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
More To Come In 2020!
If you like a lot of steam and chemistry, try her sizzling series of romantic comedy STANDALONES in the Checkmate Inc. Series:
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!)
More to come soon!
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Wanna Be Your Love Song. Another excellent entry into this series. Short and fun, with not as many hijinks or hoops due to its brevity – which makes it flow very quickly.
Second Chances and Baggage to Unpack
Hailey and Dylan have a lot of baggage between them. They parted ways badly and although they fight about their respective businesses, they still are attracted to one another, still have just as many reasons to be together…
So, I liked it. Sometimes the fighting was petty and it was like they wanted to fight, but I suppose that is how it goes in real life too, when feelings are hurt, people will look for any reason to fight back. The characters felt real, and their hurt was real. The resolution was believable.
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WOW!!!! What else is there to say. This was a really HOT story, and you will be missing out if you do not read it. I could not put it down it was that good!
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The writing draws you in and keeps you involved throughout the whole story, I found myself in love with not only the characters but also the world that was created.
The descriptions of the characters and their feelings are so involved, you can truly picture it in your mind. Their attitudes toward the events that are happening makes the story even richer.
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Dylan McCoy came back to Red River distrusting the music industry and wanting to make a fresh start but taking over his retiring uncle’s bar. Hailey Hicks came back to town to start her own hair dressing salon. She was staying at her mother’s with her daughter. Six years ago they broke up when he left to pursue his music dream. The chemistry is still there and who knows if they can overcome the past to make a life together.
This is a wonderful romantic story about two people who have a second chance at love. The characters are interesting and full of personality. You cant help but want them to be together. Of course in order to do that, they need to deal with their internal struggles, their fears and insecurities and the external forces that are keeping them apart. The question is can they overcome these obstacles and open themselves to love and happiness? This is a book that is easy to read and difficult to put down. It is a well written contemporary second chance romance that makes you feel good when reading it.
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It’s In His Song was a good, quick read and another great trip back to Red River Valley.
This novella had so much potential to be a full book – that would have given the opportunity to further explore the reconnection and possible relationship between Dylan and Hailey, but that said, it was a really good story and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I’ve not read all of the Red River Valley books but that’s something I plan to remedy as soon as I can.
Shelly Alexander has a wonderful writing writing style that makes you feel that you’re right there in the town with the characters. You know, going into one of her stories, that you’re gonna get a bunch of feels and a definite HEA.
Though I’d have loved to find out more about this couples future in their story, I’m rating the read 4* and would certainly recommend it.
This is the 2nd book I’ve read written by Shelly Alexander; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
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I’m back in Red River where the days are exciting, the nights are thrilling. The guys are hot, and the women are sassy.
As always Shelly Alexander tells a fabulous story with just enough chemistry to keep me turning the pages.
A second chance love story makes me sad, and yet makes me smile at the same time. If only things could have worked out in the beginning. So much time wasted, but then there wouldn’t be a second chance.
Thank God, Dylan and Hailey have a chance to rekindle their love. It’s not easy that’s for sure, but when has any true love run smoothly? Hailey has a HUGE whopper of a secret. It becomes quite clear in the beginning what that is. But how will Dylan react…(insert wink)
Dylan has some painful scars of his own to deal with. He’s going to prove to himself and to others that he can run a successful business. Another feat that is easier said than done.
You can definitely read this story as a standalone, but if you’re looking for a binge read then look no further. A Red River Valley, and all the residents are waiting to entertain YOU!
A second chance romance between Hailey and Dylan. They both returned to Red River Valley to set down their roots. They share an undeniable chemistry that they can not ignore but Hailey has a secret that might destroy it all.
I love returning to Red River Valley, a quaint town in New Mexico and this was no exception. This is a novella but a complete story that I thoroughly enjoyed. I read through my kindle unlimited.
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Omg this is a must read I just couldn’t put it down the characters had me captivated I couldn’t turn the page fast enough
This was a wonderful second chance romance with a baby secret. Will Hailey give Dylan a second chance with her secret or will she keep it. Will Dylan except the news or will he run. The author did a great job of not only bringing this great storyline to a great conclusion.
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Very entertaining, heartwarming, emotional second chance journey filled with secrets, longing, stubbornness and undeniable passion…. a great read from beginning to end it was very hard to put down. Really enjoyed this journey.
I love second chance romances with the sweet touch of a secret baby, and this is one of the sweetest books I have read. A happy little family, when all is said and done. And what an exciting town Red River is. This is my first book in the series and the lucky Mommy Mafia and their hunky hubbies, aka doting daddies, are stories I want to jump in to! Very nice!
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Dylan And Hailey have young love and pursuit of his dream takes him away while she had to deal with real life. Such a real life dilemma. Such a sweet journey to their HEA. Great story
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Novella length romance pack with all the feels! I wish it had gone on and on, Dylan and Hailey’s story is one you don’t want to miss. A gamut of emotions and family strength will be portrayed in this reading.
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Dylan and Hailey were in love but Dylan wanted to follow his dream. Once he left town, Hailey went her own way as well. Now years later, they’re both back. When they run in to each other will their love story pick up where it left off? Everyone deserves a second chance at the love they thought they lost.
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Book six in the Red River Valley series a well written story of a second chance between Dylan McCoy whose life has been music all the time he has been gone and Hailey Hicks who has come back to work in her cousin’s hair-salon. Hailey has kept something from him in all that time. I enjoyed reading their story and was pleased how Dylan handled things in the end when he found out Hailey’s secret. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Hailey and Dylan were both young and immature when he left her without saying goodbye to play in a band in California. He let he know while they were in a relationship that he didn’t want to be a father, so she kept her daughter’s parentage a secret. But now they are both back in, working in buildings next door to each other, and still attracted to each other. After his experience in CA where the lead singer and manager stole the lyrics to his songs, he despises liars, so how can she tell him the truth? It was great to catch up with characters from previous stories in the series. Ms. Francine was her outrageous self. Hailey’s daughter Melody was so cute. The ending was pretty sweet.
Shelly has done it again. I love the Red River series. If you have not read any of the Red River books, you must start with the first one which is these books, please start with the first one It’s In His Heart, which is Ella and Cooper’s story, once you have read this you will want to continue with the others. Although they are standalone books, it brings them all together one way or another.
Red River is a small town and like such, everyone knows everything, which creates for much needed drama and love. This story is about Dylan and Hailey. Dylan returned to Red River as his music career didn’t go as planned and now, he is taking over Cotton Eyed Joe’s from his uncle. Hailey was stood up and left sitting alone in booth in Cotton Eye Joe’s by Dylan six years ago, so he could chase his dream of being a rock star, so she decided to leave town as well. She is now back in town as her cousin has asked her to be a partner in her beauty salon. This is where the story gets good as Hailey is trying to stay away from Dylan because he broke her heart to chase after his dream of being a musician. There is a character in the book named Mrs. Francine who knows everything and is the biggest hoot along with her sister. She starts off in the book and helps with the ending as well. Does Hailey’s secret become an issue for both her and Dylan? Does Dylan do the right thing this time or runs away again?
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What a delightful contemporary romance! Even though this is a novella, and a very fast read, the author did a good job with characterization and providing just enough of a plot that would fit a novella. (Some authors, unfortunately, make a novella plot that is too big for the length of the story.) These characters had enough history and present that this could have been a full-length novel, but it works well in this shorter form. The author did a good job of focusing the story down to a few critical days in the characters lives that would change them forever. And she even snuck in some is symbolism about walls that was definitely appropriate to the story and the characters. There was a surprising amount of humor as well. I loved both the hero and the heroine, although I don’t think I would want to be a customer of the heroine while she was fixating on Dylan! Even within this short tale, both characters grew and changed in a way that made sense for them. The only way to improve this story would have been if more time had been spent showing what happened to this newly formed family. I would have loved to see more of how Dylan was as a father and how the hero and heroine flared as they claimed a new life together. Kudos to the author or pulling off such a lovely romantic story.