Somewhere between sweet and steamy, The Waiter is a story of new love, new life, and New York City. And an old boyfriend hell-bent on ruining it all.Small-town southern girl Sammy St. Clair has just turned 30 and is recovering from an apocalyptic breakup with Dalton, an incredibly sexy but emotionally abusive older man she's dated since college.
While visiting her cousin Josh in Manhattan, she falls in love with the city...and with a handsome waiter.
But Dalton has no intention of letting her go and will do anything to destroy her newfound happiness.
This 20th century historical fiction novel about a single woman starting over will take you on an emotional roller-coaster ride through Atlanta and New York City in 1999 - one year before the millennium and two years before 9/11.
Full of fashion, friendship, laughter, big city romance, and all the contemporary drama and struggles that come with dating and relationships, The Waiter serves up a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and above all, staying true to yourself.
◆ The Waiter is the first book in the Love, New York fiction series. More coming in 2021.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING...
★★★★★ I enjoyed the book from start to finish! Well written, not vulgar, just the perfect amount of passion. Please hurry with the next book! I am hooked! A devoted fan! - Elizabeth, review left on bradleighcollins.com
★★★★★ An exciting and real love story. The Waiter is a book that you can't put down, and when it ends you want more. This is the first novel of Bradleigh Collins, who definitely will be added to my Must Read Authors list. I need and want more of this series. Bring it on! - Barbara, Amazon review
★★★★★ If you were in your 20s or 30s in the late 90s/early 2000s, you will LOVE the nostalgia of this book, from music to fashion to pop culture. This book is really about relationships, not just the one she has with The Waiter, but finding the courage to leave a bad (but comfortable) relationship as well as getting strength and support from friends and family. The Waiter is hot and Dalton is sexy even though he's a total jerk, but her cousin Josh was my favorite guy character. There's a lot to love in this book and it's an easy, page-turning read. There were several times I laughed out loud and a couple that made me cry. For a debut novel, I was impressed and can't wait to read the next book in the series. - Staci, Goodreads review
★★★★★ Ladies. We've all been there. Toxic relationships, new love, and most of all friendships that endure it all. Bradleigh Collins captures it all while giving you a tour of Manhattan complete with the most amazing description of what makes the city magical from food to fashion. Heartbreaking and strengthening at the same time. Enjoy Sammy's adventures! You'll be glad you did and you'll want more. - Mary, Amazon review
