careers. Cassidy is smart, funny, and cares about her town, friends, and family. After two books of dancing around each other, we finally get Bowie and Cassidy's back story and see how it affects their present relationship. I was rooting for them to get together from page one, but in true Lucy Score fashion, there's so much more to the story than just dating. There are also a number of clues and advancements in the series mystery of what happened to Callie Kendall. They are totally organic to the plot and don't take you out of the main story at all.

Bootleg Springs book 3 does not disappoint. This is Bowie and Cassidy's story, and I loved it. I really liked how their shared history added to their understanding of each other. They already know the tells and can read each other well enough to know when something isn't being said. Cassidy is fierce and I love her ice queen ability at work. I sure wish I could do that, but my face usually says exactly what I am thinking. Bowie is good, and honorable, and true. I loved it when they finally stop fighting each other and row the boat in the same direction. There are heart melting moments and hot physical moments. (Holy hot kiss against the wall!) We continue to get to know the Bodine and Tucker families and the other townsfolk. And more clues are revealed in the case of the missing Callie Kendall. I love Lucy Score's writing and how she allows the reader to understand the characters' inner thoughts that drive their actions. I highly recommend this book and this series.

In this return to Bootleg Springs, we rejoin the characters we have come to know and love (well, we're withholding judgment on Gibson, and yeah, I'm not including Misty Lynn in that number either, but all the rest are good) and get to watch as the town once again bands together against outsiders who threaten the fabric of their very way of life. As we've seen, that interwoven storyline of Callie Kendall's disappearance and the intrigue and suspense surrounding the event provide the underlying plot to the story. But it is vice principal Bowie Bodine and deputy sheriff Cassidy Ann Tucker who play the starring roles in this book. We get a glimpse into the past, both that of these characters, and of the town as a whole. And then we get to stand ringside and watch as these two figure out the ins and outs of being in a "real relationship", while simultaneously navigating the demands of Cassidy's job and the involvement of Bowie's father in Callie's disappearance. And through it all we get to laugh hysterically- at Scarlett's antics and brawling, at Mona Lisa McNugget's traffic-blocking, and at Jonah's hangover cure, and cry- at the brokenhearted teenaged Cassidy, when Bowie sees the car his mom died in, and when the two finally profess their love for each other. We also get to experience every emotion in between because Bootleg Springs is nothing, if not a place where emotions, of every kind, run rampant. This town cherishes its own. And I cherish this town and the people who live there and can't wait for the next installment.

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

I'm actually beginning to dream with this series that I'll live in a Bootleg Springs in Heaven and get my choice of Gibs or Bowie. Well, I digress....I definitely wouldn't mind being Scarlett's sister. Who wouldn't want a wing sister like Scarlett for protection! Scarlett proves herself in Moonshine Kiss when it comes to backing up her best friend Deputy Cassidy Kendall as well as assisting her in finding her HEA with brother Bowie! Once Cassidy and Bowie get back in TOUCH, it was so hot and steamy, I had to take a break getting my respiratory status back to normal before I could continue. And the surprises and special things Bowie did for Cassidy....be still my heart....well, you'll just have to read for yourselves. In Book#3, the saga of who might have killed Callie Kendall or was she killed picks up steam with theories abounding and managing to tear Cassidy and Bowie apart. The town rallies to help bring these two back together again and achieve their final commitment. This Bootleg Springs series has been a great read and a great creation from Lucy Score & Claire Kingsley. They grab you from the beginning and keep you in stitches (some great kitty encounters) or hot from reading those sexy and steamy love scenes. I truly can't wait to read the next book in the series. Again, tears in my eyes and a big smile on my face is the way to end every good story. I received an advance copy of this book and I am providing an objective honest review. (No animals were harmed in the making of this book!)

First off, someone please send me a Bowie Bodine please? that man is damn near perfect! This book is a great addition the the bootleg springs collections. It has every thing you love from previous books, a lot of Scarlett being well Scarlett, and so much more. The mystery continues in this book, you are given a few more details, but still no definitive answers. Just enough to feed your curiosity! Cassidy is a great addition to the Bodine's she adds a lot to the town and the stories. I really like her no nonsense take charge cop attitude. Bowie is just the perfect southern gentleman, you just can't help but swoon every time he talks! The love between these two is unforgettable and hot off the pages.

One of the best things that Lucy Score does is small town stories. She intertwines all the characters and the setting till you feel like you are transported right there. Moonshine Kiss, being the third book out of six in the Bootleg Springs Series, is one of the best and is no different. From the beginning of book one, even though Bowie and Deputy Cassidy Tucker were not the main characters till now, you were entranced by their story and their years and years of longing for each other even though they couldn't have each other. Now that they get their own story, you already feel like you are invested! And what an unfolding of their story! I was curious to see how the flip back and forth between her and Claire Kingsley would be, but these two didn't miss a beat! And add in a mystery that won't be figured out till the end? AMAZING! Definitely a must read for everyone!

I love this series. ❤️💕❤️ Callie Kendall, is feared dead. New evidence had come to light that puts Bowie's dad as the prime suspect in the case. Bowie Bodine, Is the hot vice principle at the high school. He's been in love with Deputy Cassidy Ann Tucker, for as long as he can remember. She is forbidden. Her father Sheriff Tucker has asked him to back off. He's the man Bowie has always looked up to all his life, since Cassidy, has been planning her wedding to Bowie since she was in the seventh grade. She also loves her job. It's apart of who she is. It's all she ever wanted after Callie Kendall went missing. When her personal life and professional life start to get mixed up because of the Kendall case, she is torn. The lead detective is gunning to have her loose her job. He doesn't want her interfering with the case, because she's dating the suspects son. When Bowie, gets permission to date Callie, he goes in full steam ahead. He's loves her and had every intention of marriage and a family with her. Callie, doesn't want to trust him. He's broken her heart to many times. As they navigate these new waters, there are many challenges. Lucy Score, captured this love story perfectly. Another great read in this series. Looking forward to June's story next. I just know that Claire Kingsley, will blow it out of the water. ❣️😊

Welcome back to Bootleg Springs. The neighbors are nosey, the men are swoonworthy, and there's a mystery afoot. Moonshine Kiss is the third book in this series, and it's hands-down my favorite so far (of course, I sort of feel that way about each book). Some of my go-to tropes are brother's/sister's best friend and friends-to-lovers, and Cass and Bowie deliver on both counts. Cass is the devoted, by-the-book deputy and best friend of Scarlett Bodine, whom we met in Whiskey Chaser (Book 1). Bowie is Scarlett's reliable, straight-laced older brother and vice principal at Bootleg Springs High. While Cass and Bowie's complex, steamy relationship is the primary focus, the mystery of teen Callie Kendall's disappearance more than a decade ago continues to unravel. Moonshine Kiss was equal parts sweet, steamy, and intriguing. Cass and Bowie are perfect for each other, and once they give in to their feelings, not even the complications brought on by Cass's involvement in the investigation of Bowie's now-deceased father can extinguish the flame. Speaking of which, the subplot of Callie Kendall's disappearance, which is woven throughout the entire series, picks up quite a bit of momentum in this latest installment. Lucy Score is an expert crafter of small-town romance, and Claire Kingsley knows just what it takes to make you fall in love with a family, one by one. If you need something to read while you wait for the release of Book 4 (Bourbon Bliss), check out Lucy's Blue Moon series or Claire's Miles Family series.

It's time to return to Bootleg Springs and watch another Bodine sibling fall hard. I love this series. It has been amazing right from the start. Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley have hit a home run. This series is so well written that you really want to go live in Bootleg Springs. That is the hallmark of both these author's. They craft stories that just grab you from the first page and leave you wanting the next book as soon as you finish the one you are reading. I loved Bowie and Cassidy's story. It is a story of young love, second chances and going after what you want from life. These two are stubborn characters and there were several times when I just wanted to slap both of them. That said, they had a lot of history and baggage to overcome from the past and some interference in the present. The secondary characters in this series are some of the best that I have read and add humor and authenticity to the town and its story. I can't wait to see what these two authors have in store for June Tucker and the remaining two Bodine boys. I'm confident that their stories will be worth the wait. If you are looking for a romantic comedy, set in a fantastic small town with plenty of great characters, witty dialogue, humor and suspense, I highly recommend this series. I voluntarily read an advanced copy provided to me by the author.

Moonshine Kiss is a ‘second chance’ and ‘best friend’s brother’ romance between two characters previously introduced in the first two books in the Bootleg Springs Series. Bowie Bodine is Scarlett’s (H in Whiskey Chaser - book #1) brother who is a high school teacher. Cassidy is a deputy sheriff and Scarlett’s best friend since forever. Oh how I loved Bowie and Cassidy!!! Reading the first two books in the series, we know that there is some history there with them, but until Moonshine Kisses we aren’t sure exactly what happened. Bowie and Cassidy have a lot to overcome. They use to be best friends...their families are very intertwined...and now they aren’t sure where they stand or where they’re going. I just loved this book!!! It has it all - a strong heroine, a swoony hero, quirky side characters (oh how I love June), a little mystery, and a HEA. If you have not read the first two books in the series, you need to ASAP!! There is a mystery weaved through all of the books that has me coming up with all kinds of theories!! And the Bodine family is hilarious!! Happy reading!!!

I have loved Lucy Score's books for years, but every once in a while, one of them just doesn't do it for me. Sadly, this third installment in the Bootleg Springs series is that book. I enjoy this series; not as much as Lucy's Blue Moon series, but maybe that's part of my problem. I really liked the first one (Whiskey Chaser) and enjoyed the second (Sidecar Crush, which was actually by Lucy's writing partner, Claire Kingsley). But even though this book is a Second Chance Romance with a Couple Who Have a Complicated History (normally my favorite kind of story), it did not grab me and not let go, which is what I like my books to do! I did enjoy the continuation of the mystery presented in the first two books, and look forward to more information surfacing until we finally get the answer to who killed Callie Kendall.

Welcome back to Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is second chance, small town romance at it's finest. Bowie Bodine is our conservative hero who feels unworthy of Cassidy's love due to his family's history and the father-son relationship he has with her father. Cassidy Tucker has all but given up on men, especially since she lives next door to her true love, has her dream job and doesn't want to leave her hometown. The town always knew these two independent bootleggers would get together. It just takes some meddlin from Cassidy's BFF, Scarlet, a couple secret town meetings, chicken coop cameras, and one regretful Sheriff to help these two find their HEA. The journey they take paves the way for more intriguing details to surface about Callie Kendall's disappearance. Revisit Bootleg Springs, fall in love with Bowie and Cassidy, indulge in the snarky Scarlett Bodine with all her brothers, plus Junebug, Cassidy's persnickety sister, and catch up on the town gossip.

I had anxiously been waiting for this next installment in the bootleg series. I can tell you in the beginning, the story did not disappoint. I loved the believed unrequested love between Cassidy and Bowe. I love how it was so obvious that they both had felling for each other and didn’t see it. I loved everything until it was okay for them to like each other. That is when Bowe’s character did a complete 180! He went from dark and protective to over emotional and almost whimsy. Then the kept dragging out situations from they were much younger; almost on repeat. I will share I absolutely loved the ending. I would recommend reading this book, just know it isn’t the best in the series.

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

This series just keeps getting better and better... I seriously haven't been more excited for the next book to come out in well, almost forever. I love all of Lucy and Claire's books, but I'm really digging this extra mystery element that has been added with Callie's disappearance. I love mystery and crime novels, but I miss the romance aspect in a lot of them, so this is like the best of both worlds. More specifically, I just love Bowie and Cassidy's story! I loved getting more backstory on the crew when they were younger and how Bowie and Cassidy came to be the Bowie and Cass that we've been reading about in the previous two books. It was obvious there was something there, and we knew it was going to be smokin' hot, but YOWZA!! These two might be my favorite so far... but it's a seriously close 3-way tie!

So glad to be back in Bootleg, and just in time for Christmas! I've been dying to find out the story behind Bowie and Cassidy since the first book, and their story didn't disappoint! Can we say hot, steamy, love, sadness...shew all the feels in this one. And to be honest chapters 60 and 61 had my heart falling to my feet and tears pouring. More pieces of Callie' s disappearance move into place, but damn if more mysteries don't start to pop up too. I can't wait to see more of this story unravel and I really can't wait to see June find love and the rest of the Bodine men!! And of course see Scarlett get in a good temper. You can never go wrong with Lucy Score or Bootleg Springs 💜 *I voluntarily received an advanced reader copy*

This book. I have been dying to read it after the first two books left me with more questions than answers. You really need to read the first two books in this series to truly appreciate Moonshine Kiss. Cassidy is a small town deputy. She is trying to prove that she has earned her job and didn't get it just because her dad is the Sheriff. She lives next door to Bowie Bodine, the older brother of her best friend Scarlett. She loved Bowie growing up and had hoped for something more. It never had worked out so she has tried to move on. Bowie Bodine is a vice principal and has tried hard to be an upstanding citizen and to be more than his father was. The investigation into what happened to a teen years ago has been shining a spotlight on his family and means he has more contact with Cassidy. This love story has been years in brewing and centers in Bootleg Springs. It is a good thing my husband weekends graveyard shift since there's a scene in the jail that had me howling in laughter. If you've read the first two books you have to read this one. Bowie and Cassidy are HOT and it will lead you to new theories about what happened that summer evening years ago.

I do love this series. However I’m surprised but this one honestly took me awhile to get into. I liked the beginning chapters set in the past but then it plateaued a bit for me and I didn’t swoon for Bowie the way I did for Jackson and Devlin. And I usually love a second chance romance. But I finally fell for them both just not as hard as the others. But I did like how much this uncovered in the investigation (understandably since Cassidy is a deputy). And now I have my solid theory on what I think happened. Only three more books to see if I’m right. (Who knows, maybe me theory will change in the next book)

Bootleg Springs is my favorite place to be! I adore the Bodine family and all the craziness that the family and their town brings. Moonshine Kiss is by far my absolute favorite of the series! With every single book in the series, the story gets more intriguing and we get closer to finding out what happened to Callie Kendall and what roll the Bodine family really played in it, if any (I have a feeling I figured it out…) Moonshine Kiss is truly a second chance romance at its finest. Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley tell the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker’s relationship (or lack thereof) with such emotion, you feel like you yourself are in their shoes. The feeling of being let down by that one special person, but yet not really ever being able to let them go for good. The give and take, the push and pull, the realization that you were truly meant to be with a TON of ups and downs...whew! What an amazing love story it was! The friends who become family and the town that takes care of their own makes makes Bootleg Springs a place you’re going to want to visit over and over again. I know I do and I look forward to the next book in the series.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader copy of this book. Childhood crush to teenage love and more that is what Cassidy felt for Bowie only to have her heart crushed when she was young, he took it all away from her then. However, he came back fresh out of college and little did she know that he had loved her his whole entire life too but something stopped him when he was young. Would he take his love and bring it back out of his heart, could he attempt to win her back, would she want him again, and then there was the trouble all the Bodines were in, could he bring her into his world without hurting her again. Who would make the first move, would it be the right one, would they finally get their happily ever after and what about the trouble, would it affect their love forever????

Moonshine Kiss was everything I hoped it would be and more!! Of course it was hilarious because this is Bootleg Springs after all.....but it was also sexy and oh so sweet. Truly, this series just keeps getting better and better, and Bowie & Cassidy's romance was absolutely fantastic! Loved watching these two finally give in to the feelings for one another that they had been denying for years. Even better was seeing how they thought they were being sneaky, trying to protect Cassidy's job, but you can't fool anyone in this small town! And I can't not mention Scarlett in all of this. While I might not have been a huge fan of her in the beginning, I completely adore her now and she is the type of friend everyone should hope to have. By the end, we are no closer to solving the mystery of the disappearance of Callie Kendall.....but the plot definitely twisted in a way I didn't see coming. I really have no idea what's going to happen but I can't wait to find out the truth - and see what's up next for the rest of the Bodine family and Bootleg Springs!!

This story is as awesome as its predecessors. The town, the people, the love, the ongoing mystery of Callie Kendall - all played a big part in this story. Of course the lovers or wanna be lovers Bowie Bodine and Deputy Cassidy Tucker were THE main focus. She loved him since she was a child, planning her wedding with her friend, his sister Scarlett! Bowie had his eye on her when she turned 16, but something stopped him and caused a rift that Cassidy almost didn’t recover from in a decade!! The sweater belonging to Callie, found in Jonah Bodine’s house, reopened the case and also caused his family some grief. The mystery is still unsolved but a state detective insinuated himself as lead in the investigation, ruffling feathers all over town. Come on over to Bootleg Springs where the people are right friendly if you aren’t trying to hurt one of their own! Meet the Bodines, the Tuckers, and all the others as we watch Bowie and Cassidy hopefully finally fall in love!!

I cannot get enough of the small West Virginia town of Bootleg Springs, the people and their Bootleg Justice! I absolutely loved Cassidy and Bowie's story, definitely my favorite of the series so far. There was quite a bit of angst throughout the book, a swoon worthy love story and so much mystery with unsolved cases, making it hard to put the book down! Along with the angst, love story, this book had me laughing hysterically in so many parts making this such an easy and great read! And the ending, well, let's just say it has me jumping right into book #4!

I am falling more in love with each book that is written in the Bootleg Springs series! I absolutely can not wait to read how each person from the Bodine family fall in love. This story begins about a young adult romance between the beautiful Cassidy Tucker and super sexy Bowie Bodine. Fast forward after College. Cassidy returns to Bootleg Springs as a deputy with the police department and Bowie a high school principal. Everyone knows they should be together. Conflict arises when Bowie’s family is involved a cold case that Cassidy is currently investigating. The sexual attraction and tension between the two can no longer be denied. When the sparks fly; this couple literally light up the bedroom! This book is absolutely amazing!!!

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

I have loved this series! And so far, Bowie and Cass' book has been my favorite! I'm really looking forward to Gibsons book (please let there be a Gibson book) and Juney's book! I love how these two are so far from perfect, but so perfect for each other! It took so much learning to get there! So many emotions hit me..I was smiling through my tears at times! Then..not only is there drama and steamy romance and laughter, there is also a mystery that keeps getting more and more interesting! I need to find out..I need to keep reading about these people! Oh...that's another thing i love..how we keep seeing the folks from the other books and that just keeps them fresh in my mind!

I started this series because I kept seeing it everywhere and at first I was a little peeved. Scarlett is completely over the top in an unrealistic way but as this series goes on, I’ve warmed up to her. Since her book was first, I’ve been waiting for this story. This one. Cassidy and Bowie. And I. Was. NOT. Disappointed. Dear Lord, I just wanted to sigh whenever he’d tell her what he wanted. And the way he’d tell her. I just wanted to knock some sense into her when she was bullheaded (hopefully this isn’t spoilery, because I swear I’m trying to be vague). But they’re so... right. This story did make sense for them. And for a town named Bootleg Springs. I’m already downloading the next book and can’t wait for book 5. And 6!!!!

Oh man this book had me from the first page. To love someone and be so close in the small town would be so hard when you think he don’t feel the same. The town of Bootleg is the cutest crazy little town. Everyone knows everyone and they have each other’s backs and I love the little parts of them we get through the story. I love the characters-and the banter they have with each other. The love Chassidy and Bowie have been fighting for years finally bubbles to the top and they both give in to the lust. I was so happy for them Like I personally knew them. I Highly Recommend this Series!!! Waiting not so patiently for Jonah’s book.... I received a advanced copy for a voluntary honest review.

I love Lucy's book communities and was excited to get back to Bootleg Springs and the story of Cassidy and Bowie. Lucy didn't disappoint! Hot Rom-Com with enough town intrigue to keep me on the edge of my seat! What happened to Callie? Who's responsible for her disappearance? Is she still alive? Cassidy and Bowie have finally come to the joint conclusion that they belong together and will be joining their lives now that they have both gotten out of their own heads. Now if Cassidy can learn to share her thoughts and feelings with Bowie...

This is book three that I've read in this series and they are all awesome!!! Cassidy is a local deputy on a small town police department. Her father is her superior. She has loved Bowie since childhood and is best friends with his sister. Bowie has also loved Cassidy since childhood. Her father was his childhood idol and he promised him that he would leave Cassidy alone. Bowie is now a vice principal who came from a questionable upbringing. His father was an alcoholic and his mother is dead. He doesn't feel like he deserves Cassidy. Can they get together? Who can solve the murder after ten years? This is one of the best series that I've read in a long time and I read a lot..Don't miss it!!

Find an easy chair and enter the quirky, crazy, loyal town of Bootleg Springs. You'll meet friends you didn't know you had and a town you'll feel a part of immediately. If you've just run across this book, stop and go to the first book of the series. Each one is a treasure; Whiskey Chaser, Sidecar Crush, and Moonshine Kiss. Read them in order. You'll laugh and cry and fret that the end of the book is nearing. If you're just discovering these books or the individual authors, rest easy. Each has written a ton of books with amazing characters and story lines. You've hit the jackpot!

Poor Jonah, another roommate gets bitten by the love bug. Although in this case, it was more of a case of “why is it taking so long”. This story focuses on the love story between Bowie and Cassie. The prior stories have already set up how much they love each other so this story reveals what Bowie’s hesitation really is about. And Cassie is shown to also have some hesitation to a relationship due to past hurts. So many funny parts In this book (Cassie’s blind dates are pretty funny!) but also very emotional as the family gets closer to finding out what really happened to Callie. This book was a fast read and a lovely representation of the friends to lovers trope. I really enjoyed it and am now lookin to the next one in the series!

I swear, I can NOT get enough of this series! Each and every book grabs my attention from the first page and keeps it until the very last. Watching all of these characters fall I love just warms my dang heart. This one I had been waiting for...we caught glimpses of these two and I’m so glad to have finally gotten their story. Cassidy and Bowie will have your heart when they finally cut the bullish!t and finally give into each other. And we watch as they figure out their relationship through all of the drama the mystery and Cassidy’s brain finally giving in. I can’t wait till we finally figure out who done it but watching each couple fall in love is so worth the wait. I can’t wait for more. Highly recommended.

“You’re lucky I don’t have my service weapon with me or I’d positive reinforce you right in the balls.” I loved it! These two had it coming for years! It just takes time and a few arguments to make it through the rough parts of life and Bootleg Springs in one piece. Heart in hand Cassidy and Bowie are two souls that are entwined in each other from the start, with a deep history that they have to figure out. This is a swoon worthy love story, with sass! Add in the exciting mystery running through it that could threaten to tear them apart, can love from over a decade or more overcome every obstacle? You have to pick this one up to see! I promise you will not be disappointed! Just like all the others in this series that Lucy and Claire have written you will be right in the action looking for some Bootleg Justice and ready for Junie next, I know I am!

I fell in love with Lucy Score when I read her first book in the Bootleg Springs series. Each is a standalone with a focus on different couples but they are all intertwined in a wonderfully crazy town with the zaniest of characters. This is Cassidy and Bowie’s romance. We get glimpses of the others we met in books 1&2 (this is a standalone, just do yourself a favor and read the other books too). It’s got so much humor and love interwoven in all the characters. If you want to lose yourself in a wonderfully crazy town, read this one. There is a bit of a mystery flowing through all the books as each couple settles into the romance of finding there one. There is an HEA. We get a little more pieces to the puzzle. I can’t wait for the other Bodine brothers to get their stories.

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

I absolutely love the town of Bootleg Springs! I think it would be so fun to live there. This book is the 3rd in the bootleg springs series. In moonshine kiss we get to see the story of Bowie Bodine (the second oldest Bodine) and Cassie Tucker (the sheriff's daughter). Bowie has always been there for Scarlett (his sister) and her best friend Cassie. Cassie has always been able to take care of herself, but when Bowie, her life long crush, tries to protect her, she thinks her dreams have come true. But something happens and they no longer are even friends. The ongoing missing/muder case of Callie Kendall, brings them back together and things get very tense and hot! I fell in love with Bowie, he is now my favorite Bodine Hotty! And I want to be Cass! Loved this book so hard and I am on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens next in the series. ❤

Cassidy and Bowie FINALLY pulled their heads out of their backsides! Their story was sweet, but also had me yelling at my kindle for them to stop being so pig headed. The mystery element is definitely heightened in this one. With every clue uncovered my brain went more and more into overdrive, even though I feel confident I’ve had it right since the first book. I can’t wait to find out for sure. This town continues to charm. I want to move there and buy my husband and I a set of matching pajamas to share.

Bowie and Cassidy might be my new favorites. They have not had the easiest paths to get to each other but it made for a spectacular read. This has been the best book of the series so far. These Bodine siblings and their love interests are so captivating you can’t put the books down. I also love the mystery aspect of the story line that you only get pieces of in every book. I can’t wait to see where this goes. I’m hooked and I can’t wait for more!!

Cass and Bow sure did take a while with their happily ever after, but boy do they both deserve it. Lucy and Claire have done it again with a perfect mix of small town romance and mystery. I'm now halfway there to finding out the secrets behind the mystery, and loving every single minute of it. I hope these authors work together more in the future. I think my favorite bit was finding out that Mona Lisa's pen has cameras. Highly recommend this entire series.

This was such a fun friends to lovers. Cassidy and Bowie Bodine had had feelings for each other since they were kids but Bowie turned her down telling her she was like a sister to him. Since then her dating life has been a disaster as she has dated horrible man after man. She also takes pride in her career as a police officer in Bootleg Springs, taking care of her community. Bowie has become the high school vice principal & also lives next door to Cassidy. This book had some great humorous moments in it as well as giving us more clues to the missing persons cold case.

Bowie and Cass have been skirting around each other their whole lives. Loving each other, but not knowing how the other one feels. The deputy who's investigating a disappearance and the son of the man under investigation. Oh my goodness y'all this is so complicated!! Lucy does an awesome job writing this complex story!! Can't wait for the next installment!!!

Wow, what a wonderful book. Bootleg Springs book 3. And i'd actually really like to know where this town is, because it sounds like so much fun. As much as i loved Cass and Bowie story and it was wonderful and funny and serious at times, the Callie Kendall case is really ramping up and it getting under my skin. Where is she.... is she dead? So many questions! I'm still loving Scarlett's upfront crazy ways.....this series has so much going for it, and the characters are brilliant.LOVED IT!

I had so been looking forward to this release, and it absolutely did not disappoint! If you're looking for a quirky, small town romance, a bit of a mystery, a rom-com, or anything in between --this is the book for you. Absolutely this book can be enjoyed on its own, but if you haven't read the rest of the series I highly suggest you start at the beginning to enjoy the full depth of the world and cast of characters in Bootleg Springs. Not to mention, you'll want to ferret out all the clues you can to theorize on the disappearance of Callie Kendall...cannot wait until the next one 😍😍

I love the level of communication and mutual respect the series shows. Healthy relationships where people are genuine and accepting of each other, but not perfect. Book three was not as well written and I felt Bow was disrespectful of Cass' role as a police officer. Sometimes a career is an integral part of an individuals character, Bow disregarded her commitment to Law and Justice and essentialy said compromise on your integrity or I'm gone. Not a healthy relationship. Luckily the series as a whole provides enough details about their genuinely good overall character that the short falls in this book don't rate fewer stars.

I loved Bowie and Cassidy together. This was well written, very funny and suspenseful story. They were very down to earth and real as a couple. They had always loved each other when they were younger but Bowie misunderstood the Sheriff's opinion of him so never pursued her. It finally got resolved. There were more clues about the disappearance of Callie Kendall and also the Bodine mother's death. Scarlett and Cassidy are very funny best friends and I enjoyed reading about their friendship. Looking forward to June's story.

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

Cassidy and Bowie...we all knew it was coming and oh my goodness Lucy Score doesn't disappoint. Bowie and Cassidy each have their own pasts to overcome. Bowie is trying to come to terms with the mystery of his father, mother and Callie. Cassidy is trying to come to terms with the pain dealt to her at 19 and how she shut herself off from the world and feelings. Moonshine Kiss gives you all the feels. There is love, laughter, crying, arguing and maybe a little Bootleg Springs justice all mixed in. You don't want to miss this book!!! Highly Recommended!!

Class and Bowie 4eva!! Love these two and this series! The romance, mystery, love, family and sense of community - with a heavy shot of hillbilly humor, make these books irresistible to read! Just when you think you know what will happen, something different is introduced. This story is about Cass and Bowie and their decades long unrequited love story. A miscommunication made years of heartache on top of Cass proving herself as a deputy to an uppity misogynistic detective hell bent on discrediting her as a valuable member of the investigation team. Moonshine, bootleg justice, love and forgiveness shine in this story. Can’t wait to read Juney’s!

This book...gahhhhhhhhhhhhh this book. I have wanted Bowie and Cassidy since we first got to Bootleg Springs, and let me tell you, I was NOT disappointed! Their story was everything...EVERYTHING. I like how we got to start the story in the past, and then it fast forwards to present time. I loved everything about Bowie. He was swoony AF and Cassidy just didn't stand a chance when he started pulling out the stops. I love how they had to grow together to make things work the way that they did. The story has heart, heat, humor (duh...Scarlett and Dev are still around...), and OH SO MUCH MYSTERY. This book gave so many more questions to the Callie case, and I can't wait to finally start getting answers to the 256132151 questions that I have...

This was an amazing trip back to Bootleg Springs, with nonstop laughing and loving keeping up with the fun and shenanigans of the community and the awesome Bodine family. I am completely enthralled by this cast of characters. Perfect chemistry, comedy, community, and a pinch of suspense with the underlying mystery woven thru the books. “My crush on him was woven into the fabric of my childhood.” Cassidy and Bowie’s romance was sweet and hot, flowing beautifully with the madness and shenanigans only Bootleg Springs could deliver! I cannot wait for the next book!

Lucy Score does it again! 💗 I heart you, you taco loving genius! I freakin loved this book! And I recommend it 110%, so read it, now! Why am I using so many !!! Because that's how excited I am about this book, and can't wait to read the next one 😁. Cassidy and Bowie's story will make you swoon, laugh, cry, sigh, and believe in happily ever afters. Not only is it all heart, we've got a mystery that'll keep you on your toes 😉. Oh, and P.S. I did love a certain character with my last name 🤭, hope she comes out again.

I absolutely love Bootleg Springs. It's a town that is just as much a character in the series as the actual people. Bootleg has its own personality and its own secrets. We're getting closer to learning some of those secrets, but not before we get Bowie Bodine's love story! OMG. I am one of those girls who just LOVES love. I love watching it develop and seeing it grow and I love the idea of being so in love with someone that you're willing to do anything to protect that person, make that person happy. And that is Bowie. If you've been reading these books, you know he has a thing for Cassidy. And this is their story.

4.5 ✨ Bowie Bodine, can you say swoon??? I mean when the man goes for what he wants, he is an unstoppable force of nature. It’s no wonder Cassidy never stood a chance. Cassidy has crushed on Bowie Bodine since childhood and her feelings have never gone away no matter how hard she suppressed them after a stint during their teenage years left her heartbroken by Bowie. Now in adulthood, Bowie has decided they’ve waiting long enough to sit on their love and let all the outside influences affect what is fate. Moonshine Kiss is epically sweet, steamy, entertaining, and leaves you wanting more Bootleg Springs like now!!! I received a copy from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest and unbiased review.

Loved this 3rd installment in the Bootleg Springs series. Cassidy is a great character and I admired her resolve and determination in both her professional and personal life. Bowie may just be my favorite Bodine sibling, although it’s really hard to choose. I love them all. I liked how this story used Cassidy’s intelligence and desire to do her job well to further the Callie Kendall side of the story. Another great addition to the series.

I absolutely love this series that Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley are taking turns writing! This story about Cassidy and Bowie Bodine was well worth waiting for! They have been in love since preschool but due to certain people and circumstances they have been denying their true feelings. When they finally begin to work through their issues, the mystery of not only what happened to Callie Kendall, but also what happened with Bowie’s mom’s car accident could derail their new found love. Cassidy not only has to figure out her relationship with Bowie but how to balance her deputy sheriff duties with the detective who hates her. You will not want to miss this book! I can’t wait for Juney to find her true love!

Where do I start with this one?! I absolutely love this series, and this book did not disappoint! Its the love story you've been waiting for with the series, and it's hot! I love Bowie and Cassidy. I really liked how their story played out and their chemistry is off the charts! All of your favorite characters make appearances in book 3 for some hilarious hijinks. And the Callie Kendall case really heats up! I cannot wait for the rest of this series, it may just be my favorite series ever. Which is saying a LOT! One click this book and return to Bottleg Springs! I received an advanced copy of this book, this review and opinions are honest and my own.

Bootleg Springs is the most fun I've had reading in a long time. I absolutely love to read, but scouring these books for clues on the disappearance of Callie Kendall, spinning theories, and discussing those theories with fellow Lucy and Claire fans takes these books to a new level! Top that off with a new and engaging romance in each book and recurring characters you can't help but love and you've got Bootleg Springs! Moonshine Kiss is book three in this series, and it is amazing! I couldn't love Bowie and Cassidy more! Bowie is book boyfriend perfection. Even when he doesn’t think he can have Cassidy, he is there as a friend and protector. He is the perfect combination of oh so sweet and protective. He is a good guy through and through. I love that he would do anything for Cassidy, and while his reasons for staying away may be misguided, he always tries to put her first. Cassidy is amazing. She is strong and independent, but given her past experiences with Bowie, she tries hard to protect her heart. She is the ice to her best friend Scarlett’s fire, and as an officer of the law she always tries to do what is right. However, when her loyalties are questioned, she is forced to reevaluate those gray areas in life. Bowie and Cassidy both have a lot going on in their lives, but I loved watching them figure out how to support one another. They fit together like two perfect puzzle pieces, and while they have always loved each other, it was fun to watch them figure out how to embrace that love. Their chemistry was off the charts, and I loved that Bowie knew what he wanted and refused to back down. He never pushed Cassidy beyond what she was comfortable giving, but he consistently nudged her to embrace what she wanted while working hard to prove he wouldn’t let her down. I love that each of these books lets us check in with the characters and relationships from previous books as their lives are so connected. I also love guessing who will be next and who they will end up with. I went through all the emotions with this group yet again in Moonshine Kiss. I laughed so many times, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation when new evidence was revealed, I was disappointed when things went wrong, and I celebrated when things worked out. I love this group, and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to be released! If you haven’t read books one and two, I highly recommend you start there. While the romance in each book is new, the mystery is a lot of fun when you read in order. You also don’t want to miss any of the stories, because they are all fantastic!

It’s impossible to isolate one thing I love about this book. The town, the people, the hero, the heroine, the cats, the moonshine, the mystery. It’s all woven seamlessly into a wonderful story. Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her whole dang life. She had tried not to spend the years pining, to little success. Because Bowie also happens to be her next-door neighbor, her best friend’s brother, her emergency contact, the man of her dreams. Bowie has a lot to make up for. A careful man. A solid citizen of Bootleg Springs. Because of his family’s past scandalous behavior, he knows he’s not good enough for Deputy Cassidy Tucker. But oh, does he long for her. Usually I am drawn to either one main character or the other, but with Lucy Score, I undoubtedly wind up falling in love with both main characters. As usual, the town and its people become a character that add so much richness to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery of “what happened to Callie Kendall?” Fall in love with Cassidy, Bowie, and Bootleg Springs!

It was about 11:20 PM when I finally sat down to read the newest Bootleg Springs Series collaboration by authors Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley. Moonshine Kiss, the third book in the series and authored by Lucy, is the story of Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy, a deputy, has been in love with Bowie for most of her life. Unfortunately, Bowie has "friend zoned" or really even worse has "sister zoned" her. What's a girl to do....maybe she'll just get a house full of cats?!? Unbeknownst to Cassidy, Bowie is NOT having sisterly feelings toward the Bootleg Springs beauty but must outwardly remain the "brother" that has left Cassidy feeling unwanted and unloved. Fast forward to 2:30 AM when I finally put aside my tablet after devouring Moonshine Kiss. To heck with sleep or work the next day! The book is soooooo good that it absolutely required me to finish it...no matter the consequences. Lucy Score has done it again...cost me sleep and made me a grump at work the next day! Let me also add that according to true Lucy Score fashion, Moonshine Kiss is well written, well edited and her attention to detail as always is sublime. She is best known for her rom-com and once again Lucy has delivered. However, to this devoted fan, what makes her books so phenomenal is when there is just this tiny bit of angst and my heart bled for Cassidy as she is forced into the "sister" zone. Of course, the reader gets return visits with the rest of the Bootleg Springs cast of characters, an ongoing series mystery to puzzle over, and we mustn't forget the infamous Mona Lisa McNugget! You will just have to read the series to learn more about her! Luckily we are once again gifted with Lucy Score's magic....and in my case 2:30 AM late night magic! A word of advice.... don't start Moonshine Kiss late in the day. Maybe, a warning label should come attached to the book cover. "WARNING! Moonshine Kiss May Cause Insomnia. Must Be Read Well Before Bedtime!"

*Rubs Hands together excitedly while emitting a high pitched squeal* Time for more Bootleg Springs Action! Thank YOU! This series has quickly become something I never knew I always needed! The twists keep coming! With an old high profile case still under investigation, the Bodine families chances of life getting back to a " normal " state aren't looking good. Meanwhile, the hotter than Hades, wit-filled entertainment that came from watching Bowie and Cassidy dance around each other as their flames get closer to detonation was just the beginning of the emotional, sweet, hilarious fan your face worthy journey these two embark on as they figure out who they really are and what they want from one another. With the help of their friends, family and most of Bootleg Springs of course! GAH! I want a Bowie! I'll take his sister Scarlett as a B.F.F too, just not out drinking pretty sure that would kill me... Sigh! I am freaking in LOVE with Moonshine Kiss! I just want to wrap myself up in this book! ** Is that too much? Eh?** A Fantabulous addition to the series, with things heating up, the blasts of mystery and intrigue getting more in-depth, I am in deep and don't mind if get lost for a bit! Bootleg Springs is the place to be!

“Our bodies recognized each other. Recognized that connection, the physical craving that only the other could satisfy.” Bootleg Springs is back and just as awesome as I had expected! Laughs, friendships, love, heat & a mystery all rolled up into an amazing book... It’s Bootleg Springs, so of course it was hilarious! The small town antics were in full force in Moonshine Kiss. I was laughing out loud during the entire book, which I expect from anything from Lucy Score! We all saw this romance coming since the first book! And it was everything and more than I could have expected. The love between Bowie and Cassidy is sweet and pure and so real. Seeing their relationship morph and grow into this beautiful undying love and romance was heartwarming. But rest assured even with enough sweetness to give you a cavity, there is enough heat to steam up the windows in an SUV! And we get more insight into the mysterious disappearance of Callie Kendall... and even more questions... This book was absolutely wonderful and I cannot wait for our next installment of this fantastic series!!!

I love a series when family members reappear and a story line continues…a soap opera in book form with way more romantic scenes! In book 3, Bowie Bodine and his childhood crush, Cassidy, finally get their HEA! Cassidy is his younger sister, Scarlett’s best friend who stars in Book 1, Whiskey Chaser, another 5 star read! I love Lucy’s writing style and how each chapter built upon the next of how they came together and how bits and pieces of their history were revealed. He hurt her when she was younger by claiming he didn’t have feelings for her and it was very emotional reading his explanation years later. Everything is not always as it seems and this book was filled with surprises, forgiveness, and new opportunities. Now that they are adults, the age difference isn’t an issue and there are different scenes with her being in law enforcement and him as a vice principal in the local school that were often funny, but very real. They have so much in common and I loved the slow build-up and flashbacks to their past. Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they truly love each other is very sweet. I especially loved the tender scenes when they opened up to each other, and how he was committed 100% and fought for her heart! “You’ve always been my girl,” is one of my favorite lines. Very swoon worthy and my idea of a hero for sure! I like a man and woman who can admit when they are wrong and who have a strong ethical character, and both Cassidy and Bowie have this in spades. My favorite scenes are when they are with their families, Devlin, Leah Mae, and the townspeople–especially the Bodines who make me laugh out loud all the time! Love the town meetings, the baseball game, and making of the moonshine! So original and cliché at the same time! If you love small towns, laughing out loud, mystery, suspense, and romance, this series is a must read! I am really looking forward to Jonah’s story and am so glad he decided to stay in Bootleg Springs, West Virginia! Looking forward to reading Book 4, June’s story.

Well I’m so glad I’m done with this book. It was enjoyable getting to learn about sweet, strong Cassidy. We get great insight into how the rift began and we get to see her grow as a person and it’s great. I was on her side and just rooting for her throughout the book. I knew I would only have my love for Cass grow in this book just because she is best friends with Scarlett but I didn’t know what to think of Bowie. Well I can tell you that I hated him. He reminded me of an ex...from high school. I found him insecure, selfish, annoying, pathetic, and weak. There was plenty to learn from this book which is why I read it but I had to force myself to not throw my kindle across the room. We get more insight into the case and each clue has me spinning more theories or going back origininal ones. I’m still excited for the rest of the series and love getting to see Bootleg in each book but good lord I found my least favorite Bodine and least favorite character of the series.

Finally I made it back to Bootleg Springs! I swore to myself I would get back to this series last year and well that didn’t go as planned BUT now I can listen in audiobook with the fantastic Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke narrating. This series is guaranteed to make me laugh and have me dreaming of the fun chaotic life of small town living. The romance plus the mystery of an unsolved missing persons case throughout the series is utterly addictive. Take that TBR pile! “I just loved him for so long there was no other way to feel about him” Book Three in the Bootleg Springs Series centers around Bowie Bodine and Cassidy Tucker. Cassidy has been in love with Bowie for as long as she can remember, except for when he crushed her heart calling her like a little sister and thus ending her dreams of marriage and babies. I absolutely love this storyline of friends to lovers, with a little forbidden love with Cassidy being a Deputy and Bowie being the son of a suspect in the investigation. The push and pull and hilarious banter had me laughing out loud so many times. The sexual tension was high between them but Bowie never had a good role model for love and happiness, so saving himself the heartache of not being good enough for Cassidy broke my heart. The Bodine’s are fiercely loyal family and Cassidy is extremely loyal to her job, add in the town gossip and this makes for some high tension and hilarious situations. I love this series and Bowie was an especially swoon worthy hero, and Cassidy was a feisty, strong heroine. Once again I am hooked, Bootleg Springs is my kind of town!

*** 4.5 Stars *** Moonshine Kiss (Bootleg Springs Book 3) by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley is a contemporary, romantic comedy with a bit of mystery. The story is told in first person, dual POV and takes place in the fictional small town of Bootleg Springs, West Virginia. Deputy Cassidy Tucker has loved Bowie Bodine her entire life, but as a teenager, he broke her heart. Over the years it's become painfully obvious that all she'll ever be to Bowie is his little sister's friend. Dating apps have also been a complete bust, so Cassidy has decided to give up on finding love, get herself some cats, and just focus on work. Bowie has secretly loved Cassidy for most of his life, but he knows that he can never be with her. He made a promise, and even though it hurts, he'll keep his promise. But living next door to Cassidy makes it difficult to keep his distance. Especially when she makes him furious by withholding details about the investigation into his father's role in Callie Kendall's disappearance. What promise has kept Bowie away from Cassidy for all these years? Will evidence be found proving his father is innocent or guilty? Will Cassidy and Bowie finally find a way to be together? Or will their ties to the investigation keep them apart for good? I really enjoyed Cassidy and Bowie's love story. They were both relatable and loveable characters. It was entertaining, funny, and steamy. I'm having fun collecting clues about Callie's disappearance as they're revealed in each book. Looking forward to the next story.

Oh my lordy, I LOVED Moonshine Kiss. My eyes are blurry and my back is breaking after reading for four hours straight. I haven't had an intense reading frenzy like that in yonky donks but I just couldn't stop. There's something about knowing, or thinking you know, the characters before you even start. Within a few pages, I knew what had scared Bowie off from the love of his life. It was just lucky theirs was "true love" and nobody else would do in the eight years it took for them to come together. Seriously, this series is magic and Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley definitely have a distinctive voice and I will be purchasing more of their previously published books. For starters, they're bloody funny, but while funny, they also manage to suck the emotions out of the characters too. There were a few times I was sniffling and taking deep breaths to control the tears. I feel like I know these characters and I, like the town of Bootleg Springs, need to see Bowie and Cassidy find their happy ever after together. The intrigue in this instalment takes a tricky turn when Cassidy's job is on the line because of her connection to the Bodine's. As a small town deputy, she has to remember her badge while also remembering that she's one of them. How do you draw the line? Does the job come first? When family and friends are involved in an enquiry, should you share new info? Hmmm...even I was a little bamboozled as to where the line should be drawn. I would hope our officers of the law have an inbuilt detector that beeps when you're getting too close to the line. I seriously had mushy, gushy feelings in this one. When Bowie and Cassidy finally connect, my heart was pumping and there was a big goofy grin on my face. Bowie and his words were MAGIC!! I found myself wanting to highlight some of his words and hint at hubby that he could use a bit of magic to get on my good side. Don't tell hubby, but I guess this would be the negative of marrying young...with maturity comes magic words. Hubby is great now, but I was lucky to get more than I love you, I want you...lets hit the sack, back in the olden days. 😉 (If you do see this hubby...LOVE YOU!!!) Anyways, absolutely LOVED Moonshine Kiss. The only smidge of a negative, I have to wait for more. 😭 But, I am excited as June is definitely someone I have grown to love and her love interest...SO COOL!!!

It only takes forever for Bowie and Cassie to end up together, despite the reasons keeping them apart. But - will they be torn apart again, over the terrible consequences of Bowie's father's actions years ago? The mysterious disappearance that runs through this series, and the crimes committed relating to it, are integral to this love story, but Bowie and Cassie will get their well-deserved HEA. Highly recommended!

This one has been simmering since book 1- the story of Cassidy and Bowie. They’ve long had an attraction to each other, in fact, much more than just attraction. But for their own reasons, each one has been unable to act on it. The author takes us along on their emotional journey. And the mystery that is. Enteral to all the books deepens yet again! I can’t wait to see how it resolves yet hate to see it end!