Books like Sweet Thing by Renee Carlino
Mia Kelly, an Ivy League graduate and classically trained pianist, is torn between pursuing her business degree and following her true passion for music. After her father’s unexpected death, she leaves Ann Arbor for New York City to run his beloved café—a local hub for musicians and artists. Renouncing her own hopes for a spontaneous musical life, Mia’s world shifts when she meets Will, a charming and talented guitarist. As they become friends and roommates, Mia wrestles with her growing feelings for Will and her own artistic aspirations, while carrying on her father’s legacy. Sweet Thing explores the challenges of first love, self‑discovery, and the complexities of mother‑daughter, father‑daughter, and man‑woman relationships in the vibrant backdrop of New York’s East Village.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Renee Carlino
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