Book Review for The Gritty Truth by Melissa Foster

Title: The Gritty Truth

Author: Melissa Foster

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Reviewed by Angels With Attitude Book Reviews

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5 stars from us

About The Gritty Truth:

A fun, sexy, and emotionally riveting new standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster. THE GRITTY TRUTH is the perfect love story for those who enjoy fiercely loyal and insanely sexy alpha heroes, smart, sassy heroines, strong family bonds, bikers, babies, and more! Recovering drug addict Quincy Gritt has fought his demons. He’s confessed to his crimes and conquered his addictions. He’s finally ready to go after sweet, sexy Roni, the gorgeous brunette who won a date with him in a charity auction five months ago and has been putting him off, and driving him wild, ever since. Dancer Veronica “Roni” Wescott worked hard to escape the seedy area where she was raised and followed her dreams to Julliard, only to have them shattered in the blink of an eye. She fought hard and regained her footing, but then the rug was pulled out from under her again when the grandmother who raised her passed away, leaving Roni feeling adrift in a world she knows very little about outside of dance. And then there’s Charlie Hunnam–lookalike Quincy Gritt—the man whose late-night texts pulled her through her grief and have been setting her heart aflutter for months. Quincy pulls out all the stops, determined to prove that their friendship is only the beginning of what’s destined to be so much more. Romantic nights lead to smoldering passion and a deep connection too strong to be denied. But when Quincy’s past comes back to haunt him, can he and Roni accept their new gritty truth, or will Quincy spiral back into the darkness and lose the future he fought so hard to have? For more Whiskey love stories, check out Melissa’s other Whiskey novels. TRU BLUE (Truman Gritt) TRULY MADLY WHISKEY (Bear Whiskey) DRIVING WHISKEY WILD (Bullet Whiskey) WICKED WHISKEY LOVE (Bones Whiskey) MAD ABOUT MOON (Jed Moon) TAMING MY WHISKEY (Dixie Whiskey) Don't miss RIVER OF LOVE (Sam Braden), the first story in which the Whiskeys were introduced!   The Whiskeys are perfect beach reads with depth of story, strong family ties, and a wealth of emotions. Small town love stories with happily ever afters guaranteed.

This story was a heart-wrenching read that was so emotional and gripping that it tares out your insides as well as your heart but, it also had you believing in happily ever after and love. The story had us grinning a lot and laughing out loud a time or two, and we love it when that happens.

Quincy was a man who was sexy and honest to a fault and a man who was loved by many and was the kind of man who loved back just as deeply in return. The man had a horrific childhood and life but, his brother was the one who always had his back but, he may have lost his way for a while but, he is back and stronger than ever. We loved than the man was honest to a fault and was also patient kind and loving and a man who was ready to put the past behind him and meanwhile helping others get their lives back on track as well as a mentor to others. This sexy hunk was just one of those characters that you instantly fall in love with as you are attracted to his honesty, kindness, and that big heart of his and he was just an all-around nice guy who owned up to his past mistakes and chose to deal with his guilt and demons and wanted to create a better life that was filled with love happiness and friendship and family. We loved his panty-melting smile of his.

Roni was a woman easy to love. We found her shyness to be cute and endearing but, we loved seeing her blossom right before our eyes as well. Although her experience growing up was not as horrific as Quincy she on some level was able to relate when it came to living in a not-so-safe environment. I loved that she was willing to take a risk where Quincy was concerned and that she chose to educate herself and was willing to emerge herself in his world. We loved that she did not walk away from the awesome and amazing chemistry that she had with Quincy. Roni has suffered pain and had her dreams crushed but, she is a survivor as well and although her path is different now, and so are her dreams her love and passion for dance have been kept alive just redirected but, her tragic past lead her some new hopes and dreams she never thought possible before.

Overall the story had amazing characters that we absolutely loved and one that tugged on one's emotions and heartstrings but, it also made us laugh and cry as well as shedding some tears. This couple's connection and chemistry were stronger than ever, and we felt like they were each other's perfect match in every way. A touching story that we fell hopelessly in love with.

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About Melissa Foster:

 

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance, and women's fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Readers adore Melissa's fun, flirty, and sinfully sexy, award-winning big-family romance collection, LOVE IN BLOOM featuring the Snow Sisters, Bradens, Remingtons, Ryders, Seaside Summer, Harborside Nights, and the Wild Boys After Dark. Melissa's emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented. Melissa also writes sweet and clean romance under the pen name Addison Cole. Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod. Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa on social media or her personal website. Never miss a brand-new release, special promotions, or inside gossip again by simply signing up to receive your newsletter from Melissa.    

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