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Reviewed by Arya Fomonyuy for Readers' Favorite
A character-driven, sizzling contemporary romance, Lyrics Heart & Soul by Anne Marie Citro is an enticing second entry in a series that will have readers enthralled. The story starts with the unusual sentence meted out to Ryder Vaughn, a sentence that takes him by surprise because it is unlike anything the rocker would have expected — ten months of community service. At least, the only consolation he has is that he can still keep his band going. Things change the moment Ryder sets foot in the community center. He meets a stunning woman, Francesca, who has secrets of her own and a very difficult past. But Francesca is not an easy woman to win and Ryder will have to learn the new rules of the game if he really wants her.
The story had me hooked from the beginning with the courtroom drama, and the author does an impeccable job in unveiling the strengths and flaws of one of the key characters, creating a deep sense of excitement in the reader who becomes keen to follow this character. This is a wonderful entry in the contemporary romance category, a story with characters that readers will care about. Ryder has lived life on his own terms; he is popular, and his illusion of women falling for him is shattered when he meets Francesca. I enjoyed watching the wall around his personality crumble. It is also interesting to watch how Francesca begins to learn to surrender, opening up her heart to trust. A story that moves fast, and that is emotionally intense, Lyrics Heart & Soul is well-crafted and the prose sings to the reader’s ears like the lyrics that accompany the story. Anne Marie Citro knows how to awaken the finest emotions in readers and keep them alive. This was an awesome read, and hugely satisfying.
