Romance Release & Book Review!! ~ Beneath Southern Stars by Andrea Johnston

Title: Beneath Southern Stars
Series: Magnolia Grove Series
Author: Andrea Johnston
Release: December 12, 2024
Genre: Small Town, Contemporary, Holiday
Tropes: Single Dad, Musician/Celebrity, Love after Loss/Grief
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/BSS_GdRds
Bookbub: https://bit.ly/BSS_GR
Reader Group: https://bit.ly/MagnoliaGroveReaders

Blurb:

BENEATH SOUTHERN STARS is an all new smalltown, single dad romance from author Andrea Johnston set in the fictional town of Magnolia Grove. It can be read as a standalone but be sure to check out the rest of the stories from this collection.

LANEY

Small town life isn’t for everyone. At least that’s what I’m told. To me, it’s everything. Growing up in Magnolia Grove my neighbors are like family and every memory I have is tied to our community.

When a single dad rents the house next door he makes my simple small town life a little more exciting.

RYAN

After a year of grieving I vowed to give my daughter a holiday season to remember. Magnolia Grove is the epitome of holiday cheer and exactly the distraction that we need.

When my identity as a country music artist becomes town gossip, I greedily accept help from my new neighbor. What I didn’t expect was to find someone who speaks to my soul and reminds me of how much life there is left to live.

When we’re together beneath the southern stars, I believe anything is possible.

Buy Links (Kindle Unlimited):

Universal: https://mybook.to/BSS

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNNVHLSY
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CNNVHLSY
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CNNVHLSY
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CNNVHLSY

I honestly couldn’t get enough of Laney and Ryan! They were super cute from their first meeting when he was grumpy and aloof and unsure of his path in life after the death of his ex-wife, who also was the mother of his little girl, Pepper.

From that first meeting, there were sparks. She didn’t know who he was and treated him like a normal guy, which was of course as alluring to him as the perfect song without lyrics. But just like Ryan, I fell for Laney because of her patience with Pepper. Sure the little girl was hard not to love but it was Laney’s quiet understanding and her willingness to not push for questions that deepened their bond.

And the romance was top notch. They didn’t fall into it easily and that made me appreciate it all the more. And that final scene at the Jubilee? Holy heart pounding smokes, y’all!

This was a great addition to the Magnolia Grove series. It was fun and sweet and steamy!

Excerpt:

While I get us two glasses of water, Laney moves around the space, looking at the décor and finally settling on the sectional. She looks at the fireplace that’s more decorative than functional and smiles.

“Here you go.”

She takes the glass from me and lifts it to her lips, taking a small sip. I take the seat next to her and lean back into the cushions, my arm resting on the back. My hand is close enough I could touch her with a slight movement. She leans forward and sets her glass on the coffee table.

When she moves back to her spot, she buries her face in her hands. “I’m nervous.”

Thank goodness I’m not the only one. “Me too.”

Her eyes lift to peek through her fingers. “Really?”

I nod and stretch over to place my glass next to hers. I watch as she moves her hands to her lap, fingers twisting. Her unease is evident and I hate that she may feel uncomfortable.

Gently, I shift closer, closing the space between us and placing my hand over hers. I watch as her shoulders drop. Our eyes meet and my thumb traces circles along her soft skin.

“Yeah really. There’s something happening here that scares the shit out of me. I came to Magnolia Grove to get some space from all that we lost, I never expected to meet someone like you.”

Laney sinks into the cushion and sighs. “Ryan, we hardly know one another.”

She has a point but still, something is there. Not much can come of it. We live in two different states and my life is a cluster, to say the least.

“That doesn’t mean there isn’t chemistry. You’re a scientist, you understand chemistry.”

An eyeroll and then a smack on my arm cuts through any of the awkward tension that was lingering. We laugh and talk about the Jubilee and the anxiety she felt being on stage. Slowly we find ourselves closer, her legs are stretched over mine and my finger plays with the loops of her sweater.

Available Now/Coming Soon in the Series:

>> Series Buy Link → https://mybook.to/MagnoliaGrove

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Tropes: Brother’s Best Friend, Forced Proximity, Summer Fling

Available Now: https://mybook.to/SingleSouthernFlirt

Sweet Southern Memories by C.A. Harms

Tropes: Second Chance/Old love/Single Mom

Available Now: https://mybook.to/SweetSouthernMemories

Fake Southern Fiancé by Brittany Holland

Tropes: Small Town Romance, Fake Fiancé, One Night Stand

Available Now: https://mybook.to/FakeSouthernFiance

Rugged Southern Charmer by Fabiola Francisco

Tropes: Childhood friends to lovers

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Slow Southern Kisses by TC Matson

Tropes: grumpy/sunshine, enemies to lovers, opposites attract

Available Now: https://mybook.to/SlowSouthernKisses

Endless Southern Love by Heidi McLaughlin

Release Date: August 8, 2024

Tropes: Contemporary, Small Town Romance

Available Now: https://mybook.to/EndlessSouthernLove

Sweet Southern Heat by Ashley Cade

Release Date: September 12, 2024

Tropes: Small Town Romance, Ex’s Older Brother

Available Now: https://mybook.to/SweetSouthernHeat

Secret Southern Promises by Winter Travers

Release Date: October 10, 2024

Tropes: Second Chance, Secret Baby

Available Now: https://mybook.to/SweetSouthernPromises

Whispered Southern Secrets by Gail Haris

Release Date: November 7, 2024

Tropes: Contemporary, Small Town Romance

Available Now: https://mybook.to/WhisperedSecrets

Beneath Southern Stars by Andrea Johnston

Release Date: December 12, 2024

Tropes: Single Dad, Celebrity, Christmas

Available Now: https://mybook.to/BeneathSouthernStars

Author Bio:

A romantic at heart, Andrea has always been a storyteller. An avid reader since a young age, she never planned to pen her own romance novel but, on a whim, and with no plan, she discovered her passion. Known for her slow burn small town romances, Andrea prides herself on writing relatable characters that the reader cheers for and secondary characters who bring the sass and laughs to each story.

Settled in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and dog, she counts down the days when her adult children come home for a visit. Even if it means more laundry!

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