Texas Blues

by Ashley Quinn

London Foster has had it. Trying her best to hold it together in Chicago, she is battling both the effects of her mother’s death and the betrayal of her ex-girlfriend. Opting to throw herself into work and the gym, she at first ignores an invitation from her largely absentee father to take some time off at his estate in Texas. He may be the Chairperson of Foster Oil & Gas, but it doesn’t change the fact that he was never part of her life. Besides, she’s up for a big promotion and sees it as the solution away from her one-way track into deep depression. In many ways, Natalie Silva is the complete opposite of London. Where London is pale, Natalie is sun-kissed. In that dark space deep down where London is filled with regrets and bitterness, Natalie radiates warm light. As a Texas native and sort-of Southern belle, Natalie is compassionate, kind and raised with a healthy dose of Southern hospitality. She’s followed her passion for baking throughout her adult life and it’s led her to being a co-owner of Mission Bakery – A popular bakery and food truck she manages with her lesbian aunts and the occasional help from her best friend’s precocious daughter. After a years-old heartbreak, the one lesson she has taken through her life is to never fall for an outsider. You know the type – The mysterious, attractive out-of-towners who offer equal promise of passion and complications. London and Natalie are less than impressed with each other upon their first meeting. But fate and Texas have a very different and much more sensual plan for these two polar opposite women. In the sultry-hot summer heat, they will learn just as much about themselves and their lives as they will about each other…And it might just be everything they want.

Genres: Lesbian

244 pages, Paperback

Published March 31, 2016

About the author

Ashley Quinn is an avid writer, voracious reader and lover of all things art. A born-and-raised Chicago girl, Ashley relocated to Dallas, Texas in 2014 and quickly discovered that she loves Tex-Mex, is terrified of Texas drivers and doesn't miss the blizzards. She also finds herself on the perpetual hunt for good deep-dish pizza in the South.

With a B.A. in Marketing Communications from Columbia College Chicago and many years of professional communications, copywriting and content strategy experience across a diverse range of industries, Ashley's first love remains creative writing. She enjoys writing fiction and lesbian romance featuring relatable, developed characters and unique situations. Her novels include:

--All That Glitters (2012)
--Texas Blues (2016)
--Summer Of Love (2017)

She lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with her partner and their two spoiled dogs. They are usually planning their next adventure, while Ashley continues to write future books. Connect with her at her website (www.ThisIsAshleyQuinn.com), through Facebook (Facebook.com/AshleyQuinnWrites) or on Instagram (@ashleyquinnwrites).

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was all very sweet, too sweet for me. Slowburn is the most entertaining part of a romance for me and since they fell for each other so fast and got all lovey-dovey, there wasn't anything to hold my attention.

[Val · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 rounded to 4. This book is a romance but it's also very much about Texas. I was highly amused because the author's portrayal of native Texans is indeed accurate. Texans are proud of their state and won't hesitate to tell you all about it's positive attributes. And yes, I live in Texas and have for many years (I got here as fast as I could. ;-).

On a more serious note, I was happy to see that the author emphasized the diversity that exists in Texas despite the stereotype that it's a giant state of rednecks and backward thinking. I mean, there are even gay people here!

The romance is a sweet one albeit a touch predictable. But I'm never opposed to a love story that ends happily, especially when the girl gets the girl.

[Caroline Hislop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really loved this book

[Mirtha Siblesz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really liked this book!

This was a very good book! I liked the way the author developed the story and her characters. It was a story of learning to trust in love and being able to communicate better (between lovers and also between father, daughters, siblings). All in all, well done!

[Heather Henkel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. The interactions between the characters was different that you get in a lot of stories and it was nice to see the family interactions. I also enjoy reading stories based in the area I live!