Red Dirt Paradise

Book excerpt: It's summer break of 1984, and Austin Rose has chosen to spend it helping her grandparents on their Oklahoma farm. Whether it's working hard in the wheat fields or rocking on the old porch swing, there's just something about visiting the tiny town of Greenfield that makes Austin's heart sing. And when she unexpectedly meets two boys from different walks of life, summer takes an exciting turn. James "Cass" Cassedy isn't your typical small-town boy. He has a deep love for Aerosmith, his granddaddy's guitar, and everything that goes against the grain. Billy Diamond, the farmhand who works alongside her everyday, isn't just your boy next door. He's a college athlete with a strong build, a promising future, and high hopes of impressing Austin. When Austin falls for one of them, she is undeniably swept up in a love affair that burns sweet and wild under the Oklahoma sky. But something is lurking just around the corner that was buried in red dirt long ago, and if it's uncovered, it might be too much for young love to bear.