Katy's Song
By Alison Reese
Sing a song of love
with all your heart. Sing about what could be. But how do you keep a
romantic melody playing if a sour note is hit? Katy's Song is
a fun duet between two endearing characters. A duet differs from a
harmony. The performers take turns performing a solo section each. In
this case the primo is an adored and celebrated rock star. He feels
trapped in the confines of a lifestyle that had long ago lost its
luster. The secondo is a strong, Texas woman who has a cherished
dream for her future and is struggling to find a way to make it
happen. She's also struggling to see how her current boyfriend could
possibly fit into her dream. Can these two distinct personalities
find a way to harmonize together?
A chance meeting for
the right two people, at just the right time is unpredictable. It
becomes enchanting when it develops into a conversation, then an
interest, and the possibility of a spark between them. It can happen
anywhere. For Katy and Noe it's an online chat room where they meet.
People are discussing a vegan lifestyle. The discussion turns from a
group to just the two of them. They become intrigued with their
perspectives on the topic, and with each other. Noe wants to convert
to this new, healthier lifestyle and invites Katy to Seattle to help
him. He hires her as his vegan consultant for a week.
Katy's flight to
Seattle does not go as planned, and that's just the beginning of
unexpected events. The people she meets in Washington are fascinating
characters including a busy Ballard bar owner. And then there is
Rebecca, who Noe describes as “a meddlesome person who also happens
to be my best friend.” The adventures in Seattle are funny, and
sweet, and sometimes amorous. But there is a force of nature that is
acting against Katy and Noe, working to tear them apart. They are
both unaware of it's persistence until finally they find themselves
at a turning point. Is it possible for them to keep the music
playing, together? Can they share a future dream?
Along with the
memorable characters, the beautiful settings of Seattle and Fort
Worth are shown in the pages so very well by the author. The
contrasts of the two cities enhance the contrasts of Katy and Noe.
Yet, there is also an underlying connection between the two
locations, skillfully painted by the author. The descriptions of the
vegan lifestyle are a highlight. As the characters learn more about
being vegan, so does the reader. As is true with a loving
relationship, there is more to vegan than seen on the surface. At the
end of the book enjoy an added treat – vegan recipes to try
yourself.
The author Alison
Reese has created a captivating love story that delights. She is a
graduate of Central Washington University and considers herself a
hopeful romantic. Having lived in many places such as Utah, Alaska,
Nevada, Texas, and Washington, she's gathered rich material over the
years. She is vegan, and found the learning process quite
fascinating. Now Katy's Song shares romance and the vegan
lifestyle with readers too.
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