Spilling the Tea by Brenda Jackson
A Review By: RS
After sustaining injuries in Iraq, Chancellor Madaris was told he’d never walk again. Chance credits his great-grandmother Mama Laverne with giving him the will to heal and prove the doctors wrong. He has a healthy respect for her meddling ways and knows he’ll eventually end up next on her matchmaking list.
When Zoey Pritchard was eight, she survived a car accident that took the lives of her mother and father, and was sent to live with her great-aunt who refused to speak about her parents. Zoey has no memory from before the crash, but she’s been having the same dream over and over…
Searching for answers, Zoey travels to Houston, where she uncovers a scandal involving her parents and the wealthy and powerful Madaris family. Her trail leads her straight to Chance’s door. The dislike and intense attraction are instant and simultaneous. But to help Zoey restore her memory, he grudgingly introduces her to his great-grandmother…
Was it chance, or Mama Laverne’s plan, that threw this pair together?
Review Notes:
Audio Book Publication Year: 2025
An installment in a Series? No
Narrator (s): Ron Butler
Brenda Jackson delivers another worthy read with her 150th novel, Spilling The Tea. Longtime fans of the Madaris family series will find this latest installment especially satisfying, as it dives deep into the family's roots and unearths long-buried secrets.
This slow-burn romance simmers with undeniable chemistry between Zoey and Chance. Their attraction builds tension, and when they finally give in, the result is passionate.
What truly sets this book apart, though, is the shocking unraveling of the Madaris family scandal. Just when you think you know this beloved family, Jackson pulls the rug out from under you, delivering a jaw-dropping twist.
Ron Butler has been the voice od many of Brenda Jacksons' novels. He consistently delivers a good performance, providing depth and life to each character.
Would you recommend this book?: Yes
Rating: 4 (It’s lit!)
Content Warnings? Human or animal loss
