Prelude

De: Shira Anthony, Venona Keyes

Narrado por: Peter B. Brooke

A Blue Notes Novel

World-renowned conductor David Somers never wanted the investment firm he inherited from his domineering grandfather. He only wanted to be a composer. But no matter how he struggles, David can't translate the music in his head into notes on paper.

When a guest violinist at the Chicago Symphony falls ill, David meets Alex Bishop, a last-minute substitute. Alex's fame and outrageous tattoos fail to move David. Then Alex puts bow to string, and David hears the brilliance of Alex's soul.

David has sworn off relationships, believing he will eventually drive away those he loves, or that he'll lose them as he lost his wife and parents. But Alex is outgoing, relaxed; and congenial-everything David is not - and soon makes dents in the armor around David's heart. David begins to dream of Alex, wonderful dreams full of music. Becoming a composer suddenly feels attainable.

David's fragile ego, worn away by years of his grandfather's disdain, makes losing control difficult. When David's structured world comes crashing down, his fledgling relationship with Alex is the first casualty. Still, David hears Alex's music, haunting and beautiful. David wants to love Alex, but first he must find the strength to acknowledge himself.

©2013 Shira Anthony, Venona Keyes (P)2015 Dreamspinner Press

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While I enjoyed reading this one when it came out and while I usually enjoy Peter B Brook as narrator, the book and the narration did not meet this time. I'd actually give that a 2-2.5 stars. I found his David a little dull and the women -oh boy!- their voices were rather annoying. That being said, I have a soft spot for the maestro romance (based on real-life super star )and that was my main reason to get the book