The irresistible harmony between musicians creates a passionate symphony, but past discords and present clashes sour the melody. Can their love finally ring true?When choir director Brooke Daniels catches the eye of handsome African-American opera singer Kenneth Hill, the harmony between them hits just the right note.As their desires crescendo, Brooke’s troubled history threatens her ability to … history threatens her ability to commit, while Kenneth’s loved ones question their interracial relationship. Torn between their growing love and external pressure, Brooke and Kenneth must delve deep into their hearts to discover what they truly desire.
Will they succumb to discord, or allow their love to soar?
Note: This interracial contemporary romance contains graphic sex scenes.
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This is the kind of romance that make you sigh with longing.
“The irresistible harmony between musicians creates a passionate symphony, but past discords and present clashes sour the melody. Can their love finally ring true?”
99.9% of the books I read has a romantic aspect. Romantic suspense, PNR, thriller/mystery, fantasy/sci-fi; chick lit. No matter what, almost all my reads have some sort of romance. But I can honestly say this is the first time I read a romance where the guy is African American. An African American woman and a white man, yes, biracial couples, yes. A guy with mixed heritage, yes. But a romance where the woman is white and the guy African American, this was a first for me. And so refreshing! It reminds me of a favorite movie from my teen years – Save the last dance.
This is a romantic story between two musicians attracted to each other, but with a lot of baggage in their background. Brooke has her demons to contend with, but a supportive and psychic sister. Kenneth has his family’s and his insecurities about their relationship, but he’s ready to adjust his life and settle down. His mother doesn’t want a white woman for her son, but the rest of his family didn’t stand in his way. I’m glad to say Brooke put Kenneth’s mother in her place, and she came around to their romance later.
The writing is done exceptionally well, the mood dark at times, light at others, the style easy to read.
There are some graphic sex scenes – adds up to the romance, but, again, they’re graphic, so I wouldn’t recommend it for ages less than sixteen. Otherwise it’s a great and fast read!, great for the end of the weekend, or a getaway read.
Simone Beaudelaire
Where the Wind Blows.
A mixed-race romance begins between two choir members. Brook, a self-conscious school teacher and Kenneth, a budding opera singer who has a Doctorate in Music.
The story is filled with hidden conflicts. Brook carries a lot of psychological baggage. She is too bruised from a past relationship to consider getting overly involved with Kenneth. She is surrounded by stressful situations: she faces the possibility of losing her apartment, her job is consuming all her spare time, she tolerates her roommate and avoids her tyrannical father.
Autumn, Brooks sister and self-confessed psychic pops up intermittently to warn and advise Brook about her love life and her destiny which seems written in the tarot cards. Brook listens to her sister, but, at times, finds her advice difficult to act upon.
As the story evolves, the reader discovers that both protagonists have at least one dominant family member. Brook needs to confront these disciplinarians to overcome her shyness and passivity and learn to be more assertive. She must stand up for herself, her man and her beliefs.
The climax of the story, where Brook must decide to follow Kenneth or remain behind and continue her career make for compelling reading.
This is a well-written book, the storyline is set at a gentle pace which slowly builds. The characters are likeable and believable. A good read.
*A Sweet Romance for Music Lovers!*
This was a lovely romance between two musicians. It gives insight to the world of teachers and students while showing the hard work of vocalists pursuing their love of performing. It is real and down-to-earth.
The complex relationships are interesting. They are what really make this tale for me. Simone did a great job of addressing some tough topics. I, also, enjoyed the irony found in Brooke’s and her sister’s relationships with their father. No spoilers, so you will have to find out for yourself what I mean!
Making It Work
A new relationship usually takes patience and cooperation. A biracial relationship has additional hurdles to leap over. The author has done a masterful job of leading readers through the challenges faced by a young couple with common interests, but a road laced with sometimes perceived insurmountable obstacles.