Heart Notes: A Novel

Years ago, Silas left the spotlight of Nashville. He abandoned headlining sold-out shows and the drugs that fueled his rock star lifestyle. He’s still an addict, still scarred by the death that almost caused his descent into madness, but he’s pushing the pain into a life of helping others.

And it’s keeping him sane. Lonely, but sober. He doesn’t want to love. He can’t open the door to that kind of hurt again… Then he meets Anna.

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Anna’s run away from all the pain—the dead father, the mother who didn’t love her enough, and the stepfather who stole every ounce of innocence from her. She has a plan for a better life. A plan to forget.

Yet, there’s a constant reminder of the past that’s always with Anna and her heart keeps telling her that there’s more than just her future at stake now. She can’t falter. She has to stay focused, study hard, and keep her guard up against danger.

Then she meets a handsome EMT by chance and her walls start breaking down.

Silas and Anna can find a sanctuary together or keep their hearts closed. Safe, yet never whole. But there are dangers that threaten and memories that burn.

Heart Notes is a bittersweet, coming-of-freedom romance between a broken rock star and a runaway.



Trigger warning- this story contains material that some readers might find disturbing. Expect references to sexual assault, language, and instances of violence.