Colton Gentry's Third Act: A Novel

By Jeff Zentner

Book Overview

A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF 2024

From an award-winning author, a down on his luck country musician moves back home and rekindles a relationship with his high school sweetheart in this moving novel that's "not to be missed" (Emily Henry, author of Beach Read and Book Lovers).

Colton Gentry's music career is riding high, but he's hurting after his best friend is killed by a mass shooter at a country music festival. One night, with Jim Beam flowing through his veins, Colton stands before a sold-out crowd of country music fans and offers his unfiltered opinion on guns. Immediately, his career and marriage implode.

Colton retreats to his rural Kentucky hometown to hide out, resigned to being a has-been. A chance encounter gives him a second shot at life: a job working at a restaurant with Luann, his first love. Colton Gentry's Third Act is a reminder that there are next acts in life, no matter how unlikely they may seem.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 153875665X
• ISBN13: 9781538756652
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

a different kind of fresh air

Jeff Zenther has been one of my must-read authors. I've been a fan since his YA novels, and I always see the tenderness and strength of his characters and his stories. Though, this book is marketed for adults, this is no exception. I was actually excited to take a dive into his first adult book. I didn't know what to expect I and it was a different kind of fresh air from the ones I used to read from him . I love the relatable adult problems and gives comfort to those who just don't know what is next in their life. This book was hopeful and the characters were so realistic. The second chance romance was nothing short of adorable. For me, it was a comfort to read and I would definitely read more of this.