Lyla's Song [CD-ROM]

Kay Layton Sisk (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2000

Widow Lyla Lee has her life all figured out: man the convenience store, raise her son, amuse herself on the piano, and eventually--maybe--marry her long time friend Tib Wilson, the game warden. Renting her house to vacationers provides the "extras". And everyone's happy with this until she rents to a couple of West Coast types who can't help themselves when it comes to causing a commotion.

Eddie T is not only the rock music world's number one bad boy, but also its number one musical talent. Drying out at the Betty Ford Center is merely the beginning of his rehabilitation back into society. He's got to endure three weeks in a vacation house with his manager. Three weeks that spell next-door-to-hell--until he meets the landlady--and the games begin.

Editorial Reviews

Review

5 Stars. Sam and Lyla will have you burning the midnight oil for sure. Sisk's writing is strong and compelling; her secondary characters help to carry the story along and each one of them is so well thought out, made fascinating in their own right. The story kept me enthralled right to the end. Ms. Sisk is sure to win hearts and score big with this novel! -- Elena Channing, Scribes World Reviews

First class writing in a wonderful book with great emotional depth! LYLA'S SONG is an outstanding story, not to be missed and will probably rank as one of my all time favorite books. -- Melody Jacobs, Romance Communications

LYLA'S SONG is a wonderful book, reminiscent of Kathleen Gilles Seidel's TILL THE STARS FALL. The writing is strong and evocative, and the characterization is first-rate. -- Beth Coogan, Bookbug on the Web

There is just so much depth to this story that it is difficult to compose a review without giving away all of its secrets. Kudos to Kay Layton Sisk for this outstanding woman's contemporary novel. It is definitely a keeper! -- Betty Cox, Reader To Reader

About the Author

Being raised in the TV world of The Twilight Zone and I Love Lucy gave Kay Sisk a raised-eyebrow approach to life's situations. Toss in small town Texas values and you have a fresh voice in the romance world. When not writing, Kay serves as a volunteer to several area organizations. She currently resides in rural north Texas with her husband, two cats, and a revolving front door for her sons.

Product Details

• CD-ROM: 460 pages
• Publisher: Starlight Writer Publications (February 1, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 1929034172
• ISBN-13: 978-1929034178
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,645,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A love story that will tug at your heartstrings!, April 27, 2000

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T. Cannon (NorthTexas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lyla's Song (CD-ROM)

Riviting! Once you begin reading this story, it is virtually impossible to put it down. The author employs her incredible talent for description & dialogue and weaves a delightful, heartwarming story of unexpected love. Lyla's Song is writing at it's finest! Outstanding! I am fervently keeping my fingers crossed for a sequel!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great contemporary romance!, February 15, 2000

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Cynthia C. Godbey (Bonham, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lyla's Song (CD-ROM)

In Lyla's Song, Kay Layton Sisk has given us some great characters and a wonderfully realistic portrayal of life in rural Texas. You will love Lyla, the resilient young widow raising her son alone. And you will come to love Eddie T, the rock star and recovering addict, who rents Lyla's home on the lake. The unlikely relationship that develops between Lyla and T makes for some great reading. This book is a definite keeper!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 'bad-boy' with strong writing, June 12, 2005

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booksforabuck "BooksForABuck" (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lyla's Song (CD-ROM)

Eddie T. Samuels ('T' to members of his Rock band and his millions of fans) has come down hard. A decade of drinking and drugs finally catch up with him when he's accused of on-stage rape. He heads for rehab, then for a place in the woods where he can recouperate--guarded by the band's manager. He's sworn off drugs and alcohol, but women, betting, and music are still within bounds and a bet with his manager to date and bed his beautiful landlady seems like the dream distraction to wile away the weeks before he can rejoin the band. The last thing he expects is to fall for her. Eddie T. (Sam to the Texas locals) doesn't fall for women. But somehow, Lyla Lee makes him want to break the rules.

Since her husband's death, Lyla has retreated from the music she loved. Her life is full with her son, the convenience store she manages, and her friends--including persistant suitor, Tib. But 'Sam' exudes a chemistry that can't be denied. When he wins a bet with Lyla by getting into a sold-out museum show (those rock millions can come in handy), he insists on taking her out on a date--and desire transitions into love. It's an impossible relationship. He's a notorious rock star and she's a widow with a child. But all of a sudden, 'T' can't imagine a life without her.

Author Kay Layton Sisk creates a charming community. The evolving relationship impacts, and is impacted by everyone in the town. The musical obsession shared by Lyla and T serves double-purpose in explaining a part of their instant bond, and in creating the basis for multiple sensuous moments.

LYLA'S SONG is a fascinating story, filled with entertaining characters. I sat down in the morning to read for an hour and didn't look up until late afternoon (when I finished it). Well done, Kay Sisk. I'm happy to recommend this book.