We lived the best country music song I ever wrote.I still see Annie every time I close my eyes.Her bare feet up on the dashboard of my truck.Laughing at my jokes.Sharing a beer when we weren’t old enough to drink.Way back then, we thought our summers would be endless.We spent our nights pulling passion from the stars.We loved so hard forever was a given.Then I left to chase music fame in … given.
Then I left to chase music fame in Nashville.
Never dreaming I’d lose her along the way.
Now I’m back in town.
She might be older, but she hasn’t changed.
Same sweet beauty with eyes like heaven.
Same whirlwind who makes me throb.
Same woman I hate myself for losing once.
This time, I won’t leave without her.
All I want is one more summer with Annie.
I’ll do anything to bring our music back.
One More Summer is a full-length stand alone romance novel with a HEA, no cheating or cliffhangers
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It Grabbed My attention and focus so strong I could not put it down. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You will not be moving until you finish this bad boy here. Remarkable job. Thanks for sharing.
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3 1/2 Star Review…..
There were so many things to like about this story; an opportunity for a second chance at love, the loyalty and dedication of a man to provide care and support to an ailing father while raising his daughter and maintaining a homestead, and the girl who was left behind, yet never became bitter, or felt betrayed and abandoned.
The things that I found hard to accept were that the sweet and caring Annie could remain celibate for seven long years, while she knew that the love of her life was nailing anything that walked and partying hard as musicians so often do. And Levi, reluctantly returning home and thinking that his money could solve the family problems and hardship endured by Cole.
I found Levi self-absorbed and selfish when faced with Cole’s demands for support, and after everything Cole had sacrificed to hold things together, this left me feeling that Levi was somewhat immature. But the book did grow on me as more was revealed, and I really hope that Cole will get his own story and maybe Maverick too!
Sweet romance life’s many ups and down. Shows the grass is not always greener on the other side. When you give up what is really more important to follow a dream that can go away at any time then it is not worth it. Her and him had a lot going on for each other when they were dating when younger. Then his father gets Alzheimer’s and his family needs him to come help. Well written and highly recommended. It pulls at the heart strings in more ways than one. It gives you more of an insight into a disease of the elderly and how it affects the family. I received a review copy by booksprout and voluntarily review it.
The story of Annie and Levi is sweet and uncomplicated. They were childhood friends and high school sweethearts that lost thouch when she went to college and he went to Nashville to chase his dreams of becomming a country singer. A few years later they meet again when Levi has to come home, and their story continues with some complications and compromise. It is a sweet story, I got a little bored at times as I thought there was too much talk and not enough moving forward, but all in all a lovely love story.
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Annie and Levi were childhood sweethearts but when they graduated high school their dreams took them in different directions. Levi left for Nashville to make his music dreams come true and Annie went away to college. Now years later Levi’s brother is calling for him to come home because their father’s health is bad and he needs some help. Annie is nervous and anxious when she hears that he is coming home. Levi wonders if he should look Annie up while he is here but is surprised to find her at his family’s place watching his niece and father while his brother was picking him up. Sparks reignite between them and its not long before its like they’ve never been apart. However things happen and news media find out where Levi is and a small scandal brews. Will Levi be able to convince Annie to give him a second chance?
This is an amazing story about a second chance at love. The chemistry between them is off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
Levi and Annie get their second chance at a love that never ever left them. Years apart never really changed how they felt for each other, so when they are reunited there isn’t much that can keep them apart. Especially when both are willing to drop everything to be together again.
You will live this sweet, and soulful country love story .
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This seemed like such a lovely, familiar type of story where two best friends fall in love in their early years, where it seems it will last forever. Then they leave to pursue their dreams, leaving behind what is probably the most important thing in their life. Annie goes off to college to pursue an education to become a pharmacist. Levi heads for Nashville to break into the music world where he has longed to be. Long-distance relationships rarely work out, especially when you’re 18 and pursuing a goal you are totally focused on. And yet, reconnecting years later, those feelings that never did die come back. Will they need to re-evaluate their lives? Did they make the right choices? Will their relationship heat up to what it used to be? Could they choose to stay together this time – or will their careers take them far apart again?
This is truly a book that will open the reader up to many emotions. So much about life is experienced in the story line that many will be able to relate to and will react to. Growing up isn’t always an easy straight path. There are many roads to travel and experiences to shape each of us. Grab your copy and share Annie and Levi’s experience. Do they come out stronger than ever before? Will their love last forever as they thought back in their teenage years? Read and enjoy – it will very likely bring up some memories of your own to ponder as well!
A well written second chance romance! It is funny, witty, intriguing, and will definitely tug on your heart strings. From the first page I was hooked and did not stop reading until the end. The characters are loveable with amazing chemistry between them. A little drama and twists make this story even more interesting and exciting. This is a must read.
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A well written book about a second chance between country music star Levi Hamby and Pharmacist Annie Phillips. Levi left home to sing country music and has not been back for seven years. His dad has Alzheimers and is going down hill fast, Cole his brother gets him to go back to the farm. When he gets there he sees Annie and wants her back in his life. They will have a lot to go through before they get their happy ending. I enjoyed reading. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a super sweet romance that takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotion It is about second chance love and the importance of family and that sometimes what you think you want is what you really need
Levi and Annie They grew up together and both had dreams but they intended to live those dreams together That is until Levi left to go to Nashville to become a country singer yes he became a star but now he realises it may not be what he wants. Annie became a pharmacist and still lives in her small town as she sees Levi’s brother buckling under caring for his dad who is suffering from Alzheimer’s she tells him to phone Levi and get him to come back to help. When Levi returns Annie realises she still loves him but do they have a future together You will have to read to see but make sure you have the tissues handy because this one is a heart breaker
This is a great book. Levi has learned that he could try and get a second chance from his first true love but it isn’t all fun and rises many antics and fame can possibly pull them apart. This is a page turner and Dez addresses family mental illness quite poignantly can Levi keep his fame help with his dad and win the girl . Grab this great read you won’t be disappointed. Can’t wait for Cole’s book next
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Beautiful story This story is of levi hamby a country music band that goes home to Georgia to help his family with his Alzheimer father . While there he sees his ex girlfriend Annie that he has loved since a kid. Awesome 10 stars
One steamy hot cowboy read…….So this was a ARC copy from the author and booksprout for my honest voluntary review of this story.It was the first time reading for this author and I enjoyed the story and couldn’t put it down til I finiahed it.Plus I look forward to seeing more of her books in the future. Has a great storyline and characters to read about to.Plus it so steamy hot.Hope you all enjoy reading this story to.
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Heart-warming easy read. What a lovely story! Childhood besties grow up together and become more than just best friends and soul-mates as the years go by. They both want to pursue their dreams, him to become a country singer and her, a pharmacist. At 18, they try long-distance relationship but fail and sacrifice their love for their professional aspirations. Seven years later, they meet again and find that their love, friendship, not to mention their lust for one another is still as strong as ever. The book is about family, love, duty, regret second chances and staying true to who you are. All this has been so beautifully written, that at one point it actually made me cry. Very informative about the atmosphere and way of life in America’s southern states which I knew little about. The writing style is easy flowing, natural without much repetition. I enjoyed the variety of emotions in this book which deals very nicely with the doubt, insecurity, unknown possibilities and the consequences of indecision, familiar to all of us. There is quite a bit of heat and definitely some steam but all -in-all it is a clean(ish) novel. Will they or won’t they sacrifice their successful careers to be together? What is a girl to do when a hot, talented southern boy writes chart-topping, swoon-worthy love songs about her ? You’ll have to find out but it will be well worth it. This is a very well edited, all round good book. It definitely has a feel-good factor.
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Their melody was a meeting of hearts until big city dreams changed the tune. Can time help them rewrite the heartache and give them a second chance? One More Summer brings the real world to small town living. Burke lights up the canvas with a sweetheart of a love story that never quite fizzled out. His dreams proved bigger than their small town and lead young love down the road to heartbreak. Now he’s back to claim the love he never forgot. Levi are Annie are only a piece of a much bigger picture. Family tragedy, adult angst and small town meddling, pepper the landscape with heartwarming moments and heartbreaking discovers. From ugly cry to megawatt smile, Dez Burke delivers compelling entertainment.
This is a fastpaced story that I enjoyed reading. The storyline is great and the characters wonderful. Would love to read more about Levi and Annie.
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Wow! This story took me not just on a roller coaster but also through the tunnel of love. First time reading anything by Dez Burke and can tell it’s going to be a lifelong journey as one of her faithful followers.
What’s a country boy who’s now a famous country singer going to do when faced with family obligations and the continued rise to country hall of fame stardom? Will the people back home understand? Difficult choices will need to be made.
Most importantly, if your not in tears by the end of the book, there’s no romance in your soul.
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What a wonderful book! I highly recommend this one from Dez Burke. The country singer second chance romance angle was a lot of fun to read and all of the other twists and turns between Annie and Levi were exciting to read about. I loved it and I think you will, too! 🙂
This was a very sweet, simple and straightforward second chance romance.
The storyline is enjoyable with a few unexpected twists that will keep you engaged to the end.
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Levi and Annie are childhood sweethearts! After high school they are forced apart as she goes off to college and he’s off to Nashville looking to start a music career! His career takes off and he’s happy but can’t stop thinking about Annie! When his brother calls him home because his fathers Alzheimer’s progresses, he reluctantly goes home and is shocked to see how bad his father is doing! When he runs into Annie he’s hoping for a second chance at a love that never died!
I really enjoyed this book! It was about following your dreams even when your family doesn’t support you. It’s about being brave enough to follow your dreams rather than take the easy way and do what is expected of you! It’s about putting family first no matter what. I love watching the evolution of Levi’s relationship with his brother! It’s doing whatever you can to keep love alive! I recommend this book!
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