Review: Becoming the Whiskey Princess – Toni Aleo

Shannon’s Thoughts

In BECOMING THE WHISKEY PRINCESS we finally get to find out if Declan was going to be able to claim his birth right and the woman he loves or be forced to let one of them go.

Declan and Amberlyn’s relationship hasn’t been the easiest.  Both of them have family baggage that they must overcome, but it’s only together that they discover they can be what they want, with who they want, regardless of the empire Declan is destined to run.

I already knew I wanted Declan and Amberlyn to get their HEA.  And I loved that Declan was willing to let his birthright go in order to ensure Amberlyn felt she was making the best decision.  But I soon discovered I was firmly on Amberlyn’s side…especially when Declan’s mother became an ugly thorn in her side.  Amberlyn showed what she was made of when she stood her ground in what future housing would be like for her and Declan once they were married.  She knew they needed to set their own course and they couldn’t do that follow Declan’s family tradition of everyone under one roof.  She continued to protect Declan and herself and you knew that was how their life was always going to be.

Declan and Amberlyn’s relationship may not have started off traditionally, but it was one that was fun, emotional and (finally!) sexy.  The build up was slow and took some unexpected turns, but in the end, it made BECOMING THE WHISKEY PRINCESS a very enjoyable read.