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The Songs of You and Me by Mylissa Demeyere
Jane Hartford fell head over heels for Jackson at the tender age of fifteen. She spent most of high school pining for him, until she realized he wasn’t going to see her as anything more than his baby sister’s best friend. Now she finds herself single with a daughter, a broken heart, and songs that remind her of a long lost love.
Jackson Wright is a man living with regret. His biggest one, never acting on his feelings for Jane. When he returns to Bellebrook, the town they grew up in, he literally runs into her and his world gets tossed upside down and sideways.
This time, Jackson isn’t willing to give up. With a meddling sister eager to push both of them together, he believes things might actually work out. That is, if they can overcome the heavy baggage they both carry. Follow Jackson and Jane as they revisit their past, figuring out what went wrong so long ago.
Will they learn they have the power to make things right in the present?
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What Readers are saying:
A tender debut novel that will leave you remembering the sweet angst of first love. The Songs of You and Me is a charmer. - Taylor Dean, author of I’m With You and Chasing Fireflies.
In this romantic debut about first love, second chances, Ms. DeMeyere weaves the past and present together in a way that brings the characters' hearts to life as they heal from tragedies and struggle to move on in life. Sweet and heartwarming. – Charissa Stastny, author of Between Hope and the Highway and the Rules out Romances Series.
A fun and enticing love story that combines the bitter with the sweet and keeps you laughing amidst the tears. You won't want to miss this touching story that explores true love in all its depth and beauty. – Aubrey, Amazon Reviewer
The Songs of You and Me pulled me in from page one. The characters came to life and I felt as if I was part of their story. I stayed up night after night fascinated with their personal and individual challenges. Their obstacles were relatable and tugged at my heart. I couldn’t wait to finish and yet I didn’t want it to end. As I read the last page, I was ecstatic to see what would come next from Mylissa Demeyere. – Jamie, Amazon Reviewer
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Playlist
The whole idea for this book started out as a scene after listening to a song. Then I would listen to that song over and over and see more of the pieces fall into place.
Soon, I had an entire playlist, with scenes mapped out, and a whole story ready to write. This book tells the story of Jane and Jackson, the songs of them.
Included in the book is a unique playlist. Here is the list, but in the back of the book, I give you a full breakdown of how I saw each scene and how I felt that song was best fitted for the chapter. Enjoy!
Prologue: Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton
C1: Lay Me Down – Sam Smith
C2 : It’s a Beautiful Day – U2
C3: Hello – Martin Solveig
C4: Hanging by a Moment – Lifehouse
C5: This Girl – Kungs
C6: Disappointment – The Cranberries
C7: Everybody Hurts – R.E.M
C8: My Father’s Eyes – Eric Clapton
C9: It’s Time – Imagine Dragons
C10: Could this be love? – The Wanted
C11: Hold Back the River – James Bay
C12: September Song – J.B. Cooper
C13: Count on Me – Bruno Mars
C14: The Other – Stripped / Lauv
C15: Breathing – Oscar and the Wolf
C16: Love Love – Amy MacDonald
C17: Push the Button – Sugababes
C18: Animal – Neon Trees
C19: Perfect – Ed Sheeren
C20: Someday – Sugar Ray
C21: What Lovers Do (feat. SZA) – Maroon 5, SZA
C22: Gotta Get Thru This – Daniel Bedingfield
C23: It’s Gotta Be You – Isaiah
C24: Welcome to New York – Taylor Swift
C25: Best Day of My Life – American Authors
C26: Over My Head – The Fray
C27: Water under the Bridge – Adele
C28: The Middle – Jimmy Eat World
C29: Silence – Marshmellow ft Khalid
C30: Demons – Imagine Dragons
C31: Walking The Wire – Imagine Dragons
C32: Home – Dotan
C33: No Sound But The Wind – Editors
C34: WhoKnew – Pink
C35: Stargazing – Kygo
C36: Love – Jana Kramer
C37: Quicksand – Tom Chaplin
Epilogue: False Alarm – Matoma , Becky Hill
C1: Lay Me Down – Sam Smith
C2 : It’s a Beautiful Day – U2
C3: Hello – Martin Solveig
C4: Hanging by a Moment – Lifehouse
C5: This Girl – Kungs
C6: Disappointment – The Cranberries
C7: Everybody Hurts – R.E.M
C8: My Father’s Eyes – Eric Clapton
C9: It’s Time – Imagine Dragons
C10: Could this be love? – The Wanted
C11: Hold Back the River – James Bay
C12: September Song – J.B. Cooper
C13: Count on Me – Bruno Mars
C14: The Other – Stripped / Lauv
C15: Breathing – Oscar and the Wolf
C16: Love Love – Amy MacDonald
C17: Push the Button – Sugababes
C18: Animal – Neon Trees
C19: Perfect – Ed Sheeren
C20: Someday – Sugar Ray
C21: What Lovers Do (feat. SZA) – Maroon 5, SZA
C22: Gotta Get Thru This – Daniel Bedingfield
C23: It’s Gotta Be You – Isaiah
C24: Welcome to New York – Taylor Swift
C25: Best Day of My Life – American Authors
C26: Over My Head – The Fray
C27: Water under the Bridge – Adele
C28: The Middle – Jimmy Eat World
C29: Silence – Marshmellow ft Khalid
C30: Demons – Imagine Dragons
C31: Walking The Wire – Imagine Dragons
C32: Home – Dotan
C33: No Sound But The Wind – Editors
C34: WhoKnew – Pink
C35: Stargazing – Kygo
C36: Love – Jana Kramer
C37: Quicksand – Tom Chaplin
Epilogue: False Alarm – Matoma , Becky Hill
Author Mylissa Demeyere
Mylissa Demeyere was born in Belgium, and resides in the beautiful city of Ghent. She lives in a somewhat organized home with her four beautiful children and the love of her life. If she isn’t working, she’s writing, running, reading, or enjoying time with her kids, who are growing up way too fast.
THE SONGS OF YOU AND ME is her debut novel, with a sequel already in the works.
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RE-RELEASE FOR AMANDA'S RANCHER!
Now that the rights have reverted to me for the books published as part of Debra Holland's Montana Sky Series for Kindle World, I will be releasing one of them books every two weeks through October. The locale remains Montana, but the names of the towns have changed to Cottonwood Springs and Randall's Crossing. My characters remain the same, but those of Debra's have been changed as they belong to her. AMANDA'S RANCHER is book one in the Loving A Rancher Series of sweet romances.
This time, the book will be available in e-book and in print at http://a.co/jddh1g7 The other five books whose rights have been returned to me are available for pre-order on Amazon. They are:
THE RANCHER AND THE SHEPHERDESS, http://a.co/4mFnOaL
MURDOCH'S BRIDE, http://a.co/9CwbAUk
BRIDE'S ADVENTURE, http://a.co/4MtQIZm
SNARE HIS HEART, http://a.co/2wXXekY
CAPTURE HER HEART, http://a.co/0SHNEtj
The seventh book in the Loving a Rancher Series, THE RANCHER'S PERFECT BRIDE, has already been released at http://a.co/0unnGbZ
In the event you missed AMANDA'S RANCHER before, let me tell you that it is my favorite of the books I've written in the last couple of years. AMANDA'S RANCHER includes danger, adventure, murder, secret identity, mystery, and romance. Here's the blurb:
One desperate young woman.
A chance meeting.
A life-changing outcome.
Growing up in a brothel, Mara
O'Sullivan battled public disdain and contempt, but always remained
kind-hearted and gracious. After testifying against vicious bank
robbers, her life is threatened and Mara must find sanctuary far from
everything she knows.
One train ride changes her life as
she fatefully meets a half-sister and a niece she never knew existed. But
when circumstances end her sister's life, Mara makes a promise that she'll
raise her niece as her own and take her sister's place
as Preston Kincaid's mail-order-bride. As Mara and Preston
grow closer, their marriage no longer seems like a ruse, but a
relationship of love, passion, and desire.
Mara's past comes back to haunt her
and she finds herself in danger—will her new husband forgive Mara's deceit
and protect her as his own?
Excerpt from AMANDA'S RANCHER:
They reached the church and
Preston jumped down from the wagon and came around to help her alight. With a
smile, he lifted Iris high over his head before he set her on the ground. Her
giggle brought tears to Amanda’s eyes.
That was the first time she’d ever
heard her daughter make the girlish sound. Iris had smiled, spoken, but never
laughed until she met Preston Kincaid. For that alone, Amanda would be the best
wife she knew how to be.
Inside the church, Mrs. Moore
handed Amanda a bouquet of daisies secured with a white ribbon. The interior
was plain with wooden benches and an altar raised one step above the rest of
the floor. Although there were several windows, none had stained-glass as did
the churches she’d seen in Georgia.
The minister was waiting at the
front of the church and wore a black frock coat and matching string tie. His
brown hair and beard were thickly streaked with gray. He stood at a simple
lectern with what looked like a Bible in one hand while he conversed with
another man.
Amanda was surprised only one
other person besides Reverend and Mrs. Norton were in the sanctuary. She’d
supposed Preston had many friends in the area and thought at least his ranch
hands would attend. The second man turned and proved to be an older version of
her groom who came forward to greet her.
Preston cupped her elbow. “Amanda
and Iris, this is my father. Most folks call him Tom, but I call him Papa.”
Amanda smiled at the handsome man
who must be around fifty. He was tall, but maybe an inch shorter than his son.
Silver sprinkled the same dark hair. “May I call you Papa, too?”
He beamed his pleasure and his
blue eyes crinkled at the corners. “I’d be honored. And in the absence of your
father, may I walk you down the aisle?”
“Would you? I’d be ever so
grateful.” She laid her hand on his arm. Nerves had set in and she needed his
support or her knees might give way.
Preston said, “Iris, why don’t
you stand with me while my papa walks Mama to meet us?”
Iris shook her head. “Mommy, not
my old mama?”
Preston frowned. “Old mama?”
Panic sent bile into her throat
that threatened to choke her. Don’t throw up on your wedding dress. “Perhaps
you remember my mother recently died.”
Sympathy shone from his blue
eyes. “Of course.” He took Iris’ hand in his and strode to the front.
Mrs. Moore began playing the
piano. She nodded toward Amanda. Papa Kincaid gently led her up the aisle.
Walking toward her husband,
Amanda was conscious of Preston’s stare, as if he could see into her mind and
knew her for an impostor. Although he held Iris’ hand, the intensity of his
blue gaze unnerved her. She wondered if he was disappointed or if he were as
numb as she.
Thankful for the presence of her
future father-in-law beside her, she tightened her hold on Mr. Kincaid’s arm.
In response, he patted her hand
her where it laid on his sleeve. Without looking at her, he whispered. “Steady
as you go. We’re almost there.”
Iris gave a tiny wave and Amanda
couldn’t resist smiling at the child. The little girl truly was a blessing.
Focusing on Iris gave Amanda a target she could face.
When they reached the front, Mrs.
Moore ceased playing. Preston took the bouquet from Amanda’s hands. “Iris,
would you hold this for Mommy so she and I can be married?”
Iris looked at him adoringly and
reached to receive the flowers. Reverend Moore opened his Bible and began the
ceremony. Preston took Amanda’s hands in his. She was conscious of his
calluses, but also of the size and strength of his palms dwarfing hers.
When the minister indicated,
Preston slipped a ring onto her finger. This
new one belongs to me, even if my groom doesn’t know my true name.
After the ceremony, Preston
brushed his lips gently against hers.
Iris clapped a hand across her
mouth in surprise then said, “Mommy? That man kissed you.”
Preston knelt eye-to-eye with
her. “I’m your new Daddy, remember? Mommy and I were just married and now I can
kiss her whenever she says it’s okay. Do you think you can call me Daddy?”
Iris nodded. “Are you gonna kiss
me too?”
He smiled broadly. “I certainly
am.” He leaned forward and gave her a loud smack on the cheek.
The child giggled. Twice in one
day this kind man had made Iris happy. Amanda owed Preston all her wifely
devotion.
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