Bed of Roses - by Caylee Hammack & Carolyn Brown (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The must-read companion to country singer-songwriter Caylee Hammack's new album, coauthored by Hammack and New York Times-bestselling author Carolyn Brown.

On the run after her heart's broken, Sam starts to wonder if she should have listened to her daddy's advice: don't get a vintage car until you know how to fix one. Now she's stranded--along with her dog, Nibbler--in a middle-of-nowhere town no bigger than a matchbox until she can get her 1965 Mustang repaired.

Jack, owner of the one and only mechanic shop in remote Homestead, Texas, is a tall drink of water. And Sam quickly recognizes she's his type from the glint in his pretty green eyes. So she's pleasantly surprised when he offers up the refuge of his grandmother's B&B, the Rose Garden, while he fixes what's under the hood.

Still, Sam intends to be on her way in a few days--but then Ms. Kathleen offers her free room and board in exchange for helping out at her flower shop. Distracted by the blooms that surround her charming new home, Sam starts to feel settled for the first time in forever. But when local bookstore owner Noah catches her eye, she's forced to confront her heartache head-on. Will she be able to let down her guard and trust again? Or will she follow her instincts and run for the hills?

With chapters inspired by Caylee Hammack's album of the same name, Bed of Roses takes readers on a journey from heartbreak to healing. Shaped by the stories that molded her into the artist she is today, this novel is a rare opportunity to become fully immersed in her authentic sound and heartfelt storytelling--and a reminder to hopeless romantics everywhere that we need not wait for someone to bring us roses; we can grow them all on our own.

Review Quotes

"A songbook for the heart!" **--Jill Shalvis, _New York Times_-bestselling author of the Lucky Harbor series** "An absolutely charming story about starting over, rich with friendship, heartbreak, true bonds, and new love." **--Lori Foster, _New York Times_-bestselling author of the Indiana Summers series** "Filled with smalltown charm, _Bed of Roses_ will warm your heart and put a smile on your face." **--Rachel Gibson, _New York Times_-bestselling author of the Lovett, Texas, series** "A heartwarming smalltown gem that had me cheering on our heroine Sam from the very first page. . . . Her tenacity and tenderness shine through as she navigates the drama and gossip of a quirky little town. The characters are as colorful as they come--a few good, a few bad, and few you will never forget. And then there's Noah, who owns the bookstore. Cue swooning. . . . _Bed of Roses_ is a must-read. It's _Steel Magnolias_ meets your favorite country song. You'll laugh, cry, and maybe even find yourself humming a tune by the end." **--Nancy Naigle, _USA Today_-bestselling author of the Adams Grove series**

About the Author

Caylee Hammack is a country singer, songwriter, and producer signed with Capitol Records Nashville. A corecipient, with Miranda Lambert, of the Academy of Country Music's "Music Event of the Year" honor, she has been identified as an "Artist to Watch" by The Bobby Bones Show, Rolling Stone, and Hits magazine. Her debut album, If It Wasn't for You, earned high praise from critics, with her deeply personal song "Small Town Hypocrite" _named a "Best Song of 2020" by NPR and _Esquire. _Her sophomore album, _Bed of Roses, is a sonic storybook of the tales and characters that shaped her into who she is today. With the help of her close friends and creatives, including John Osborne of the Brothers Osborne, Hammack has tended the garden of her life and fostered her most authentic sound, harnessing the power of raw storytelling that has set her apart as an artist. A native of Ellaville, Georgia, she has lived in Nashville since she was nineteen. For more information, visit www.cayleehammack.com.

Carolyn Brown is the New York Times-, USA Today-, Wall Street Journal-, and_ Washington Post_-bestselling author of more than a hundred novels and several novellas. A recipient of the Booksellers' Best Award and the Montlake Diamond Award as well as a three-time recipient of the National Readers' Choice Award, her work has been published for more than twenty years, and her books have been translated into twenty-one languages. When she's not writing, Brown enjoys plotting new stories in her Davis, Oklahoma, backyard with her tomcat, Boots Randolph Terminator Outlaw, who protects the yard from all kinds of wicked varmints including crickets, locusts, and spiders. To learn more, visit www.carolynbrownbooks.com.