A Little Bit Country

· HarperCollins
4.6
7 reviews
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368
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Dumplin' meets Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this heartfelt and funny contemporary romance inspired by Dollywood, about two boys who fall in love against the backdrop of a country music-themed amusement park, from debut author Brian D. Kennedy. Perfect for fans of Erin Hahn, Phil Stamper, and David Levithan.

Emmett Maguire wants to be country music’s biggest gay superstar—a far reach when you’re seventeen and living in Illinois. But for now, he’s happy to do the next best thing: Stay with his aunt in Jackson Hollow, Tennessee, for the summer and perform at the amusement park owned by his idol, country legend Wanda Jean Stubbs.

Luke Barnes hates country music. As the grandson of Verna Rose, the disgraced singer who had a famous falling out with Wanda Jean, Luke knows how much pain country music has brought his family. But when his mom’s medical bills start piling up, he takes a job at the last place he wants: a restaurant at Wanda World.

Neither boy is looking for romance, but sparks fly when they meet—and soon they’re inseparable. Until a long-lost secret about Verna and Wanda comes to light, threatening to unravel everything.

Will Emmett and Luke be able get past the truths they discover…or will their relationship go down in history as just another Sad Country Love Song? 

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4.6
7 reviews
Andrea Romance
June 8, 2022
Aspiring musician Emmett takes a summer job at a country-music theme park where Luke is working to help his family. They fall for each other, but Luke isn't out, and Emmett is leaving once summer is over. Is their romance doomed? This emotional YA romance has a strong focus on family. Emmett and Luke are sweet together, and it's heart-wrenching to see them struggle. I didn't see the twist coming near the end. Romantic and satisfying! I received a NetGalley ARC. This is my voluntary review.
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ALLEN BELISARIO
June 12, 2022
First of all, Congratulations!!! I just want to say that this book is good! I didn't expect the twist, the drama, etc. but I'm loving it. I really love the wait you wrote all the characters. This is heartbreaking in a good way, it makes sense, lol. Overall, you should check this out, it deserves 5 stars!
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About the author

Brian D. Kennedy was born and raised in Minnesota and now lives in New York City with his husband and their miniature Schnauzer. When not writing, he can be found working at an LGBTQ nonprofit. His slightly unhealthy obsessions include: seeing as many Broadway shows as possible, buying weird trinkets off eBay, and all things Dolly Parton. Brian is the author of the YA novels A Little Bit Country and My Fair Brady. You can visit Brian online at briandkennedybooks.com.

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