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His Strings Make Her Legs Sing
The pick of strings can spread legs, but the flow of a voice can bring love. Arzeniq Citrell Wick is a master with the guitar whose heart yearns for just the right melody in just the right woman. When he meets Sundae Whekli Jacobs, her voice has just the right elements to take the notes from the sheet music to his heart. Will they come together to make beautiful music, or will an untuned instrument wreak havoc on what should be the most beautiful arrangement made from love?
Find out in His Strings Make Her Legs Sing.
Find out in His Strings Make Her Legs Sing.
- GenresAfrican American Romance
157 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 18, 2025
About the author
Mel Dau
112 books856 followersMel Dau (Melvin’s Daughter) was born in Vicenza, Italy but raised in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She is the baby girl and only girl of three. She has always had a love for books beginning with the Baby Sitter’s Club, R.L. Stine, and Christopher Pike. She dabbled in writing as she grew up but never took it as seriously as she should have.
Mel Dau graduated from from Wando High School, then later matriculated to Benedict College (BSW) and Webster University (MHRM). She is a mother of a teenage daughter, a HR Professional, and a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Her love for Urban Literature did not arrive until Mid-2016. Reading over 900 books from 2016 to 2017, she was obsessed with reading--an obsession that helped her cope with her father’s illness and death. In March of 2018, she decided to finally come from behind the wall and submit a short story which resulted in her first Book, Khiaere and Phy: A Charleston Love Story being published under Queens of Lit Presents. Under Queens of Lit Presents, she successfully published 15 titles that were all debuted in the top fifty on Amazon Top 100.
In May of 2020, she was signed to her new publisher B. Love Publications where she continues her growth as an author. Her purpose as an author is to provide her readers’ with her E³ formula, Entertain, Encourage & Educate. She achieved her first #1 Bestseller with her Erotica title, Pet The Kitty. In August of 2020 she founded Mel Dau Publications, LLC to pursue self-published projects. Penning in a lane all her own, her Informational Dramas fulfills her purpose with every release. Her overall desire is to use her fiction catalog to help change at least one person’s non-fiction reality.
Mel Dau graduated from from Wando High School, then later matriculated to Benedict College (BSW) and Webster University (MHRM). She is a mother of a teenage daughter, a HR Professional, and a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Her love for Urban Literature did not arrive until Mid-2016. Reading over 900 books from 2016 to 2017, she was obsessed with reading--an obsession that helped her cope with her father’s illness and death. In March of 2018, she decided to finally come from behind the wall and submit a short story which resulted in her first Book, Khiaere and Phy: A Charleston Love Story being published under Queens of Lit Presents. Under Queens of Lit Presents, she successfully published 15 titles that were all debuted in the top fifty on Amazon Top 100.
In May of 2020, she was signed to her new publisher B. Love Publications where she continues her growth as an author. Her purpose as an author is to provide her readers’ with her E³ formula, Entertain, Encourage & Educate. She achieved her first #1 Bestseller with her Erotica title, Pet The Kitty. In August of 2020 she founded Mel Dau Publications, LLC to pursue self-published projects. Penning in a lane all her own, her Informational Dramas fulfills her purpose with every release. Her overall desire is to use her fiction catalog to help change at least one person’s non-fiction reality.
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August 29, 2025
Love Sings
This was cute, but I struggled with the flow of the story.
Citrell was a good man. He owned a plumbing business by day and a Karaoke bar by night. He was also a musician, a talented Guitarist that had no desire to be famous, that used his Karaoke bar which had a live band as an outlet. He crosses path with Sundae, a real song bird with a hypnotizing voice that spoke to his strings and his body 🤭
Citrell was also a loving father of a sweet girl, Callira, who was his top priority. Little did they know Callira would actually be the one to bring them back together.
I liked:
*The MCs and the individual characters. Most of them served a purpose.
• Callira and her bestie were so cute. I enjoyed every time they were on the page.
• The chords scene was IT, idk anything about music but it seemed sexy af.
I struggled with:
* The repeating of scenes through the pov of the other main character. It didn't feel necessary.
• The harsh switch from chapter to chapter. It felt disjointed.
• The ending felt rushed, but I did like that it wasn't predictable
This was cute, but I struggled with the flow of the story.
Citrell was a good man. He owned a plumbing business by day and a Karaoke bar by night. He was also a musician, a talented Guitarist that had no desire to be famous, that used his Karaoke bar which had a live band as an outlet. He crosses path with Sundae, a real song bird with a hypnotizing voice that spoke to his strings and his body 🤭
Citrell was also a loving father of a sweet girl, Callira, who was his top priority. Little did they know Callira would actually be the one to bring them back together.
I liked:
*The MCs and the individual characters. Most of them served a purpose.
• Callira and her bestie were so cute. I enjoyed every time they were on the page.
• The chords scene was IT, idk anything about music but it seemed sexy af.
I struggled with:
* The repeating of scenes through the pov of the other main character. It didn't feel necessary.
• The harsh switch from chapter to chapter. It felt disjointed.
• The ending felt rushed, but I did like that it wasn't predictable
August 27, 2025
This book is such a great time!
I admittedly am not a huge fan of novellas. I often find them too rushed, too convoluted, or lacking necessary information. Mel Dau's "His Strings Make Her Legs Sing" made me shut the hell up!
While I wouldn't call the story of Cyntrell and Sundae an insta-love, it is a fast-paced romance. This book is short but packs a mighty punch. Mel Dau flows through their love story effortlessly while sprinkling in music and mess. I love the fact that she mostly omits advertising musicians but alludes to them subtly. The character development is fantastic, and the dialogue left me in stitches. Their relationship feels authentic, though the quicker pacing inherent to novellas makes it feel fast.
I find that she tackled the issues of child abandonment, divorce, and abuse well without getting too bogged down in the trauma. This book is a fantastic light read and an amazing palate cleanser.
I admittedly am not a huge fan of novellas. I often find them too rushed, too convoluted, or lacking necessary information. Mel Dau's "His Strings Make Her Legs Sing" made me shut the hell up!
While I wouldn't call the story of Cyntrell and Sundae an insta-love, it is a fast-paced romance. This book is short but packs a mighty punch. Mel Dau flows through their love story effortlessly while sprinkling in music and mess. I love the fact that she mostly omits advertising musicians but alludes to them subtly. The character development is fantastic, and the dialogue left me in stitches. Their relationship feels authentic, though the quicker pacing inherent to novellas makes it feel fast.
I find that she tackled the issues of child abandonment, divorce, and abuse well without getting too bogged down in the trauma. This book is a fantastic light read and an amazing palate cleanser.
August 23, 2025
Great read
Short, sweet and to the point!!!!! This was a good read. Some people just shouldn't have children. Just read the damn book.
Short, sweet and to the point!!!!! This was a good read. Some people just shouldn't have children. Just read the damn book.
August 25, 2025
Loved every minute of this but especially the pacing. It was perfect because I was about to be in a slump. Single dad trope. Baby momma drama. Nice short read. Mel Dau always does it for me.
September 1, 2025
Citrell and Sundae!!
Mel Dau has written another great book that I couldn't put down. Citrell and Sundae were perfect for each other, and they knew it from the first night that they met. I loved how the author brought them together. From their love of music to Sundae being the perfect teacher that Citrell's daughter, Callira, needed. I fell in love with Callira as well as her bestie, Princess. Callira's mother worked my last nerve with all of her shenanigans. I couldn't believe some of the stupid stunts she pulled just because Citrell didn't want her. This was a great story that had educational moments that Mel always treats us to. Pick up this book. I have confidence that you will enjoy it as much as I did.
Mel Dau has written another great book that I couldn't put down. Citrell and Sundae were perfect for each other, and they knew it from the first night that they met. I loved how the author brought them together. From their love of music to Sundae being the perfect teacher that Citrell's daughter, Callira, needed. I fell in love with Callira as well as her bestie, Princess. Callira's mother worked my last nerve with all of her shenanigans. I couldn't believe some of the stupid stunts she pulled just because Citrell didn't want her. This was a great story that had educational moments that Mel always treats us to. Pick up this book. I have confidence that you will enjoy it as much as I did.
August 21, 2025
Freaking amazing
I don't even know where to start to express my love for every page written. Sundae, my queen, your heart is a gem to protect others. You were put on this earth to speak life into those who have lost faith and who need someone to see and understand them. Callira needed you. Shoot, her dad did, too.
Citrell, sir, we need more father's like you. After reading your truth, you are a beacon sent here to protect, love, and satisfy. Your love as a father would make other fictional men jealous. You let the lawyer and karma do their thing. Hats off to you.
Now let's get to the game I am stealing, Mel Dau..... you did that.
I don't even know where to start to express my love for every page written. Sundae, my queen, your heart is a gem to protect others. You were put on this earth to speak life into those who have lost faith and who need someone to see and understand them. Callira needed you. Shoot, her dad did, too.
Citrell, sir, we need more father's like you. After reading your truth, you are a beacon sent here to protect, love, and satisfy. Your love as a father would make other fictional men jealous. You let the lawyer and karma do their thing. Hats off to you.
Now let's get to the game I am stealing, Mel Dau..... you did that.
August 22, 2025
His strings make her legs sing
This was a cute story and I really liked Sundae and Citrell together. Their chemistry was off the charts and I was here for all their scenes together. An added bonus was little Ms. Callira. She was so cute and lovable. Citrell and Sundae made music together both in the club and in the bedroom.
Iesha was the definition of a doodoo head dummy. She was beyond dumb and seemed to be in definite need of therapy because something was wrong with her. She really thought her actions would hurt Citrell but in reality they only pissed him off and showed how much of a nuisance she was.
This was a cute story and I really liked Sundae and Citrell together. Their chemistry was off the charts and I was here for all their scenes together. An added bonus was little Ms. Callira. She was so cute and lovable. Citrell and Sundae made music together both in the club and in the bedroom.
Iesha was the definition of a doodoo head dummy. She was beyond dumb and seemed to be in definite need of therapy because something was wrong with her. She really thought her actions would hurt Citrell but in reality they only pissed him off and showed how much of a nuisance she was.
September 13, 2025
Wow!!
The perfect blend of two of my favorite things… love and music!! In my heart you can’t have one without the other. And this book has its own playlist!!
Citrell and Sundae’s love story was definitely a love at first sight for him that grew to something absolutely beautiful! Their love for music was just the icing on the cake!
At first she ran from him but all she did was run right into the heart of the person who would be the one to bring them closer together. Of course there was drama, it wouldn’t be a Mel Dau book if it didn’t have drama.
It’s definitely a must read, so make sure you add this book to your TBR!
The perfect blend of two of my favorite things… love and music!! In my heart you can’t have one without the other. And this book has its own playlist!!
Citrell and Sundae’s love story was definitely a love at first sight for him that grew to something absolutely beautiful! Their love for music was just the icing on the cake!
At first she ran from him but all she did was run right into the heart of the person who would be the one to bring them closer together. Of course there was drama, it wouldn’t be a Mel Dau book if it didn’t have drama.
It’s definitely a must read, so make sure you add this book to your TBR!
September 21, 2025
First and foremost Wicked Strings sounds like my type of Saturday night vibe. That alone kept me intrigued.
Citrell and Sundae met when Sundae and her sister went to Citrell’s karaoke bar to celebrate a recent accomplishment with their institute. It was an instant connection that led to what they thought was a one night stand.
Things heated up and moved fast. From their first date Citrell knew this was his wife and was ready to add her to his day to day life. One thing slowing them down was Citrell’s daughter whom also was living with Down syndrome.
This was a good story and the pace was perfect. I flew through this story and was happy the whole way through.
Citrell and Sundae met when Sundae and her sister went to Citrell’s karaoke bar to celebrate a recent accomplishment with their institute. It was an instant connection that led to what they thought was a one night stand.
Things heated up and moved fast. From their first date Citrell knew this was his wife and was ready to add her to his day to day life. One thing slowing them down was Citrell’s daughter whom also was living with Down syndrome.
This was a good story and the pace was perfect. I flew through this story and was happy the whole way through.
August 20, 2025
Loves Challenges and Successes
You did the dam thing with this book!!!…I love the genuine love and friendships that grew in this story!!!…This book covered some topics that affect us or some in everyday life!!!…
This book covered a very hard topic of DV and the consequence of one not knowing how to let go when they created the situation that required one to walk away!!!…
I love how Sundae handled Callira in their 1st interaction and then for both Sundae and Citrell to make sure another special girl was not left in the world after losing both her parents!!!…
You did the dam thing with this book!!!…I love the genuine love and friendships that grew in this story!!!…This book covered some topics that affect us or some in everyday life!!!…
This book covered a very hard topic of DV and the consequence of one not knowing how to let go when they created the situation that required one to walk away!!!…
I love how Sundae handled Callira in their 1st interaction and then for both Sundae and Citrell to make sure another special girl was not left in the world after losing both her parents!!!…
August 21, 2025
Great book!!
I love how you spell their names. Citrell and Sundae were made for each other . I love the relationship between Sundae and Callira. They had that bond that she needed from her mom. That Ieasha was something else and glad she relinquished her rights because she didn't deserve an amazing daughter as Callira. Overall, you did your thang with this one like always. Can't wait for your next book!!
I love how you spell their names. Citrell and Sundae were made for each other . I love the relationship between Sundae and Callira. They had that bond that she needed from her mom. That Ieasha was something else and glad she relinquished her rights because she didn't deserve an amazing daughter as Callira. Overall, you did your thang with this one like always. Can't wait for your next book!!
August 25, 2025
I loved this story. Iesha is the worst kind of woman/mother. Citrell is my kinda man, plumber by day and musician at night. Sundae is the opposite of Iesha and exactly what he was missing from his life. I love the bond she instantly made with Callira and how Callira claimed her as her “singing friend”. The flow of the story is a bit fast with quite a few time jumps but they are necessary since this is a short read. Definitely worth the time and a good palette cleanser.
August 31, 2025
Awesome Read
Citrell was a man of many talents that got caught up with the wrong person. Callira was his world, but adding Sundae to their universe was beautiful. Citrell knew exactly how to play every one of Sundae's strings to make beautiful music. Iesha was beyond pathetic. She constantly proved her ignorance and why she never deserved Callira. Marco and Wynsdae became just as fascinated with one another. Awesome read!
Citrell was a man of many talents that got caught up with the wrong person. Callira was his world, but adding Sundae to their universe was beautiful. Citrell knew exactly how to play every one of Sundae's strings to make beautiful music. Iesha was beyond pathetic. She constantly proved her ignorance and why she never deserved Callira. Marco and Wynsdae became just as fascinated with one another. Awesome read!
September 8, 2025
His Strings Make Her Legs Sing
I love music so this story resonates with me to no end. Citrell and Sundae were too good together. Their vibe was everything.
He knew he wanted her at the first note and she wanted him at the first string.
Now baby mama was too much. She was a sad case of motherhood. Relinquishing her rights was the best gift for Callira. Glad she finally got the memo.
As always Mel Dau's stories leave you wanting more.
I love music so this story resonates with me to no end. Citrell and Sundae were too good together. Their vibe was everything.
He knew he wanted her at the first note and she wanted him at the first string.
Now baby mama was too much. She was a sad case of motherhood. Relinquishing her rights was the best gift for Callira. Glad she finally got the memo.
As always Mel Dau's stories leave you wanting more.
March 7, 2026
I’m All Scootched In!!!
First I gotta say that I love the way the author beautifully incorporated the down syndrome characters. The author did a wonderful job with the two girls character development as well as displaying the opposite of what people believed about Down syndrome. This book was a good read with a good message that just because you procreate, that don’t mean your a mother.
First I gotta say that I love the way the author beautifully incorporated the down syndrome characters. The author did a wonderful job with the two girls character development as well as displaying the opposite of what people believed about Down syndrome. This book was a good read with a good message that just because you procreate, that don’t mean your a mother.
August 21, 2025
Let me learn some chords
This was a sexy read Citrell an Sundae were made for each other and add little Miss Cillira for cuteness the family and friend dynamics are always with the FAFO and Iesha had it all coming to with receipts…This book had just enough of everything and worth the read
This was a sexy read Citrell an Sundae were made for each other and add little Miss Cillira for cuteness the family and friend dynamics are always with the FAFO and Iesha had it all coming to with receipts…This book had just enough of everything and worth the read
September 22, 2025
The writing nevere Fails me
Tjis was another Great read. So many parents don't know how to deal with their children if they don't come out in their perfect image. I loved to see a man not only step up but protect his child and shower her with love. He was able to put the right people in her life to grow her development.
Tjis was another Great read. So many parents don't know how to deal with their children if they don't come out in their perfect image. I loved to see a man not only step up but protect his child and shower her with love. He was able to put the right people in her life to grow her development.
December 23, 2025
HIS STRINGS MAKE HER LEGS SING
Baaby look. Go get this book,NO GO RUN AND GET IT!!!! Love a great read. This one is it. From beginning to the very end. Keeps you wanting to keep reading. You will laugh,cry,cheer oh and get angry but baby once it get through the rough patch,it's GOLDEN!
THANK YOU MELVIN'S DAUGHTER!!!!
Baaby look. Go get this book,NO GO RUN AND GET IT!!!! Love a great read. This one is it. From beginning to the very end. Keeps you wanting to keep reading. You will laugh,cry,cheer oh and get angry but baby once it get through the rough patch,it's GOLDEN!
THANK YOU MELVIN'S DAUGHTER!!!!
August 5, 2026
His Strings Make Her Legs Sing
This was a rollercoaster of melodies, harmonies, cord changes and new arrangements!!!! I LOVED this match up! Sundae and Citrell just worked! Then you have the beautiful Callira that warms your heart. We had one main bad apple b it other than that it was minimum drama! I loved it over here. I’m waiting on Wynsdae
This was a rollercoaster of melodies, harmonies, cord changes and new arrangements!!!! I LOVED this match up! Sundae and Citrell just worked! Then you have the beautiful Callira that warms your heart. We had one main bad apple b it other than that it was minimum drama! I loved it over here. I’m waiting on Wynsdae
August 21, 2025
Beautifully Written
It gave what it was supposed to give. Touched on a few serious subjects in a way that was not weighed down. Created awareness for certain topics & provided a great story.
Would be nice to see a short follow up with more from Sundaes sister & Marco.
It gave what it was supposed to give. Touched on a few serious subjects in a way that was not weighed down. Created awareness for certain topics & provided a great story.
Would be nice to see a short follow up with more from Sundaes sister & Marco.
August 25, 2025
So good
I didn't want to finish it! I didn't want it to be over. This was a good read. As a parent who 100% understood the struggles with these parents....I loved it. I felt seen, and I felt heard.
I didn't want to finish it! I didn't want it to be over. This was a good read. As a parent who 100% understood the struggles with these parents....I loved it. I felt seen, and I felt heard.
August 28, 2025
This Book!!!!!
I’m in Columbia and you got me wanting to drive around Columbia to find the baby momma. I love reading your books. You have not let me down yet. This book is a must read.
I’m in Columbia and you got me wanting to drive around Columbia to find the baby momma. I love reading your books. You have not let me down yet. This book is a must read.
September 14, 2025
All Scootched In 💕
What can I say, to the author you have not let me down yet. I loved everything about the MFC and the MMC. Iesha needed to get herself together. At least she made the correct decision in the end. All Hail the Literary Queen " Mel Dau". 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💐💐
What can I say, to the author you have not let me down yet. I loved everything about the MFC and the MMC. Iesha needed to get herself together. At least she made the correct decision in the end. All Hail the Literary Queen " Mel Dau". 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💐💐
September 22, 2025
loved
Hell I wanted his strings to make my legs sing. With that game he was playing. I wanted to come through the book on Iesha too! I love the way this woman’s mind works! Sensational
Hell I wanted his strings to make my legs sing. With that game he was playing. I wanted to come through the book on Iesha too! I love the way this woman’s mind works! Sensational
October 5, 2025
Drama and love can coexist
Sundae and Citrell's story was real. I felt like I was watching friends drama love story play out. The intimate scenes didn't lack either. I'd call this story sophisticated hood ratchet. I loved every line!
Sundae and Citrell's story was real. I felt like I was watching friends drama love story play out. The intimate scenes didn't lack either. I'd call this story sophisticated hood ratchet. I loved every line!
October 11, 2025
3/5
It was cool for a quick novella. Story kept me interested for what it was. Spicy scenes were okay. The spelling of the names were diabolical. I am all for being different but my lawd 😭
It was cool for a quick novella. Story kept me interested for what it was. Spicy scenes were okay. The spelling of the names were diabolical. I am all for being different but my lawd 😭
October 13, 2025
Love The Music
Music is the great equalizer in this story. The music between the children and their parents, the lovers, the teachers and the students. The music was the main character and it had the best supporting characters.
Music is the great equalizer in this story. The music between the children and their parents, the lovers, the teachers and the students. The music was the main character and it had the best supporting characters.
November 13, 2025
Great story
It was so fun and so sad at the same time. Unfortunately some women do think they can trap a man with a baby and when it doesn't work in their favor, the child suffers. Love how it ended. Can't wait to listen to the playlist
It was so fun and so sad at the same time. Unfortunately some women do think they can trap a man with a baby and when it doesn't work in their favor, the child suffers. Love how it ended. Can't wait to listen to the playlist
December 5, 2025
His string make her legs sing
This book was everything. It held my attention from the very first page. I love the bond that form between Citrell and Sundae it was like they was made for each other. I love how Sundae was there for Cillera, she was exactly what she need.
This book was everything. It held my attention from the very first page. I love the bond that form between Citrell and Sundae it was like they was made for each other. I love how Sundae was there for Cillera, she was exactly what she need.
December 5, 2025
Musical Genesis
Citrillo and Sundae story is a musical phenomenal story. They are a match made for each other. Their love for music helped them heal broken hearts from the past. I throughly enjoyed this book.
Citrillo and Sundae story is a musical phenomenal story. They are a match made for each other. Their love for music helped them heal broken hearts from the past. I throughly enjoyed this book.
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