Neon Dreams

One woman. One U-Haul. One chance to start over.

September 2008. Mary Monroe leaves her small Missouri town—and her broken engagement—behind, chasing the neon promise of Las Vegas. She’s been chosen as the lead singer for a glamorous new strip show, Cowgirl Follies, and every mile west feels like a step closer to freedom. But when the housing market crash shutters the show before opening night, Mary finds herself broke, alone, and desperate.

A chance meeting at an upscale strip club lands her behind the bar, where she learns quickly that Vegas glitters brightest for those willing to hustle. Between shady owners, dangerous encounters, and a string of wrong men, Mary’s dream of singing feels like it’s slipping away.

Then she meets Kevin—a high-powered attorney with a quiet soul—who sees her not just as a bartender, but as a talent worth believing in. From late-night blues jams at The Sand Dollar to grueling auditions, Mary claws her way back to the stage. And when a viral performance catches the ear of a music producer, she’s offered the one thing she’s fought for all along: a record deal.

But fame brings its own temptations and hard choices. To claim her place in the spotlight, Mary must decide if she’s willing to risk her heart again—or if some dreams are best chased alone.

A dazzling, heart-pounding journey through love, loss, and neon-lit second chances, Neon Dreams is for anyone who’s ever bet it all on themselves and refused to fold.