A legendary band, an iconic lead singer, and their mysterious connection to a woman whose love helped create the music of a generation. Timing is everything in a powerful novel about fate, regret, and moving on by the author of A Day Like This. In the 1990s, Carter Wills was the lead singer of the English alt-rock band Mayluna, securing his place among music legends. His tortured-heart lyrics struck a chord. And so did his secret connection to a woman whose love changed all their lives. Who was she? Evie Waters’s two grown children discover an iconic photo in an old magazine of a “mystery girl” with Carter: their mother. It all started in a wistful time and place for Evie, her twenty-fifth summer. A young columnist forging her career. Backstage euphoria. A long-shot interview. And an almost cosmic connection with an enigmatic musician on the rise. What happened between them is a hidden story no one, not even Evie’s family, knows. Until now. Worlds apart, Carter and Evie finally reveal the story — joyful, regretful, and unforgettable. It was a time when the stars aligned for a love so profound the whole world felt it. It was as if it would last forever.
Publication date: Lake Union Publishing (February 1, 2024)
Pages: 391 pages
ASIN: B0C3JYNGTB
About the Author: Kelley McNeil is the author of A Day Like This, and the 2024 novel, Mayluna. Her writing is often inspired by the interconnected themes of intuition and the ongoing journey toward personal growth and happiness. Originally a native of Pittsburgh, these days you’ll find Kelley in sunny South Florida, her current home, with her daughters and a menagerie of beloved animals nearby; or in London, a place she considers her second home.
