In a small Minnesota mining town, young Krissa is sheltered from her violent father by Danny, the brother she idolizes. Danny, a budding musician, is determined to escape with his sister in tow. When the pair finally succeed, they meet Quinn, a privileged and wealthy college student. Drawn together by a passion for music, Danny and Quinn set up a successful pop group. As their stars begin to rise, Danny falls in love with fame, and Quinn and Krissa fall in love with each other. But the higher Danny, Quinn and Krissa climb, the faster their worlds crumble, until they part. Sixteen years later, their paths cross once again, three fallen stars. Danny is gravely ill. Quinn and Krissa are still in love. But to hear the music again, the three must face their joined pasts and use the lessons to create a better future. REVIEWS: "...beautiful, lyrical writing, fascinating characters, and a touching renewed romance..." All About Romance "An extraordinary novel ...full of beauty, love, compassion, and truth..." Susan Elizabeth Phillips HOMETOWN MEMORIES, in order After All These Years Don't Forget to Smile Till the Stars Fall Again MEET KATHLEEN GILLES SEIDEL Award-winning author Kathleen Gilles Seidel still longs for the small Kansas hometown of her birth. To fill that longing, she builds her own small towns, filling their imaginary borders with strong robust characters seeking their own happily-ever-afters. Kathy lives outside of Washington, D.C. She and her late husband have two grown daughters.
This is the first book I read by Kathleen Gilles Seidel and I loved it so much that I have started buying every book she's ever written. This story is not only a wonderful romance about second chances but also an absorbing look at life in/with a rock band. Seidel's universe for her characters is so complete that she quotes newspaper articles about then and songs that they wrote. If you like intelligent romance novels and three-dimensional characters, you'll love Kathleen Seidel!
This is the best book I have ever read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I first read this book several years ago in paperback, and have reread it many times since. It is truly a family story that begins with a brother (Danny )and his sister (Krissa)and how they interact with those around them. They follow the same path for many years until Krissa makes a huge turn in her life. Fortunately, later they become close again. It is a story for every woman who has ever been in love with her brother's best friend. The male/female dynamics of this book are true to life. Although I knew it was fiction, many of the rock and roll aspects are true to life and I kept wanting to cross reference the "blurbs" at the top of each chapter. It took me four years to find another KGS book (Summers End) and now I have your list to find a few more!
The best characters I have ever met! Once is not enough!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
I read this book for the first time a couple of years ago. I couldn't but it down. I have never read a book that was so touching. I have read this book so many times that the cover fell off. I would recommend this book highly to anyone who loves a great story that contains real characters. You can really believe in these characters. The romance is wonderful without be sleazy. By far the best romance I have ever read. I definitly recommend that you read and enjoy this book many times.
One of the best romances I have ever read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
I love all of Kathleen Gilles Seidel's books but thiswas the best. It's hard to write characters who areboth glamorous and down-to-earth. It's hard to invent a rock band that doesn't sound phony or at least sleazy, but I'm sorry there wasn't ever a band "Dodd Hall" because I would have loved them. This novel was completely believable and I couldn't put it down, even on the second and third re-reading! Please write more, KGS!
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