Two years after the death of his wife and child, multi-award winning musician and Seattleite Noe Burke is ready for love and commitment. But the women he attracts seem interested only in his celebrity, so he decides to concentrate on his health and takes a hiatus at his cabin on Bainbridge Island, Washington.Thirty-something vegan Katy enjoys experimenting with recipes and volunteering at an … equine therapy center in Fort Worth. She dreams of building an animal sanctuary, but money’s tight, and options are dwindling.When Noe encounters Katy on a vegan forum, he hires her as his consultant, offering a generous salary along with an all-expense-paid trip to Seattle. But his best friend Rebecca suspects he is dangerously close to handing his heart to the wrong woman, and she begins to manipulate their relationship. Can the two lovers overcome her scheming, or will her interference destroy their chance at happiness?
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“Katy’s Song” did a stupendous job taking you on the high’s and lows of “will they get together or won’t they.” Every time Jon and Katy took a step forward, life dealt them a step backward. I found myself devouring pages, wondering If they could overcome the constant interfernce by the foil, Rebecca.
The characters are well rounded and authentic. Jon, a famous musician, is recovering from a tragic event several years prior, and looking to turn a new page in his life. Katy is skeptical of love, but finds herself caught up in the moment as their relationship blooms. Rebecca’s motivation to keep the two apart is thoroughly believable as she is caught up by both her love of Jon and the history they share.
The plot of Jon hiring Katy to be his vegan coach is well done and approachable. Never once did Alison Reese get preachy about the topic. Having been introduced to the lifestyle by vegan friends in my life, I tip my cap to her, since it is a subject bound to ruffle some feathers. Instead of being turned off by the topic, I found myself interested in learning more.
This is my first book by Alison Reese and I am hooked! A wonderful second chance at love story for two people whose hearts have been badly broken with a twist!
Jon Noe Abbot is an award winning rockstar who lost his beloved wife and daughter in a car crash two years ago living a reclusive life in Seattle.
Katy is a divorced vegan accountant who has been divorced from her cheating husband about the same amount of time. Living in Firt Worth, Texas, she has a bad habit of falling in love too easily. When a younger playboy professional baseball player breaks her heart again she swears off men. In a chance meeting on a vegan forum online, she and Jon connect. She feels drawn to him but he’s not ready to reveal his true identity since most women only see “the rich rockstar”, usually with dollar signs in their eyes.
Does he stand a chance with Katy? Is she over her ex? Can Katy cement the connection she feels between them? With thousands of miles separating them?
A Must Read from Alison!!!
Delightful story with great visuals … Loved the characters and the “unique” way their paths eventually crossed …. ( Dave Matthews ‘Grace Is Gone’ )
Sing a song of love with all your heart. Sing about what could be. But how do you keep a romantic melody playing if a sour note is hit? Katy’s Song is a fun duet between two endearing characters. A duet differs from a harmony. The performers take turns performing a solo section each. In this case the primo is an adored and celebrated rock star. He feels trapped in the confines of a lifestyle that had long ago lost its luster. The secondo is a strong, Texas woman who has a cherished dream for her future and is struggling to find a way to make it happen. She’s also struggling to see how her current boyfriend could possibly fit into her dream. Can these two distinct personalities find a way to harmonize together?
A chance meeting for the right two people, at just the right time is unpredictable. It becomes enchanting when it develops into a conversation, then an interest, and the possibility of a spark between them. It can happen anywhere. For Katy and Noe it’s an online chat room where they meet. People are discussing a vegan lifestyle. The discussion turns from a group to just the two of them. They become intrigued with their perspectives on the topic, and with each other. Noe wants to convert to this new, healthier lifestyle and invites Katy to Seattle to help him. He hires her as his vegan consultant for a week.
Katy’s flight to Seattle does not go as planned, and that’s just the beginning of unexpected events. The people she meets in Washington are fascinating characters that include a busy Ballard bar owner. And then there is Rebecca, who Noe describes as “a meddlesome person who also happens to be my best friend.” The adventures in Seattle are funny, and sweet, and sometimes amorous. But there is a force of nature that is acting against Katy and Noe, working to tear them apart. They are both unaware of it’s persistence until finally they find themselves at a turning point. Is it possible for them to keep the music playing, together? Can they share a future dream?
Along with the memorable characters, the beautiful settings of Seattle and Fort Worth are shown in the pages so very well by the author. The contrasts of the two cities enhance the contrasts of Katy and Noe. Yet, there is also an underlying connection between the two locations, skillfully painted by the author. The descriptions of the vegan lifestyle are a highlight. As the characters learn more about being vegan, so does the reader. As is true with a loving relationship, there is more to vegan than seen on the surface. At the end of the book enjoy an added treat — vegan recipes to try yourself.
Katy’s Song by Alison Reese
I really enjoyed this contemporary feel good love story! It was a great break from life’s hectic downs!
This is a beautifully written love story that contains great characters and a lessons on trust, dating, love, taking that chance, and most of all… what it means to become and to be Vegan! I recommend this story to everyone who loves witty banter and a feel good hea!
Happy Reading