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Encore: Harmony & Heartbreak
She lost her marriage.
Somewhere between saying ‘I do’ and receiving the divorce papers, she lost herself too.
After a painful divorce, Harmony Peyco-Ross is determined to rebuild the life she put on hold for everyone else. Between raising her daughters and finally pursuing the music career she’s buried for years, falling in love is the last thing on her mind.
Especially with the man who’s been standing in the shadows all along.
Casanova ‘Heartbreak’ Brookins has loved Harmony for years. Quietly, faithfully, and without expecting anything in return. As her biggest supporter and her husband’s closest friend, he’s content to wait until she’s ready…even if it means risking his own heart in the process.
As Harmony’s music begins opening doors she never imagined, she’s forced to confront the fears that have kept her playing small. With every stage she steps onto and every dream she finally chases, she discovers that the hardest person to believe in has always been herself.
But when her past refuses to stay where it belongs, Harmony must decide if she’ll keep living for the life she lost or embrace the future waiting for her.
Sometimes the greatest love story isn’t finding the right person.
It’s becoming the person you were always meant to be…and sometimes, the one who’s been cheering you on all along is the one worth singing about.
Somewhere between saying ‘I do’ and receiving the divorce papers, she lost herself too.
After a painful divorce, Harmony Peyco-Ross is determined to rebuild the life she put on hold for everyone else. Between raising her daughters and finally pursuing the music career she’s buried for years, falling in love is the last thing on her mind.
Especially with the man who’s been standing in the shadows all along.
Casanova ‘Heartbreak’ Brookins has loved Harmony for years. Quietly, faithfully, and without expecting anything in return. As her biggest supporter and her husband’s closest friend, he’s content to wait until she’s ready…even if it means risking his own heart in the process.
As Harmony’s music begins opening doors she never imagined, she’s forced to confront the fears that have kept her playing small. With every stage she steps onto and every dream she finally chases, she discovers that the hardest person to believe in has always been herself.
But when her past refuses to stay where it belongs, Harmony must decide if she’ll keep living for the life she lost or embrace the future waiting for her.
Sometimes the greatest love story isn’t finding the right person.
It’s becoming the person you were always meant to be…and sometimes, the one who’s been cheering you on all along is the one worth singing about.
554 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2026
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August 12, 2026
Healing after the storm
This was a beautiful story about life after the pain. Harmony was a divorced mother of 2 girls and thought her world had ended. Not really knowing the reason her ex had filed for divorce after 10yrs of marriage, left her depleted and depressed. In an attempt to not have her self sabotage, her sister Melody and cousin Danielle took her out and signed het up for open mic night. She loved singing, but had given it up when she married. Getting back on stage, she was seen my Casanova, who had been secretly in love with her since college, but he was also friends with Courtney, whom she had married and had kids with. Cas was a successful producer, Heartbreak Productions, and seeing her again onstage ignited the spark that had never really left. He helped get her career back on track and also, along with her family, helped her get herself back on track. It was a cute story, however I would have like to see more intimacy between Cas and Harmony. But loved how the blended family with Romeo and Asha came together with Cadence and Harlem. The new addition baby Reverie was a bonus.
This was a beautiful story about life after the pain. Harmony was a divorced mother of 2 girls and thought her world had ended. Not really knowing the reason her ex had filed for divorce after 10yrs of marriage, left her depleted and depressed. In an attempt to not have her self sabotage, her sister Melody and cousin Danielle took her out and signed het up for open mic night. She loved singing, but had given it up when she married. Getting back on stage, she was seen my Casanova, who had been secretly in love with her since college, but he was also friends with Courtney, whom she had married and had kids with. Cas was a successful producer, Heartbreak Productions, and seeing her again onstage ignited the spark that had never really left. He helped get her career back on track and also, along with her family, helped her get herself back on track. It was a cute story, however I would have like to see more intimacy between Cas and Harmony. But loved how the blended family with Romeo and Asha came together with Cadence and Harlem. The new addition baby Reverie was a bonus.
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August 4, 2026
Heartbreak is Everything
Harmony was just a beautiful soul, wife and mother. She sacrificed a lot to stand by others. Unfortunately, her husband and college love, decides she's no longer his interest and divorces her. Surprised, but didn't protest she began starting life co-parenting until the reason became clear. Casanova was in fact friends with both during college and not disrespectfully did he eye Harmony, but stood aside as his friend Courtney pursued, married then set her free. Casanova has always known of Harmony's gift to sing so with him being a very successful producer, he encourages her to pursue her dream. Read how amazing this duo accomplishes not only a career but a bond between them, their children and others that leaves Courtney realizing he fumbled a good one. Queen left them together but I don't like how they came to be and I wanted them miserable. Oh well. I loved this!
Harmony was just a beautiful soul, wife and mother. She sacrificed a lot to stand by others. Unfortunately, her husband and college love, decides she's no longer his interest and divorces her. Surprised, but didn't protest she began starting life co-parenting until the reason became clear. Casanova was in fact friends with both during college and not disrespectfully did he eye Harmony, but stood aside as his friend Courtney pursued, married then set her free. Casanova has always known of Harmony's gift to sing so with him being a very successful producer, he encourages her to pursue her dream. Read how amazing this duo accomplishes not only a career but a bond between them, their children and others that leaves Courtney realizing he fumbled a good one. Queen left them together but I don't like how they came to be and I wanted them miserable. Oh well. I loved this!
August 7, 2026
I love it!
I really enjoyed reading about Harmony and Cas! Makes me want to go back and reread the book I wrote a couple of years ago. Cas didn’t play about Harmony, but neither did Cadence, Harlem, or Romeo. I’m glad Harmony found herself again and a better love. The only thing I wished was that we could experience some of the lyrics to her songs and I was looking forward to a duet with her and Heartbreak. Overall great job Queen.
I really enjoyed reading about Harmony and Cas! Makes me want to go back and reread the book I wrote a couple of years ago. Cas didn’t play about Harmony, but neither did Cadence, Harlem, or Romeo. I’m glad Harmony found herself again and a better love. The only thing I wished was that we could experience some of the lyrics to her songs and I was looking forward to a duet with her and Heartbreak. Overall great job Queen.
August 4, 2026
Long slow burn
MMC Cas loved and adored Harmony. Such a sweet story, all characters well developed with quirks and personality. No smut if that's what you're looking for. Seeing Harmony broken, and taking action to build herself was encouraging. Great work.
MMC Cas loved and adored Harmony. Such a sweet story, all characters well developed with quirks and personality. No smut if that's what you're looking for. Seeing Harmony broken, and taking action to build herself was encouraging. Great work.
August 11, 2026
This book was everything.
The perfect escape. I couldn't and didn't put it down.
Loved this.
The perfect escape. I couldn't and didn't put it down.
Loved this.
August 13, 2026
Yes yes and yes
Should you read it? yes! I consumed this book in 1 day, it was sooo good. The characters were so relatable. This story brought out so many emotions. Great job
Should you read it? yes! I consumed this book in 1 day, it was sooo good. The characters were so relatable. This story brought out so many emotions. Great job
August 17, 2026
Encore
I love Cas and Harm so much! They are twin flames and have the sweetest disposition. Courtney fumbled a good one but it was truly for the best!
I love Cas and Harm so much! They are twin flames and have the sweetest disposition. Courtney fumbled a good one but it was truly for the best!
Did Not Finish
August 25, 2026dnf @ 42%
why is the prose so choppy?? does the author not like paragraphs?? having a line break after every other sentence disrupts the flow of the story.
why is the prose so choppy?? does the author not like paragraphs?? having a line break after every other sentence disrupts the flow of the story.
September 29, 2026
4.5⭐️ such a lovely story, loved harmony so much!! And her and cas are both so cute. Just wished there was a spicy scene😭 but still really enjoyed the book though!
October 16, 2026
read it!
This was such an amazing book! I really appreciated that this did not have any spice 🌶️, and honestly it wasn’t missing it!
This was such an amazing book! I really appreciated that this did not have any spice 🌶️, and honestly it wasn’t missing it!
Did Not Finish
November 5, 2026DNF @57%. 300 something pages and she’s said “you don’t have to” literally 50 times. I couldn’t take seeing that sentence anymore.🤦🏾♀️
July 26, 2026
This 554 page thickie gave me everything I needed without relying on spice or unnecessary drama. Harmony’s healing journey was emotional and beautifully written, while Cas brought patience, intention, and some serious “I’ve always loved you” energy. The slow burn and yearning were worth every page, and I loved seeing mature characters handle complicated family situations with compassion. This was my first Queen Rae book, but it definitely will not be my last. A solid, grown folks romance.
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