Stringed Hearts
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Last published Sun, Apr 13, 2025
"Music brought me to New York. Love made me stay. But falling for him? That was never part of the plan."
Vanessa's dream of attending the prestigious Halton Music Academy is finally coming true. With her violin in hand and melodies in her heart, she's ready to chase her passion. But when she meets Zane Carter, a cold and distant musical prodigy with fingers that bring pianos and guitars to life, she finds herself drawn to a song she never meant to play.
When she takes a nanny job to make ends meet, the last thing she expects is to be working for Zane's family. Now, stuck under the same roof as the boy who refuses to let anyone in, Vanessa must navigate the delicate balance between heartstrings and music strings.
He's closed off. She's curious.
He plays with precision. She plays with passion.
And somehow, the melody between them is impossible to ignore.
But Zane has secrets, and Vanessa's heart might not be strong enough to handle the truth.
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