A Little Bit Country

Name: A Little Bit Country
SKU: 87012
Availability: InStock

4.5 | 500 ratings

Price: 22.04

Last update: 11-09-2024

About this item

Dumplin' meets Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this heartfelt 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.

Emmett Maguire wants to be country music’s biggest gay superstar—a far reach when you’re seventeen and living in Illinois. 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.

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 when his mom’s medical bills start piling up, he takes a job at the last place he wants: a restaurant at Wanda World.

Neither boy is looking for romance, but sparks fly when they meet—and soon they’re inseparable. Until a long-lost secret about Verna and Wanda comes to light, threatening to unravel everything.

Will Emmett and Luke be able get past the truths they discover…or will their relationship go down in history as just another Sad Country Love Song?

Levi J Tillett

Shut Up! I'm not crying, you're crying!

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024

A breath of fresh air I'm happy to add to my collection! I was hesitant at first because I'm not much of a country music fan but the story is sweet and has enough depth to remain interesting throughout. I'm probably going to get a physical copy, this is a good story to add to your library if your looking for something that makes you feel good for having read it.

Michelle H

Fresh, fun YA!

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2022

As soon as I saw the cover reveal for this book, I couldn't wait to read it, and I bought it the second it came out. It didn't disappoint! I loved the country music dreams of the MC, and the setting of the Dolly Parton-esque theme park. Both boys family's were fully realized, with many interesting side characters and deep, realistic conflicts. I did wish the romance itself got a touch more tension, as it moved pretty quickly into a sure thing while the other conflicts mostly seemed to take center stage. I did especially enjoy the twist at the climax toward the end. That was a great story and a wonderful way to wrap it up!

Michael Mayer

Cute Romance

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024

A cute, light MM romance novel. I have been to the real world park that features fictionalized here, and I could picture a lot of the precise locations. A bit of mystery, intrigue, and a little bit of sugar. I recommend this one for a nice simple read.

Alan

LOVED

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024

Loved the book i would recommend

Ariel • The Book View

Mediocre

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023

I wanted to love this book so bad (I mean, just look at the cover) and I thought it was perfectly mediocre.

I liked that we had two guys from seemingly two different worlds. One, a wannabe musician who's nice and sweet, from a good supportive family, and openly gay. Another, a wannabe chef, who's poor, and stressed, a bit grumpy, and closeted gay.

Both guys were nice, but I didn't feel like there was anything special about either. They were both perfectly mediocre.

This book was a little more "real" than I thought it would be. Most of the problems felt like they came from Luke, who was really put through the ringer in this book. He had a lot of family issues that put a strain on things with Emmett and his work and other relationships. Emmett was also going through things, but they felt like nothing in comparison.

Also, the ending felt not quite unresolved, but not completely tied up either. Unless I missed it, what happened to Vanessa? We're just gonna leave things like that? And we're just gonna skip what happened with Luke's family and act like it's all cool now. Things just wrapped up more realistically and seriously than I'd hoped. I don't need realism in romances. Give me all the fake yet good vibes.

Overall, a fine book but I wouldn't reread it and it won't be the first book that comes to mind when recommending LGBT YA novels.

Steven from Cleveland, OH

Worth A Read

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2022

This is a really cute yet well-written fantasy book that has the reader in love with the characters even before they figure out their love for one another. This is not serious reading, but a bit of fluff that keeps you entertained from the first to the last page. Excellent for a summer or winter vacation read that is predictable from the first chapter, but what fun to take the trip to the end.

Vanessa Toman

Awesome country story

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2022

I wasn’t sure what I was expecting…. But I really enjoyed both main characters, especially Emmett because he has a strong personality and can be very funny. Good character development. I wish there was more kissing and romance but I did enjoy this novel.

Patrick

Love this book

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023

I was a gay country boy and loved country music when I was growing up. This is was a wonderful book. Highly recommend

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