--- product_id: 15595647 title: "Gus: Bright Side, Book 2" brand: "kim holdenmonica parpalamy donnelly" price: "£22.77" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15595647-gus-bright-side-book-2 store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Gus: Bright Side, Book 2 **Brand:** kim holdenmonica parpalamy donnelly **Price:** £22.77 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gus: Bright Side, Book 2 by kim holdenmonica parpalamy donnelly - **How much does it cost?** £22.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15595647-gus-bright-side-book-2) ## Best For - kim holdenmonica parpalamy donnelly enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kim holdenmonica parpalamy donnelly brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Gus: Bright Side, Book 2 ## Images ![Gus: Bright Side, Book 2 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61spAiUX7wL.jpg) ![Gus: Bright Side, Book 2 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61196-rGI3L.jpg) ![Gus: Bright Side, Book 2 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319f29sJpXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars 6 Gus is a Golden Unicorn Stars *by A***G on Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2015* “Every step I take is heavier than the one that came before it.”This has book has been on my wish list since the day I found out it was being written, it’s been a long arduous journey waiting for Gus to land on my kindle, but alas that day has finally come, and 24 hours later I’ve finished. I’m sitting here with the biggest grin on my face, goosebumps and my heart is so full it feels like it might actually explode from happiness. With Bright Side, Kim Holden took us on an emotional journey that I will never forget, she left all us heartbroken, beyond devastated, sobbing, swollen eyed, red nosed and completely wrecked. With Gus she begins putting it all back together again, piece by painful piece until we after left with the most touching and beautiful masterpiece I have EVER had the honor of experiencing. Yes I use the word experiencing here because while you may be reading her words, it’s so much more than that. You feel every single word, it affects you and you live it.“Bright Side wasn’t only my best friend; she was like my other half…the other half of my brain, the other half of my conscience, the other half of my sense of humor, the other half of my creativity, the other half of my heart. How do you go back to doing what you did before, when half of you is gone forever.”Gus Hawthorne the sexy, sensitive, funny, uber talented lead singer of Rook and is back. Kate, aka Bright Side, is gone and to say that Gus is grieving the loss of his best friend, is the understatement of the century. Gus is now a shadow of the man that we once knew. He is drowning in his own pain you can feel it radiating from the page. It broke my heart all over again. The anger, grief, and pain, he’s caught up in is a vicious cycle of self-destruction, self-medication, avoidance concealment. The lengths he will go to numb, avoid and hide from the pain is torture. Touring with his band, allows for him to avoid truly dealing with his loss. He’s going through the motions, but he’s not doing it well, in fact that’s a serious understatement. Then just when you think he’s truly lost, in walks a ray of hope. Scout, the Personal Assistant hired by the label to babysit Gus. Scout has no tolerance for Gus’s new found coping mechanisms, and she makes no attempts to hide it, but over the course of time they both begin to realize, that their first impressions of one another could not have been more wrong. And when Bright Side’s words reach out to Gus, it becomes crystal clear to him that it’s time to start looking at life from a different perspective. This for me was the true turning point for him, he is able to begin the healing process, in a healthy way. This part of the book was probably the hardest for me to read. I read it with tears streaming down my face.“Please let the stress and the sadness and the anger go. It’s time to do epic again, dude.”Kim Holden takes us on yet another unforgettable journey, Gus is just as emotional, painful, raw, unapologetic and captivating as Bright Side, but this time you can feel safe embarking on this journey knowing that it is first and foremost a story of recovery, everlasting love, and redemption. The amount of emotion Holden is able to conjure is not only astounding but the fact that she is able to get it all down on the page so beautifully never ceases to baffle me. Her characters are completely unforgettable, and this story will leave a permanent imprint on your life. Reading Gus will change the way you look at life, love, family, friends, and loss. This book will never leave me, I’m certain of that.You know what? You wanna know how I really feel about Gus? Kim says it best so I’m just going to borrow her words and leave you with this…“You know how sometimes something happens and it’s so much more than you ever expected? The type of so much more that leaves you speechless and thinking what the hell just happened? All you can do is laugh because you’re so astounded you don’t know what else to do?”This is Gus.It was Epic!Be brave and get reading Gus, it’s truly breathtaking! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Cute *by K***A on Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024* I was scared to read this one because I cried so much in the last one but this one was super cute and made me happy. Slow burn but really good and I read it in one day just like the 1st book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Another epic novel from Kim Holden! *by R***Z on Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2015* When author Colleen Hoover recommends a novel, I make a note of it. Not only is Hoover a gifted writer, but I respect her opinion when it comes to a book recommendation. The novel I’m referring to on this occasion is Bright Side by Kim Holden, and it apparently made a positive impression on her. It was impossible to ignore all of the positive feedback from readers who had already taken her recommendation to heart, so I decided to purchase and read Bright Side. Kim Holden's gripping and emotional story about Kate Sedgwick was heartbreaking, inspiring, and beautiful. Optimistic. Bright Side earned a 6-star rating from me and a rare spot on my list of all-time favorite novels.Because of my immense love for Bright Side, I have been looking forward to the day I could read Gus, the second novel of Holden’s Bright Side series. It’s a story about Kate Sedgwick’s lifelong best friend, Gus Hawthorne. Simply put, Gus found a way under my skin. This story grew on me, steamrolling into something just as special as Bright Side. Gus Hawthorne is the songwriter and lead singer for Rook. The novel sort of has a slow start, with Gus drowning in heartbreak and loss. His life is falling apart. While the band is touring Europe, Gus is doing his best to get through each day. In order to ensure the success of the U.S. tour, management decides to hire a personal assistant for Gus.Scout Mackenzie doesn’t know anything about Rook or its lead singer. She’s just running away from her problems when she accepts the position to be a personal assistant to Gustov Hawthorne. Scout has recently been in an abusive relationship. She could use the money, and she definitely needs some time away. Taking this position is perfect for her because Rook is beginning its tour of the United States, and she will be traveling with the band on the tour bus.Right from the beginning, Gus and Scout do not hit it off. They put up with each other because they have to. This may seem strange, but I love this aspect of Gus. I commend Kim Holden for going this route, although it might not be a popular choice. I believe both of these characters need time to heal – to get some perspective on the circumstances they have been through. I found it refreshing to read how a relationship develops between Gus and Scout. How they grow on each other. We see them become friends first, helping each other heal. Friends before lovers.One of my favorite things about Bright Side is the characters, most of them full of positive energy and charisma, so I was super excited to see Kim Holden revisit them in Gus. You should expect to spend plenty of time with the members of Rook – Gus, Franco, Robbie and Jamie. And Gus’s Ma? I just love her, and the close relationship they share. Ma is definitely my favorite secondary character, and she has a special role in this novel. The characters from Grant, Minnesota? Keller and Stella, Duncan and Shelly and many more are found in Gus. Kim Holden ties her characters from Bright Side and Gus together nicely.Gus is an emotional story. At times, the novel can be sad. I found myself in tears on several occasions, but Gus is also funny, hopeful and inspiring. I absolutely adored the many ways we visit Kate and Gracie throughout this story! The healing and love that flourishes between Gus and Scout is heartwarming and fulfilling, and they show growth as individuals. The author does a fantastic job of fully developing each main character.Bright Side and Gus. There is something very powerful about each of these stories. Maybe what I am feeling is the mood or tenor. I’m not sure, but whatever it is, I continue to feel it long after I have finished reading. Both novels are very special to me. Gus receives a 6-star rating, and I am including it on my list of 2015 favorite novels! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15595647-gus-bright-side-book-2](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15595647-gus-bright-side-book-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*