Piper I’m fresh out of college and my hands are full. Between my father getting remarried and launching my first business venture, this summer is going to be busy. I certainly don’t need any distractions getting in the way of building the future my father’s always wanted me to have. Of course, that’s when a familiar boy with bright green eyes walks back into my life. Chase It’s been four years since I left for college and left everything behind. I didn’t mean to disturb the peace then, and I definitely don’t want to do that now. Once I lay my eyes on her again, there’s no way I can leave without fixing the wrongs of the past. She’s more determined than ever to push me away, but I can tell I’m getting under her skin. No matter what, though, there’s one thing that will always be standing in our way. I’m about to become her stepbrother.

The twins are seniors! New faces, old friends, and Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, right in the middle of things. Elizabeth Wakefield jumps into senior year, ready to devote herself to the newspaper, homework and her writing. Trouble is, she can't stop thinking about Conner McDermott, a guy from El Carro high who is total bad news--and who hardly even notices her. She misses study dates, can't speak in class and takes hours to get ready for school--completely unlike herself. Could any guy change her so much?

In Nashville the stars shine a little brighter, songs sound a little sweeter, and love lasts a lifetime. Young, rich, and better looking than a man has a right to be, successful songwriter Brad "Hitman" Maxwell was once Nashville's biggest celebrity. Then a heartbreaking loss and a shocking betrayal caused his light to go out. Now, instead of pouring his soul into song, he pours beers at Words & Music. His bar is the perfect escape--a place to forget his past--until the night she takes the stage... Savannah Wolf used to dream of becoming Nashville's hottest star. Now, as a young single mom, she dreams of a steady income and being home to tuck her daughter into bed. So when Brad Maxwell offers her the gig of a lifetime--playing as the headliner at Words & Music--Savannah discovers the best of both worlds. And she refuses to ruin this opportunity by falling for her sexy boss. Except that Brad suddenly starts writing music again... music inspired by her.

Loyola Boyle, a law student from Dublin, discovers he has made his girlfriend pregnant. Learning that she is only 15 and also that her dad is his dad's best client, he decides to scarper. Loyola sets his sights initially on the USA and Boston in particular, later deciding to hitch-hike his way down to the hot spots and morenas in Mexico. On route he encounters a litany of comical characters and situations, not least finding himself embroiled in an ancient unfinished celtic dilemma. Amidst all this turmoil Loyola never fails to take advantage of the delectable delights on offer from "Boys Town" or some other honky-tonk hacienda heaven.

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The author wrote this as part of a dissertation for his doctorate. It does not contain the music of the songs, though some partial lyrics are included. The author focuses more on the social aspect of the negro music than the actual melody and construction. He explains how it is difficult for a white man to hear all negro music, as some of it is sung only out of their earshot.