Big Country

Romcom Set in NOLA

By: Amarie Avant

Narrated by: J. Y. Kora, Myles Washington

Big League Energy, Single Momma Energy, and more SHADE than a Louisiana live oak.

MONTANA

“Big Country.” That name—my name—had Dodger Stadium shaking when I won the World Series. Now they’re talking suspension? Please. I’m a national legend. The pride of NOLA. But the only thing dragging my six-foot-four frame into my Creole restaurant is Journey.

That woman’s a walking challenge—sharp tongue, soft smile, and eyes that promise trouble. One look from me and she fumbles that cool facade. One look from her and suddenly I’m reconsidering every rule I’ve ever followed.

So yeah, I’m about to blur the line between business and pleasure.

ZURI

That damn face of Montana’s? Sculpted by heaven. His body? A gift to the female race. But his baseball alter ego, Big Country, has me practicing for the forty-yard dash. Kidding. I’m proficient at running.

Hell, he doesn’t know my real name. My locs stay concealed behind a Diana Ross wig that probably smells of desperation and deception. And nobody will ever know the truth about my son’s father.

But the problem isn’t pretending. It’s the way he looks at me—like he sees straight through the disguise. And if I’m not careful, he might see the woman I swore I’d never let anyone touch … again.

This brand-new, hilarious romantic comedy will have you planning a trip to New Orleans!

Common themes: Single mother, Protector, opposites attract, romantic comedy, found family, baseball/ sports romance, who hurt you?, meet cute, Mardi Gras, alpha with a soft spot, healing after trauma, black love, secrets, hidden past, and southern hospitality.

©2026 Amarie Avant (P)2026 Amarie Avant

Another Excellent Book by This Author

I’ve read some of the authors earlier work and loved it so I thought I’d give her romantic comedy a chance. The narrators really got into character. Some of the scenes really made me feel Ike I was in NOLA. Great story.

Big Country

Was a good listen, I liked that it wasnt like most books where they always fight then get back together. it was GREAT IMO!!!

Big Country

I adored Big Country. Big Country with his head jokes cracked me up. Journey had me laughing as she was trying to work and not look at his fineness. I admired the way the family loved each other and backed each other up, the way it should be. I loved the narrator’s voices. It is a worth read romcom. My favorite genre.

Love this love story

About halfway through the book and I absolutely love the story of Montana and Journey!! This romantic comedy set in Louisiana is such a fun and heartwarming read. From the very first chapter, I was pulled into the story and not just because of the romance, but because of how alive the setting felt. The Louisiana backdrop added so much charm, culture, and personality to the book. You could practically feel the humidity in the air, taste the food, and hear the music in the background. So far this is a super cute romcom and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a charming escape with heart.

Heartwarming 😌

Oh, this was so cute! I really enjoyed the narrators’ performance of this book. 🥰 It was great to hear the NOLA accent. I’d been excited to check this book out since I knew it was going to come out and I was not disappointed. Zuri was perfect for Montana in every way. It was fun getting to see Zuri bring Big Country down to size. 😆I also loved the side characters and can’t wait for the next book. 😌