Rhythm and Secrets is a college-set drama about five friends who form a band, united by their passion for music. Set in an alternate universe where the members of SB19 are college students, the story is a mix of heartfelt romance, friendship, personal discovery, and the ups and downs of navigating love in a close-knit group. The group's rise to fame complicates their relationships, bringing hidden feelings and long-held secrets to the surface.
As romantic tensions rise between the characters, the lines between friendship and love blur, and each must confront their feelings before it threatens to tear the group apart. The novel explores the challenges of growing up, dealing with fame, and balancing romantic desires with professional ambitions. Throughout the story, music serves as both a uniting force and a reflection of the characters' emotional journeys.
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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