A Little Bit Country
A Little Bit Country by Brian D. Kennedy is a contemporary romance published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022, featuring 339 pages in English. This debut novel intertwines humor and heartfelt moments as it follows two boys, Emmett Maguire and Luke Barnes, who navigate their feelings for each other against the backdrop of a country music-themed amusement park. Emmett dreams of becoming a country music superstar while spending the summer in Jackson Hollow, Tennessee, and Luke grapples with his family’s complicated history with the genre.
Readers will find a story rich in themes of love, family, and coming of age, as Emmett and Luke’s unexpected romance unfolds amidst personal challenges and secrets. The narrative explores the complexities of their lives, including Luke’s reluctance towards country music and Emmett’s aspirations. As they grow closer, the revelation of a long-lost secret threatens to disrupt their bond, leading to a poignant exploration of identity and acceptance. This edition offers a unique blend of humor and emotional depth, appealing to fans of young adult fiction and diverse narratives.
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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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