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The Angels' Share

By J. R. Ward
Series: The Bourbon Kings
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Set in Charlemont, Kentucky, The Angels' Share delves into the lives of the elite Bradford family, owners of a distinguished bourbon empire. Following the suspicious death of the family patriarch, dark secrets and complicated rivalries threaten to unravel their legacy. Amidst suspicion, forbidden love, and financial power struggles, a long-lost Bradford returns, challenging everything the family stands for.
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Ideal for readers of sweeping family dramas and romantic sagas, especially those who enjoy stories of wealth, secrets, and passion set against a Southern aristocratic backdrop.

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A new series by the Sunday Times bestselling JR Ward. Set in the deep South, this tells the story of a dynasty driven by power, money and scandal . . .

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DOWNTON ABBEY meets DYNASTY in this richly imagined, captivating family saga - USA Today

Behind the glamorous facade of Kentucky's most famous family lurks a secret - one that threatens its very foundation . . .

In Charlemont, Kentucky, the Bradford family is the creme de la creme of high society - just like their exclusive brand of bourbon. Their complicated lives and vast estate are run by a discreet staff who inevitably become embroiled in their affairs. This is especially true now, when the apparent suicide of the family patriarch is starting to look more and more like murder.

No one is above suspicion - especially the eldest Bradford son, Edward. The bad blood between him and his father is known far and wide, and he is aware that he could be named a suspect. As the investigation into the death intensifies, he keeps himself busy at the bottom of a bottle - as well as with his former horse trainer's daughter. Meanwhile, the family's financial future lies in the perfectly manicured hands of a business rival, a woman who wants Edward all to herself.

Everything has consequences; everybody has secrets. And few can be trusted. Then, at the very brink of the family's demise, someone thought lost to them forever returns to the fold. Maxwell Bradford has come home. But is he a saviour . . . or the worst of all the sinners?

Get ready for summer's most sinful indulgence. The drama never stops in this tale of family secrets, lost love found, rivalries, delightfully nasty villains, and deliciously appealing heroes. Put on your derby hat and join in the fun. - New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs

Breathless fun! J. R. Ward moves her trademark dark and sexy from the world of warrior vampires to the halls of the Kentucky elite, where the family members' claws are just as sharp and the consequences just as deadly. I couldn't stop turning the pages! - New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner

'DALLAS' meets DOWNTON ABBEY... This is high drama, and it's mesmerizing. - Fresh Fiction

I want my "Bourbon" in bed! J. R. Ward delivers a sweeping saga where family roots run deep and passion sizzles hotter than a Kentucky summer. Potent and heady, one taste just isn't enough. - New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter

The drama and dark secrets behind the Bradford family's empire propel this irresistible story of high-society scandal . . . a read that's rich, smooth, and satisfying as a glass of Kentucky bourbon. - New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Soapy elements abound in this DYNASTY-esque tale, from lavish wealth to feuds.

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  • The Angels' Share
    DOWNTON ABBEY meets DYNASTY in this richly imagined, captivating family saga - USA Today Behind the glamorous facade of Kentucky's most famous family lurks a secret - one that threatens its very foundation . . . In Charlemont, Kentucky, the Bradford family is the creme de la creme of high society - just like their exclusive brand of bourbon. Their...
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This captivating family saga has been described as 'Dallas meets Downton Abbey,' delivering high drama and mesmerizing storytelling. Critics praise J. R. Ward's masterful pacing and world-building, comparing the story's richness and complexity to a fine Kentucky bourbon. With compelling characters, scandal, forbidden love, and a cliffhanger ending, it's an irresistible read for lovers of soap-opera style sagas.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349409931

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 315g

Pages: 464

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction J. R. Ward Romance Series: The Bourbon Kings

About the Author

After graduating from law school J.R. Ward began working in health care in Boston and spent many years as chief of staff for one of the premier academic medical centres in the US. She lives in Kentucky with her husband.

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