Athena Hughes has perfectly curated her life. Master's degree, two successful businesses, a peaceful soul, and all her edges. But when her friend, Jeremy, shows up, shattered by the death of his wife, Athena's carefully ordered world is thrown into chaos. In a moment of shared grief and undeniable chemistry, a line is crossed, resulting in a night of passion that leaves Athena with more than just a memory.

For Orion Hunter, life stopped two years ago. The celebrated R&B singer has been in self-imposed exile, haunted by the tragedy that stole his fiancée and his voice. Ready to take tentative steps back into the music industry, he stumbles into Athena's orbit. After a rocky start, Athena's fierce spirit, along with the soulful vibe of Crescendo, the speakeasy she owns, begins to mend the broken parts that he thought were lost forever.

Their connection is a melody neither of them expected, but the past is not finished with Athena. An obsessed ex, a jealous wife, and an explosive secret threaten to destroy everything. As danger closes in, Orion and Athena must fight for a future they are just beginning to believe in, proving that sometimes, the greatest love stories rise from the most devastating ashes.

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• Literature & FictionUnited StatesBlack & African AmericanWomen's Fiction
• Literature & FictionUnited States
• Literature & FictionBlack & African AmericanWomen's Fiction

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