Tail Lights

by Connie L. Smith

Preston and Nick endured the breakup of all breakups when Nick accused her of cheating on him. He insisted, and she denied while the rain pounded against her driveway and thunder roared in the distance. Then they both ran – Preston to a life of Rock and Roll, and Nick to a career in the Army.

Over four years later, they’re damaged and broken almost beyond repair. He’s carrying baggage from his military days, and she bears the scars of living a lifestyle she’s grown to hate.

When Preston’s label forces her to take time away from music, their paths cross in a parking lot not twenty-four hours after her hometown return, anger and sparks flying in a confusing blend. But regardless of the feelings neither has been able to shake, too many lies and secrets stand in the way of the one thing they need in order to recover.

Each other.

Unknown Binding

First published November 18, 2014

About the author

Connie L. Smith spends a decent amount of time with her mind wandering in fictional places. She reads too much, likes to bake, and might forever be sad that she doesn’t have fairy wings. And that she can’t swing dance. Much of her preferred music is severely outdated, and as an adult she’s kind of obsessed with Power Rangers. She has her BA from Northern Kentucky University in Speech Communication and History (she doesn’t totally get the connection either), and her MA in English and Creative Writing.

Reviews

[Melanie Adkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Preston's life hasn't been the greatest. Her mother left the family when she was a baby. Now it's just her brother and her father, except her father hates her. An epic breakup from the man she adored makes her jump right in when a music contract comes her way. She and her band dive in and have a great career. Then Preston started her destructive behavior. The label tells her she needs time away. They arrange for her to head home to Knoxville. Preston's not sure about this but she knows she needs to mend some fences. What she learns could destroy her or make her even stronger.

Full of such heartache, this book really lays it all on the line. I enjoyed the characters. Fleshed out and three dimensional, they feel like old friends. I was happy to see the work that went into mending the fences and the effort it took to stay in Knoxville. Excellent writing and some turns you don't see coming keep this book interesting throughout. I love the friendships and how deeply they are rooted. You will too. It's emotional, but then what breakup isn't? This one is worth the price of admission. Get your copy and see why Connie L. Smith has become another of my fave authors.

The only issue I found was with the song lyrics. I think they could have been better marked so you can tell definitively where they start and stop. Great lyrics though.

I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because even though it has the lyric issue, it's not enough to take away from the book. ~Copy of book provided by author in exchange for a fair review~