Running on Empty — A.L. Vincent

As a singer in a popular band, Grace Delchamp lives for the spotlight… Her music and motorcycle are all she needs while doing what she loves most -- performing. Her only problem is guitarist Brent Mouton, who can't take no for an answer. After Grace rejects him one too many times, her life changes for the worse when she wakes up next to Brent with no memory of what happened the night before. When everything is taken away from you in the blink of an eye, all you can do is start over… Broken, Grace leaves her life in the spotlight behind and heads back home to Bon Chance, Louisiana. Deciding to dust off her degree and accept a job as a substitute teacher, Grace finds herself bonding with a group of rebellious and unruly students. What she didn't count on, however, was running into her old high school friend, Gabriel Angelle. When life gives you a second chance, you need to be strong enough to grab it… Gabriel has always been crazy about Grace, yet the fear of losing her friendship kept him from confessing his true feelings. Now, years later and with newfound confidence, he finally has the chance to go after what he has always wanted -- her. After discovering the truth behind Grace's panic attacks, Gabe is determined to do whatever it takes to help her recover. Love can sometimes be found in the most unusual of places, but will Grace be brave enough to embrace it when she's already running on empty…?