{"product_id":"gus-paperback-1","title":"Gus - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMonica Parpal\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eAmy Donnelly\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eKim Holden\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A compelling, emotional story about finding hope after loss. Once again, Kim Holden packs all the feels!\" -Vilma Iris Blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBright Side\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a soul repairing story about the intense grief that follows unimaginable loss and the intense hope and love that heals it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmazon Top 20 Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eBook 2 of 3 in the \u003ci\u003eBright Side\u003c\/i\u003e Series \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe journey that began in \u003ci\u003eBright Side\u003c\/i\u003e, continues ...\u003cp\u003eGrief 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough hiding may not be an option, numbing the pain via self-destruction is. Drink, drugs, and sex become a coping mechanism, debauchery a crutch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersonalities clash immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGus sees a rigid, cold babysitter he nicknames Impatient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScout sees an out of control, stereotypical rock star she calls a jacka$$.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeither sees the others' baggage-until proximity forces eyes to open, gained perspective forces hearts to thaw, and an unlikely friendship hesitantly threatens to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet the healing begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote from the author: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is recommended for mature audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKim loves reading, writing, traveling, music, coffee, tacos, nice people, her big dude (her husband), and her little dude (her son). And lots of other stuff, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 370\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 20, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211358691691,"sku":"9780991140275","price":25.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8401\/2907\/files\/c5f84db9bab3371a715067bd57d3cc6d.webp?v=1778513729","url":"https:\/\/fraulick.com\/products\/gus-paperback-1","provider":"frauLick.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}