From the author of Spilled Milk comes another dramatic tale full of so many twists and turns, it'll leave you lost for words...
A storm's a-brewin' in Hope, Vermont when a mysterious drifter arrives in a rusty old pickup. Meet Gage, an alluring stranger with a southern drawl and blood on his hands. Meet Harlow, a quirky local with a fear of rain and on a mission to ban bathtubs. Meet Jeanne and Lucien Silva, a duo of crass and lovable grumps. Finally, meet Legend, a sassy little pig with 'tude who loves to cruise the dirt roads in the wicker basket of Harlow's bicycle.
Stranded, Gage lands a job at Ronny's Market to pay off truck repairs. During Harlow's regular visits for the chocolate milk she'll never admit she's addicted to, the pair get to know each other and soon begin a mind-blowing romance suitable for fairytales. But it isn't long until Gage begins to act strange and disappears for days on end without a word.
When his scarce explanations don't add up, Harlow snoops around and starts to find pieces to a puzzle too big to handle. She soon realizes he may not be who he says he is. After finally learning of Gage's dark secret, she has to decide if she'll stay in Hope with the people who helped fill her holes or to go with the man who made her believe in goosebumps again.
Get ready to fall in love in this story of twin flames, redemption, and how the errors and woes from days long gone eventually reshape our destinies. In Rusty Tailpipes, we'll explore more than just back country roads.