Where the Rhythm Takes You

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Inspired by Jane Austens Persuasion, Where the Rhythm Takes You is a romantic, mesmerizing novel of first love and second chances.

Seventeen-year-old Reyna has spent most of her life at the Plumeria, her familys gorgeous seaside resort in Tobago. But what once seemed like paradise is starting to feel more like purgatory. Its been two years since Reynas mother passed away, two years since Aidenher childhood best friend, first kiss, first love, first everythingleft the island to pursue his music dreams.

Reynas friends are all planning their futures and heading abroad. Even Daddy seems to want to move on, leaving her to try to keep the Plumeria running.

And thats when Aiden comes roaring back into her lifeas a VIP guest at the resort.

Aiden is now one-third of DJ Bacchanalthe latest, hottest music group on the scene. While Reyna has stayed exactly where he left her, Aiden has returned to Tobago with his Grammy-nominated band and two gorgeous LA socialites. And he may (or may not be) dating one of them...

What a delightful debut! Its like the perfect island vacation: breezy, warm, romantic, lots of soul searching, and full to the brim with love. Jasmine Guillory,New York Timesbestselling author

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Inspired by Jane AustensPersuasion, Dass interweaves the allure of the source material with the warm tropical winds and scents of Tobago. Readers, even those unfamiliar with Austens work, will appreciate this cast of characters with believable motivations and fleshed-out ideas as they realize what they want and embrace second chances for love and for new adventures. Publishers Weekly (starred review) What a delightful debut! Its like the perfect island vacation: breezy, warm, romantic, lots of soul searching, and full to the brim with love. Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author "Where the Rhythm Takes You is a literary breath of fresh air! An Austen remix filled with a vibrant cast of characters against the lush backdrop of the small island of Tobago, readers will root for Reyna as she navigates grief, dreams big, and falls in love all to the tune of sweet soca rhythms." Ibi Zoboi, New York Times Bestselling Author of Pride Reynas voice rings clearly from the very first page, painting a beautiful and heart-wrenching picture full of grief, hope, and love. Readers will root Reyna on through it all, wishing for a future for her thats just as beautiful as Tobago. Where the Rhythm Takes You sparkles brightly like the Caribbean Sea. Get ready to dive in! Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite, authors of One of the Good Ones A love story with classic beats and a unique rhythm. Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Sarah Dass was born in Trinidad but has lived in Tobago since she was two years old. She graduated from University College London. She now works in Tobago as an office administrator by day and writes stories about the Caribbean by night. When she's not writing, she's reading or taking walks with her dachshund, named Stella. Sarah's debut novel is inspired by her childhood, spent in a seaside hotel.