THE REBEL WITH BROKEN STRINGS – Stacey Kennedy
Naked Moose, Book 3
Harlequin Afterglow
ISBN: 978-1-335-50728-0
November 25, 2025
Contemporary Romance

Timber Falls, Montana – Present Day

Aubrey Hale came to Timber Falls to forget her past and its mistakes. Along with two friends, she opened a bar that has turned out to be successful. She misses the big city life, but not the problems it presented. But the past comes back to haunt Aubrey when country crooner Gunner Woods returns to his hometown and happens to be best friends with her best friends’ boyfriends. She and Gunner had a torrid one-week affair that ended when he dropped her without an explanation. She tries to ignore him, but he is always there. How long will she continue to pretend they didn’t have an affair when her heart is always racing around him?

Gunner had a promising musical career in Nashville, but a drug habit and performance issues led him to step away to fix both. He immediately recognized Aubrey from their time together, especially since he had never forgotten her and wishes that he could explain to her why he had walked away. It takes time, but finally, in THE REBEL WITH BROKEN STRINGS, she acknowledges their past. Is this the first step to rekindling their romance? Gunner isn’t sure what to do about his future and if it will be music, but if he decides it is, will he leave Timber Falls again—and Aubrey?

Will a reunion be in store for Aubrey and Gunner in THE REBEL WITH BROKEN STRINGS? She hasn’t exactly been friendly toward him in Timber Falls. She has been denying to him and everyone that she ever knew him. But in this tale, she finally admits it, and why she is mad at him. She wasn’t aware of his prescription drug problem during their week together, or that, because he felt attracted enough to her that he wanted to be sober. So, he walked away. Can he make it up to her and hope for a future together?

Aubrey left Atlanta after a nasty sexual harassment case that wasn’t settled in her favor. She was a chef, and after that, could no longer find employment without people knowing who she was. At the Naked Moose bar, she can help plan the menu and be with her friends. The town is small, but the hearts are big here. But having Gunner around reminds her of the past. He is charming and clearly wants to win her back into his bed. Should she give in and hope that her heart doesn’t break when he inevitably walks away? That’s a decision she’ll have to make. 

THE REBEL WITH BROKEN STRINGS is a fun, sexy tale that will have you rooting for Aubrey and Gunner to make it work. He might have his issues, but he’s a good guy. She just wants to start a new life in Montana. Will they find love? You will have to find out the answer by picking up a copy of this sizzling hot tale. Oh, and by the way, this is the final book in the Naked Moose series. Find out how it ends. 

Patti Fischer