Lauren is a small-town girl with a big city voice whose past disastrous relationships have left her adrift. The only one who has been there for her is Paul, her roommate and best friend who she trusts completely. Then Lauren enters a singing competition and meets Ray, a Grammy-winning country music star and a judge in the contest. Although the competition rules forbid a relationship, Lauren and Ray develop an unexpected connection. Lauren is drawn in by Ray’s surprising vulnerability, recognizing that despite his fame and fortune, he is just as lost as she is. As Paul begins making romantic overtures of his own, Lauren is uncertain how to respond – an uncertainty which grows as she discovers that both the men in her life are keeping secrets from her, secrets which could either bind them together, or destroy them all…
Author’s note: There are mild mentions of domestic violence, stalking and physical aggression in this novel which could be triggering for some readers.
