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Lyrics of a Small Town Kindle Edition

by Abbi Glines (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,382 ratings
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One last thing, if you do fall in love with him, please go slowly. Be careful. Trust your gut and know not all things are easy. Damaged things can become beautiful if they’re placed in the right hands. –Love, Gran

A small town where pickup trucks rule, the farmer’s market is bigger than the grocery store, and just about everyone goes to church on Sunday is the last place Henley Warren expects to find herself three months after her grandmother’s death. But Gran left a list of things she needed Henley to do after she died, and fulfilling those wishes means spending a summer in the same place her mom fled from when she was only seventeen years old. With each task that is ticked off the list, events are set in motion that uncover secrets surrounding Henley’s life.
Although Henley may have arrived on the shores of Alabama’s Gulf Coast feeling alone and lost in a world without her Gran, things soon change. The small town holds more than she realized- including a broody, gorgeous, potentially dangerous guy who is always showing up when she needs him the most. Henley fears her heart isn’t ready to trust someone so unpredictable but he makes her feel things deeper than she thought possible. So, when Henley discovers the twisted, dark world he is living in, will it be too late to save her heart? Or has her heart been beyond saving from the moment he stepped out of his truck on that very first day?

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What readers are saying: "I never thought there would be another Rosemary Beach, but man have we just landed in one. I simply cannot wait for more." - Anna, Goodreads Reviewer"This book was an emotional rollercoaster for me and I couldn't put it down." - Jessica S., Goodreads Reviewer"Abbi went back to her roots for this one and I am ALL FOR IT! If you loved Rosemary Beach series by her, then I definitely recommend picking this one up!"- Jasmine, Amazon Reviewer"It is one of the BEST books I've read this year. Hands down!" - Amy, Goodreads Reviewer"I loved it - it reminded me a lot of my first Abbi book (Fallen Too Far) and for that I'm thankful to experience it again!"- Angela V., Goodreads Reviewer

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***This was the place my mother ran away from at seventeen-years-old, yet it was the place I was now running to at twenty-one. Life is ironic that way. I would have told her as much, but she wouldn't have found the humor in it. Her dreams for me weren't here on the coastal shore of southern Alabama. As for my dreams, I didn't know what they were anymore. Too much had changed. Death has a way of doing that. It takes from you what you took for granted without any remorse. Finding your way after losing someone wasn't easy and I was hoping coming here would give me some direction. My mother had informed me in her loud, exasperated way of speaking to me that there was nothing in this town that would ease my pain. I agreed with her because I knew a place itself couldn't replace a soul that was gone. She had never understood me. I learned to accept at a young age that I was nothing like my mother. Perhaps if I had known my father I would find the similarities. He had wanted nothing to do with being a father at eighteen-years-old and when he was twenty he had been killed in a motorcycle accident in some remote town in Georgia. My mother never spoke of him and I decided long ago to stop asking about the man that aided in my creation. I inhaled deeply and enjoyed the smell of the salty sea air. The swing on my grandmother's front porch had once been a peaceful place or so Gran had said. The main road that went through The Shores was noisy and packed with people on their summer vacation. Her porch faced the road but her house was the first one on Sunset Street and Sunset Street was directly off the main strip. Over the years, as the town grew in popularity, her summers had changed yet she had remained in the house she and my grandfather had bought in nineteen-eighty, three years before my mother was born. Larger houses had been built around them as the older homes were torn down and replaced. I could see the massive condominiums across the main street facing the beach. Gran had told me when they bought the house they could see the water crashing onto shore from this porch. Now it was blocked with high rise condos and parking decks. My phone lit up beside me and I glanced down to see a text from my mother. I would respond tomorrow. She knew I'd made it safely and that was all she needed to know. The peace of being disconnected from my life back in Chattanooga was why I had come. My mother wanted to remind me of all I had left, but I knew I'd left nothing worth keeping. Yelling and laughter rang out from farther down Sunset Street. The largest house sat three houses down on the right side of the road. My grandmother's house sat on the left. I glanced over my shoulder toward the three-story elaborate home and saw the activity on the very top of the house. It had a flat roof with a railing around it so that their view of the gulf was unobstructed. It sat so that it was directly between the two condo complexes that sat across the main strip. If it was a vacation rental, it was for the wealthy. I couldn't imagine how much that would cost for just a night. Yet, the group of people on the roof appeared younger than expected and although there weren't many of them, they were obviously having themselves a party and did not care if their neighbors might be sleeping. Just as I started to turn around, I saw someone emerge from the shadows below. The street light illuminated a guy with a bottle in his hand and the orange glow from a cigarette in his mouth. I couldn't see much else except that he was wearing jeans and a white tank. I thought about going inside but houses this close to the beach were all on stilts and the height gave me a sense of security from the activity down below. This town wasn't known for danger. He was probably coming from the house party and too drunk to drive. Either that or a tourist out for an evening walk. "SAAUULL!" a female voice called out loudly from the darkness behind him and he paused for a moment as if he wasn't sure he wanted to turn around. When he did, he turned slowly then took a long pull from the bottle. The sounds of summer drowned out anything else that was said between the two of them. The girl was tall, blonde and willowy. She leaned against him and they walked on toward the main street up ahead. Once my life had seemed as content as theirs appeared to be. My chest ached with that loss. I had not been prepared for either loss but then are people ever ready to lose those they love? Glancing back at the house so full of my Gran's things but empty because she was no longer here. Her gentle calming voice would never again be here as my source of comfort. I would never awake to the smell of her cooking. Without her here, this place wasn't the same, yet it was where I hoped to find myself once again. *** - excerpt from Lyrics of a Small Town

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09BLDH68W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abbi Glines Books (July 30, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 30, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2403 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0998057037
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Abbi Glines is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, Field Party, and Existence series. She never cooks unless baking during the Christmas holiday counts. She believes in ghosts and has a habit of asking people if their house is haunted before she goes in it. She finally moved to New England into a home that is 200 + years old with it's own ghosts. She drinks afternoon tea because she wants to be British but alas she being born in Alabama, her life in New England is as close as she will get. When asked how many books she has written she has to stop and count on her fingers. When she’s not locked away writing, she is reading, and/or watching Netflix like the introvert that she is.

You can connect with Abbi online in several different ways. TikTok @abbiglines Instagram @abbiglines Twitter @abbiglines

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Abbi went back to her roots y'all!
Lyrics of a small town by Abbi GlinesAnother day, another auto buy book from my favorite author! Did I buy this the second it popped up? Yes. Did I finish it the same day? Also yes 😂Y'all already know what the rating is when I read an Abbi Glines book, so expect nothing less than 5 stars around here! 😂Abbi went back to her roots for this one and I am ALL FOR IT! If you loved Rosemary Beach series by her, then I definitely recommend picking this one up! The subtle mention of Rio wearing a Slaker Demon shirt made me smile so hard! (Oh what I'd give to read the Rosemary Beach series over again for the first time 😍)I just wanna talk about Rio for a sec because I absolutely adored him!! He gave me all the Jess from Gilmore Girls vibes (no surprise since Abbi adores that show) and I loved how protective he was of Henley, even when it comes to standing up to his best friends!Now let's talk Saul, um okay. So he confuses me because I know I'm supposed to like him I just felt like he didn't really show the love and passion that I wanted him to show for Henley. I wanted that Kiro watching Indiana Jones with Emmy kinda feel 😭 but the only passion I really read from him was in the bedroom (which, not complaining on that part) or anger from his messed up life (totally understandable). I just wanted more from him and would love a second book that's mostly about Henley and him after the messed up parts of their life.Henley kinda gave me Harlow vibes. ESPECIALLY with all the drama that she finds out. It was like another twist happens on every single page! You think you know everything but Abbi says "turn the page 😈" and BOOM something else happens. All because of Gran. I love that so many people connected Henley with her Gran, and that's what I loved about Henley the most, she didn't try to run away from her Gran. 5🌟 I also loved the @colleenhoover mention in the book 😍
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Sabrina Marks
5.0 out of 5 stars Addicted!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2022
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Lyrics of a Small Town is one of Abbi Glines best yet! I started reading and couldn't stop. With only a nap in between paragraphs, I just needed to keep reading. The story flow was easy to fall into, then impossible to stop.

I laughed, cried, was lifted up, filled with anxiety; all because as Abbi Glines declared it was so easy to write once she started this story, it was just a steady to keep reading until the last page.

Henley had a list to completed and a truth she needed to learn. And Honey, her Gran, was the only person who could give it to her. Leaving a list and letters she wrote Henley, she started unwinding the threads of secrets she helped keep from her granddaughter. In the end Henley would learn who she is and what deep unabiding love was all about.
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4.0 out of 5 stars It was a good book. Something missing though.
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2022
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The chemistry that she normally has with the main character’s was off. Kinda felt rushed, I guess. The fact that she wrote the book in two weeks is amazing to me. Abbi Glines is a favorite author of mine. I just read another of her books from the Rosemary’ Beach books and OMG! It was delicious! I wish it had went on and on.
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Jami Kehr
5.0 out of 5 stars A new favorite!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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I have loved everything this author has put out, but this one is by far my favorite! It's different, delicate, and heartwarming. Simply put, some of her best work. A must-read for sure. It's one of my top reads so far this year!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Abbi Glines outdid herself!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021
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I don't write reviews. I never know what to say in them, but I HAVE to write something for this one. I have to tell you to STOP what you're doing and go read this book!!

I laughed, cried, and had chills! Everyone deserves to have a Gran like Honey. Abbi Glines weaves this story in such a beautiful way. Every chapter leaves you diving deeper, as Henley helps her grandmother with some unfinished business. I found myself holding my breath with my mouth hanging open!!

I can't wait to read more from this eclectic group of friends and family. Rio has to have his own book. I hope Abbi continues their stories!!!!!! I won't give more away but just, go read this book!! If you start, you won't want to put it down!!

Ughhhh. I haven't had a book hangover in such a long time. I forgot how bitter sweet this feeling is. I never wanted it to end.
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3.0 out of 5 stars 3 stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
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This was a good read. It just felt like something was missing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Abbi went back to her roots y'all!
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
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Lyrics of a small town by Abbi Glines

Another day, another auto buy book from my favorite author! Did I buy this the second it popped up? Yes. Did I finish it the same day? Also yes 😂

Y'all already know what the rating is when I read an Abbi Glines book, so expect nothing less than 5 stars around here! 😂

Abbi went back to her roots for this one and I am ALL FOR IT! If you loved Rosemary Beach series by her, then I definitely recommend picking this one up! The subtle mention of Rio wearing a Slaker Demon shirt made me smile so hard! (Oh what I'd give to read the Rosemary Beach series over again for the first time 😍)

I just wanna talk about Rio for a sec because I absolutely adored him!! He gave me all the Jess from Gilmore Girls vibes (no surprise since Abbi adores that show) and I loved how protective he was of Henley, even when it comes to standing up to his best friends!

Now let's talk Saul, um okay. So he confuses me because I know I'm supposed to like him I just felt like he didn't really show the love and passion that I wanted him to show for Henley. I wanted that Kiro watching Indiana Jones with Emmy kinda feel 😭 but the only passion I really read from him was in the bedroom (which, not complaining on that part) or anger from his messed up life (totally understandable). I just wanted more from him and would love a second book that's mostly about Henley and him after the messed up parts of their life.

Henley kinda gave me Harlow vibes. ESPECIALLY with all the drama that she finds out. It was like another twist happens on every single page! You think you know everything but Abbi says "turn the page 😈" and BOOM something else happens. All because of Gran. I love that so many people connected Henley with her Gran, and that's what I loved about Henley the most, she didn't try to run away from her Gran. 5🌟 I also loved the @colleenhoover mention in the book 😍
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5.0 out of 5 stars Abbi went back to her roots y'all!
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
Lyrics of a small town by Abbi Glines

Another day, another auto buy book from my favorite author! Did I buy this the second it popped up? Yes. Did I finish it the same day? Also yes 😂

Y'all already know what the rating is when I read an Abbi Glines book, so expect nothing less than 5 stars around here! 😂

Abbi went back to her roots for this one and I am ALL FOR IT! If you loved Rosemary Beach series by her, then I definitely recommend picking this one up! The subtle mention of Rio wearing a Slaker Demon shirt made me smile so hard! (Oh what I'd give to read the Rosemary Beach series over again for the first time 😍)

I just wanna talk about Rio for a sec because I absolutely adored him!! He gave me all the Jess from Gilmore Girls vibes (no surprise since Abbi adores that show) and I loved how protective he was of Henley, even when it comes to standing up to his best friends!

Now let's talk Saul, um okay. So he confuses me because I know I'm supposed to like him I just felt like he didn't really show the love and passion that I wanted him to show for Henley. I wanted that Kiro watching Indiana Jones with Emmy kinda feel 😭 but the only passion I really read from him was in the bedroom (which, not complaining on that part) or anger from his messed up life (totally understandable). I just wanted more from him and would love a second book that's mostly about Henley and him after the messed up parts of their life.

Henley kinda gave me Harlow vibes. ESPECIALLY with all the drama that she finds out. It was like another twist happens on every single page! You think you know everything but Abbi says "turn the page 😈" and BOOM something else happens. All because of Gran. I love that so many people connected Henley with her Gran, and that's what I loved about Henley the most, she didn't try to run away from her Gran. 5🌟 I also loved the @colleenhoover mention in the book 😍
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Jo Fergus
4.0 out of 5 stars Summer beachside romance
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022
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When she was young, Henley would spend a bit of her summer each year at her Gran’s house on the Gulf Coast in Alabama. They formed a special bond that Henley will always be grateful for now that her dear Gran has passed. It’s been 3 months and Henley has returned to her Gran’s home to sort through her things and enjoy one last summer in her house.

It seems that Gran had plans for her dear granddaughter and it all begins with a list of requests that she needs to fulfill, most of them are simply to take particular things to individuals. It soon becomes obvious that the objects are irrelevant in most cases, it’s the recipients she meets that lead her on a journey of discovery about her past.

All of the people she met were dear to her Gran but they will all soon become dear to Henley. After securing a job doing what she loves at a local bakery, Henley begins to make friends with some of the local people her age, in particular with Rio, Drake and Saul. Rio turns out to be a really good friend to her, Drake is a flirtatious player and knows it but Saul is the one she is most drawn to.

It would be fair to say that so far, Saul has had a pretty messed up life. He carries a lot of responsibility for someone so young but there is just something about him that draws Henley in. There is an intensity to him that has her wanting to know him more. Along the way she begins to unravel some secrets that had been keep from her and she begins to realise why she feels like she has found her home.

For Saul, Henley is the polar opposite of every girl he has been with, she is everything pure and good in the world - he knows he should leave her alone but he just can’t. Maybe, just maybe he can have something he desperately wants and needs without it being taken from him. Henley knows that Saul cares about her, maybe even loves her but he needs to open up and go all in before she will let herself believe in a forever with him.

Long time since I read an Abbi Glines novel and this has a similar feel to Rosemary Beach so if you enjoyed that series you will love this :)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Addictive, but not my fav
Reviewed in Mexico on January 4, 2023
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So Abbi Glines is one of my fav authors. So far I've fallen in love with all of her books. But I simply can't feel the same with this one. I guess I'll have to read Whispers of a Broken Halo to see what happens next with Saul and Henley.
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Karla La-mont
5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome back abbi.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2021
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So when Abbi told us if we like the Rosemary beach series we would love this. She did NOT disappoint. I feel like it’s been a while since she’s written like this. I have been in a book funk for what seems like a very long time, I’ve missed it so much, the escapism you get from reading is like nothing else, so when I picked up this book and couldn’t put it down I felt like crying tears! Thank you for giving me that back Abbi…this book was everything and more, I loved all the characters, the little twists and turns, the town, I hope this isn’t the last we see of Henley and saul. Amazing Job Abbi. Can’t wait to read more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars really like
Reviewed in Australia on April 10, 2022
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I had a bit of a book funk and nothing was interesting me for long until this book came along. It was the fastest book I’ve read in a long time and I couldn’t put it down
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LANNN
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent read.
Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2024
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The ending confused me. Seemed to be lacking and thought was an editing error? Perhaps just me and I didn’t understand, but weirdest epilogue I’ve ever read. It would be 4 star with better ending.

I liked the story. Abbi has some great novels and this was on KU, so happy reader here. Only real complaint other than ending was the constant reminder of gluten, dairy, nut free cooking. Seemed obsessive. Fine as a plot, but it’s mentioned every other page it seemed.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable but…
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2021
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I have always loved Abbi’s books, she is by far one of my favourite authors. I enjoyed this story, the little twists that Honey left for Henley to find were great… but i just don’t think there was enough information about Saul to connect to him as a main character/love interest.
I didn’t understand the relevance of him playing his guitar again (why this was such a big thing was never explained), and his friends always saying “he is different” or “he has had a hard life” but we don’t really get to fully understand why, other than the stuff with his mother.
I don’t think there was enough explanation or information on his past, or him in general to endear you to him and route for him.
Overall a 3/4 because the book did make me smile and it was enjoyable. However, i would have given a 5 if there was that something extra to really help you understand Saul.
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