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A scorching second-chance romance between a talented screenwriter and a phenomenal musician from “a fantastic storyteller and superb writer.” ―NPR
Available 5/19/26.
Indie exclusive edition: signed by Kennedy Ryan that includes interior black and white Harlem art, and a bonus essay from Kennedy.
You never forget your first love. Isn’t that what they say? Verity Hill knows this truth intimately. She didn’t simply miss Wright “Monk” Bellamy when they parted ways in college. She’s haunted by his touch. Every kiss, any lover since—it’s a shadow of what they had.
Time heals all wounds. Isn’t that what they say? Monk doesn’t believe that for a second. He wasn’t simply betrayed when he and Verity split. He was devastated, with parts of him left behind in the ruins of all that was destroyed.
More than a decade after their disastrous breakup, Verity and Monk must work together on the set of an epic Harlem Renaissance biopic. With Monk, now a world-class musician, creating the score, and Verity, an award-winning screenwriter, penning the script, there’s Oscar buzz before shooting even begins. This once-in-a-lifetime project could catapult them both to new heights, but can they can put the past behind them for the sake of the film…for the sake of something more?
Use code “PAYINPERSON” at checkout and pay nothing now. Orders may be paid in person at Love Story Book Co minimum of one week prior to release date and picked up on or after release! Please note we do not offer shipping at this time! If you wish to have your book shipped directly to you, please visit www.bookshop.org choose Love Story Book Co as your bookstore, and select your title(s) there! We thank you for supporting our small business!
A scorching second-chance romance between a talented screenwriter and a phenomenal musician from “a fantastic storyteller and superb writer.” ―NPR
Available 5/19/26.
Indie exclusive edition: signed by Kennedy Ryan that includes interior black and white Harlem art, and a bonus essay from Kennedy.
You never forget your first love. Isn’t that what they say? Verity Hill knows this truth intimately. She didn’t simply miss Wright “Monk” Bellamy when they parted ways in college. She’s haunted by his touch. Every kiss, any lover since—it’s a shadow of what they had.
Time heals all wounds. Isn’t that what they say? Monk doesn’t believe that for a second. He wasn’t simply betrayed when he and Verity split. He was devastated, with parts of him left behind in the ruins of all that was destroyed.
More than a decade after their disastrous breakup, Verity and Monk must work together on the set of an epic Harlem Renaissance biopic. With Monk, now a world-class musician, creating the score, and Verity, an award-winning screenwriter, penning the script, there’s Oscar buzz before shooting even begins. This once-in-a-lifetime project could catapult them both to new heights, but can they can put the past behind them for the sake of the film…for the sake of something more?
Use code “PAYINPERSON” at checkout and pay nothing now. Orders may be paid in person at Love Story Book Co minimum of one week prior to release date and picked up on or after release! Please note we do not offer shipping at this time! If you wish to have your book shipped directly to you, please visit www.bookshop.org choose Love Story Book Co as your bookstore, and select your title(s) there! We thank you for supporting our small business!