* a prequel to free bird. these books can be read in whatever order. this book details Ella and Ronnie's relationship in 1972.* "Hold me closer Tiny Dancer" Ella Daniels, an eighteen year old troublemaker from Alabama, begins to find comfort in her new town of Jacksonville Florida when she meets a aspring rock singer named Ronnie Van Zant. However, things take a turn when many tragedies threaten to keep the two young lovers apart.