The Harlem Blue Note
In the smoky heart of 1920s Harlem, poet Josephine writes nightclub lyrics under a man's name to keep the rent paid and her words safe. Cornet player Ellis turns one of those stolen lines into a hit, never knowing the woman behind it. When they collide backstage at the Blue Note, rivalry ignites into reluctant partnership and a secret they cannot keep from their own ambitions. As they share an apartment, a revue, and a bed, Josephine and Ellis must decide whether love is worth the risk of being seen. A high-heat historical romance of stolen art, found family, and choosing each other in the spotlight. Free sample available.
About the story
In the smoky heart of 1920s Harlem, poet Josephine writes nightclub lyrics under a man's name to keep the rent paid and her words safe. Cornet player Ellis turns one of those stolen lines into a hit, never knowing the woman behind it. When they collide backstage at the Blue Note, rivalry ignites into reluctant partnership and a secret they cannot keep from their own ambitions. As they share an apartment, a revue, and a bed, Josephine and Ellis must decide whether love is worth the risk of being seen. A high-heat historical romance of stolen art, found family, and choosing each other in the spotlight.
Plan your listen
By Honey Books. Listed listening length: 81 minutes. Category: Historical Romance. Story dynamics: Rivals to Lovers, Friends to Lovers, Found Family Romance, Secret Relationship.
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