Attorney Lina Smith-Todd is so close to owning a piece of music history, she can taste it. An upcoming auction could net her a magnificent baby grand piano owned by the legendary Thelonious Monk, the ultimate gift for her ailing mother, whose love of jazz music keeps her going. The only problem is her main competition—the man she once invited into her heart and her bed. Rashad MacRae is a government official by day, but in his off hours, he’s the vocalist and pianist for the Queen City Gents. His love of Monk is what inspired him to learn piano in the first place, and he’s determined to possess the storied piano played by the legendary musician. When he finds out who’s bidding against him, he chooses the prize of Lina’s heart over the instrument—that is, if she’ll give him a second chance. There’s so much at stake for both of them, but ‘round midnight, their cravings for each other are undeniable. Can the self-sufficient lawyer and the man with the golden voice broker a deal that leads to reconciliation…and true love? EMBRACEABLE YOU was originally published as Every Beat of My Heart by Harlequin Kimani in summer 2016. Readers of this re-released version will enjoy a bonus epilogue, catching up with the lead couple, as well as exclusive access to tons of digital goodies including games, downloadable content, behind the scenes videos, and more!
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I've always loved the written word. For as long as I can remember, I read as much as I could, as often as I could. Cereal boxes, newspapers, product packaging. Ebony, Essence, and Jet Magazine. Billboards. I loved it all. I read the entire Fear Street series, as well as the Sweet Valley Books, from Twins and Friends through Sweet Valley High. Each week I'd bring 15 or 20 books home from the library, and read them all before the due date. Now, my mother owned a pristine, barely touched collection of Harlequin romance novels, and I was not to touch them under any circumstances. Well, as a teenager, you know what that meant. I read some of them, and got my first introduction to romance. When I was sixteen, I picked up my stepmother's copy of Night Song, by Beverly Jenkins. The cover showed an obviously historical image of a black couple, against a beautiful backdrop, locked in a passionate embrace. With my love of history, I had to crack this book. What I read inside literally blew my mind. I was exposed to a wonderful, touching love story involving people who looked like me! What a thrill. To this day Night Song remains my favorite book, and I credit it with planting the seed of desire to write romance. I didn't get serious until many years later, but that's where it all began.
