August Lane

Black’s sophomore follow-up to The Art of Scandal is set in small-town Arkansas and the world of country music. Luke Randall is known as a one-hit wonder. But for thirteen years, he’s been keeping a potentially career-ending secret. He didn't write the lyrics; his first love did…and he’s still in love with her. His fortunes change when 90s era Black country music star Jojo Lane is finally tapped for the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Luke is invited to open for a celebratory concert in their shared tiny hometown. But going back means facing the demons of his past—including his first love August Lane, Jojo’s daughter. This romance explores who gets to call themself a country artist, the creative process, love, addiction, and recovery. (Open door.)