Jace: Kings of Country

With this sizzling contemporary romance, Summers (Christmas Flowers) launches a series that will appeal to lovers of country music and cowboys. Identical twins Krystal and Emmy Lou King are parts of a legendary country music family. Where Emmy Lou is gentle and sweet, Krystal revels in her “bad” twin reputation. But Krystal’s rebelliousness hides a vulnerable spirit stemming from a dark family secret. When roughneck aspiring country star Jace Black joins the Kings’ tour as their opening act, sparks fly between him and Krystal. Krystal won’t let herself trust that too-good-to-be-true Jace is really interested, leaving Jace determined to show her that he is different from the men who’ve hurt her in the past. Though the chip on Krystal’s shoulder makes her initially off-putting, her character development is well-paced and believable. Earnest Jace is sure to make readers swoon, and the relationship that develops between him and Kyrstal is sexy and meaningful. The combination of romantic and familial drama in this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the country music world is sure to have readers coming back for more. Agent: Pamela Hopkins, Hopkins Literary Associates. (Apr.)