Zane had made it big in the country music scene; he was on top of the world. Nothing could touch him…until a car wreck took his wife’s life and left his son badly crippled. Suddenly, the success he’d worked so hard to gain tastes bitter on his tongue, and all he wants to do is hide from the world and lick his wounds.
Late one night, idly browsing the internet, he finds Dr. Whitaker’s horse … horse therapy camp, and makes the split second decision that if he’s going to hide out somewhere, hell, it might as well be the wilds of Idaho. Packing up his son but leaving everything else behind, he moves to Sawyer, wanting nothing more than the peace and quiet that comes with anonymity.
Then Nurse Louise comes strolling into his life, there to help his son recuperate. Zane quickly realizes, though, that his son isn’t the only one who needs her healing touch…
Coming June 2019, Strummin’ Up Love is the first novel in the Music of Long Valley series, although all books in the Long Valley world can be read as standalones. It has some strong language, and oh my, sexy times. Enjoy!
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Zane is a very famous country singer who after an accident, where he lost his wife and his son resulted injured, decided to go to Idaho to Adam Whitaker’s horse therapy camp.
Louisa is a nurse in a spinal injury hospital, but she gives up her job because of her relationship with her boss. However, she isn’t jobless for too long as her aunt Carmelita gets one for her.
I loved to see all the Millers and their wives and children, to see they get along better than they did in the first book of Long Valley Series.
This book is the funniest Erin Wright has written. I laughed out several times and there was a question Skyler asked his father that cracked me up. If you want to know which one, you’ll have to buy the book. You won’t regret it.
A heartwarming emotional roller coaster filled with hard not to love charters, fun witty banter, slightly lost souls and enduring family bonds….. was a excellent read from beginning to end and hit all the best heart strings. Loved this journey and looking forward to returning to Long Valley for another visit!
With layers upon layers of pain, guilt, and remorse, this romance takes one on a roller coaster of emotions as Zane firstly loses his wife and then finds himself having to deal with his son’s paralysis and violent outbreaks of temper. Having found a horse therapy camp where Dr Whitaker has had good results, Zane removes both himself and his angry son to the small Idaho town of Sawyer, where the residents are just people waiting to become family. After another failed attempt at keeping an in-house nurse, Zane employs Louisa in a last-ditch attempt to get the help he needs. Skyler has a mean streak but doesn’t take into account Louisa’s younger siblings who have been her training ground for dealing with pranksters. The plot of this novel is emotional and painful, pulling the reader into the lives of the characters and making one feel their deepest feelings. All of the characters have flaws, but they are all real people dealing with the fallout of real problems. I found myself falling in love with Zane and wanting to cheer Louisa on as she makes a stand and refuses to accept the easy way out of dealing with problems. I was also delighted to meet up with the Miller family once again and the lives of the people in Sawyer. Although this book forms a part of an ongoing series, it is nevertheless a standalone and comes to a happy and well thought out conclusion. I received a copy of this novel as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
I actually cried a couple of times, this sweet story just tore me apart. I love Erin Wright’s stories the closeness of the characters interwoven in every one, the emphasis on family, and the tightness of community. I read them over and over. I love the music element this time, you won’t be disappointed.
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Love story yes, but this one is packed with so many emotions!
Louise is amazing, simply amazing! Her character jumps off the pages with wisdom and understanding way beyond her years. Every aspect of her personality is that of a caring, intelligent individual.
Zane is work-in-progress after the sudden death of his wife and his son becoming crippled after a horrendous car accident. This is not to say he was all sunshine and roses before but this brings him to the point of taking a break from his country music star life for the benefit if his son. As it turns out, Zane has healing to do, as well.
Skyler, Zane’s 12-year-old son, is struggling in adjusting to his new normal after the horrible auto accident. Yet there are other factors here effecting his outlook, plus the normal 12-year-old antics many preteens engage in. And Louise, coming from a large family with many younger siblings and her professional nursing experience deals expertly with Skyler – reading him like a book (no pun intended!). She truly helps him gain physical and emotional strength and healing while giving him the love and encouragement he needs.
Watching all three grow and heal is touching and beautiful!
This is a wonderful start to yet another fabulous series from Erin Wright. A definite MUST READ!
I love this return to Long Valley. Though neither of our lead characters are Long Valley born they soon recognize the closeness of this tight knit community. At first Zane appears to be your typical superstar diva, but Louisa won’t put up with his attitude. Or his son’s. This sweet sexy story is witty and thoughtful and the storytelling brings these characters to life. And their HEA just makes my heart happy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really had a hard time with Zane at the beginning. I didn’t know how the author could possibly redeem him and make me like him. Why do I doubt? Louisa is just awesome! You think after having read all of her books, I’d know better by now. Erin Wright is one of my go-to authors that I read sight unseen. Her books always have so much emotion, but it’s balanced with fun and cute and sweet and you just can’t get enough. I highly recommend reading all of her books
This is another hit by author Erin Wright. I automatically buy every single one of her books. They have a wonderful combination of sweet, down to earth and sexy.
Zane is a country music sensation. He works hard to be the best he can. Too bad his wife seems bound and determined to make him miserable. When his wife is killed and his young son, Skylar, is paralyzed in a tragic accident, Zane is left to raise his son by himself. He realizes how little he knows about his Skylar. Skylar turns into a sullen hellion.
Louisa thought she had it all. A fantastic job as a nurse, a doctor boyfriend and an awesome family. When her relationship with the doctor falls apart, she is forced to leave her job at a premier spinal injury hospital. With no job prospects she is forced to move in with her family. Thankfully, she hears of a job taking care of a young, paralyzed boy.
I just loved this story. It is obvious that the author has done a lot of research for this book. And I know that the storyline hits close to home for her. This book is part of a series but you can read it by itself.
Zade, a superstar country singer, needs a nurse to take care of his wild paraplegic son during his camp summer in Sawyer. Louisa needs a job after quitting her job as a nurse in Salt Lake Hospital when his boss cheated on her. Can two different people fall in love and overcome all their fears and struggle in life? A powerful story with real people, with real problems and issues but willing to face them to become a better person. Erin Wright tells us real life’s Stories not about Prince Charming and sweet princess but with strong and not so strong people facing challenges everyday. I really love Sawyer and their townspeople.
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This book is so good and really touched my heart. I love books where children play a main role. This book is especially poignant since the author had something similar happen to her niece which she explains at the end of the book. Zane is a complicated man that has a few demons tormenting him. He blames himself for the way his wife Tamara (who he was not getting along with) died and his son’s (Skyler) injuries. He is a well know country singer who leaves touring to supposedly spend time with his son. Once they are in Sawyer Idaho where there is a well know horse therapy camp for his son, he ends up hiring Louisa as his sons nurse and caretaker.
Louisa comes from a large Hispanic family where the brothers and sisters support each other. Louisa’s Aunt works for a family in Sawyer and recommends Louisa for the job as she was a nurse in a hospital that specializes in spinal injuries. Skyler is moody and loves to pull pranks on people who care for him. I love how Louisa handles him. It is so wonderful to see the changes in him and his father Zane because of Louisa. Nothing is ever easy so you can expect many up hill battles in the relationship. This book is so heartwarming that you can’t help but love it. I strongly encourage you to read the book. I was given a copy of the book and voluntarily wrote a review.