Julian Worth, a world-renowned classical pianist, vanishes from the spotlight after a public breakdown that leaves his soul hollow and his music silent. Seeking refuge in a sleepy coastal town, he expects only solitude—until he crosses paths with Maya Lin, a vibrant 24-year-old music therapist finishing her practicum at a local clinic.

Maya believes in music not for fame, but for healing. Her spirit is bright, her heart determined, but beneath her optimism lies self-doubt she keeps well hidden. When she discovers Julian’s true identity, she’s drawn to the quiet sorrow behind his eyes—and the fragments of beauty still lingering in his broken melodies.

What begins as reluctant collaboration slowly unfolds into something far more intimate. Together, they navigate emotional wounds, long-buried fears, and the quiet moments between the music that speak louder than words. But when a viral video and renewed career offers threaten to pull them back into the lives they each ran from, Maya and Julian must confront what they truly want—before silence falls again.

Can two hearts scarred by expectation find harmony in something real?

Or will the sound between the notes be the only place their love can live?

Tessa Blake

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