Crossroads: Volume 2

by N.L. McLaughlin

Someday, she will be the most famous drummer in the world. This is what Lori tells herself as she bides her time cultivating her garden of curiosities.

When a visit from the legendary crossroad demon occurs, she hardly hesitates to sign on. Her only questions...

Will she get all she wants from the deal?

and...

Will it hurt?

102 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 24, 2025

About the author

Nancy was born and raised in Massachusetts. After serving in the USMC, she returned home and went to college. Not long after, she moved to California and married. Six kids and multiple moves around the US later, she and her family call Texas home.

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lori, Lori, Lori. This poor girl was humiliated and out through some major trauma at a young age. Lori deals with this trauma by tending to her "homemade garden" as a place for her to exact revenge as she pleases and to whomever she wishes. Living on the Edge Lori met someone not in her usual place, Tinder, but In the bar where she works. The meeting with this mysterious man becomes life-changing and terrifying.
McLaughlin is a pro at keeping you engaged and deeply invested in her writing. I can't wait to continue this series to find out what happens after meeting all the characters!

[Vonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh. My. Goodness. Crossroads Volume 2 was a wild ride from start to finish! Lori is such a chaotic little queen, and I love her for it. The vibes? Immaculate. The tension? Chef’s kiss. And that crossroads demon?? Whew. I was turning pages like my life depended on it!

This series has officially sunk its claws into me—I’m obsessed. Completely and unapologetically. And I just know Volume 3 is going to be pure madness (in the best way). Bring it on!

If you love a little danger, a lot of ambition, and some deliciously dark magic, get into this series now. You won’t regret it.

[Kiki Marie Bookish Wh0r3 · Rating 4 out of 5]

McLaughlin gives us our next key player in the band! Lori was given an offer of a lifetime. Fame & Fortune and the ability to continue “gardening” with no repercussions. How could she possibly turn it down?

I enjoyed this second installment of the Crossroads series. Lori is beautiful and brutal and makes the perfect addition to the band.

[Lilly Wisely · Rating 5 out of 5]

OH EM G!!! This was a delicious and demonic read from start to finish!! Vol. 1 was a tease… this volume was epic! Books like this are what give me joy being an ARC reader! Not only that, but I LOVE supporting Indie authors!! I can’t wait for more!!

[Kswag · Rating 5 out of 5]

A woman with a dream to be a well known drummer stuck in a reality that is far from her dreams. The main female character has a history of trauma that feeds into her present day hobby. Till one day someone comes and offers her a deal of a lifetime.

[Kelly Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this one just as much as volume 1

Lori is set on revenge and men from the dating app don’t fare well
And she’s a kick ass drummer 🥁

[Queenie2023 aka Rita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oooh man what a fiery action packed read !!! Wow

[Amber K · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know this is a short read, but I flew thru this. Tense, brutal, fast paced...the freaking crossroads demon.... I loved it!!!
I cannot wait for vol. 3

[Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving this series! We get a closer look into how the band is coming together and sneak peaks, as to what happens, when the band performs!! Which sounds absolutely horrific and I’m here for it!! 🖤
I can’t wait to see how this all plays out!! Loralai has sinister secrets fueled from trauma! I love this devious character!
When she meets Les at the crossroads she has her own agenda.
I’m loving the climactic build in this series!

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sinister and deliciously evil! N L McLaughlin knows how to reel you in right away! The first chapter delivers enough mischief to leave you no opportunity to leave! Lori, our main character has a mission and we are along for the deadly ride!

Crossroads volume 2 is part of a collection of origin stories. Each book is an introduction to a member of the band and once we meet all of the members the real fun is bound to take us on a wild ride!

This is a quick read filled with revenge and a nice little garden full of carefully selected plants! I can't wait for book 3!

[Ella Graff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was into it from the first page

Lori isn’t just your run of the mill girl. She has a special garden. Someone comes to the bar where she works to make her an offer and she’s not sure what to do. I’m ready for the 3rd Installment.

[Charlie FRANCIS · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading Crossroads volume 1 I was invested, I thought I had a grip on what was going to happen. I thought I knew possibly how this story was going to go. BUT I was absolutely wrong. I loved volume 1 and I love volume 2 even more! I was invested in volume 1 and in volume 2 im now part of the story! I have now became an unknown nameless character, that is how deeply invested I am now. Volume 1 was a great introduction and in volume 2 you start getting the characters, the story unfolding right before your eyes.
Crossroads is a story about the scary crap that lurks around at night, and its about the scary crap mankind under right conditions,can turn into a monster themselves. Volume 2 pulled my heartstrings as well and I was not expecting that. But it is a very pleasant surprise. I give Crossroads volume 2 5 stars. Highly highly recommend.

[iesha Bright · Rating 4 out of 5]

i couldn't have asked for a better book 2 in the crossroads series. McLaughlin knows how to reel a reader in from the beginning. once i started reading about our main character Lori and all the mischief she was up to i was hooked. a woman on a mission what more do you need.
book 2 is a collection of origin stories for each band member so buckle up because this author is about to take you on the ride of your life. i so cant wait for book 3. i need it asap

[Stefanie Silvestri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a quick read filled with revenge, that took me on a wild ride from start to finish. I enjoyed this installment just as much as the first volume. Each book provides an introduction to a band member, and once all members are introduced, mayhem unfolds.

[Melissa Melmch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another Bandmate has been introduced

I totally love that this book is the introduction to another bandmate I look forward to reading the next 2 introductions and hopefully a 5th about what the hell this band is going to do!!!

[Jen Self · Rating 4 out of 5]

This quick read was so fun! Lori, our main character in this entry is brutal, beautiful and so complex, and I had such a good time watching her story unfold! I'm looking forward to diving into the rest of the series!

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely love how the band things coming together, Lori is just great like a lil vigilante 😹

[Shannon Shumway · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the way the story flowed, lori truly feels like a girl I can agree with, her motives about her garden are to die for :)