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Avery & Angela #2
On the Road to Here
With his first semester and her first months of chemo completed, Avery is anxious to finally spend time with Angela.
But her doctors and their families have other ideas.
Being a normal couple was always going to be a challenge, but things only get harder and weirder as they navigate their first time alone together since summer, their exhausting parents, and her drunk uncle.
Add in a series of unexpected tests and the world's strangest audition and Avery & Angela find themselves hurtling towards uncertainty.
Can they overcome cancer, drama, and the great unknowns ahead of them?
Will their newfound love for one another survive Winter Break?
For that matter, will they?
But her doctors and their families have other ideas.
Being a normal couple was always going to be a challenge, but things only get harder and weirder as they navigate their first time alone together since summer, their exhausting parents, and her drunk uncle.
Add in a series of unexpected tests and the world's strangest audition and Avery & Angela find themselves hurtling towards uncertainty.
Can they overcome cancer, drama, and the great unknowns ahead of them?
Will their newfound love for one another survive Winter Break?
For that matter, will they?
296 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 19, 2018
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About the author
Robert Kugler
12 books66 followersRobert Kugler is the award-winning author of the Avery & Angela series, as well as the Aloha Kugs series, retired from education in order to focus on both writing and parenting.
A graduate of The College of Wooster and Seton Hall University, Robert is an avid Philadelphia sports fan, enjoys mixology, and does the occasional sprint triathlon. (slowly)
He currently lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, children and a Labrador named Maggie.
He spends as much time as possible in Wildwood, NJ, as it’s simply the best beach on the East Coast or anywhere else.
A graduate of The College of Wooster and Seton Hall University, Robert is an avid Philadelphia sports fan, enjoys mixology, and does the occasional sprint triathlon. (slowly)
He currently lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, children and a Labrador named Maggie.
He spends as much time as possible in Wildwood, NJ, as it’s simply the best beach on the East Coast or anywhere else.
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February 11, 2019
This is a wonderful 'new adult' realistic romance. So refreshing to have kind, respectful, witty and funny male and female leads in Avery and Angela. Enjoyed seeing them move forward in their relationship and Avery's musical career path despite serious challenges. Definitely recommend it. I received an advance review copy of this book, with no obligation to the author. I read this book for my PopSugar 2019 prompt: book written by a musician.
August 11, 2020
Such an awesome book
The 2nd book makes you feel every emotion you have. I loved it as much as the 1st book. I love Avery and Angelia and cant wait to start book 3. Robert Kugler you really are a amazing author. Thank you. Please read this series you will appreciate the experience.
The 2nd book makes you feel every emotion you have. I loved it as much as the 1st book. I love Avery and Angelia and cant wait to start book 3. Robert Kugler you really are a amazing author. Thank you. Please read this series you will appreciate the experience.
January 16, 2019
On the Road to Here is book two of the Avery & Angela series. I recommend you read The Last Good Day: Book One first to get the most from this one, although it could stand alone. We pick up the story a few months after book one ends. Avery & Angela are reunited after he ends his first semester at the music conservatory and she has finished a round of chemotherapy.
They go through the typical trials of a young couple in love, not the least of which is dealing with relatives during the holidays. At times the story is divinely innocent and sweet, yet the author does not sugar coat the harsh realities that creep into everyone’s life. They face her illness, his insecurities, temper, and ambitions with determination and humor. Will their love carry them through it all?
On the Road to Here is full of music references, guitars, family strife, tender moments and so much more.
Book Two ends with a surprising twist that has left me desperate for Book Three. I highly recommend this story for everyone, but especially for fans of music and love.
They go through the typical trials of a young couple in love, not the least of which is dealing with relatives during the holidays. At times the story is divinely innocent and sweet, yet the author does not sugar coat the harsh realities that creep into everyone’s life. They face her illness, his insecurities, temper, and ambitions with determination and humor. Will their love carry them through it all?
On the Road to Here is full of music references, guitars, family strife, tender moments and so much more.
Book Two ends with a surprising twist that has left me desperate for Book Three. I highly recommend this story for everyone, but especially for fans of music and love.
January 7, 2019
In this continuing life story of Avery and Angela we are given much more depth to the main characters as well as the introduction of new family members. This is as much about family dynamics during crisis and the stress of a major holiday as it is about two young people developing their attraction for each other.
The semester has finished and Avery is home for the Christmas holiday. This isn’t the first Christmas Avery and Angela have had together, being best friends for four years, but it is their first as a couple.
Avery has always felt that Angela’s parents didn’t like him much. Now he needs to get to know them better. Things have changed and one of the first is that the two families will spend Christmas day together. Avery will also be going to Angela’s on Christmas Eve where he will be surrounded by all of the extended family.
They may feel sure of each other, but Avery really wants Angela’s family’s approval. It was hard leaving for school as soon as he realized his love for Angela, but leaving when he knew her cancer had returned was the hardest. Still they have stayed in touch daily and one of Avery’s roommates even did telephone concerts for Angela’s chemo group. How is Angela’s health now? Is the cancer still with her or has treatment helped to put her in remission?
Avery has always has a prickly relationship with his mother. How has the months away changed their personal dynamic? How will she deal with immersion into Angela’s family?
This book covers just a brief time but packs in a world of feeling. The ending a definite surprise, which is quite unusual.
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The semester has finished and Avery is home for the Christmas holiday. This isn’t the first Christmas Avery and Angela have had together, being best friends for four years, but it is their first as a couple.
Avery has always felt that Angela’s parents didn’t like him much. Now he needs to get to know them better. Things have changed and one of the first is that the two families will spend Christmas day together. Avery will also be going to Angela’s on Christmas Eve where he will be surrounded by all of the extended family.
They may feel sure of each other, but Avery really wants Angela’s family’s approval. It was hard leaving for school as soon as he realized his love for Angela, but leaving when he knew her cancer had returned was the hardest. Still they have stayed in touch daily and one of Avery’s roommates even did telephone concerts for Angela’s chemo group. How is Angela’s health now? Is the cancer still with her or has treatment helped to put her in remission?
Avery has always has a prickly relationship with his mother. How has the months away changed their personal dynamic? How will she deal with immersion into Angela’s family?
This book covers just a brief time but packs in a world of feeling. The ending a definite surprise, which is quite unusual.
Kindle Unlimited edition
November 15, 2019
It was a wonder book to read, and as in a series, leaves you hanging on what happens next. I can't wait to read the next book. I was glad that it ending with the one thing Angela really wanted to do. This book carries over well from the first one in the series. Fantastically written, allowing the reader to go along with the characters on their journey of love and hurt. Totally recommend this book.
I received this book free and am giving my honest review of it.
I received this book free and am giving my honest review of it.
March 8, 2020
On The Road To Here: Avery & Angela Book 2
You know how you can sometimes feel that the last & upcoming book in a series just couldn't possibly be enough to finish out the story properly, & you're hoping there turns out to be one more book after all? That's the feeling I'm dealing with right now, plus just not wanting the series to end - not for another few more books, anyway. Yes, this story is that good. So much has happened to & for Avery & Angela while he has done his first semester at Boston Conservatory & she has gone through her treatments for this second bout of cancer. Now they're finally back together for the Christmas holiday with each other & their families (a first since they officially became a couple). Are things actually going their way... can they weather the tests that will surely be thrown at them as they work to be together... will their love help them endure? Or are they tempting fate? Again, I highly recommend these books, unreservedly. There are a lot of lessons to be learned from Avery & Angela's story, even for an older reader (62) such as myself! If you haven't already, do yourself a favor & read the first book... and enjoy! I know you will have to get the rest of the series, I just know it. Thank you again, Mr. Kugler, I am truly enjoying the people with & their journeys together. Once more, five stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 👍👍👍👍👍
You know how you can sometimes feel that the last & upcoming book in a series just couldn't possibly be enough to finish out the story properly, & you're hoping there turns out to be one more book after all? That's the feeling I'm dealing with right now, plus just not wanting the series to end - not for another few more books, anyway. Yes, this story is that good. So much has happened to & for Avery & Angela while he has done his first semester at Boston Conservatory & she has gone through her treatments for this second bout of cancer. Now they're finally back together for the Christmas holiday with each other & their families (a first since they officially became a couple). Are things actually going their way... can they weather the tests that will surely be thrown at them as they work to be together... will their love help them endure? Or are they tempting fate? Again, I highly recommend these books, unreservedly. There are a lot of lessons to be learned from Avery & Angela's story, even for an older reader (62) such as myself! If you haven't already, do yourself a favor & read the first book... and enjoy! I know you will have to get the rest of the series, I just know it. Thank you again, Mr. Kugler, I am truly enjoying the people with & their journeys together. Once more, five stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 👍👍👍👍👍
December 6, 2025
The author captures young love with incredible authenticity. Avery’s anxiety, Angela’s strength, their awkward moments, their hope, and their determination all feel real and relatable. The addition of quirky family drama, surprising twists, and even a bizarre audition keeps the pacing lively and full of heart.
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