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Gus

By: Kim Holden
Narrated by: Alex Kydd, Ava Erickson, Andi Arndt
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“A compelling, emotional story about finding hope after loss. Once again, Kim Holden packs all the feels!” (Vilma Iris Blog)

From the international best-selling author of Bright Side comes a soul repairing story about the intense grief that follows unimaginable loss and the intense hope and love that heals it.

Amazon Top 20 best seller

Book two of three in the Bright Side Series

The journey that began in Bright Side continues....

Grief fresh and emotions raw, Gus Hawthorne is forced to return to life long before he’s ready or willing. His up-and-coming band, Rook, is set to commence a postponed European tour, their debut album is blowing up worldwide, and all he wants to do is hide.

Though hiding may not be an option, numbing the pain via self-destruction is. Drink, drugs, and sex become a coping mechanism, debauchery a crutch.

With his bandmates and management at their wits’ end, the decision is made to bring in a personal assistant to keep Gus in line. Though reluctant to take the job, Scout MacKenzie is desperate for an escape from her own life in New York City. She’s solitary, headstrong, organized, efficient, but most importantly unfazed by the glamour of fame, making her the perfect candidate.

Personalities clash immediately.

Gus sees a rigid, cold babysitter he nicknames Impatient.

Scout sees an out of control, stereotypical rock star she calls a jacka$$.

Neither sees the others’ baggage—until proximity forces eyes to open, gained perspective forces hearts to thaw, and an unlikely friendship hesitantly threatens to emerge.

Let the healing begin.

Note from the author: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is recommended for mature audiences.

©2015 Do Epic LLC (P)2022 Do Epic LLC

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  • 06-01-2024

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5* Wonderful Stars🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

After devouring and loving Bright Side I knew I had to read Gus’s story and find out if he got his HEA after losing his best friend Kate.

Gus’ story did not disappoint. You could feel the sadness and grief with every word written and how wrecked he was from this loss. I grieved along with him and was anxious for him to start finding his happy place again. When Scout entered Gus’ life, he was less than impressed with her, and nicknamed her “Impatient”. Little did he know that she would be his cure to his deep sadness.

I liked their slow burn romance, first finding friendship and over time watching it develop into more. I adored Scout and her ways, especially her little sticky notes.

It was comforting to see the blossoming friendship between Keller and Gus and how real it felt.

I loved this book which was filled with appealing and believable characters.

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