Sweet Agony: a love story

· Upon a Star Book 2 · Smart Lily publishing inc.
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★★★★★ “If I could give more than 5 stars, I would." (Goodreads)

★★★★★ “This is not a romance, it is a story about first love, first heartbreak and growing up. It is a story that helps to build foundation upon who someone is at their core, and what makes them strong, vulnerable, loving, caring and heartbroken but willing to take chances and learn to love again.” (Goodreads)

I met my soul mate when I was seven. He just happened to be my best friend’s older brother.

Jeff was never supposed to be that person for me. We were a trio—Carter, Jeff, and me—bound by scraped knees, late-night jam sessions, and dreams too big for our small-town streets. Then our band made it big before we could even vote, and suddenly, we were touring the world with guitars on our backs and secrets between our hearts.

But everything changed when Jeff enlisted. He came back someone I barely recognized—distant, haunted, and carrying more than just scars.

And yet, I couldn’t stop loving him.

Even when life pulled us in opposite directions.

Even when one impulsive mistake rewrote everything.

Now, the bond between us is frayed. Truths we've buried for years are clawing to the surface, and the fallout is threatening to destroy everything—our friendship, our band, our future.

They say some loves are destined. But what if ours is the kind that burns too bright to last?

This is a story about growing up, falling apart, and fighting like hell for the pieces that still matter.

Because sometimes, the person you’re meant to love is the one you’re most afraid of losing.

Sweet Agony is a standalone novel in the Carter Hills Band universe where coming of age romance meets women’s fiction.

NOTE: Revised and Expanded Edition (2025)



Sweet Agony is perfect for the readers who love alpha male, girl next door, strong women, billionaire celebrity, rockstar and country music setting, spicy books, friends-to-lovers, second chances, small-town setting, emotional, realistic, slow burn, hot and steamy sexy times, brother’s best friend, coming of age, young adult, love triangle, and military romance

Ratings and reviews

4.5
24 reviews
Jean Rallings
October 13, 2021
This is book two in The Pink and Country Series and it is Dahlia and Jeff's story and omg get the tissues ready because you are definitely going to need them. Dahlia and Carter are best friend's and have been since they were children and they have such a strong connection between them and spent nearly all there time together singing and making music but the older Dahlia got the more her feelings for Carter's brother Jeff got stronger and that caused so much conflict because she knew that Carter had always had strong feelings for her as well so when Jeff asked her to the prom Carter encouraged her to go even though his heart broke. As time passed Dahlia and Jeff fell more in love but Carter was still an important part of them and they included him in everything that they did but when Dahlia and Carter became famous and started doing sell out tour's Jeff needed something special for himself so he went into the military but he came back a different person. Would Dahlia and Jeff make it through all of the dark time's or would it break them apart only time will tell what the outcome would be. I absolutely loved this book but it was also so emotional that I cried so much reading everything that they were all going through but the strength of the connection between Dahlia, Jeff and Carter was so strong and they were always there for each other regardless of the situations. There are twists and turns along with loss, betrayal, secrets, hope, love and so many emotional situations that I couldn't put this book down and I can't wait to read the next one in this series. Emmanuelle Snow is an amazing author and writer and she certainly knows how to keep her reader's attention and on the edge of their seats and her books are so addictive that I definitely recommend you read them. Even though each book is a standalone one I really suggest that you start reading from the beginning to get the full effect of this series and you will definitely not be disappointed. I Voluntarily Reviewed an Arc Copy of this book.
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Bon
February 11, 2022
This is the second book in this series I've read and will not be the last. I just read Pink and Country and was not sure about reading this due to knowing the end, very emotional. I'm glad I did though. Loved the backstory and seeing the love and bonds between Carter, Dahlia and Jack. I have preordered Dahlia's next book and cannot wait to read. I highly recommend this series.
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Maria jessibel Bayron Permites
April 29, 2023
Remarkable🌹🌹🌹♥️♥️♥️
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About the author

Soulfully Beautiful Love Stories

USA Today Bestselling Author Emmanuelle Snow is a contemporary author of mature YA and women's fiction love stories, who gives life to strong characters who’ll fight with all they have to reach their life goals and find their own happiness. She loves her characters to be relatable and realistic.

She writes soulmates emotional romance that should be read with a box of tissues. Or two.

You’ll want to be best friends with her heroines and have her heroes rock your bed and take hostage your heart.

Emmanuelle is in love with love. Especially complicated, deep, and passionate feelings that make a relationship extraordinary and complex all at the same time.

In her spare time, when she’s not writing or reading, she likes to go on road trips—with her four kids and her own soulmate—watch movies, paint, or do some DIY, always with a cup of green tea in her hand and listening to country music.

She splits her time between beautiful Canada and the small US towns she adores.

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