Good Kind of Knowing is a novel about the power of music and friendship, the
relationship two-steps that go on in old Texas
dancehalls, and the secret to finding just a little bit of common ground in a
world full of distrust.
Sera Taylor's store is the one place in Lakeville, Texas,
where individuals from all walks of life share a universal love for music and a
respect for the gypsy-like woman behind the antique glass counter. Readers get
a taste of the unorthodox connection between Sera and Mack, a young local
cowboy and musician, and Sera’s previously untested devotion to her husband
Bill. They learn of her relationship with Ruby D., the vibrant but misguided
mother of five; with Louie, the shy high school band director; with Beverly,
the religious, upper-class socialite; with Antonio, a local bar owner striving
to make a life for himself; with Tommy Lee, a rich and directionless gigolo;
and with Wes, the only out-of-the closet gay man for miles. As Sera battles a
serious illness, the characters must overcome long-held stereotypes to save
Sera’s store, and in the end, large parts of themselves. 
There are many humourous, witty moments in the novel that had me smiling and several tender moments that allowed me to bond with the collection of characters. This was all possible because of Kathy Lynn Harris' meticulous craft and character development and interaction.
The plot moved a little slow for me at times, hence holding back from 5 stars, yet I'm sure readers who enjoy tender romances and stories that are driven by friendships and relationships would rate it higher.
A lovely and somewhat emotional 4 fluttering fairies!
Purchase Links: Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Barnes and Nobles
Author Bio
Kathy
Lynn Harris grew up in rural South Texas—and
comes from people who work hard, love the land and know how to have a good time
on a Saturday night. In 2001, Kathy made the move from Texas
to the Colorado Rockies to focus on her writing and soak up All Things Mountain. She lives in a 1920s log cabin
with her husband and son, plus two fairly untrainable golden retriever mixes.
Kathy has written two novels, three children's books, a lot of bad poetry,
short stories, newspaper and magazine articles, and personal essays. Kathy’s
blog, You Can Take the Girl Out of Texas,
but, can be found at kathylynnharris.com.
Connect
with Kathy at kathy@kathylynnharris.com
or take your pick of social media channels:
Twitter
– @KathyLynnHarris
Facebook
– http://www.facebook.com/BlueStragglerFiction
Pinterest
– http://pinterest.com/kathylynnharris/
Playlist for A Good Kind of Knowing:http://www.kathylynnharris.com/your-official-music-to-read-by-playlist-for-a-good-kind-of-knowing/
Thanks so much for being a part of the tour!!
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