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Fresh Start: A Country Stars Forever Novella
I didn’t tell him my full name for a reason … If he looked me up, he’d know who I am.
Mila
Building a media empire required years of sacrificing family time. Selling it is my fresh start.
When my stupid ex threatens to destroy my life’s work, I make an emergency trip to Nashville to catch country music’s biggest band and stop a career-ending secret from getting out.
The last thing I need is a distraction. Especially from a sexy silver fox who steals my seat at a roadside bar.
Patrick proves he can handle a woman like me, but can he handle the truth when he finds out who I really am, and where I’m going?
Patrick
After my daughter calls me in crisis, I drop everything and hit the road.
I expect to make good time to Nashville. I don’t expect to burn up the sheets with a firecracker from LA.
Neither of us are looking for more. But I can’t get Mila or her sinful body out of my head.
When I find out our lives are tangled in more ways than one, I’m forced to choose between this new love and protecting my daughter. Family comes first, even if it means missing out on forever with the one.
Fresh Start is a mature romance and a standalone novella in the Country Stars Forever Series with a guaranteed HEA. After only one night, the sparks between Mila and Patrick heat up in this spicy short story featuring a silver fox and a badass executive on an unforgettable road trip.
Mila
Building a media empire required years of sacrificing family time. Selling it is my fresh start.
When my stupid ex threatens to destroy my life’s work, I make an emergency trip to Nashville to catch country music’s biggest band and stop a career-ending secret from getting out.
The last thing I need is a distraction. Especially from a sexy silver fox who steals my seat at a roadside bar.
Patrick proves he can handle a woman like me, but can he handle the truth when he finds out who I really am, and where I’m going?
Patrick
After my daughter calls me in crisis, I drop everything and hit the road.
I expect to make good time to Nashville. I don’t expect to burn up the sheets with a firecracker from LA.
Neither of us are looking for more. But I can’t get Mila or her sinful body out of my head.
When I find out our lives are tangled in more ways than one, I’m forced to choose between this new love and protecting my daughter. Family comes first, even if it means missing out on forever with the one.
Fresh Start is a mature romance and a standalone novella in the Country Stars Forever Series with a guaranteed HEA. After only one night, the sparks between Mila and Patrick heat up in this spicy short story featuring a silver fox and a badass executive on an unforgettable road trip.
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Published December 16, 2025
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December 16, 2025
“Fresh Start” is the fourth book in the “Country Stars Forever Series.” This is a mature romance novella. After only one night, the sparks between Mila and Patrick heat up in this spicy short story featuring a silver fox and a badass executive on an unforgettable road trip.
“I never imagined finding such a surprise, walking into the bar tonight. I’m going to hate leaving in the morning.”
The sexual tension between Patrick and Mila, aka Firecracker, is hot….the sparks fly between them from the moment they meet in a roadside bar at Sunsun. “Damn, she’s beautiful. Her floral scent is everywhere, and I’m going to leave with it all over my clothes and my skin.” Mila thoroughly enjoys the unforgettable night with Patrick, the sexy silver fox. “When words run out, we let our lips and our bodies take over. This time, our kisses are soft, tender, unhurried, the same way he enters me. Taking his time to study me, to watch me come apart under him. We fall asleep in a tangle of limbs.”
“I wake up with the sun threatening to break through the gap between the blackout curtains, with his heavy arm tucked tightly around me. I lie there, my hand on his, gathering all the fortitude I can to leave.”Little do they know that they are both heading to Nashville but for different reasons…. Will they see each other again?
Once I started reading, I could not put this book down! The story will charm “the pants off you” and leave you going back for more. I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful love story. It has fun, laughs, intrigue, twists that you do not expect, and physical attraction. You cannot help yourself, you will fall in love with Patrick and Mila. This story will have you hooked the start to the end. The physical/sexual attraction between them is intense. Will they be able to fight this and walk away in the morning. From page to page, chapter to chapter, from cover to cover - you will enjoy this beautiful story! This book will not disappoint! Highly recommended 😊
“I never imagined finding such a surprise, walking into the bar tonight. I’m going to hate leaving in the morning.”
The sexual tension between Patrick and Mila, aka Firecracker, is hot….the sparks fly between them from the moment they meet in a roadside bar at Sunsun. “Damn, she’s beautiful. Her floral scent is everywhere, and I’m going to leave with it all over my clothes and my skin.” Mila thoroughly enjoys the unforgettable night with Patrick, the sexy silver fox. “When words run out, we let our lips and our bodies take over. This time, our kisses are soft, tender, unhurried, the same way he enters me. Taking his time to study me, to watch me come apart under him. We fall asleep in a tangle of limbs.”
“I wake up with the sun threatening to break through the gap between the blackout curtains, with his heavy arm tucked tightly around me. I lie there, my hand on his, gathering all the fortitude I can to leave.”Little do they know that they are both heading to Nashville but for different reasons…. Will they see each other again?
Once I started reading, I could not put this book down! The story will charm “the pants off you” and leave you going back for more. I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful love story. It has fun, laughs, intrigue, twists that you do not expect, and physical attraction. You cannot help yourself, you will fall in love with Patrick and Mila. This story will have you hooked the start to the end. The physical/sexual attraction between them is intense. Will they be able to fight this and walk away in the morning. From page to page, chapter to chapter, from cover to cover - you will enjoy this beautiful story! This book will not disappoint! Highly recommended 😊
December 1, 2025
FRESH START by ARIANNA QUINN ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Fresh Start is a COUNTRY STARS FOREVER novella.
Seeking a fresh start from her media empire career, there’s just one thing standing in Mila’s way. Her ex is threatening to not only ruin her chance to start fresh but is also wrecking someone else’s future in order to ruin her. Determined to make sure that doesn’t happen Mila starts a long road trip to Nashville. She’s not prepared for the sexy silver fox and the unforgettable night they share. When she learns that they are unknowingly heading to Nashville for the same goal, she realises that she may have to give up any glimmer of a future with Patrick when he learns who she really is….
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This is my first read by Arianna Quinn and it didn’t disappoint. I have to say how pleasant it was to read a story about a more mature couple. ‘Fresh Start’ has an interesting premise and the main characters have great chemistry. Although this is a novella connected to a series, I didn’t feel like I missed anything by not having read an other books in the series.
At around 120 pages with a delightful cover and excellent editing, this is a deliciously entertaining Novella.
With thanks to Arianna Quinn and Country Star Publishing for an early read.
🎤 Mature Romance
🎤 Close Proxity
🎤 🔥🔥🔥
🎤 Standalone Novella
Fresh Start is a COUNTRY STARS FOREVER novella.
Seeking a fresh start from her media empire career, there’s just one thing standing in Mila’s way. Her ex is threatening to not only ruin her chance to start fresh but is also wrecking someone else’s future in order to ruin her. Determined to make sure that doesn’t happen Mila starts a long road trip to Nashville. She’s not prepared for the sexy silver fox and the unforgettable night they share. When she learns that they are unknowingly heading to Nashville for the same goal, she realises that she may have to give up any glimmer of a future with Patrick when he learns who she really is….
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This is my first read by Arianna Quinn and it didn’t disappoint. I have to say how pleasant it was to read a story about a more mature couple. ‘Fresh Start’ has an interesting premise and the main characters have great chemistry. Although this is a novella connected to a series, I didn’t feel like I missed anything by not having read an other books in the series.
At around 120 pages with a delightful cover and excellent editing, this is a deliciously entertaining Novella.
With thanks to Arianna Quinn and Country Star Publishing for an early read.
🎤 Mature Romance
🎤 Close Proxity
🎤 🔥🔥🔥
🎤 Standalone Novella
December 23, 2025
This was a great “reset” novella for me.
After only one night, sparks fly between me and Patrick. Fresh start is a mature romance and stand alone novella.
Mila sacrifice family time to build a media empire. And selling it is her fresh new start. Her ex threatens to destroy her life‘s work. She makes an emergency trip to Nashville to catch country music’s biggest band and stopped a career ending secret from getting out. The last thing she was looking for is a destruction, especially from a silver fox, who steals her seat at a bar. Patrick proves he can handle a woman like her, but can you handle the truth when he finds out who she really is and where she’s going.
Patrick’s daughter called in a crisis. He dropped everything and hit the road. He expected to make good timing to Nashville and doesn’t expect to burn the sheets with a firecracker from LA. Neither are looking for more, but he can’t get Mila out of his head. When he finds out their lives are tangled in more than one way he’s forced to choose between this new love and protecting his daughter our family comes first even if it means missing out on forever with that one.
After only one night, sparks fly between me and Patrick. Fresh start is a mature romance and stand alone novella.
Mila sacrifice family time to build a media empire. And selling it is her fresh new start. Her ex threatens to destroy her life‘s work. She makes an emergency trip to Nashville to catch country music’s biggest band and stopped a career ending secret from getting out. The last thing she was looking for is a destruction, especially from a silver fox, who steals her seat at a bar. Patrick proves he can handle a woman like her, but can you handle the truth when he finds out who she really is and where she’s going.
Patrick’s daughter called in a crisis. He dropped everything and hit the road. He expected to make good timing to Nashville and doesn’t expect to burn the sheets with a firecracker from LA. Neither are looking for more, but he can’t get Mila out of his head. When he finds out their lives are tangled in more than one way he’s forced to choose between this new love and protecting his daughter our family comes first even if it means missing out on forever with that one.
December 16, 2025
Because sometimes your fresh start begins with the wrong turn 🚘 the right man 👮♂️ and a whole lot of tension! 🔥
Fresh Start by Arianna Quinn is a quick, satisfying mature romance that delivers exactly what it promises: heat, heart, and a heroine on the edge of reinvention.
FMC Mila’s journey from high-powered media mogul to a woman searching for her next chapter is instantly compelling, and MMC Patrick brings the perfect mix of steadiness, intrigue, and emotional tension. Their chemistry feels natural and earned, and the story balances sexy moments with genuine emotional weight. It’s the kind of novella you can inhale in one sitting and walk away feeling warm, fulfilled, and rooting for both characters to grab their second chance.
Even with familiar tropes, Quinn’s execution shines through with strong character voices and an authentic sense of longing and hope.
If you enjoy mature, fast-paced romances that blend spice with emotional depth, Fresh Start is an easy, rewarding pick.
Fresh Start by Arianna Quinn is a quick, satisfying mature romance that delivers exactly what it promises: heat, heart, and a heroine on the edge of reinvention.
FMC Mila’s journey from high-powered media mogul to a woman searching for her next chapter is instantly compelling, and MMC Patrick brings the perfect mix of steadiness, intrigue, and emotional tension. Their chemistry feels natural and earned, and the story balances sexy moments with genuine emotional weight. It’s the kind of novella you can inhale in one sitting and walk away feeling warm, fulfilled, and rooting for both characters to grab their second chance.
Even with familiar tropes, Quinn’s execution shines through with strong character voices and an authentic sense of longing and hope.
If you enjoy mature, fast-paced romances that blend spice with emotional depth, Fresh Start is an easy, rewarding pick.
December 24, 2025
This story of Mila and Patrick is swoon worthy. They are both on the road headed to the same place, but neither of them realize it. Mila is just trying to do the right thing, but also protecting herself and her company. Patrick is protecting his kids and seeing what else he can do in that way. Not realizing he is with the one woman who has all the answers.
After spending one night together, he knew it wasn’t enough. Luckily for him they got to spend more time together and he then saves the day.
When they get to Nashville we see that Patrick’s kids are just as protective of him as he is of them. They don’t want to see him get hurt.
This story is a short novella with some spice so it’s a great quick read that I highly recommend.
After spending one night together, he knew it wasn’t enough. Luckily for him they got to spend more time together and he then saves the day.
When they get to Nashville we see that Patrick’s kids are just as protective of him as he is of them. They don’t want to see him get hurt.
This story is a short novella with some spice so it’s a great quick read that I highly recommend.
November 30, 2025
I really enjoyed this short romantic story. Mila is someone who built a big media career and is now trying to start fresh after selling it. When her ex threatens her, she rushes to Nashville to stop a secret from ruining everything. On the way, she meets Patrick, a handsome man who quickly catches her attention. They don't plan on falling for each other, but sparks fly anyway. Patrick has his own worries, especially about his daughter, but his feelings for Mila grow stronger. The story is fun, sexy, and sweet. I liked how it shows that sometimes a fresh start can lead to unexpected love. Great for a quick, feel-good read!
December 11, 2025
Fresh Start is a light, easy-to-finish novella that delivers exactly what it promises—quick escapism with a dose of insta-lust. Mila and Patrick make for a pleasant couple, and their connection develops within hours, which fits the trope but doesn’t leave much room for deeper emotional tension or complexity.
The story moves quickly and remains readable throughout, but it isn’t particularly memorable. The plot is gentle and undemanding—perfect if you’re in the mood for something simple and sweet, but less so if you’re looking for depth or surprises.
Still, it’s a nice, fast palate-cleanser of a read.
Thank you to the author for the ARC!
The story moves quickly and remains readable throughout, but it isn’t particularly memorable. The plot is gentle and undemanding—perfect if you’re in the mood for something simple and sweet, but less so if you’re looking for depth or surprises.
Still, it’s a nice, fast palate-cleanser of a read.
Thank you to the author for the ARC!
December 3, 2025
I’m not sure why I received a ARC for this book considering I DNF Risky Replay. But hey I finished this one since the author wasn’t pushing that non binary stuff with a freaking child. Adults yea I’m fine with that. But a child is borderline child abuse 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
But anyway onto this book. It wasn’t a bad quick read. Spice was kind of low and even the drama was kinda boring. I think extending the story to make it more drama I’d like it better. But I like my soap opera drama books 🤣🤣 Well all but the bed hopping in the books 😉
But anyway onto this book. It wasn’t a bad quick read. Spice was kind of low and even the drama was kinda boring. I think extending the story to make it more drama I’d like it better. But I like my soap opera drama books 🤣🤣 Well all but the bed hopping in the books 😉
Review of advance copy received from Author
Everyone needs a fresh start,right? This novella features Mila and Patrick who meet by chance in a bar in Arizona while both are traveling. What started out as a one night stand turns into an exciting road trip for both of them ending in Nashville. I absolutely loved the story of these two. It had so many details in such a short book. There were little bouts of spicy scenes but it did not take away from the plot of the book. Definitely going to be looking into other books by this author!
December 16, 2025
This book was impossible to put down—I read it in one sitting. The chemistry between Mila and Patrick is intense, bringing plenty of spice, but what really stood out was the strong and engaging storyline behind it. What begins as a chance meeting meant to be nothing more than a one-night stand slowly turns into something deeper and unexpectedly meaningful. I loved watching Mila and Patrick’s relationship grow
December 18, 2025
“Fresh Start” is a standalone mature romance novella in the Country Stars Forever Series.
As a new reader to Quinn’s works, this book was easy to pick up. The first few chapters were slow, but after chapter 2 the action and emotional depth was non-stop. When a Silver Fox is your MMC the spice is 🔥! With the unique circumstance Mila (FMC) brings to the storyline this book isn’t your average romance novella.
This book would make a good read for a quiet afternoon at home or a road trip!
As a new reader to Quinn’s works, this book was easy to pick up. The first few chapters were slow, but after chapter 2 the action and emotional depth was non-stop. When a Silver Fox is your MMC the spice is 🔥! With the unique circumstance Mila (FMC) brings to the storyline this book isn’t your average romance novella.
This book would make a good read for a quiet afternoon at home or a road trip!
December 29, 2025
Another great addition to the "Muddy Boots" family. It's a fun novella with MCs in their late 40s/early 50s, chance meeting, one-night stand turned to more. Excellent spice and the couple had some fun banter. I would have loved to see a little bit more dramatics in the conclusion, especially with the storyline behind it, but it was a very satisfying read.
Note- make sure you've read Dirty Frenemies before this, as that storyline is needed to understand this.
Note- make sure you've read Dirty Frenemies before this, as that storyline is needed to understand this.
November 30, 2025
Loved following the adventures of Mila and Patrick as they travel across the United States. This was such a quick and enjoyable read. I would have finished sooner if I wasn't so busy. I have not read any of the other book in this series and I don't feel like I missed anything important. I will be going back and reading the rest of the series since I enjoyed this book so much!
December 24, 2025
Fresh Start, amazing read
This was an amazing read! I like the strong fmc and her moral compass pointing north. Patrick meets Mila on his way to save his daughter, Mila is on her way to save everything she’s worked for. A chance encounter, a night together…will fate bring them together or will it just be one night? I devoured this book, it’s never too late for a fresh start.
This was an amazing read! I like the strong fmc and her moral compass pointing north. Patrick meets Mila on his way to save his daughter, Mila is on her way to save everything she’s worked for. A chance encounter, a night together…will fate bring them together or will it just be one night? I devoured this book, it’s never too late for a fresh start.
January 6, 2026
OMG this book was incredible. So well written and to the point. I love how Arianna actually wrote this two character so mature and adult like.
I a very quick novella you can't miss reading. The chemistry between the characters is amazing, and they didn't come to joke around. Add this to your TBR, you won't regret it.
I a very quick novella you can't miss reading. The chemistry between the characters is amazing, and they didn't come to joke around. Add this to your TBR, you won't regret it.
November 26, 2025
Great Novella!! I really love the idea of having a second chance at love when you are in your late 40’s-early 50’s. Mila and Anica’s friendship is friendship goals!!! Love the great relationship Patrick has with his kids. Really love the Mila/Patrick dynamic!!
December 3, 2025
It was a bit of a slow start for me but from the 3rd chapter I enjoyed the book more. The more mature characters were refreshing and the story line was very well executed! It was a solid 3.5 stars for me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this spicy little gem!
First - I cannot explain how excited I was to find an older FMC! Mila and Patrick are electric. My only complaint is that it was over too quickly. I want to live in this little world for so much longer.
First - I cannot explain how excited I was to find an older FMC! Mila and Patrick are electric. My only complaint is that it was over too quickly. I want to live in this little world for so much longer.
December 15, 2025
I loved this book. I loved how Patrick and Mila were helping the same couple without realizing it. Their chemistry was so connected. Patrick knew how to help her when she didn’t know she needed it. This was such a cute story.
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December 16, 2025
I enjoyed this short romantic novella. I liked how Patrick and Mila met by chance and then fell in love.
December 17, 2025
If I could give this book 10 ⭐️s I would! I was hooked from the beginning and I was pulling for Mila and Patrick the whole book. I could not put it down ! 10/10 recommend!
December 24, 2025
If you love a good cowboy romance youre going to love this book. You will be hooked from the start of this book. Cant wait for more.
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