Acid Reign
A GenX Romance
by Samantha Bryant
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Pub Date May 28 2026 | Archive Date Mar 02 2026
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Description
Abby Storm, bass player for the all-girl punk band Acid Reign, has been a rock star since the 80s. She knows how to handle a one-night stand. The cute suit on the next bar stool with the warm brown eyes and the hundred-dollar nice guy haircut isn't exactly her type. But her best friend is dying; the night is long; and she doesn't want to be alone. And that suit of his does fit nicely.
Gavin Elliot has too much on his mind already to think about romance. The divorced dad of two adult daughters is the mayor of Cincinnati, a three-ring circus of high stress and compromise all by itself, and eyeing a run for higher office. But the green-eyed vision beside him in the crown of thorns tiara is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. Her name is vaguely familiar; he knows he should know who she is. But when she grabs him for a kiss in the hotel elevator, he forgets about everything else.
That first night is magic, and breakfast the next morning is even better. The more they talk, the more these attracted opposites find they have in common. When Abby's life goes from hard to horrible, Gavin is there for her in a way she's never known from any man before. And Abby brings a passion to Gavin's world he could never have imagined.
But that kind of passion comes at a price. Just being seen with Abby is enough to send shock waves through Gavin's campaign. She speaks her mind, and he loves her for it. But can this punk rock princess make it work as a congressman's wife? Does she even want to try?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798999413659 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
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Average rating from 9 members
Featured Reviews
M T, Reviewer
A short, romantic story about a couple in their mid 50's.
The characters are fun and I liked how supportive of the relationship Gavin's daughters are.
Thanks to the author, publisher & Netgalley for the ARC read. All opinions are my own.
Lorraine T, Reviewer
ARC is from netGalley
I truly enjoyed the genX format. So many books are about 20 years old MFC and this was a welcome change and way overdue.
Abby and Gavin love story felt like something that could be told over a nice cup of coffee in a cozy kitchen. A simple, no drama, mature story. How refreshing to go from nice to good to better to perfect! Gotta enjoy the happiness of them finding each other.
The bit of drama came from Abby's close friend facing her battle against cancer. Because we dont get to know lilith, we do not feel the hartbreak, perhaps only a little sadness quickly forgotten.
The story had so much potential but nothing was developped. Samantha J Bryant has a beautiful plume and a mature style that could take this layout to a full novel, in which case I do believe it could be a best seller
Thank you to @samanthabwriter for giving power to mature older couple.
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Nia H, Reviewer
3 ⭐
This is my first time reading a GenX romance and I'm glad I picked this up, it provided fresh new perspective.
• The relationship was very clean full of communication and understanding and they both were very clear about their needs and would always share them and were so emotionally available! I loved this.
💖 Thanks NetGalley for the ARC, all opinions are my own!
Aaron H, Reviewer
This was my first ever GenX romance and it was great! It was definitely on the heavier side theme wise but the romance was fluffy and sweet! I liked Gavin and Abby as a couple, they balanced each other out nicely! Overall I enjoyed Acid Reign for what it was, a mature Gen X romance with themes of loss and illness but a hopeful and sweet ending.
Check it out if you like;
🥁FMC & MMC 40+
🎸Politician/Rockstar
🎤GenX
🖤Heavy Themes around Loss
👔One Night Stand to More
🍷Strangers to Lovers
🛥️Girl Dad MMC
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