Review: Wonderful contemporary romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 22, 2014
An enjoyable second chance romance that encompasses secrets, miscommunications and a love that has never diminished.Gemma Carlson is on vacation for the first time in many years, she has lived a quiet life in Idaho working at the book store she owns and taking care of her son Charlie.Travis Bowers is from the same town in Idaho, they dated for a few months in high school but he was headed for the big lights of country music to be a star.  When she found out she was pregnant she visited him in Phoenix but they fought and she ended their relationship, never telling him, reasoning that he needed to follow his dream.So it must be fate that on this vacation she sees Travis after ten years, they spend a wonderful evening together and find themselves married.  However the bright lights of morning bring on the consequences; they must face the truth of Gemma’s betrayal and the prospect of a future together.This is a sweet story of trust and getting that second chance at your first love.  Ms. Gary writes an engaging heroine with flaws and although she loves her son and does not regret her actions, she does wish she would have handled things differently.  I like how she has been honest with her son, he always knew about Travis.  Travis is a sweetheart and is ready to be a part of both Gemma and Charlie’s life; he is willing to rearrange his work life to incorporate his private life, no matter how angry he is about the circumstances.The secondary characters are appealing and add depth to the story, I really enjoy Gracie, Gemma’s best friend, she is funny and so protective of Gemma. Even the town gets involved and is ready to celebrate the romance and there are several laugh-out-loud moments as many try to help in their own way.  Good Girls Don’t Date Rock Stars is an engaging romance written by an Idaho author, using Idaho settings with just enough drama and angst to keep you reading until the very end.Copy from publisher for an honest review