Running on Empty: A soulful small-town romance about facing the past and finding your voice

by A.L. Vincent

Grace wants to heal the scars of her past. Will childhood friend, Gabe, help her find the peace she longs for? Grace Delchamp lives for the spotlight. As a singer in a popular New Orleans band, she spends her nights thrilling audiences. The only drawback is the unwanted advances of bandmate Brent. Until one night changes everything. Waking up with Brent with no memory of the night before, Grace jumps on her motorcycle and runs home to the safety of her hometown, Bon Chance, Louisiana. And the security of her friends and family. Gabriel Angelle has loved Grace since high school. When he learns she’s back in Bon Chance, he’s ecstatic and ready to finally make his move. Until he realizes that something is wrong. Horribly wrong. The woman who loved to be on stage, can’t finish a song. Will Grace fight the demons of her past and sing again? Or will she continue to run on empty?

209 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 13, 2021

About the author

A.L. Vincent is a teacher/writer who lives in the heart of Cajun Country. Born in Oklahoma, A.L. became fascinated with South Louisiana after reading Interview With the Vampire. Finally, she became a Cajun transplant in 2001. When not getting lost in a story line, A.L. can be found cooking or enjoying live local music. A.L. has one son, and a furball of a dog aptly named Furby.

Reviews

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is so much to enjoy about this story!

Read full review in the 2021 Summer issue of InD'tale Magazine.