They’re both back in Red River for good, and the chemistry is stronger than ever. But will her secret tear them apart all over again?Dylan McCoy is restless to take over Red River’s favorite watering hole—Cotton Eyed Joe’s—when his Uncle Joe retires. First, he’s got to prove he has what it takes to carry on Joe’s legacy. Finally able to put the painful scars from his days working in L.A.’s trendy … working in L.A.’s trendy music scene behind him, he sets out to host a weekend workshop for songwriters. He calls in a favor and lines up some of the biggest musicians in the biz to attend. Life is good. Until the business owners who occupy the commercial space next door threaten to ruin his establishment right before the rock star lineup of attendees are scheduled to blow into town.
Hailey Hicks left Red River six years ago with a secret. Now—as a seasoned hairstylist who’s made her own way in the world—she’s back in town to help her cousin expand her salon. Unfortunately, the renovations aren’t going as planned and draw fire from the saloon next door. When she comes face to face with her ex, Dylan McCoy, sparks fly. Can they mend the damage done because of how they parted ways? Or will her secret cause them both to get burned again?
Be sure to check out the rest of the series by bestselling author Shelly Alexander:
IT’S IN HIS HEART – Coop & Ella’s Story
IT’S IN HIS TOUCH – Blake & Angelique’s Story
IT’S IN HIS SMILE – Talmadge & Miranda’s Story
IT’S IN HIS ARMS – Mitchell & Lorenda’s Story
IT’S IN HIS FOREVER – Langston & Sandra’s Story
If you loved Shelly’s IT’S IN HIS… series, you’ll love her DARE ME… series even more!
DARE ME ONCE – Trace & Lily’s Story
DARE ME AGAIN – Elliott & Rebel’s Story
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FOREPLAY – Leo & Chloe’s Story
ROOKIE MOVES – Dex & Ava’s Story
GET WILDE – Ethan & Adeline’s Story
SINFUL GAMES – Oz & Kendall’s Story (A 2019 RITA Finalist in the Erotic Romance category!)
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Six years ago Dylan and Hailey were a couple until he left town to pursue his music career and she left shortly after he did. He has come back to take over his uncle’s bar and now Hailey is back to help with her cousin with her beauty salon. Hailey has hide a secret for six years and now it is about to be exposed but will Dylan leave again or stay.
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Hailey has moved back home after 6 years, with her little girl. She and her cousin will be partners in a salon.
On her first day at work she sees her ex, just who she does not want to see.
Dylan is running through bar and restaurant with his uncle, he never thought he be back after only a couple of years, but he has seatled in well. He runs into the girl he never got over and knows he did her wrong.
Can the 2 live in the same place, will they get a second chance.
Join them as they make their business successful., and see how well they grew up.
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It’s In His Song is the perfect sort of novella – short, sweet and focused on the couple. The vast majority of the book follows our couple as they reconnect, making emotions run deeper and the relationship become well developed despite the short length of the book. The story follows Hailey, a hairstylist and single mom who has just returned to her hometown after six years away. She’s doing her best to avoid Dylan, the man who broke her heart when he moved to LA to pursue his singing career without a backward glance. Unfortunately for Hailey, avoiding Dylan isn’t possible since their businesses are adjoining. The chemistry between the two still lingers, but Hailey is guarding a secret that changes the dynamic of their relationship completely. Now she must decide if Dylan is the same man he was when he left her without a word, or if he’s matured and is now capable of handling her secret.
Dylan is a great guy; I loved that he wanted to pursue his dreams in LA but soon realized that lifestyle wasn’t for him. He 100% regrets leaving Hailey the way he did, and if he had his way, he’d get back together with her in an instant. It was refreshing to read a book about a successful musician who didn’t fall prey to the rock star lifestyle; he’s still very much a hometown guy, just with an edge. Hailey was also likeable, though if anything holds this back from being a full 5 stars, it’s that she guarded her secret as long as she did. Ultimately, that didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the book. The writing style is great, and I read the book very quickly. It has a lightness to it, as well as a sweetness without a ton of angst (as you often see in these second chance romances). Overall, it’s just a sweet and romantic read with a touch of steam and a little angst.
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Dylan and Hailey thought they had a chance. Then life happened and heartache won. Did the mistakes in their past earn them a chance at rebuilding their future? Or will the biggest secret of all, put an end to their second chance? It’s In His Song packs a mountain of emotion inside of a pint sized read. Alexander is unique because she steps inside the heartbreak and blasts her way through the storm. The impact is explosive, but the recovery is realistic. The head on approach gives readers something to relate to and that provides a deeper connection to the characters and their story. One Click is a sure thing.
After a career in the big city, Hailey returns to her small hometown to become a co-owner of her cousin’s salon. Her ex-boyfriend Dylan, who took off without a goodbye many years ago, has also returned home after pursuing a musical career that ended up in disillusionment and heartbreak. Both Hailey and Dylan are unprepared for the connection that is still there when they see each other again – but Hailey has a big secret that she doesn’t want anyone to find out about.
This book started out on a high for me as second chance romances are my favorite reads. It is a quick and cute read with a believable story, likeable characters and some steamy sexy scenes.
This is a sweet and touching novella about young love, heartaches, self-discover, hope and second chances.
Hailey Hicks and Dylan McCoy were young and hopeful. Dylan wanted a future in music in LA. One night, instead of meeting up with his date and young lover, Hailey, he leaves town without looking back. Leaving a lonely young woman. One that left town shortly after and six years later, is back in town to start a new live. But this time , she’s not alone.
Throughout the story we get to find out where each one went and did after that fateful night. The attraction is there, but secrets have been kept , and Hailey fears that Dylan hasn’t really changed his mind about life and family.
Another well written story in this series.
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Hailey Hicks was left sitting at a table waiting for Dylan McCoy. Unknown to her, was that Dylan had taken off for L.A. to jump start his music career without so much as a goodbye. Hailey left Red River six years ago, with a secret. After her difficult childhood, she was determined to keep the secret from everyone.
After Hailey carved out her own path as a beautician, she’s returned to Red River to be co-owner with her cousin of Shear Elegance. Little did Hailey know, that just on the other side of a shared wall, was Dylan, who was being primed to take over Cotton Eyed Joe from his uncle. Shear Elegance was undergoing construction, and the contractor oblivious to the fact that the water system had been rigged, and turning off the water in that section impacted Cotton Eyed Joe having no water.
When Dylan strolls into Shear Elegance, Hailey is beside herself in how to solve the water issue and get rid of Dylan. Dylan’s dimples and pirate eyes are having a pull on her heartstrings, but Hailey has trust issues after being dumped. Dylan isn’t the same guy when he first left. That attraction between them is still there, but looming is the secret that Hailey has kept.
Great story with lots of humor! Who doesn’t love an elderly busybody (old but not dead), who camps out in her front yard to watch and hoot at the firemen washing their engine?! LOL
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This was a super quick read. I know its a novella but the story while good still felt very rushed to me. I did love Ms. Francine, she is so fun and has this thing about her, while she comes off as a busy body she seems more like she just wants to make sure everyone needs to know what they need to know and when, she totally add laughed to some very serious situations. I like Hailey and Dylan there story is predictable but over all was worth the read if you have been following the Red River Valley series. Such a fun group of books so far. There is sex in this book so it might not be for all readers. If you are looking for a really quick read then this book is just that and it won’t disappoint.
Who does not love a guy with dimples? Dylan and Hailey share a past and a lot of unresolved feeling. Their interactions cracked me up. How many accidents can one have? They are both trying to start over and did not expect to run into each other. This is a story that you can read in one day. It is engaging and very quick.
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A wonderful and emotional second chance romance. This book is a complete standalone, and while you don’t need to read the others to follow the storyline, there is one recurring character that is hilarious and fun to see make an appearance throughout the series. The author does a great job in giving just enough background at the beginning of the story to bring the reader in. Throughout the book, we learn more about Dylan and Hailey, and learn to love them as people and as a couple. There are emotional and sweet moments to this book, and I was really rooting for these characters.
Another wonderful read from this author, and I look forward to reading more from the citizens of Red River Valley.
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This is an enjoyable enemies to lover, second chance story. Dylan and Hailey were a joy to watch reconnect. This was a great read and one that everyone should add to their summer reading list.
It has been years since Hailey has been back to Red River Valley and for good reason. You see even though Red River has so many memories it also has the one guy who well is like Peter Pan never grew up. Dylan McCoy has always been the one for her but never seemed to want to grow out of the musicians life which is not what she needed at the time. I loved that even though they are older now Dylan is still trying to figure out himself. Now Hailey have to say she was too easy for me when it came to his charms. All in all it kind of went to quick for me their reunion would have loved a little bit more chase.
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3*
Hailey left town 6 years ago after Dylan left to follow his dream to be in a band. She’s back now as partner in her cousin Brianna’s salon. He doesn’t trust easily after been betrayed but will he forgive Hailey when he finds out her secrets?
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Second chance story
2.5
What I liked:
The writing style
Part of a series: Red River Valley
Standalone
HEA
I look forward to reading the other books in this series.
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