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North Brothers #4
True Harmony
He’s all business all the time. Now he’s suddenly a dad.
Fiddle player Eliza Bancroft had to improvise after an unplanned pregnancy four years ago. Instead of pursuing her dream of performing live music, she changed keys and has focused on being a good mom and a sought-after studio musician in Nashville. Her rhythm is set until she spots her son’s father in a local magazine and realizes the man she was unable to track down lives right under her nose in Music City.
As head of the family and CEO of North Brothers Sports, Mason North doesn’t have time for play. His life mission is to build the family business—his father’s legacy—so it can thrive for years to come. When the company’s future becomes endangered, he mounts a full-scale assault to protect what matters the most. Then an unforgettable woman from his past lays a four-year-old truth bomb on him that blows up his priorities.
Though they come from different worlds, the attraction from before still hums between Eliza and Mason. But Mason has spent a lifetime entrenched solely in business, and Eliza has two hearts to protect. Can he embrace a more harmonious approach and give them a second chance at love?
True Harmony is the fourth stand-alone book in the North Brothers series and includes a steamy second-chance romance for a workaholic CEO and a single-mom fiddle player, an overzealous mutt named Blitz, and a three-year-old in need of a dad. Submerge yourself into the North Brothers' world now!
Fiddle player Eliza Bancroft had to improvise after an unplanned pregnancy four years ago. Instead of pursuing her dream of performing live music, she changed keys and has focused on being a good mom and a sought-after studio musician in Nashville. Her rhythm is set until she spots her son’s father in a local magazine and realizes the man she was unable to track down lives right under her nose in Music City.
As head of the family and CEO of North Brothers Sports, Mason North doesn’t have time for play. His life mission is to build the family business—his father’s legacy—so it can thrive for years to come. When the company’s future becomes endangered, he mounts a full-scale assault to protect what matters the most. Then an unforgettable woman from his past lays a four-year-old truth bomb on him that blows up his priorities.
Though they come from different worlds, the attraction from before still hums between Eliza and Mason. But Mason has spent a lifetime entrenched solely in business, and Eliza has two hearts to protect. Can he embrace a more harmonious approach and give them a second chance at love?
True Harmony is the fourth stand-alone book in the North Brothers series and includes a steamy second-chance romance for a workaholic CEO and a single-mom fiddle player, an overzealous mutt named Blitz, and a three-year-old in need of a dad. Submerge yourself into the North Brothers' world now!
226 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2021
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Amy Knupp
119 books597 followersAmy Knupp is a USA Today Best-Selling author of contemporary romance and a freelance copy editor. She loves words and grammar and meaty, engrossing stories with complex characters.
Amy lives in Wisconsin with her husband, and has two sons, four cats, and a box turtle. She graduated from the University of Kansas with degrees in French and journalism. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, breaking up cat fights, watching college hoops, and annoying her family by correcting their grammar.
Amy lives in Wisconsin with her husband, and has two sons, four cats, and a box turtle. She graduated from the University of Kansas with degrees in French and journalism. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, breaking up cat fights, watching college hoops, and annoying her family by correcting their grammar.
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May 3, 2021
I’m a big fan of 2nd chance romances (and especially those where there is a kid that belongs to both MC's), but I find that 96% of the time I typically DNF. However, surprisingly this one was enjoyable & safe with all-around likable characters, very little angst and a good way to pass an hour or two on a rainy day….
Mason & Eliza met 4 yrs prior and had a ONS. Both never forgot one another, but when Eliza finds herself pregnant, she tries to find Mason but has no luck. So with the help of her roomy & BFF, as well as neighbors, she & Calvin have made a good life (even if financially she struggles).
In the present, Eliza reads an article about Mason who is running his family’s business and decides to tell him about his son. Mason, who is a workaholic is both elated and cautious at first about running into Eliza and learning he is a Dad. Once he sees Calvin though, he is in love and this cutie Patootie was a joy to read about.
As Mason begins to get to know his son and spend time with him, he is also falling for his mom but both are cautious because Eliza grew up with a Father who was a workaholic and he died when he was in his early 40’s so she didn’t want to get involved with another workaholic. Mason (whose father also passed away) works hard to provide for his family and to make his dad proud of him. So the “angst” in this story is about them balancing life and learning to trust.
And that was a nice change from typical 2nd chances where it is always about OW or OM dramas or some other stupidity. This one had none of that nonsense at all! (Woohoo!)
I do wish there was more romance & bonding though between the MCs but it made it up for me with Calvin always stealing the “show”. So for anyone looking for a nice/sweet read, I highly recommend.
Safety: SAFE. No OW/OM drama or ex mentions.
No virgins.
No cheating.
Separation: Heroine said she was celibate but I believe Hero was not. There was no specific
details about that but it didn’t sound as if he was a monk for 4 yrs. He did say he didn’t
have time to date or have relationships but nothing about hookups….
HEA and Epilogue with heroine being pregnant again with baby #2
What I didn't like: The roommate. While she & heroine shared an apartment when Hero was not in the picture, she helped with babysitting and being a good support system to heroine. I wish the author had left it as such, but to have her break up with her BF and then move in with Hero & heroine when their house/apartment burned down, was just too much as she just felt like a 3rd wheel at that point and didn't serve any purpose other then to be a free-loader.
Then there was the comment she made to heroine that she felt the kid was "hers" too! Huh? Yeah, she helped with babysitting and knew the kid from the time he was born, but how does that make her his "mother" too? Nope. That sentence didn't work for me at all.
And then we are left to wonder whether she continued to free-load from the MCs after they got their HEA. We never really found out about that.
I know I'm griping, but that part just irked me for some reason. I wanted Hero & heroine and their kid to be alone and develop into a family unit. The Roomy had no legit reason to be a part of that and just wish author had left her out. It made me feel as if heroine was so co-dependent on this Roomy that she couldn't break ties with her to get her HEA with the awesome Hero & his family. *sigh*
Mason & Eliza met 4 yrs prior and had a ONS. Both never forgot one another, but when Eliza finds herself pregnant, she tries to find Mason but has no luck. So with the help of her roomy & BFF, as well as neighbors, she & Calvin have made a good life (even if financially she struggles).
In the present, Eliza reads an article about Mason who is running his family’s business and decides to tell him about his son. Mason, who is a workaholic is both elated and cautious at first about running into Eliza and learning he is a Dad. Once he sees Calvin though, he is in love and this cutie Patootie was a joy to read about.
As Mason begins to get to know his son and spend time with him, he is also falling for his mom but both are cautious because Eliza grew up with a Father who was a workaholic and he died when he was in his early 40’s so she didn’t want to get involved with another workaholic. Mason (whose father also passed away) works hard to provide for his family and to make his dad proud of him. So the “angst” in this story is about them balancing life and learning to trust.
And that was a nice change from typical 2nd chances where it is always about OW or OM dramas or some other stupidity. This one had none of that nonsense at all! (Woohoo!)
I do wish there was more romance & bonding though between the MCs but it made it up for me with Calvin always stealing the “show”. So for anyone looking for a nice/sweet read, I highly recommend.
Safety: SAFE. No OW/OM drama or ex mentions.
No virgins.
No cheating.
Separation: Heroine said she was celibate but I believe Hero was not. There was no specific
details about that but it didn’t sound as if he was a monk for 4 yrs. He did say he didn’t
have time to date or have relationships but nothing about hookups….
HEA and Epilogue with heroine being pregnant again with baby #2
What I didn't like: The roommate. While she & heroine shared an apartment when Hero was not in the picture, she helped with babysitting and being a good support system to heroine. I wish the author had left it as such, but to have her break up with her BF and then move in with Hero & heroine when their house/apartment burned down, was just too much as she just felt like a 3rd wheel at that point and didn't serve any purpose other then to be a free-loader.
Then there was the comment she made to heroine that she felt the kid was "hers" too! Huh? Yeah, she helped with babysitting and knew the kid from the time he was born, but how does that make her his "mother" too? Nope. That sentence didn't work for me at all.
And then we are left to wonder whether she continued to free-load from the MCs after they got their HEA. We never really found out about that.
I know I'm griping, but that part just irked me for some reason. I wanted Hero & heroine and their kid to be alone and develop into a family unit. The Roomy had no legit reason to be a part of that and just wish author had left her out. It made me feel as if heroine was so co-dependent on this Roomy that she couldn't break ties with her to get her HEA with the awesome Hero & his family. *sigh*
January 28, 2025
Wow
Wow. What a twisted plot line. Accidental pregnancy, can't find the father, father once found is thrown for a loop.
Wow. What a twisted plot line. Accidental pregnancy, can't find the father, father once found is thrown for a loop.
April 21, 2021
Mason North, the stellar, business-oriented -to-the-expense-of-everything-else-in-life has a glitch in his life—a surprise 3 year old son that has turned his world upside down!
Four years prior, Mason met Eliza Bancroft, a violin (fiddle) player on the eve of his promotion as the head of North Brother’s Sports at the death of his father. The responsibilities and future of the business are in his hands, to manage for his siblings and mother. That night he meets and stays with Eliza, and the feelings that are born (pun intended) are very mutual. Eliza is unsure of herself and leaves before finding out more information about him, and therefore unable to reach him when she discovers she is pregnant. Eliza then puts her aspiring career on hold to care for her child, earning her a solid local reputation for “fiddle playing “, instead of her symphonic violin background, and works hard to establish herself as a studio musician which is more conducive to a life style with a child. Money is tight, but her work ethic and desire to succeed are strong.
If you have been following the North Brother’s series (and it’s ok if you haven’t—these books are able to be stand alone HEA’s) you’ll know that the business is key to all brothers, and is undergoing a major national expansion. True Harmony continues with Mason’s story as he brings the company into a national presence and is attempting to continue his expansion campaign by impressing investors. When a dire incident occurs, Mason comes to a point where he needs to evaluate what is more important, business or family. This is a fatal juncture, as Eliza’s family history is also crowded with a father who gave little time to them.
I really enjoyed this story (of all North Brother’s books) the best. The writing flowed, the characters were developed. The author understood when to insert dialogue and didn’t have the characters solely “living through their thoughts”. I thought Eliza’s issues about her father dragged the story line a bit too much, however the author kept the issue moving forward.
All I can say is…I hope in my next life, I get a company jet!
This is a sweet, easy read that will keep you involved with the North family, while looking forward to the next installment!
Four years prior, Mason met Eliza Bancroft, a violin (fiddle) player on the eve of his promotion as the head of North Brother’s Sports at the death of his father. The responsibilities and future of the business are in his hands, to manage for his siblings and mother. That night he meets and stays with Eliza, and the feelings that are born (pun intended) are very mutual. Eliza is unsure of herself and leaves before finding out more information about him, and therefore unable to reach him when she discovers she is pregnant. Eliza then puts her aspiring career on hold to care for her child, earning her a solid local reputation for “fiddle playing “, instead of her symphonic violin background, and works hard to establish herself as a studio musician which is more conducive to a life style with a child. Money is tight, but her work ethic and desire to succeed are strong.
If you have been following the North Brother’s series (and it’s ok if you haven’t—these books are able to be stand alone HEA’s) you’ll know that the business is key to all brothers, and is undergoing a major national expansion. True Harmony continues with Mason’s story as he brings the company into a national presence and is attempting to continue his expansion campaign by impressing investors. When a dire incident occurs, Mason comes to a point where he needs to evaluate what is more important, business or family. This is a fatal juncture, as Eliza’s family history is also crowded with a father who gave little time to them.
I really enjoyed this story (of all North Brother’s books) the best. The writing flowed, the characters were developed. The author understood when to insert dialogue and didn’t have the characters solely “living through their thoughts”. I thought Eliza’s issues about her father dragged the story line a bit too much, however the author kept the issue moving forward.
All I can say is…I hope in my next life, I get a company jet!
This is a sweet, easy read that will keep you involved with the North family, while looking forward to the next installment!
April 22, 2021
Amy Knupp has become one of my favorite “go to authors”. I have never been disappointed by one of her stories and I have loved reading her “North Brothers” series. Each brother’s story was terrific and I had been looking forward to Mason’s - the oldest North brother. In each of the previous books, he always seemed so hard, so driven, and without any kind of life outside of work. I wondered how Knupp would write his story. It was for this reason that I read “True Harmony”.
I admit that I am not typically a fan of the “one-night stand, woman gets pregnant, years go by without the father knowing” type of story. Knupp put her on twist on that trope and created a really wonderful tale of second chances.
Mason has felt the weight of the world on his shoulders ever since his father passed away. The family company is now his responsibility – or so he thinks. The demands he puts on himself cause him to be hard and bordering on unsociable. Knupp did a great job of softening those hard edges by bringing someone from his past back into his life. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like Eliza – after all, the typical woman that she represents is not always ideal. But after one chapter, I was her biggest cheerleader! Go Eliza! That can only come from great writing and a wonderful story-teller.
Each of the North Brothers books can be read as a stand -alone. Knupp always does a great job of giving you just enough information on past story-lines that you do not feel lost. But really… you don’t want to miss this terrific series. I highly recommend reading them all.
I admit that I am not typically a fan of the “one-night stand, woman gets pregnant, years go by without the father knowing” type of story. Knupp put her on twist on that trope and created a really wonderful tale of second chances.
Mason has felt the weight of the world on his shoulders ever since his father passed away. The family company is now his responsibility – or so he thinks. The demands he puts on himself cause him to be hard and bordering on unsociable. Knupp did a great job of softening those hard edges by bringing someone from his past back into his life. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like Eliza – after all, the typical woman that she represents is not always ideal. But after one chapter, I was her biggest cheerleader! Go Eliza! That can only come from great writing and a wonderful story-teller.
Each of the North Brothers books can be read as a stand -alone. Knupp always does a great job of giving you just enough information on past story-lines that you do not feel lost. But really… you don’t want to miss this terrific series. I highly recommend reading them all.
April 25, 2021
You'll want to have a tissue or two handy as you read this story involving the oldest of the North brothers. Mason is the CEO of North Brothers Sports and takes his responsibility to his family and the company so seriously that he has no time to pursue a personal relationship, let alone a family of his own. But his life is turned upside down one day when he learns that he may be the father of a 3 year old boy.
Eliza never expected anything more four years ago than a night of bliss with the man she was instantly attracted to at the bar where her friend Grace was bartending. But her life and career changed when she found out she was pregnant. And not having any contact information for the man she had met, she goes about raising her son with the help of her friend Grace, and her neighbor Lettie. That is until the day she sees Mason's picture on the cover of a magazine.
While there are plenty of one night stand leading to pregnancy stories, this one felt fresh and new. The North family is very loving and supportive. While Mason struggles with balancing all of his responsibility, he gets great support and advice from him Mom. Eliza has issues of her own from her childhood and as such is concerned about Mason being a workaholic. She has her support system in her friend Grace. I loved reading this story and seeing how the two main characters worked through their own and combined issues to see if there was a way to make things work. And I can't forget all of the wonderful supporting characters that just add to the overall story.
Eliza never expected anything more four years ago than a night of bliss with the man she was instantly attracted to at the bar where her friend Grace was bartending. But her life and career changed when she found out she was pregnant. And not having any contact information for the man she had met, she goes about raising her son with the help of her friend Grace, and her neighbor Lettie. That is until the day she sees Mason's picture on the cover of a magazine.
While there are plenty of one night stand leading to pregnancy stories, this one felt fresh and new. The North family is very loving and supportive. While Mason struggles with balancing all of his responsibility, he gets great support and advice from him Mom. Eliza has issues of her own from her childhood and as such is concerned about Mason being a workaholic. She has her support system in her friend Grace. I loved reading this story and seeing how the two main characters worked through their own and combined issues to see if there was a way to make things work. And I can't forget all of the wonderful supporting characters that just add to the overall story.
April 18, 2021
The North family already owns real estate in my heart, and I knew Mason’s story was going to be interesting, but I never anticipated this! Mason shared a memorable night with Eliza. They exchanged no information other than first names, but four plus years later when she sees Mason in a local magazine, Eliza shows up at his office.
Mason is the most serious of the brothers. As the oldest and the CEO of North Sporting Goods, he takes the responsibility seriously of keeping the business profitable in order to provide for his family. He's a Type A workaholic and has little time for dating, but somehow, he's never forgotten Eliza. And clearly, now, things will have to change because Mason is determined to be in his son’s life.
I love these characters and this story so much! Four-year-old Calvin is completely adorable, and Mason's take-charge attitude juxtaposed with single-mother Eliza who's been handling things on her own for years makes for entertaining reading. Let’s just say that there are a lot of lessons to be learned on all sides.
These characters are perfectly imperfect and so realistic I could easily relate to them, so it’s no wonder they absconded with my heart. And Calvin? Well, he owned it completely throughout the book, and this cobbled-together family will always hold a piece of it. If you’re looking for a charming, authentic, heartfelt read, make sure you don’t pass up this fantastic read!
Mason is the most serious of the brothers. As the oldest and the CEO of North Sporting Goods, he takes the responsibility seriously of keeping the business profitable in order to provide for his family. He's a Type A workaholic and has little time for dating, but somehow, he's never forgotten Eliza. And clearly, now, things will have to change because Mason is determined to be in his son’s life.
I love these characters and this story so much! Four-year-old Calvin is completely adorable, and Mason's take-charge attitude juxtaposed with single-mother Eliza who's been handling things on her own for years makes for entertaining reading. Let’s just say that there are a lot of lessons to be learned on all sides.
These characters are perfectly imperfect and so realistic I could easily relate to them, so it’s no wonder they absconded with my heart. And Calvin? Well, he owned it completely throughout the book, and this cobbled-together family will always hold a piece of it. If you’re looking for a charming, authentic, heartfelt read, make sure you don’t pass up this fantastic read!
April 13, 2021
I have come to love this series which centers around the North brothers of Nashville and this one is one of my favorite of the series.
This story belongs to Mason North, the oldest brother and the CEO of North Brothers Sports. A company started by his father. Since the death of his father, Mason has felt responsible to keep the legacy thriving so that the entire family is always taken care of. A goal that have turned him into a workaholic.
Eliza Bancroft is a fiddle player who met Mason four years ago. They spent a magical night in which no last names were exchanged. Little did they know that it was also the night she would become pregnant with Calvin, her sweet and funny boy.
At that time, she had little resources and information to find him and tell him he would be a father.
Now four years later, she sees his picture in a magazine and realizes she must find him and tell him.
From the moment they meet again the lives of these three individuals would be changed forever. Priorities are tested, trust must be earned, and past experiences must be put aside in order to move forward.
Can a little boy and love give them all a chance of finding their HEA?
This was a touching story about hope, new beginnings, changing priorities and finding love .
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
This story belongs to Mason North, the oldest brother and the CEO of North Brothers Sports. A company started by his father. Since the death of his father, Mason has felt responsible to keep the legacy thriving so that the entire family is always taken care of. A goal that have turned him into a workaholic.
Eliza Bancroft is a fiddle player who met Mason four years ago. They spent a magical night in which no last names were exchanged. Little did they know that it was also the night she would become pregnant with Calvin, her sweet and funny boy.
At that time, she had little resources and information to find him and tell him he would be a father.
Now four years later, she sees his picture in a magazine and realizes she must find him and tell him.
From the moment they meet again the lives of these three individuals would be changed forever. Priorities are tested, trust must be earned, and past experiences must be put aside in order to move forward.
Can a little boy and love give them all a chance of finding their HEA?
This was a touching story about hope, new beginnings, changing priorities and finding love .
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
April 14, 2021
5 stars
I receives a free copy of the steamy Nashville set novel True Harmony(North Brothers book 4) by Amy Knupp and this review was given freely.
Amy Knupp continues this heartwarming, satisfying and at times steamy family saga with the close knit North siblings preparing to start their lives as married couples while mother North continues to lobby for grandchildren only to find her prayers answered by an unplanned pregnancy.
This is a well balanced second chance at love story containing some drama and conflict but mainly featuring Mason and Eliza's struggles with both their attraction for each other, blending their lives, and Mason's progression from business focused patriarch to a loving supportive family man. Teasers are provided concerning a romance for the last single North brother, Navy officer Zane.
After four years, a magazine article results in a reunion for fiddle playing studio musician and single mom Eliza Bancroft which shakes up the CEO of North Brother Sports, Mason North's, regimental business focused life at a pivotal point in the companies growth.
Can be read as a standalone but is best if read in series order.
I receives a free copy of the steamy Nashville set novel True Harmony(North Brothers book 4) by Amy Knupp and this review was given freely.
Amy Knupp continues this heartwarming, satisfying and at times steamy family saga with the close knit North siblings preparing to start their lives as married couples while mother North continues to lobby for grandchildren only to find her prayers answered by an unplanned pregnancy.
This is a well balanced second chance at love story containing some drama and conflict but mainly featuring Mason and Eliza's struggles with both their attraction for each other, blending their lives, and Mason's progression from business focused patriarch to a loving supportive family man. Teasers are provided concerning a romance for the last single North brother, Navy officer Zane.
After four years, a magazine article results in a reunion for fiddle playing studio musician and single mom Eliza Bancroft which shakes up the CEO of North Brother Sports, Mason North's, regimental business focused life at a pivotal point in the companies growth.
Can be read as a standalone but is best if read in series order.
April 18, 2021
Since fiddle player Eliza Bancroft never exchanged contact information with CEO Mason North, Eliza couldn't tell him about the child they conceived. Now four years later, her roommate spots his picture in a local magazine. With Mason's workaholic schedule and his protective assistant, Eliza has a hard time getting a hold of Mason. After Mason realizes that he has a son, Mason tracks them down. I received a free copy of this ebook from the author. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. This is a thoroughly enjoyable read. Even though Eliza and Mason seem to come from different worlds, I love their pull towards each other. Their son Calvin is cute and adds humor and many enjoyable moments to the story. I love seeing another side to Mason than I had seen previously in this series. I also love the support system and 'family' that Eliza built with Grace and Lettie. This book is enjoyable as a standalone, but it is great to see characters pop up from other books in this series as well as the Hale Street Series. There is some steam, but also a sweet romance. Reading books by Amy Knup are always a treat.
April 27, 2021
I have enjoyed all the North brothers and Mason is no exception. Eliza Bancroft, a fiddle player, never dreamed that her one night stand would leave her pregnant. She unfortunately didn’t get any contact information on Mason not even his last name. Thinking he was from out west, she did her best to try to find him, but never could. She lived in a duplex with her friend, raising her three year old son with the help of her friend and her next door neighbor. Now four years later, she sees her son’s father’s picture in a magazine and learns he lived right here in her town all along. She feels he has a right to know he has a son so tries to contact him but his PA won’t pass her messages on so she does the next best thing, she sits outside his company and waits for him. How will he react when he finds he has an almost four year old son? There will be a lot of challenges for them as they come from two different worlds; he comes from a loving family, hers was not; he is a workaholic, she works hard to support and be there for her son. Loved watching Mason and Eliza find their HEA and the love and support from his family was so sweet.
April 21, 2021
I really loved Eliza. She was a strong woman who dealt with everything that came her way with grace and humour. She was well on her way to making it as a musician when she had to change all her plans because of an unplanned pregnancy. She tried to find the father, but really had no information to go on. As soon as she realizes who he is, she knows she has to tell him he has a son as it’s the right thing to do. At first I wasn’t really sure about Mason. He was so rigid and closed up. I realize he was under a lot of pressure, but I felt a lot of it was self-inflicted. I really wanted to give him a good swift kick at the beginning, but I was pulling for him at the end. Eliza and Mason both had baggage but they both worked through it and didn’t let it spoil the good thing they had going. There was a lot of growth on both their parts – but especially for Mason. It was nice to see him change his priorities. It was fun to see some of the other North couples and to attend the weddings. I love happy endings!
I received this ARC from the author and this is my honest opinion.
I received this ARC from the author and this is my honest opinion.
June 21, 2023
3⭐️/5⭐️
I thought this was a solid second chance romance (?) book, I liked both Eliza and Mason. I think I would’ve felt more connected if I had read the previous books but nonetheless I still really enjoyed this book. I adored all the scenes of Mason, Eliza and Calvin, especially the scenes of Mason and Calvin, so cute!
SPOILERS AHEAD:
Things I liked:
* Mason asking to see pictures of Calvin
* Mason and Calvin’s first time meeting each other
* “they began a duet, with Calvin banging on his drum, keeping a beat, and both of them singing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” Mason with the mic.”
* Mason thanking Eliza for being such a good mom
* Mason telling is mom how special his son is
* Mason rushing over to Eliza’s after a storm caused a tree to fall through the roof
* “Now here he was, exiting the elevator on the top floor of his condo while the sun was still up for once. He could admit it—he was eager to see how Calvin liked the gift he’d had delivered.”
* He got Calvin a train set
* “Mason said, unable to hold in a smile as the reality of the situation sank in—his son was happy to see him.”
* He calls him C (my heart)
* Calvin asking if he can ride on Mason’s shoulders instead of his back (because he used to talk about all the daycare dads carrying their kid on their shoulders)
* HE KISSED HER
* Eliza agreeing to stay with Mason until their house is ready
* “He lowered himself all the way to a kneel as his son sidled up right next to him”
* “But as Calvin sat down on top of Mason’s knees, still talking nonstop and so avidly, the truth burrowed into Mason’s chest. This was the best kind of welcome home”
* When they told Calvin that Mason is his dad
* “Come here,” Mason said, arms out, and that’s all it took. Calvin threw himself into his dad’s arms, giggling like a banshee.”
* “Mason held his arms out, and their son leaped into them. When Calvin wrapped his arms around him in another hug, Mason shared a private look with Eliza, and then the four of them headed off toward the main gate.”
* His family made them “welcome to the family” cupcakes
* When Eliza left Calvin with Mason for a night and the apartment was ruined when she got back lol
* “This was new. This hint of vulnerability from Mason North, CEO, family leader, and general bossy-pants… It was sort of adorable.”
* “Did you kiss my mama?” Calvin said in his outdoor voice. “Mason rubbed Calvin’s head with affection and leaned to his ear and whispered, “Shhh. But she looks pretty tonight, doesn’t she?” He winked at the boy, who looked at his mama and nodded. “Our little secret?”
* “He loved Eliza Bancroft. And he suspected she loved him too.”
* Oop they said I love you
* HES GOING BACK TO NASHVILLE
* “I was missing something. I screwed up.” He kissed the knuckles of one of her hands. “I had the pilot turn around and bring me back as soon as we landed.”
* “Family hug,” Mason said, pulling the two of them into a happy tangle of arms and kisses. Eliza held on to both her guys. Never had anything felt so amazing, so right, so perfect.”
* “We’re having a baby. Another baby.” “A sibling for Calvin,” he said, his grin widening. “Grandson number two for my mom.”
I thought this was a solid second chance romance (?) book, I liked both Eliza and Mason. I think I would’ve felt more connected if I had read the previous books but nonetheless I still really enjoyed this book. I adored all the scenes of Mason, Eliza and Calvin, especially the scenes of Mason and Calvin, so cute!
SPOILERS AHEAD:
Things I liked:
* Mason asking to see pictures of Calvin
* Mason and Calvin’s first time meeting each other
* “they began a duet, with Calvin banging on his drum, keeping a beat, and both of them singing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” Mason with the mic.”
* Mason thanking Eliza for being such a good mom
* Mason telling is mom how special his son is
* Mason rushing over to Eliza’s after a storm caused a tree to fall through the roof
* “Now here he was, exiting the elevator on the top floor of his condo while the sun was still up for once. He could admit it—he was eager to see how Calvin liked the gift he’d had delivered.”
* He got Calvin a train set
* “Mason said, unable to hold in a smile as the reality of the situation sank in—his son was happy to see him.”
* He calls him C (my heart)
* Calvin asking if he can ride on Mason’s shoulders instead of his back (because he used to talk about all the daycare dads carrying their kid on their shoulders)
* HE KISSED HER
* Eliza agreeing to stay with Mason until their house is ready
* “He lowered himself all the way to a kneel as his son sidled up right next to him”
* “But as Calvin sat down on top of Mason’s knees, still talking nonstop and so avidly, the truth burrowed into Mason’s chest. This was the best kind of welcome home”
* When they told Calvin that Mason is his dad
* “Come here,” Mason said, arms out, and that’s all it took. Calvin threw himself into his dad’s arms, giggling like a banshee.”
* “Mason held his arms out, and their son leaped into them. When Calvin wrapped his arms around him in another hug, Mason shared a private look with Eliza, and then the four of them headed off toward the main gate.”
* His family made them “welcome to the family” cupcakes
* When Eliza left Calvin with Mason for a night and the apartment was ruined when she got back lol
* “This was new. This hint of vulnerability from Mason North, CEO, family leader, and general bossy-pants… It was sort of adorable.”
* “Did you kiss my mama?” Calvin said in his outdoor voice. “Mason rubbed Calvin’s head with affection and leaned to his ear and whispered, “Shhh. But she looks pretty tonight, doesn’t she?” He winked at the boy, who looked at his mama and nodded. “Our little secret?”
* “He loved Eliza Bancroft. And he suspected she loved him too.”
* Oop they said I love you
* HES GOING BACK TO NASHVILLE
* “I was missing something. I screwed up.” He kissed the knuckles of one of her hands. “I had the pilot turn around and bring me back as soon as we landed.”
* “Family hug,” Mason said, pulling the two of them into a happy tangle of arms and kisses. Eliza held on to both her guys. Never had anything felt so amazing, so right, so perfect.”
* “We’re having a baby. Another baby.” “A sibling for Calvin,” he said, his grin widening. “Grandson number two for my mom.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 25, 2024
This is Mason's story - the eldest of the North brothers.
Four years ago, he had a one night stand with Eliza Bancroft, and both have never forgotten the mutual feelings and strong chemistry. Eliza didn't know his full name or how to contact him, so couldn't tell him she fell pregnant that night.
By chance they meet again, and she must tell him her news and that they have a 3 year old son called Calvin.
Eliza is haunted by her childhood memories of an absent father, and doesn't want the same for her son but with Mason being a workaholic she is scared.
Mason took over as CEO of North Brother’s Sports after the death of his father and takes his responsibilities and those for the future of the business very seriously. He is however shocked to discover he is father, but wants to be present and loves his son instantly.
Eliza puts her career as a touring fiddle player on hold to be a mum, but has earned a reputation as being a reliable studio musician and takes on as many extra gigs as she can to provide for her son. Money is tight for them, but she has a strong work ethic with a desire to succeed whilst putting her son first.
When an emergency with the company occurs, Mason jumps on a flight to the other side of the country whilst Eliza is putting the final touches to their sons' first birthday party and doubting his commit to fatherhood.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the story flowed well with the characters developing throughout the pages. An easy read which involves the whole North family.
Four years ago, he had a one night stand with Eliza Bancroft, and both have never forgotten the mutual feelings and strong chemistry. Eliza didn't know his full name or how to contact him, so couldn't tell him she fell pregnant that night.
By chance they meet again, and she must tell him her news and that they have a 3 year old son called Calvin.
Eliza is haunted by her childhood memories of an absent father, and doesn't want the same for her son but with Mason being a workaholic she is scared.
Mason took over as CEO of North Brother’s Sports after the death of his father and takes his responsibilities and those for the future of the business very seriously. He is however shocked to discover he is father, but wants to be present and loves his son instantly.
Eliza puts her career as a touring fiddle player on hold to be a mum, but has earned a reputation as being a reliable studio musician and takes on as many extra gigs as she can to provide for her son. Money is tight for them, but she has a strong work ethic with a desire to succeed whilst putting her son first.
When an emergency with the company occurs, Mason jumps on a flight to the other side of the country whilst Eliza is putting the final touches to their sons' first birthday party and doubting his commit to fatherhood.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the story flowed well with the characters developing throughout the pages. An easy read which involves the whole North family.
April 21, 2021
This may have been my first story by Amy Knupp, but I can say with certainty that it will not be the last.
Eliza and Mason grab you from the start of the story. They have able assistance from the supporting cast: Mason's family and Eliza's friends and coworkers.
But young, just-turning-four-years-old Calvin, Eliza and Mason's son, simply stole the show for me. I think he is the best, most consistent and believable four year old I have ever read. Writing a young child, particularly dialogue for them is immensely difficult. Making the words, sentence structure, mannerisms and behavior accurate to the age is so often missed, but Ms.Knupp has it exactly spot on. She has a believable family unit in this book that you cannot help but love.
This book has a permanent spot in my ereader. Soon to be joined by the remainder of the series.
Eliza and Mason grab you from the start of the story. They have able assistance from the supporting cast: Mason's family and Eliza's friends and coworkers.
But young, just-turning-four-years-old Calvin, Eliza and Mason's son, simply stole the show for me. I think he is the best, most consistent and believable four year old I have ever read. Writing a young child, particularly dialogue for them is immensely difficult. Making the words, sentence structure, mannerisms and behavior accurate to the age is so often missed, but Ms.Knupp has it exactly spot on. She has a believable family unit in this book that you cannot help but love.
This book has a permanent spot in my ereader. Soon to be joined by the remainder of the series.
May 11, 2023
Book 3 in the North Brother series and it’s all about brother #1, Mason. Mason is the oldest of the North brothers and the CEO of North Brothers Sports. He’s the one responsible to make sure that the legacy of NBS lasts for generations and that the family is set for generations to come. He’s got a lot on his shoulders and he never forgets it. He is a workaholic, but he’s got a lot of responsibility. With all that responsibility he sometimes needs to blow off a little steam…
The problem with blowing off that steam? Usually, there is none. But just in case, you may want to think about exchanging last names. What happens when you don’t? Well, just read True Harmony to find out!
These North brothers are keepers. They are a tight-knit group that supports one another completely. They are also not above harassing one another when needed. I love this family!
The problem with blowing off that steam? Usually, there is none. But just in case, you may want to think about exchanging last names. What happens when you don’t? Well, just read True Harmony to find out!
These North brothers are keepers. They are a tight-knit group that supports one another completely. They are also not above harassing one another when needed. I love this family!
April 22, 2021
More North Brothers!
Fiddle player Eliza Bancroft would do anything for her son Calvin because being in a band wouldn’t work as a single parent but being a studio musician in Nashville meant that she could be home every night. Eliza only knew the first name of Calvin’s father as Mason but finding out that he was Mason North, the CEO of North Brothers Sports. But that where the story begins with Mason trying to be the father that Calvin needs him to be.
I absolutely love the North Brothers by Amy Knupp because they are the type of guys that every girl wants to marry plus they are a family.
P.S. I loved Calvin’s energy because someone needs to bottle it!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Fiddle player Eliza Bancroft would do anything for her son Calvin because being in a band wouldn’t work as a single parent but being a studio musician in Nashville meant that she could be home every night. Eliza only knew the first name of Calvin’s father as Mason but finding out that he was Mason North, the CEO of North Brothers Sports. But that where the story begins with Mason trying to be the father that Calvin needs him to be.
I absolutely love the North Brothers by Amy Knupp because they are the type of guys that every girl wants to marry plus they are a family.
P.S. I loved Calvin’s energy because someone needs to bottle it!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 25, 2021
True Harmony
By Amy Knupp
Main Characters: Eliza and Mason
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author.
5 out of 5 stars
Eliza Bancroft, who plays fiddle had a one-night-for-fun with Mason North and now has a 4-year-old son Calvin. She never knew anything more than Mason's first name. She tried to find Mason when she found out she was pregnant but was unsuccessful. Now after 4 years she sees a picture of him in a magazine and knows she has to at least make him aware of his fatherhood. Mason is the CEO of North Brother Sports and is a workaholic with too many responsibilities and this is going to be another one. I love them as a couple and they do get their HEA ending. Loved the book!
By Amy Knupp
Main Characters: Eliza and Mason
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author.
5 out of 5 stars
Eliza Bancroft, who plays fiddle had a one-night-for-fun with Mason North and now has a 4-year-old son Calvin. She never knew anything more than Mason's first name. She tried to find Mason when she found out she was pregnant but was unsuccessful. Now after 4 years she sees a picture of him in a magazine and knows she has to at least make him aware of his fatherhood. Mason is the CEO of North Brother Sports and is a workaholic with too many responsibilities and this is going to be another one. I love them as a couple and they do get their HEA ending. Loved the book!
April 19, 2023
3/5***. This is a second chance, surprise baby romance featuring Mason North, the CEO of North Brothers Sports and Eliza Bancroft an up and coming musician in Nashville.
This was just an okay story for me. There wasn’t much of a romance and the MCs seemed stiff and awkward around each other since they haven’t seen each other in over 4 years. He’s a serious workaholic who never gets off his phone and she has been successfully raising her child with help from her friends and playing music gigs to earn extra income. Any real heat or sexy times seems to have happened years earlier.
If you are reading the North Brothers series, this book is a must because Mason is the eldest brother and features in all the other stories.
This was just an okay story for me. There wasn’t much of a romance and the MCs seemed stiff and awkward around each other since they haven’t seen each other in over 4 years. He’s a serious workaholic who never gets off his phone and she has been successfully raising her child with help from her friends and playing music gigs to earn extra income. Any real heat or sexy times seems to have happened years earlier.
If you are reading the North Brothers series, this book is a must because Mason is the eldest brother and features in all the other stories.
April 12, 2021
True Harmony by Amy Knupp was my second North Brothers book and although I haven’t read them all and I read them out of order I’m hooked (and wondering if there is a way to marry into the family). This story was a one night read for me and it delivered everything Ms. Knupp said it would, “a second chance romance, a suddenly a dad story, a single-mom tale, an opposites attract story”, and I would add a little slow burn. It was a nice change to read a female character with a passion for a different type of profession… fiddle playing. I can just picture CEO Mason North in a packed Nashville bar watching her play. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a sizzling weekend read.
April 26, 2021
Amy always delivers an easy read with a whole lot of "feel good" vibes. There is always drama, emotion, and plenty of heart. Throw in a few laughs and the family dynamics of the North Clan; and you have a delightful story.
Mason and Eliza are a perfect example of this. While their story was light on the steam, it was full of happiness and hope.
Really, their story was a journey of discovery.
A story of growing together, discovering what could be, fighting for balance - finding true harmony.
I absolutely adored Calvin. And Zane finally makes an appearance! Look out Hayden, I bet he's coming for you.
Mason and Eliza are a perfect example of this. While their story was light on the steam, it was full of happiness and hope.
Really, their story was a journey of discovery.
A story of growing together, discovering what could be, fighting for balance - finding true harmony.
I absolutely adored Calvin. And Zane finally makes an appearance! Look out Hayden, I bet he's coming for you.
July 4, 2025
Promises, and more promises
"Rocking the fatherhood gig" - something Mason was about to find out just what it's like.
But coming home to a home cooked meal that smelled like heaven was not a hardship. It's time to play house for real.
Here is another amazing book and I look forward to the 'True Hero' and the last of this series.
I still need to read 'Single Dad's of Dragonfly Lake' and 'Hale Street Series' in this collection. Amy is just an amazing author and I hope she comes up with another series. I love books where you can put yourself right into the story.
Enjoy reading everyone.
"Rocking the fatherhood gig" - something Mason was about to find out just what it's like.
But coming home to a home cooked meal that smelled like heaven was not a hardship. It's time to play house for real.
Here is another amazing book and I look forward to the 'True Hero' and the last of this series.
I still need to read 'Single Dad's of Dragonfly Lake' and 'Hale Street Series' in this collection. Amy is just an amazing author and I hope she comes up with another series. I love books where you can put yourself right into the story.
Enjoy reading everyone.
August 8, 2023
3.5 stars
Eliza and Mason are such interesting, captivating, relatable, intriguing characters. And Calvin, well he steals the show 😊. I enjoyed their romance and the growth of these characters that we see throughout the story. I love that we get to see so much of the North family, and the couples from the other books. I’m looking forward to reading the last book in the series and hopefully seeing where this large boisterous family ends up.
I enjoyed the audio version of this book and the narrator.
Eliza and Mason are such interesting, captivating, relatable, intriguing characters. And Calvin, well he steals the show 😊. I enjoyed their romance and the growth of these characters that we see throughout the story. I love that we get to see so much of the North family, and the couples from the other books. I’m looking forward to reading the last book in the series and hopefully seeing where this large boisterous family ends up.
I enjoyed the audio version of this book and the narrator.
April 11, 2021
This is a love story that all young girls wish that they could have. Okay older women wish the same thing. A one night stand that's off the charts, without last names being mentioned. After seeing the person you would love to find again in a magazine what do you do? This is a story that will make your heart ache, your eyes tear up and you heart race. I would recommend this book as you continue with the story of the North Family.
I received an arc for an honest review.
I received an arc for an honest review.
April 23, 2021
Best of the series so far
Amy Knupp has a way of making her characters real to the reader and presenting situations we care about. Eliza and Mason are meant to be together--although they clearly had a lot to work out before they got there. (And could their son, Calvin, be any more adorable?) I love the cast of the North family and look forward to reading the Navy brother's story.
I was given an advance reader copy of this book and also preordered it.
Amy Knupp has a way of making her characters real to the reader and presenting situations we care about. Eliza and Mason are meant to be together--although they clearly had a lot to work out before they got there. (And could their son, Calvin, be any more adorable?) I love the cast of the North family and look forward to reading the Navy brother's story.
I was given an advance reader copy of this book and also preordered it.
April 27, 2021
True Harmony is the warm hearted, second chance romance of Eliza and Mason. Mason has always seemed so driven. It was nice to see Ms. Knupp soften his edges and make him a bit more human. I loved the chemistry between the two. Calvin was a great scene stealer. This well written book had my attention from the first page as I read far into the night. I could not put the book down. My only disappointment was reaching the end.
May 20, 2023
I absolutely adore the entire North family - five brothers, one incredible mother, and a slew of cousins, aunts, uncles, girlfriends, and wives, and for Mason and Eliza, the first grandchild! If you have not discovered this series, do yourself a favor and become another North family member. While all the books can be read as standalones, the experience is richer when read in sequence. Kudos to Amy Knupp for another winner filled with love, devotion, commitment and steamy passion!
June 4, 2023
How to take a millionaire CEO down to his knees. Mason, the straight-laced non-emotional oldest North brother is shocked when Emily, a previous one night stand he has never forgotten shows up at his office early one morning and tells him he has a son. He's shocked and unable to form a complete sentence so Emily walks away and goes home to her son, Calvin. This story is heart felt and the 4th book of the series ... and it's great to see Mason finally seem human!
August 10, 2023
Cute!
Honestly, it’s closer to 3.5 stars but it was cute. I thought the “forced proximity” was done in a unique way, and I really appreciated how strong Isabel & her girl gang was. I definitely wasn’t a fan of Mason at first, but he eventually improved significantly.
I do wish some things had been done a little differently, but I really loved how committed Mason was to fatherhood almost right from the start, and what a loving, doting daddy he was.
Honestly, it’s closer to 3.5 stars but it was cute. I thought the “forced proximity” was done in a unique way, and I really appreciated how strong Isabel & her girl gang was. I definitely wasn’t a fan of Mason at first, but he eventually improved significantly.
I do wish some things had been done a little differently, but I really loved how committed Mason was to fatherhood almost right from the start, and what a loving, doting daddy he was.
December 23, 2024
Eliza and Mason’s story
Eliza gets pregnant after a one-night fling with a stranger. Then, three years later, by happenstance, she finds her son’s dad. There isn’t much new when it comes to this trope but this was an enjoyable book. Kudos to the author for choosing a location other than NY or LA…and for refraining from having the child “baby talk” which is a pet peeve of mine.
Eliza gets pregnant after a one-night fling with a stranger. Then, three years later, by happenstance, she finds her son’s dad. There isn’t much new when it comes to this trope but this was an enjoyable book. Kudos to the author for choosing a location other than NY or LA…and for refraining from having the child “baby talk” which is a pet peeve of mine.
April 11, 2021
I adored reading this book!
It's a heartwarming, sexy
& moving romance.
Great characters & the love of
family & friends.
Four years ago, Mason & Eliza,
spent a glorious night of passion
together. Parting ways without names.
Now Eliza, has a secret to share with
Mason.
Captivated me from the first page
to the last!!
It's a heartwarming, sexy
& moving romance.
Great characters & the love of
family & friends.
Four years ago, Mason & Eliza,
spent a glorious night of passion
together. Parting ways without names.
Now Eliza, has a secret to share with
Mason.
Captivated me from the first page
to the last!!
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