“... A refreshing new voice in fiction.” “... I found myself laughing out loud unexpectedly.” A blue straggler is a star that has an anomalous blue color and appears to be disconnected from those stars that surround it. But this is not a story about astronomy. Bailey Miller is "disconnected" from the cluster of her rural south Texas family. She has never quite fit in and now in her early 30s, she finds herself struggling with inner turmoil and a series of bad choices in her life. “... The characters are so richly drawn, and the story humorous yet poignant. Harris is one of those rare writers who has real affection for the people she creates.” Bailey's drinking too much (even for a member of her family), has a penchant to eat spoonfuls of Cool Whip, works in a job that bores her beyond description and can't keep a relationship longer than it takes for milk to expire in her fridge. Even with the help of her two outspoken friends, sassy 60-plus-year-old Idamarie and Bailey's quirky college pal Rudy, she's having a hard time. “... The characters made me laugh, cry, and wish that the story went on forever.” “... every single Texas reference Kathy Lynn Harris made was so descriptive that I knew exactly what she was talking about. I felt as if I was living the story.” So she packs up her Honda and heads out of Texas in search of herself and answers to secrets from her great-grandmother's past. The novel takes readers on a journey from San Antonio, Texas, to a small mountain town in Colorado and back again, as Bailey uncovers not only the secrets of her great-grandmother's life, but also some painful secrets of her own. All while finding love along the way. “... both thoughtful and laugh-out-loud funny! I also hope that the author is working on a sequel.” “... I laughed till I cried, then cried till I laughed. This is one I will read over and over again.” If you have ever wondered why you got stuck with the family you did, what you are doing with your job and your life, or had a sudden desire to run off to the mountains, sit back and join Bailey for this laugh-out-loud, yet poignant ride. "I loved Bailey, the main character in Blue Straggler. She is a misfit in her own family, searching for her future through her long-hidden past. That she creates meaningful connections wherever she is - and tackles life with a wry sense of humor - makes her an endearing character and this novel a must-read." --- Best-selling author Kaira Rouda, author of HERE, HOME, HOPE
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