Rachel A. (ra7) reviewed on 11/6/2021 + 1009 more book reviews

Jarrett discovered he was good at gambling when he was sent away to school at 13. He was picked on and gambling helped keep that at bay and gave him a sense of purpose. He loves his grandma, but also resents her for "sending him away." He loved the brewery as a boy. Now, in exchange for dropping the marriage request, he agrees to take over the brewery for 1 year while his grandma recovers from an illness.
It is there he meets Annabel, who has come to appeal to Mrs Plumtree (the grandma) for help in selling ale to India. She helps her brother (Hugh) run his brewery. She knows her stuff and isn't afraid to speak her opinion. She and Jarrett make a bet. She wins, he helps. He wins, she spends a night in his bed.
I really liked this. Annabel was awesome and I loved how she wasn't afraid to speak her mind. She also has a secret. Both Jarret and Annabel fit so well together. I also liked her brother Hugh and Sissy. Hugh has his own problems and did make headway in overcoming them. I also liked how supportive Sissy was and it was refreshing to see 2 women work together and help each other. Both families (the Lake's and the Sharp's) loved each other and supported each other.
It was also interesting to read a little on the ale trade and how India Pale Ale came to be.
Some additional information about the deaths of the Sharp siblings parents.
Oliver the eldest was 35 (his story in book 1), Jarret- 32 (this book), Minerva- 28, Gabe- 26, and Celia- 24. Minerva is next!

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