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Hana Trio #1
A Song of Secrets
Her secret tore them apart.
Will his secret reunite them?
World-renowned cellist Angie Han is desperate to save her trio's chamber music society. So when she discovers that her ex Joshua Shin is the anonymous composer setting the classical music world on fire, she asks for his help. The sexy musician agrees to an uneasy truce to protect his secret success. But when their passion reignites, Angie’s own secrets may be exposed. Will Joshua ever trust her again? And will what's keeping them apart ever lead them to happily-ever-after?
Will his secret reunite them?
World-renowned cellist Angie Han is desperate to save her trio's chamber music society. So when she discovers that her ex Joshua Shin is the anonymous composer setting the classical music world on fire, she asks for his help. The sexy musician agrees to an uneasy truce to protect his secret success. But when their passion reignites, Angie’s own secrets may be exposed. Will Joshua ever trust her again? And will what's keeping them apart ever lead them to happily-ever-after?
202 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 25, 2022
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Jayci Lee
58 books1,261 followersJayci Lee writes poignant, sexy, and laugh-out-loud romance featuring Korean American main characters. Her books have been in O, The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Hollywood Reporter, E! News, and Women’s World. Jayci is retired from her fifteen-year career as a litigator because of all the badass heroines and drool worthy heroes demanding to have their stories told. Food, wine and travel are her jam. She makes her home in sunny California with her tall-dark-and-handsome husband, two amazing boys, and a fluffy rescue.
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January 17, 2022
I don't read Harlequin Desire for the billionaire heroes. I read it for the smart, talented women who know what they want and what they deserve. That moment in a romance where the heroine turns away from the hero because she knows she deserves better than what he can give -- and as much as she loves him, it's not worth it if she can't show the same love to herself? There's nothing better than that (including the moment where the hero makes his grand gesture to win her back). A Song of Secrets is a perfect example of this dynamic -- plus, I loved the music, the spice level, and the grandpa! Very much looking forward to the rest of the Hana Trio trilogy.
Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
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April 7, 2022Categories
Asian American, Contemporary Romance, Multicultural & Interracial Romance
Miniseries
Hana Trio (Book #1)
Asian American, Contemporary Romance, Multicultural & Interracial Romance
Miniseries
Hana Trio (Book #1)
February 10, 2022
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for my ARC copy in exchange for my honest review.
I was excited to get this copy since I’ve enjoyed her previous book. This was a very short length, steamy, second chance love story between two people who deserved a second chance at love. My only complaint was that I wish there were flashbacks to their love 10 years ago. Reading about their newfound love was great, but I needed the background information on why it took so long for them to trust each other. Otherwise, it was a sweet story. Looking forward to to book number 2.
I was excited to get this copy since I’ve enjoyed her previous book. This was a very short length, steamy, second chance love story between two people who deserved a second chance at love. My only complaint was that I wish there were flashbacks to their love 10 years ago. Reading about their newfound love was great, but I needed the background information on why it took so long for them to trust each other. Otherwise, it was a sweet story. Looking forward to to book number 2.
January 29, 2022
A good second chance love story, and opener for the Hana Trio series. The book opens with an emotional scene where Joshua and Angie see each other again for the first time in ten years, at a fundraiser for the local chamber music society. Angie and her sisters are among the performers, and Joshua is one of the attendees in place of his sick grandfather. Joshua is swamped by the memories of their college romance where they bonded over their music and gave in to the attraction that burned between them. He also remembers her walking away from him, his heartbreak destroying his ability to make music. When they come face-to-face, Joshua hides his still-simmering attraction to her behind anger and coldness when Angie asks him if he's happy.
Two months later, Angie receives the devastating news that the chamber music society may have to close. Their operating funds are dangerously low due to the pandemic, and their fundraising efforts have not kept up. After her estranged father refused to donate without Angie giving up her hard-fought independence, she was at a loss on how to help. Then, while listening to a piece from an anonymous new composer, Angie heard a musical phrase she never expected to hear again. I loved her determination to take what she knew and ask Joshua to compose a piece for the Society season-opening and ached at his stubborn refusal. But when Joshua's beloved grandfather has a heart attack, Joshua offers to write the piece in exchange for Angie playing her cello as music therapy for him.
Spending time together with his grandfather and working on his composition rekindles the attraction that still burns between them. Neither can resist the pull and decide that they can satisfy it with a no-strings affair. Each is determined to keep emotions out of it, but we all know how well that works. I loved seeing the quiet times they spent together and their collaborative efforts for his contribution. It didn't take long for Joshua's anger to fade, though he fought hard against acknowledging the love that had never gone away. Angie begins to feel the strain of pretending she doesn't want more than the affair they agreed to.
The emotional intensity ramped up when the secrecy failed. Joshua and Angie's world began to implode. I hurt for Angie, who faced the double pain of Joshua rejecting her love and believing her capable of revealing his secret. The depth of her pain dripped off the pages, and I was grateful for the closeness she shared with her sisters. I loved their support as she tried to overcome her heartbreak. I wanted to be mad at Joshua, but he faced his own Armageddon. Not only had he lost Angie through his stubborn blindness, but he also ran the risk of losing his promotion to CEO of the family business. I loved seeing him realize the truth of his feelings for Angie and her place in his life and how he used that to prepare his fight for his job. To my delight, he rocked the scene in the boardroom. Even better, I loved how his focus moved on to finding a way to win Angie back. I wasn't surprised by his method, but the details showed how well he knew her and how much she meant to him. The openness and honesty of Joshua's confession to her were intensely emotional and went a long way toward making up for the hurt he caused. I loved the ending and hope to see more of them in her sisters' books.
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Two months later, Angie receives the devastating news that the chamber music society may have to close. Their operating funds are dangerously low due to the pandemic, and their fundraising efforts have not kept up. After her estranged father refused to donate without Angie giving up her hard-fought independence, she was at a loss on how to help. Then, while listening to a piece from an anonymous new composer, Angie heard a musical phrase she never expected to hear again. I loved her determination to take what she knew and ask Joshua to compose a piece for the Society season-opening and ached at his stubborn refusal. But when Joshua's beloved grandfather has a heart attack, Joshua offers to write the piece in exchange for Angie playing her cello as music therapy for him.
Spending time together with his grandfather and working on his composition rekindles the attraction that still burns between them. Neither can resist the pull and decide that they can satisfy it with a no-strings affair. Each is determined to keep emotions out of it, but we all know how well that works. I loved seeing the quiet times they spent together and their collaborative efforts for his contribution. It didn't take long for Joshua's anger to fade, though he fought hard against acknowledging the love that had never gone away. Angie begins to feel the strain of pretending she doesn't want more than the affair they agreed to.
The emotional intensity ramped up when the secrecy failed. Joshua and Angie's world began to implode. I hurt for Angie, who faced the double pain of Joshua rejecting her love and believing her capable of revealing his secret. The depth of her pain dripped off the pages, and I was grateful for the closeness she shared with her sisters. I loved their support as she tried to overcome her heartbreak. I wanted to be mad at Joshua, but he faced his own Armageddon. Not only had he lost Angie through his stubborn blindness, but he also ran the risk of losing his promotion to CEO of the family business. I loved seeing him realize the truth of his feelings for Angie and her place in his life and how he used that to prepare his fight for his job. To my delight, he rocked the scene in the boardroom. Even better, I loved how his focus moved on to finding a way to win Angie back. I wasn't surprised by his method, but the details showed how well he knew her and how much she meant to him. The openness and honesty of Joshua's confession to her were intensely emotional and went a long way toward making up for the hurt he caused. I loved the ending and hope to see more of them in her sisters' books.
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January 15, 2022
This was a fast and light romance story with a second chance romance between Angie and Joshua. Joshua and Angie reunite as their two worlds coincide at a musical event. As a professional musician, I really appreciated reading about all the classical music references and pieces mentioned throughout the book. I love that we get to see what it's like for a professional cellist and a company executive (who sidelines as a classical composer) to find a path towards happily ever after that included music. I also enjoyed the side story with Joshua's grandfather throughout the story, as well as Angie's camaraderie with her sisters. Overall, this was a fun and fast romance read. Many thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy.
March 3, 2022
Reviewed at Happily Ever After Romance
A Song of Secrets begins the Hana Trio series with a heartbreaking (and eventually, heart-lifting) romance, a second chance to get it right between two people who deeply loved each other but circumstances (and other people) got between them and their destiny.
There was a time, in college, that Angie and Joshua believed they had the world in a glass, a future together doing what they loved (creating and performing music) at each other’s side. Life had some harsh lessons in store for them when Angie suddenly left Joshua behind and returned home with no further word or contact. He was devastated, never knowing what happened to the love they’d cherished. Time passes, life changes us, and eventually, answers can be found if you are willing to put the past aside, take some emotional risks, and trust in an emotion that has turned its back on you before. Joshua will have that decision on his mind as he faces his beloved grandfather’s illness, because Angie is back in his life, and not loving her again (still) is not an option.
Angie had to make the hardest decision of her young life when she walked away from Joshua. It broke her in ways that she’s still not recovered from… but it was necessary, the only option she had, and regret that she carried from that day forward, even if she knows she could not have made a different choice at the time. Now, Joshua is back in her life with an exchange between them. She’ll perform on a schedule for his seriously ill grandfather as he recovers in exchange for a uniquely created piece of music for the sister trio from the “unknown” composer. Neither thought they had a chance at a future, but perhaps they could bring closure to their past. Love doesn’t work quite that way, but their hearts have some serious mending to do before they’ll risk more.
I fell in love with this couple early on in A Song of Secrets. The pain, the anguish, and the lingering love flowed off of the pages from the start. Oh, I had a villain, a culprit to despise from early in the story as well – and those forced decisions that were demanded were wrong, cruel, and I doubt I’d have ever found forgiveness in my heart for their actions.
I adored Joshua’s grandfather. This charmer was so instrumental in bringing two lovers back together. That rascal. I loved watching Angie and Joshua trying to protect each other from their past and on the other hand, still be so confused about what would be the future for them. The words flow smoothly in A Song of Secrets, the characters leap from the page in their rage, confusion, and intense love for each other, and their family members as well. I’ll be looking forward to each sister’s story eventually as they all have such lively, unique personalities. Yes, I’ll definitely be following the Hana Trio series. There are moments of intensity, times of laughter, and tears that are often not far from the surface as this couple finds their way beyond their past and embraces a future that will be rather unique for them. I had such a good time in this world, and am anxious to get back soon.
I own a Kindle edition of this title.
A Song of Secrets begins the Hana Trio series with a heartbreaking (and eventually, heart-lifting) romance, a second chance to get it right between two people who deeply loved each other but circumstances (and other people) got between them and their destiny.
There was a time, in college, that Angie and Joshua believed they had the world in a glass, a future together doing what they loved (creating and performing music) at each other’s side. Life had some harsh lessons in store for them when Angie suddenly left Joshua behind and returned home with no further word or contact. He was devastated, never knowing what happened to the love they’d cherished. Time passes, life changes us, and eventually, answers can be found if you are willing to put the past aside, take some emotional risks, and trust in an emotion that has turned its back on you before. Joshua will have that decision on his mind as he faces his beloved grandfather’s illness, because Angie is back in his life, and not loving her again (still) is not an option.
Angie had to make the hardest decision of her young life when she walked away from Joshua. It broke her in ways that she’s still not recovered from… but it was necessary, the only option she had, and regret that she carried from that day forward, even if she knows she could not have made a different choice at the time. Now, Joshua is back in her life with an exchange between them. She’ll perform on a schedule for his seriously ill grandfather as he recovers in exchange for a uniquely created piece of music for the sister trio from the “unknown” composer. Neither thought they had a chance at a future, but perhaps they could bring closure to their past. Love doesn’t work quite that way, but their hearts have some serious mending to do before they’ll risk more.
I fell in love with this couple early on in A Song of Secrets. The pain, the anguish, and the lingering love flowed off of the pages from the start. Oh, I had a villain, a culprit to despise from early in the story as well – and those forced decisions that were demanded were wrong, cruel, and I doubt I’d have ever found forgiveness in my heart for their actions.
I adored Joshua’s grandfather. This charmer was so instrumental in bringing two lovers back together. That rascal. I loved watching Angie and Joshua trying to protect each other from their past and on the other hand, still be so confused about what would be the future for them. The words flow smoothly in A Song of Secrets, the characters leap from the page in their rage, confusion, and intense love for each other, and their family members as well. I’ll be looking forward to each sister’s story eventually as they all have such lively, unique personalities. Yes, I’ll definitely be following the Hana Trio series. There are moments of intensity, times of laughter, and tears that are often not far from the surface as this couple finds their way beyond their past and embraces a future that will be rather unique for them. I had such a good time in this world, and am anxious to get back soon.
I own a Kindle edition of this title.
March 4, 2022
World-renowned cellist Angie Han and Joshua Shin, Vice President of his family’s electronics components corporation, are ex-college sweethearts bound by passion, music, and secrets—hers and his—in Jayci Lee’s A Song of Secrets, Hana Trio #1. Lee’s beautiful writing style and storytelling drew me into this emotional story about conflicted and relatable characters whose love story I couldn’t wait to see unfold. I love Lee’s writing and her use of language. Her prose is rich in detail, emotional depth, and vibrant description. Lee wonderfully develops Angie and Joshua and their interactions, which are sweet, intense, steamy, intimate, passionate, and sometimes filled with desperation and pain. I love how she uses music as another character in the novel. Angie’s and Joshua’s passion for music is fundamental to their connection. Their love for music and one another drives the evolution of their characters.
A cellist in Hana Trio, a string trio with her younger sisters, Angie is desperate to keep their chamber music society open by helping with their fundraising efforts. After realizing that Joshua is the highly acclaimed anonymous composer “A.S.” setting the classical music world afire, she asks him for his help. Joshua, still bitter and hurt from their breakup after all this time, wants nothing to do with Angie. Nonetheless, he agrees to help her if she plays for a family member. As they begin an uneasy alliance, smoldering desires and feelings resurface as intensely as before. Ten years ago, Angie’s secrets separated and tore them apart. Can Joshua’s secret bring them back together? Will it matter if he cannot forgive or trust Angie again?
Because it's a passion that creatively inspires them both, music is profoundly part of Angie’s and Joshua’s relationship. It keeps them intertwined even while they're apart. When all else is lost, they can communicate and connect through music. He composes, and she performs, but it’s more profound than that. All that he’s unable to express comes to life creatively in his compositions—even subconsciously. And because of their connection and her intimate knowledge of him, she hears and understands what he’s saying to her.
A Song of Secrets is a beautifully written, steamy, intimate, and achingly poignant second chance romance about overcoming fear to trust and open your heart to love and fighting for what you’re passionate about.
Advanced review copy provided by Harlequin Desire via Netgalley for review.
A cellist in Hana Trio, a string trio with her younger sisters, Angie is desperate to keep their chamber music society open by helping with their fundraising efforts. After realizing that Joshua is the highly acclaimed anonymous composer “A.S.” setting the classical music world afire, she asks him for his help. Joshua, still bitter and hurt from their breakup after all this time, wants nothing to do with Angie. Nonetheless, he agrees to help her if she plays for a family member. As they begin an uneasy alliance, smoldering desires and feelings resurface as intensely as before. Ten years ago, Angie’s secrets separated and tore them apart. Can Joshua’s secret bring them back together? Will it matter if he cannot forgive or trust Angie again?
Because it's a passion that creatively inspires them both, music is profoundly part of Angie’s and Joshua’s relationship. It keeps them intertwined even while they're apart. When all else is lost, they can communicate and connect through music. He composes, and she performs, but it’s more profound than that. All that he’s unable to express comes to life creatively in his compositions—even subconsciously. And because of their connection and her intimate knowledge of him, she hears and understands what he’s saying to her.
A Song of Secrets is a beautifully written, steamy, intimate, and achingly poignant second chance romance about overcoming fear to trust and open your heart to love and fighting for what you’re passionate about.
Advanced review copy provided by Harlequin Desire via Netgalley for review.
February 20, 2022
Is this... a second chance romance I actually liked? Maybe I was so excited about a cellist protagonist that I became overwhelmed in a good way. But actually, I think it was the thoughtful writing, raw emotion, and steamy tension that led me to this unusual, wondrous place. This read is pure escapism in its finest, distilled form. It's about Angie and Joshua, who were forced apart in college by Angie's father, who gave her an impossible decision to make. They are thrown together in the present because of the classical music that once connected them. Angie discovers Joshua is secretly a well-known, mysterious composer that could save the local chamber music society if he wrote a piece for her and her sisters to play in their string trio. Meanwhile, Joshua's grandfather is recovering from a heart attack, and Joshua asks Angie to come play for him a couple times a week to bring some joy to his convalescence. Despite Joshua's antagonism due to the past breakup, something starts to spark to life between them.
I appreciated the depth and range of feelings between the two characters. I also thought the level of intensity in the present made it less bothersome to me that there was a history between them where I'm not privy to all the details (a struggle I have whenever the second chance trope rolls around). My only complaint has to do with the second half. While the first part had a nice buildup of tension and a natural feeling of progression, the latter part feels like waiting for the other shoe to drop. The conflict between the two is ultimately about their insecurities, and they start winding up to their big separation moment early by privately worrying about their inevitable but unnecessary breakup. They fight their feelings and ignore the potential for something more.
This is a light, frothy, classical music-driven romance. I enjoyed the two main leads and their growing bond. If you aren't bothered by this style of angst, I think this is the perfect book vacation for you. Thanks to Harlequin for my copy to read and review.
I appreciated the depth and range of feelings between the two characters. I also thought the level of intensity in the present made it less bothersome to me that there was a history between them where I'm not privy to all the details (a struggle I have whenever the second chance trope rolls around). My only complaint has to do with the second half. While the first part had a nice buildup of tension and a natural feeling of progression, the latter part feels like waiting for the other shoe to drop. The conflict between the two is ultimately about their insecurities, and they start winding up to their big separation moment early by privately worrying about their inevitable but unnecessary breakup. They fight their feelings and ignore the potential for something more.
This is a light, frothy, classical music-driven romance. I enjoyed the two main leads and their growing bond. If you aren't bothered by this style of angst, I think this is the perfect book vacation for you. Thanks to Harlequin for my copy to read and review.
January 14, 2022
This was a fast paced and emotionally driven story of second chance lovers. I always enjoy Jayci Lee's stories of family and traditions and the obligations that come with that. This was a good read for late at night when I needed something easy and quick .
January 13, 2022
This new series is going to be soooo good! I love Angie and Josh. The secrets, the love, just the whole story was so great! A wonderful second chance, and I can’t wait for more from her sisters!
April 7, 2022
An ok romance novel. It must have been on some kind of list somewhere because I don't know why I read it.
March 19, 2022
Angie Han is a world-renowned cellist who is trying to save her chamber music society after they were shut down for so long during the pandemic. While listening to classical music on the radio one night, she recognizes the piece by an anonymous new composer as her ex-boyfriend Joshua Shin. She approaches him to write a piece for their season premiere performance, and he asks her to perform her music for his ill grandfather in return. They start to question why they separated in the first place as they spend more time together. They must figure out if they will stay together once their performances are done.
This book is set in the (hopefully) near future, after the pandemic is over. I appreciated the way that this story showed how the pandemic affected arts industries. The music society that Angie belongs to is in danger of closing because they couldn’t perform during the pandemic. The arts industries have been affected, among other industries, since there weren’t performances, gallery showings, or other events during the pandemic. Hopefully the arts performances and events will be able to come back when the world opens up again.
This story was short and sweet. Angie and Joshua were so great together that I had to question why they broke up. The reason was supposed to be that Angie’s father made her choose between Joshua or her family, but it wasn’t clear why he made that ultimatum. She had to choose her family, but I didn’t think it was a believable or concrete ultimatum for her dad to make. Other than that one part, the plot and characters were well developed in this short romance.
A Song of Secrets is a cute romance!
Thank you Harlequin for providing a copy of this book.
This book is set in the (hopefully) near future, after the pandemic is over. I appreciated the way that this story showed how the pandemic affected arts industries. The music society that Angie belongs to is in danger of closing because they couldn’t perform during the pandemic. The arts industries have been affected, among other industries, since there weren’t performances, gallery showings, or other events during the pandemic. Hopefully the arts performances and events will be able to come back when the world opens up again.
This story was short and sweet. Angie and Joshua were so great together that I had to question why they broke up. The reason was supposed to be that Angie’s father made her choose between Joshua or her family, but it wasn’t clear why he made that ultimatum. She had to choose her family, but I didn’t think it was a believable or concrete ultimatum for her dad to make. Other than that one part, the plot and characters were well developed in this short romance.
A Song of Secrets is a cute romance!
Thank you Harlequin for providing a copy of this book.
March 29, 2022
3.5 stars
Quick and easy read.
Quick and easy read.
February 5, 2022
A Song of Secrets is the first book in a new series by Jayci Lee about sisters, second generation Korean- American living in Los Angeles, who formed a musical trio playing bowed string instruments.
It starts with Angie Han second chance romance with Joshua Shin when they meet at a charity gala for the Chamber Music Society. She left him ten years ago, letting him believe it was about not losing her trust fund and making him lost 6 years not being able to compose any music on the piano. People still don't know he's the anonymous composer A.S and Joshua intend to keep it a secret, at least until he can get the CEO position in the electronic components company started by his grandfather. He's still bitter about Angie breaking up with him and doesn't want to hear about her business proposal. She needs his help to save the Chamber Music Society from the financial losses brought by the pandemic. But after his granddad had an heart attack, he changes his mind, if she plays for Ed while he recuperate.
Just reading about the heroine playing music was soothing. The mention of the pandemic had me worry at the beginning but it wasn't mention after that so it was fine. I love that despite their history, it wasn't long before the MC started feeling at ease with each other and my favorite scene was when they baked cookies together. Joshua's grandfather was such an endearing secondary character.
It starts with Angie Han second chance romance with Joshua Shin when they meet at a charity gala for the Chamber Music Society. She left him ten years ago, letting him believe it was about not losing her trust fund and making him lost 6 years not being able to compose any music on the piano. People still don't know he's the anonymous composer A.S and Joshua intend to keep it a secret, at least until he can get the CEO position in the electronic components company started by his grandfather. He's still bitter about Angie breaking up with him and doesn't want to hear about her business proposal. She needs his help to save the Chamber Music Society from the financial losses brought by the pandemic. But after his granddad had an heart attack, he changes his mind, if she plays for Ed while he recuperate.
Just reading about the heroine playing music was soothing. The mention of the pandemic had me worry at the beginning but it wasn't mention after that so it was fine. I love that despite their history, it wasn't long before the MC started feeling at ease with each other and my favorite scene was when they baked cookies together. Joshua's grandfather was such an endearing secondary character.
January 14, 2022
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
A Song of Secrets was a pleasant surprise! I've read A Sweet Mess by this author before and thought it was just okay, but A Song of Secrets really hit me in my feels! It's a second-chance romance that was just amazing and had a lot of emotion packed into it! I'm definitely going to need to pick up more from this author's backlist!
Also, random sidenote: reading a romance book where the main character shares your name is an odd experience lol
Rating: 4/5
A Song of Secrets was a pleasant surprise! I've read A Sweet Mess by this author before and thought it was just okay, but A Song of Secrets really hit me in my feels! It's a second-chance romance that was just amazing and had a lot of emotion packed into it! I'm definitely going to need to pick up more from this author's backlist!
Also, random sidenote: reading a romance book where the main character shares your name is an odd experience lol
Rating: 4/5
March 16, 2022
2.5 stars. This just wasn’t to my taste. A little cheesy, a little melodramatic.
January 24, 2022
Nice read!
What I loved about this book was the Korean characters giving readers a chance to learn a little about their culture and classical music aspect. These aren’t common in romance and I found that world very interesting. I felt immersed in Angie and Joshua’s lives surrounding the music. It shows that the author did her research. The moments with the grandfather were cute too.
Second chance romances can be hard to pull off and the reason for the first break up could have been explained better. Other than that I enjoyed the sexy antics and interactions with the Hana sisters.
What I loved about this book was the Korean characters giving readers a chance to learn a little about their culture and classical music aspect. These aren’t common in romance and I found that world very interesting. I felt immersed in Angie and Joshua’s lives surrounding the music. It shows that the author did her research. The moments with the grandfather were cute too.
Second chance romances can be hard to pull off and the reason for the first break up could have been explained better. Other than that I enjoyed the sexy antics and interactions with the Hana sisters.
January 25, 2022
**ARC REVIEW**
I liked this second-chance romance story. I loved seeing how music reunited Angie and Joshua together and the moments where they were falling in love with each other all over again gave me butterflies. This story was very soap opera-esq and I enjoyed it. If you like Second chance romances and the Forced Proximity trope . Then I recommend this quick read.
I liked this second-chance romance story. I loved seeing how music reunited Angie and Joshua together and the moments where they were falling in love with each other all over again gave me butterflies. This story was very soap opera-esq and I enjoyed it. If you like Second chance romances and the Forced Proximity trope . Then I recommend this quick read.
April 18, 2022
3.75 stars
A pretty swoony second chance romance involving classical music. Unfortunately, the third act breakup kinda derailed it for me (while warranted, I think they both could have handled it better). But it was a quick read, I was invested in their relationship, and the sex scenes were great.
A pretty swoony second chance romance involving classical music. Unfortunately, the third act breakup kinda derailed it for me (while warranted, I think they both could have handled it better). But it was a quick read, I was invested in their relationship, and the sex scenes were great.
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January 26, 20224.5/5* A Song of Secrets by Jayci Lee, book one in the Hana Trio series, is a second chance story filled with secrets and regrets. Angie Han and Josh Shin were college sweethearts, creating beautiful music together before they were torn apart by Angie’s controlling and manipulative father. Eight years later, they cross paths again, and while they are still attracted and affected by each other, neither is certain that Josh can forgive Angie for breaking his heart. Angie asks Josh for his help in saving her chamber music society and in exchange, she will help his grandfather heal from health problems, playing music on her cello for him. Spending time together reignites the flames that still burned between them. Their chemistry is off the charts, and the electricity between them could light up a concert hall. As secrets are revealed, Angie decides she need more than just a fling with an old flame and Josh must decide if he has enough room in his life for his family business, creating music, and Angie; not necessarily in that order.
Ms. Lee wrote an emotional, steamy romance, with all the right notes, that is the perfect introduction to her new trilogy. She provided a tale rich with emotions, sizzling chemistry, clever banter, and authentic characters giving Angie and Josh a chance at love and making beautiful music together. I highly recommend A Song of Secrets to other readers and I can’t wait for more from her sisters.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Ms. Lee wrote an emotional, steamy romance, with all the right notes, that is the perfect introduction to her new trilogy. She provided a tale rich with emotions, sizzling chemistry, clever banter, and authentic characters giving Angie and Josh a chance at love and making beautiful music together. I highly recommend A Song of Secrets to other readers and I can’t wait for more from her sisters.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
January 17, 2022
Thank you so much to Harlequin for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I loved this story! This is the third book by Jayci Lee that I’ve read, the first two being A Sweet Mess and The Dating Dare, and I can definitively say that I enjoyed A Song of Secrets more. Even with this story being quite simple, the angst and tension between Angie and Joshua was really well done. I really love the premise of this series too and how enchanting the series feels with the Hana Trio being the center of all three stories as talented musicians. I think the only thing that surprised me in this story is the fact that no one from either Angie or Joshua’s family was aware that they had dated in college? Considering how important and significant Angie and Joshua’s relationship was to both of them, I was shocked that neither Angie’s sisters nor Joshua’s grandfather knew that the other person existed. Especially since Angie’s father had tried to interfere with their relationship by using the trust fund to get Angie back under this thumb. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this story and I look forward to the next two books in this series!
I loved this story! This is the third book by Jayci Lee that I’ve read, the first two being A Sweet Mess and The Dating Dare, and I can definitively say that I enjoyed A Song of Secrets more. Even with this story being quite simple, the angst and tension between Angie and Joshua was really well done. I really love the premise of this series too and how enchanting the series feels with the Hana Trio being the center of all three stories as talented musicians. I think the only thing that surprised me in this story is the fact that no one from either Angie or Joshua’s family was aware that they had dated in college? Considering how important and significant Angie and Joshua’s relationship was to both of them, I was shocked that neither Angie’s sisters nor Joshua’s grandfather knew that the other person existed. Especially since Angie’s father had tried to interfere with their relationship by using the trust fund to get Angie back under this thumb. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this story and I look forward to the next two books in this series!
January 15, 2022
College sweethearts Angie and Joshua were torn apart by chance. Eight years later, they cross paths again, and their emotions still run high. Angie knows he can't forgive her, but she makes him an offer he can't refuse in order to gain his help in saving her chamber music society. As they spend time together, the sparks between them turn into a flame. Is it just a fling, or can they find forever together?
This is a swoony story with a nice amount of steam. Angie and Joshua were both strong, likeable, and endearing characters who deserved their happy ending. Looking forward to more in this series!
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This is a swoony story with a nice amount of steam. Angie and Joshua were both strong, likeable, and endearing characters who deserved their happy ending. Looking forward to more in this series!
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
March 9, 2022
I really enjoyed this read, both as a classical music lover and a romance novel fan. Also it was a second chance romance which is always nice. The third act confusion was one that was expected and the ending seemed a bit too rushed in how quickly they got back together but then again they were both also at a point where they didn't want to waste more time, having lost ten years already, so I could understand it a little bit. Can't wait for the other two in the series!
January 2, 2022
A tightly constructed and elegant novel about a cellist and a composer who loved and lost each other years ago. When they come together again they think they can keep things casual. What happens next? ThE INEVITABLE. Read this slim volume for an emotional and powerful romance!
January 16, 2022
This was a fun romance based around the love of music. Second chance romance where a composer falls again for his muse. It was a lovely story with some high emotions and very little angst. Four stars.
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review.
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review.
February 26, 2022
Amazing!
The beautiful love story o f two lovers reconnecting will never get old. I especially enjoyed the element of music. This book was great and i m glad she's making it a series.😊
The beautiful love story o f two lovers reconnecting will never get old. I especially enjoyed the element of music. This book was great and i m glad she's making it a series.😊
January 13, 2022
Loved this first book in the Hana Trio series. Thoroughly enjoyed Angie and Joshua's story.
March 1, 2022
I really liked Angie and Josh, she with all her strength and love for her family and music and he with his tough and serious but passionate way.
This series promises many emotions and sighs.
This series promises many emotions and sighs.
September 14, 2024
I love classical music, and this short and steamy second-chance romance just really fit my mood. I'm not a fan of reading the "miscommunication" trope, but it was handled pretty well here. Like other reviewers, I wish more about Angie and Joshua's past had been mentioned, but all in all, this story was good and entertaining. It's not classic literature by any means, but sometimes I'm just in the mood for a Harlequin and a really sweet romance.
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July 27, 2022
Trigger & Content Warnings
Death of a parent from cancer
Blackmail
Death of a parent from cancer
Blackmail
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