The Gritty Truth

By Melissa Foster

The Gritty Truth - Melissa Foster
  • Release Date: 2020-10-07
  • Genre: Contemporary Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 428 Ratings

Description

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.

What Readers Are Saying About The Whiskeys:

"The Whiskey series has become my happy place...As a matter of fact this book is one of the best out of the entire series." - Britt, Red Hatter Book Blog

"The journey to Jed and Josie's HEA was all kinds of sweet, smexy and even ovary exploding goodness...Their bantering was fun, their heart to hearts made mine melt and the smexy was HAWT." - Kahea, Evermore Books

"I don't even have words on how spellbinding Jed's book is!!! Melissa Foster just brought the Whiskey series to a whole new level of excellence!" - Heather, Audio Loves

"From heartache to heartwarming, these bad boy bikers will cast a spell on your heart." - Isha, Hopeless Romantic

"In the way that only Melissa Foster can do, this book has ALL THE FEELS. [...] You not only fall in love with Jed and Josie, but even more deeply for the whole gang." - Cara, Goodreads

"I'm going to say that Jed has become my favorite...I loved every word of this book." - Cat's Guilty Pleasure

"If you've fallen in love with the Whiskeys like I have, then you will definitely be mad about Moon!" - Lisa, Goodreads

"From the moment Josie and Jed "Moon" stared into each other eyes, I was hooked! A remarkable page-turner." - Cathy, Goodreads

"I am Mad about Moon...such a melt your heart, bawl your eyes out, stand up love that Moon has for JoJo and her son." - Nancy, Goodreads

"Mad About Moon was the perfect title for this book because that is how you will feel when you are done reading this story. I fell in love with Jed Moon right along with Josie." - Christina, Goodreads

"This story captured my emotions and my heart from the first page, and kept me enthralled until the end. I was emotionally wrung out at the end!" - Pam, Goodreads

"Bikers, steamy sex, a strong woman, and a man who loves her and her little boy. There are some parts that'll bring tears to your eyes. I always thought TRU BLUE would always be my favorite but this one is right up there with it." - Whispers from Mountains

"I really loved the way (Foster) conveyed the sense of family throughout the entire story and the fact that family isn't just blood, it's so much more than that." - Janeen, Goodreads

"Melissa Foster always digs deep into her characters and brings out all the raw emotions. I would expect nothing less." - Helene, Goodreads

"I didn't want to put my Kindle down...I completely fell for Jed, and I didn't want the story to end!" - BCD Book Review
"Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" New York Times Bestseller Lauren Blakely
"You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to stop reading. Every book's a winner!" NYT Bestselling Author Brenda Novak
"Melissa Foster writes worlds that draw you in, with strong heroes and brave heroines surrounded by a community that makes you want to crawl right on through the page and live there. - New York Times bestselling author Julia Kent

Reviews

  • Quincy

    5
    By Suds2u
    Quincy Gritt tells the truth, even when it’s ugly, even when it hurts. He is on a road of recovery after a horrible childhood made survivable only by his older brother Tru and then his younger siblings Kennedy and Lincoln. He spent years running from himself and his actions when he was a teen. Now he is a responsible, good man. He has his past, but he is moving forward. Roni is the one that makes Quincy whole, but she has her own issues. Their paths have crossed before, but neither knows that. Author Melissa Foster weaves a story that is both sad and uplifting, scary and encouraging. She has done her homework on drug addiction and recovery, and she writes a believable story that will draw you in and keep you turning pages. I enjoyed seeing where the Whiskey’s are now, and I liked the slow growth in Quincy and Roni’s relationship. But when they finally came together, man the heat could burn you! This is a gritty story, not a light and fanciful one. If you’re ready for truth and family, love and the darker side of life, this story is for you.
  • Sooooo Good

    5
    By Leisurely Hustling
    What a wonderful story! Quincey and Roni’s story is heartbreakingly beautiful, passionate and raw. They both come from difficult pasts and are real and honest and have earned their HEA. Melissa Foster balances this emotional tale with her signature humor, fun group of characters and wholehearted love.
  • Emotionally gripping!

    5
    By LKKtechie
    Wow, so much to say about this newest book by Melissa Foster and not give away any spoilers! Gonna be tough. I was personally reluctant to read this because of two reasons, 1-I hadn’t read Tru’s book until right before getting this one and 2-I wasn’t emotionally ready to read them. But, I am so thankful that I did read Tru’s book and now Quincy’s. Such a beautiful story or recovery, love, and family. Who could want for anything more? Melissa does a fantastic job of writing. Her characters are beautiful, smart, sassy, sexy, and oh so loving. I forgot to mention they typically face very real troubles while managing to find love and the courage to overcome/meet their demons head on. This story is so full of love and support from family and friends, it is just amazing.
  • My Past is my Burden to Bear

    5
    By Michelle Pierce
    I have been wondering about Quincy Gritt and his story and who would be his heroine since I first met him in Tru Blue. This book captured my curiosity and led me into a story that was haunting, tragic, dark, gritty yet beautiful. I am still having pictures of the story running through my head. I knew this would be a hard book to read and for me, it was. I loved watching their story unfold and learning about both of their pasts but learning more about Quincy’s background, just made you want to give him a hug. I give Quincy credit for breaking out of his past and becoming the amazing man he is today. Really enjoyed Roni and her friendship with Angela and I love her dancing background, that was a great part of her journey and her story. These two just really deserved a break in life and deserved to be with someone who appreciated them for who they were, faults and all. Seeing them with their friendship and progress into more, was everything. I also like how Kennedy and Lincoln are coming more into their own and I love their Miss Woni and Booful, too adorable. The last few chapters were tough to get through and it makes me tear up even thinking about it, but Quincy made the responsible decision to get back on track, through no fault of his own, and with the support of his loving family and friends, left and took care of his business. The ending was such a fresh start for Roni and Quincy and their friends were right there to celebrate with them. One of my favorite quotes from this book is, ‘scars are reminders of the things we’ve gone through that brought us to this point and made us who we are’. I loved this story because it is real and raw and author, Melissa Foster, does not shy away from the harsh realities of life and I appreciate that about her as a reader and fan. Cannot wait to see what is next from our Whiskey family and friends.
  • OMG SO GOOD!

    5
    By ajmeyer17
    Quincy had a terrible childhood that resulted in him being a drug addict from the age of 14. When he finally hit rock bottom, beaten and dump at his brother Tru's apartment, he decided it was time to get clean and turn his life around. Now an adult and two year's clean, Quincy is finally living his best life. Growing up, Roni’s only dream was to become a professional dancer. She spent her whole childhood practicing to make that dream come true. One day while walking home from the store, a random bullet hits and kills an innocent driver which in turn hits Roni ending her professional career. Not being able to dance professionally anymore, she teaches. It's the Whiskey's turn to host the annual Bachelor Auction and Quincy is a participant. Little does Roni know, her friends have pulled their money together and won a date with Quincy for her. Texting for months and becoming friends, Roni finally agrees to go on a date with Quincy. Quincy and Ron are perfect for each other. Each have a past they are trying to move on from but when Quincy's past resurfaces and derails his recovery and the truth of Roni's accident comes out, will Roni and Quincy finally put it all behind them to get the HE they both deserve. Quincy is so swoon worthy!
  • Love this book!

    5
    By JodiLatt
    Definitely a five star read! Love, love, love!
  • Broke my heart

    5
    By Kittythief
    It’s not often that a book will break my heart, and do it more than once. Quincy and Roni broke my heart twice. Fortunately, they also mended it with their strength and determination. I loved how much they loved each other, and were committed to everything. They also had the support of the whole Whiskey Family, and everyone close to them. It all made for a very special book. It automatically goes to the top of my list of Melissa Foster books. Anyone who has had someone go through recovery, successfully or not, will likely find this to be a special story too.
  • Tissue Warning

    5
    By Deb Schwartz
    ***Tissue Warning*** When you have that one friend who sees you for who you are, and still thinks you are amazing. Quincy Gritt is over the top, I was a complete mess at the end of The Gritty Truth. Is there anything more sexier then a man who is honest and loving with a heart of gold? Quincy has had a ruff road in life, but he is fighting back each and everyday. Roni is a beautiful strong lady. Roni had many tragic moments in her life, that brought her to teaching dance instead of dancing professionally. Roni discovers quite a bit about herself, one being a very passionate side that seems to take one special sexy man to bring it forward. Quincy and Roni spark from the start, from their fun and sexy text, to hangout with family and friends . The moment Quincy chooses to share his past with Roni just about guts me. Can Roni see past his secrets to the man he is? Can Quincy convince her that he is worth the chance? The supporting characters are just as magnificent as they are in each and every book in this series. I loved getting to know Roni’s BFF Angela and her guy Joel. The love to purrs from this oddball family just makes me feel so deeply inriched in their family bond. I adore the quirky fun bond they all share, it all screams FAMILY. Biggs and Red moments have me reaching for a tissue every time. The Gritty Truth is the 7th book in the The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Peaceful Harbor Series. We finally get to see what Qunicy and Roni have been hinting about. Will it be a HEA? You will have to read The Gritty Truth by Melissa Foster to find out. The Gritty Truth is an emotional journey for both Quincy and Roni, and for me as a reader as well. I felt every emotion in every passage. Rated 5 Stilettos and a Recommended Read by Deb!
  • Get the Tissues Ready

    5
    By Kirsten Ellen
    What can I say except...Melissa really hit it out of the park with this one!! With Quincy fighting every day to get work through his past addictions, he finally decides, after hitting the 2-year mark, that he is ready for the relationship that is budding with Roni. Veronica (Roni) is fighting her own battles, as she works to get her body back to its previous glory before the car accident that stole her dancing career. She's not sure she's ready for a relationship, especially with the external scars that she's also dealing with. Together, they both realize that together, they are stronger than they were apart and fight daily for each other to make sure they stay on the same path. But...Quincy being a sponsor for someone who is also trying to recover from her past, causes more problems in his recovery than he anticipated. Roni is still there for him...still fights the fight to make sure he knows just how much he is loved and how much everyone still believes in him! And lets not forget the big, loving, and amazing Whiskey Family!!!!
  • Great love story

    5
    By Xtymom
    After Roni’s friends won a date with Quincy for her at the bachelor auction she was a bit unsure about going on the date with him. Quincy never gave up but instead of pushing he formed a great friend foundation with Roni via texts. He was able to show her what a kind, protective and compassionate guy he is. Once that first date happened they we’re almost inseparable and having a great time and becoming closer. After a few dates Quincy made sure to tell Roni the truth about his past drug addiction, recovery and that he takes his recovery one day at time. He wants to let her make the decision on wether she wants to continue seeing him. Roni decides to take a leap of faith and continue seeing Quincy. Quincy and Roni have been through a lot in their respective pasts. I was expecting to be gutted and needing Kleenex while reading this, but it never happened for me. I’m perfectly fine with that because the love story they get in this book is perfect and there is a little twist in there that will make you think a bit more.