Books like Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts
Shawn Gallagher is a talented songwriter haunted by a deep loneliness that echoes in his compositions. Despite his contented facade, his music betrays a yearning for connection. Brenna O'Toole, a confident tomboy who has secretly loved him for years, watches him in disbelief as he declines to use his gift for profit. When Shawn embraces mysterious magic, he is thrust into a destiny that challenges his identity as both man and musician, as the melody he hears syncs with the pulse of Brenna's heart. The story explores love, destiny, and the power of music to illuminate hidden emotions.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nora Roberts
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