What a combination of James Patterson and Dolly Parton, both icons in their fields. In this suspenseful story of an up and coming country singer on the run, in fear from her past, I was anticipating something great. Well, it almost made it there. AnnieLee (alias Rose) was more than a country bumpkin trying to make it in Nashville by talking her way into singing at bars and dives. It is there that she is discovered by Ethan Blake, a former military guy, who was in a basement band with Ruthanna, Nashville’s Country singing princess. With grit, talent, and a lot of luck, AnnieLee is taken under the wing by Ruthanna and mentored to become the next big Nashville star. Unfortunately, her presence makes her visible to those she is trying to hide from and danger follows her. Suspenseful and terrifying at times, we get a glimpse into AnnieLee’s abusive past. Sometimes it’s painful to remember. But it did seem as if it was too easy and quick for AnnieLee’s rise to fame and success. Some interesting backstories with main characters, but not too in depth. Overall, the writing flowed and it keep me reading. Some was predictable like whenever she hitched a ride, you knew that bad things were going to happen. However, I enjoyed the read as I found it overall entertaining and would recommend it to others to read to. Interesting to see all the song lyrics at the end, I’ll have to listen to them by Dolly Parton.

Many thanks to #netgalley #jamespatterson #dollyparton #runroserun for the opportunity ot read and review this book.

I'm a huge fan of pretty much everything Dolly Parton and James Patterson create, but more importantly I love what they both do to promote literacy for children and teens. So I was excited to see this collaboration from the two of them.

Run Rose Run is a quick and engaging read. I was expecting it to be a bit autobiographical, and maybe Rose's meteoric rise to fame is similar to Dolly's experience (I don't know), but from what I've read about Dolly's life, it sounds like she was born into a large and loving family (although "dirt poor") and that is where Rose's life differs.

Although I enjoyed the book, it all seemed a little quick and easy for Rose to succeed in the music business. I guess timing and connections has everything to do with success, but it just seemed like the only near-stumble in her music career was considering signing with a sketchy manager/company. It was definitely an interesting book and there was good suspense building to the end when we finally find out who and why Rose is running from in her past.

I liked this story, but I think it will make a better movie than book...looking forward to it!

I'm not the biggest James Patterson (at least, not anymore), but I love Dolly Parton, and I thought this was a really fun read. I received a free digital copy in exchange for my honest review, but since I received this after the book was published, I ended up listening to the audiobook. The audiobook is fantastic, and I highly recommend listening to this one. Dolly Parton reads the part of of Ruthanna, which I loved. My only disappointment in the audiobook is that I was hoping that when there were lyrics that the voice actors, especially Dolly Parton, would sing the lyrics rather than just reading them. That being said, I plan on listening to the album- Dolly Parton sings all the songs from the book, which I am very excited about.

This book is a bit different than most Patterson books- it was about 60% AnnieLee Keyes' journey to becoming a country singer, 30% mystery/thriller, and 10% romance. I enjoyed it though, and it's definitely a quick read. Ruthanna was definitely my favorite character, a good chunk because Dolly Parton read her (and the character is obviously based on her). She really gave an extra something to the character that made her more entertaining.

I have always been a huge fan of James Patterson, so when I saw he was tea.ing up with Country Legen, Dolly Parton, I was beyond excited! I could not put it down! I highly recommend this book. Just like James Patterson's other books, this does disappoint, and collaborating with Dolly Parton was a huge added bonus!!

I love Dolly but I didn’t love this book, unfortunately. The main character was unlikely and unlikable. When she stole a semi truck because the driver was predatory at the start of the book it already felt so ridiculous. The book felt formulaic and like a soap opera. It’s a shame such big names couldn’t stretch a little more but I’m sure it will be a big hit nonetheless.

I looooove Dolly Parton so this one was a must read for me. It was such a nice treat. I wish I had gotten the audiobook version too. It had great character development. I think HelloSunshine is adapting to the screens. I’m so looking forward to that.

Thank you Netgalley for my ARC

I received this ARC for an honest review. I was excited to read this story, but I didn’t connect with it. Even though the writing was well done, it couldn’t keep my attention. My daughter read it and she’s 20 really enjoyed it.
For me everything went too perfect for the heroine AnnieLee. I’m not explaining more because I want you to judge yourself.
Like I said, I didn’t connect but that doesn’t mean you won’t. Give it a try. My daughter liked it.

This book started out nowhere near how I pictured it would. For some reason I'm getting Daisy Jones and the six vibes. Although I do love it so much there's some moments that made me cringe. However this does jump on the dangers of being a female hitchhiker. Based on the cover I got the running away vibe but I didn't get a "good musician" vibe. If that makes sense. I love any and all of james pattersons books and the fact that he partnered with dear ild Aunt Dolly I just knew I had to pick this up. I'm so glad I did. This book will put you through all the emotions like a cilleen hoover book does, fair warning. Definitely unputdownable, and definitely worth a try.

AnnieLee Keyes is determined to make it in Nashville. She’s arrived in town with no money, no place to stay, and nothing but sheer determination to get her through. She manages to get an opportunity to perform at The Cat’s Paw, a local dive bar where she catches the attention of Ethan Blake.

Ethan is former military, part-time back-up player for Ruthanna Ryder, and part-time aspiring musician. He sees something special in AnnieLee and convinces his boss to give her a chance.

Ruthanna Ryder is a country music legend. Although she’s retired she continues to write and record—songs nobody is ever intended to hear. At Ethan’s insistence, Ruthanna goes to listen to AnnieLee. Impressed with the young singer, Ruthanna agrees to take her under her wing and help her achieve her dreams. But AnnieLee has a dark past that is looming over her. It’s only a matter of time before she’s forced to confront the life she fled from. Will she be able to realize her dreams or will her nightmares prevail?

Run, Rose, Run is a country music Cinderella story with a Dolly Parton-esque fairy godmother you had no idea you needed in your life.

It’s an easy, enjoyable read with a down-to-earth main character. Run, Rose, Run is available everywhere.

*I received a copy of Run, Rose, Run from Little Brown and Company and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

I read audio and print together. Audio is missing some dialogue and has a handful of things mixed up from the final text, but still a fun "read-along" experience.

Okay - so I had high hopes when I saw that Dolly Parton and James Patterson were writing a book together. I sat down and started reading Run Rose Run and wondered who AnnieLee Keyes was. We were given a glimpse of Ethan's background in the beginning and he was a stand-up guy. He helped Ruthanna and enjoyed being part of her basement band. When he stumbles upon AnnieLee he was amazed at how well she could sing. He also liked how pretty she was. AnnieLee, for the most part, was kind of unlikable. She was brash, seemed inconsiderate and didn't tell the truth to those who were trying to help her. The thriller parts of this book were interesting at first, but then didn't really make sense at the end. AnnieLee was pretty passive in going after those who had wronged her. I couldn't understand why someone who was on the run wouldn't have thought that her picture being splashed all over the place might have given her away. The reasoning behind the beatings was kind of eyerolling since she could easily have told Ethan what was really going on and he would have done his best to put a stop to it. What happened to AnnieLee in her past was traumatic, but I didn't understand why she didn't confide in those who were really trying to help her. I guess it didn't come across as her being street-smart, but just a simple girl who couldn't think too far into the future. I was hoping for a bit more out of the plot than I got.

This book definitely has Dolly Parton written all over it! AnnieLee Keys has to be Dolly in her younger days-the struggles of trying to get discovered and do what you are passionate about. I believe this book accurately portrays what young artists go through. Dolly's charm shines through AnnieLee. I will definitely be recommending this book to others. Another Patterson/Parton collaboration would be awesome!

This was a fun read. I love a good mystery. James Patterson never disappoints. I love that Dolly Parton was involved on this one too! I also listened to it on audiobook and I would highly recommEnd that too!

I wanted to like this book. I really did.
I love me some Dolly, and I have been known to read a Patterson book or thirty in my time.
But this one? Just a no from me. Maybe it would have been better as an audiobook? I am not sure.
AnnieLee is a nobody, coming on the scene in Nashville in the hopes of making it big as a star. She has a voice like an angel but a shadowy past.
I feel like this book was just kind of a jumble of cheesy soap opera combined with song lyrics and a sprinkling of thriller, but not really.
AnnieLee "makes it" FAR too easily. There's literally no struggle to break into the music world, and some of the "thriller" elements are just too much. Stealing a semi from a random truck driver? We can do better than that.
Then there's the whole Ethan backstory which isn't much of one, since there really is zero explanation as to why the things that happened to him actually happened to him.
All in all this story had potential but it just fell flat.
I appreciate the opportunity to read this book via NetGalley, but it just was not a win for me.

I've been a lifelong fan of Dolly Parton and was so excited to hear about this novel that she had written with James Patterson.

Run, Rose, Run is just exactly what I would expect from Dolly Parton, and I do have high expectations. You feel completely immersed in the country music world as you watch Annie Lee navigate the country music business. And of course, Ruth Anna reminds me of Dolly herself as she helps to mold the new singer. I listened to the audio book while I was reading the novel, and it really added to my appreciation of the book. Dolly Parton narrates the voice of country music icon Ruth Anna and Kelsea Ballerini provides the voice for Annie Lee. There is a real depth to the novel outside of the glimpse into the country music world that gives the book a greater meaning.

I thoroughly enjoyed Run, Rose, Run and hope Dolly has more novels in the works.

I received this book courtesy of the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I've read a lot of James Patterson's books and sort of gave up for awhile, until this one came out. I absolutely love Dolly Parton, and I love that there is mentor figure similar to Ms. Parton in the book. The mystery is a little forced, but I enjoyed how a singer writes songs (lyrics included in the content), is mentored, and becomes famous. I will read anything Dolly Parton puts her name to.

James Patterson collaborates with a lot of authors to create the amount of books he writes each year but collaborating with Dolly Parton was a real treat. Dolly is well known for the songs she writes and she can write a pretty good page turner too. They tell you to write what you know and this book is Dolly Parton. We are introduced to Ruthanna Ryder a country singer of a certain age. She hasn't be on the stage in a while and people aren't sure she will ever return. Enter AnnieLee Keyes a young girl with dreams of becoming a country star. What happens when these two come together? Does Ruthanna see something in AnnieLee that reminds her of someone? And of course we have to have the handsome Ethan Blake who works for Ruthanna and is quite taken but AnnieLee. This has all the makings of a great movie.
I hope Patterson and Parton team up again for another great story.

Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the copy of Run, Rose, Run. I haven’t read a Patterson book in many years, but when I saw Dolly Parton was a co-writer I jumped at the chance to read this book. I was glad I did, I loved the Nashville setting and the references to country artists and songs. AnnieLee is a great main character and I loved how she took peoples’ advice and reinvented herself. Ruthanna is obviously and effectively modeled on Dolly Parton and was also a great character. If you want a music-filled book with great characters you will love this, but if you read this book expecting a full on thriller, you might be disappointed because the excitement only happens near the end.

Unpredictable and dark is how I would describe Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson. It took me some time to get into the story, and I think that the short chapters helped me keep going. The story focuses on a young woman, with a mysterious past, who has made her way to Nashville and who through luck and some ingenuity on her part, becomes connected with a Nashville legend, who takes her under her wing and helps her to develop her career. When reading I envisioned Ruthanna’s character to be Dolly herself!

Thank you to NetGally, Little, Brown and Company and the authors for an eARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.

A James Patterson and Dolly Parton creation. I felt it was mostly Dolly's writing. I wish I could have gotten the audio version as it would definitely be better. I agree with others that it would make a decent movie. It was not full of mystery and plots but I did find myself liking the three main characters. It reads easy and a bit slow but recovers further into the book. So I recommend the audio version. Thank you NetGalley and publishers Little Brown and Co. This is my opinion given freely.