In the second novel in bestselling author Caisey Quinn’s Neon Dreams series, a country rock band and its members embark on the rocky road to fame and find love along the way.
Dallas Lark is so close to achieving his dream of making it big in country music that he can taste it. Arriving in Nashville after signing with sexy, successful manager Mandy Lantram, his life goes from tragedy and turmoil to one lucky break after another—except it isn’t really luck because Dallas has sacrificed everything for his career, leaving behind his band, sister, best friend, and high school sweetheart, Robyn, in the pursuit of fame.
Robyn Breeland is a successful marketing coordinator and promotions specialist for a thriving liquor distributor out of Texas. She loves every aspect of her job: coming up with new ideas, traveling, hosting promotional parties and exclusive events—until it brings her face-to-face with the man who broke her heart, prompting her to erect a steel cage around it.
When their paths collide and they’re forced to work together, Dallas and Robyn realize that the old spark they thought they’d extinguished might still be a burning flame.
My Review
“More of my granddad’s wisdom comes to mind. A woman’s like a guitar, son. It’s all in how you hold her. After that he added, Get comfortable with her but never take her for granted, appreciate every single inch and curve. The imperfections are what make her unique, what make her yours.”
Loving Dallas is the second book in the Neon Dreams series and is the companion novel to Leaving Amarillo. I was a little surprised that Loving Dallas was the second book in this series, especially with the way things ended in Leaving Amarillo. I’m not gonna lie. I wanted more Dixie and Gavin. However, things happen for a reason and I’m glad that we got Dallas’ story first.
Loving Dallas follows the story of Dallas and Robyn. Dallas and Robyn were high-school sweethearts and had big dreams of their future. That is until one day, Robyn ends things. Never understanding the reasons behind their break up and not really giving Robyn the chance to explain things, Dallas moved on. Focusing on his career, sacrificing everything in the name of fame….
Robyn has always regretted the decision she made to end things with Dallas. She has a successful career and loves her job. But, not a day goes by that she doesn’t think about Dallas. Then one day, when she least expected it, fate decided to intervene and put Dallas back in her path. Now the two of them will be forced to work together and face feelings that they thought were in the past…..
Loving Dallas was such an enjoyable read for me. I’ve been hooked on these characters ever since I read Leaving Amarillo and couldn’t wait to spend more time with them. I wanted to know why Dallas was the way he was. What had happened between him and Robyn? Was there anything left to save? I am a sucker for a second chance romance and Loving Dallas does not disappoint. You can feel the spark, the connection between Dallas and Robyn almost immediately. Their chemistry is off the charts, unwilling to stay buried in the past. I found myself rooting for the two of them, wanting the truth to get out and for them to find a way to move past the hurt. They both made so many mistakes and I just hoped they wouldn’t make the same mistakes twice.
Loving Dallas was a fantastic addition to the Neon Dreams series. Caisey Quinn has once again given me an amazing story with intriguing characters that I can’t help get lost in. I loved the music, the angst and the romance. Fans of Dixie and Gavin, don’t worry, there are little breadcrumbs sprinkled within the story, that have me anxiously awaiting the next book!
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book via the publisher and Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review*
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