Kennedy, Brian D. - A Little Bit Country

Luke Barnes hates country music. As the grandson of Verna Rose, the disgraced singer who had a famous falling out with Wanda Jean, Luke knows how much pain country music has brought his family. But for now, he's happy to do the next best thing: Stay with his aunt in Jackson Hollow, Tennessee, for the summer and perform at the amusement park owned by his idol, country legend Wanda Jean Stubbs.

A Little Bit Country is a heartwarming and funny contemporary romance inspired by Dollywood, about two boys who fall in love against the backdrop of a country music-themed amusement park, from debut author Brian D. Kennedy. Perfect for fans of Erin Hahn, Phil Stamper, and David Levithan.

Blurb:

When Luke Barnes's aunt asks him to spend the summer in Jackson Hollow, Tennessee, the last thing he wants to do is perform at Wanda Jean Stubbs Amusement Park. Luke hates country music, especially after the scandal that tore his family apart. But as he gets to know the park's resident musicians and his fellow performers, he starts to see the appeal of country music. And when he meets Noah, a talented singer-songwriter who's a big fan of Wanda Jean, Luke starts to wonder if he might be falling in love.

LGBT Themes:

• Coming out
• First love
• Rural LGBTQ+ community
• Navigating family dynamics

Relevant Tags:

• LGBTQ+ literature, Coming-of-Age fiction, LGBT fiction, LGBT romance, LGBT coming-of-age, LGBT self-acceptance, Country music, Amusement parks

Awards & Recognition:

• "An adorable, heartwarming rom-com with a touch of country music flair." - Buzzfeed

Title: A Little Bit Country

Author: Brian D. Kennedy

Genre: Coming-of-Age fiction, LGBT fiction, Romance, Music

Pages: 368

Publisher: Balzer + Bray

Release Date: June 1, 2023

Weight: 318 grams

Size: 135 x 203 x 26 mm