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Jane's Harmony (2014)

by Ryan Winfield(Favorite Author)

4.3 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1476771251 (ISBN13: 9781476771250)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Atria Books

series

Jane's Melody

review 1: JANE'S HARMONY is a continuation of "Jane's Melody," Caleb and Jane's heartwarming love story. If you haven't read Jane's Melody, I highly recommend you read it, if you enjoy a tender, love story with flawed characters who struggle with their own internal demons, but at the same time, embark on a journey of self-discovery, self-awareness and make the best out of life, even under tragic circumstances.In JANE'S HARMONY readers are once again treated to Ryan Winfield's soulful and lyrical writing style. The book picks up after Jane has moved to Austin, Texas, leaving behind her house, her career and memories in Seattle, and moves into a small apartment with Caleb.As romantic and sexy as that sounds, love is not always enough when it comes to paying bills, pursuing careers, an... mored adjusting to a new committed relationship. The story unfolds at a steady pace, and shows us how this couple each comes into their own as they are still peeling back the layers of their own struggles.Caleb is the type of male protagonist that I enjoy reading. He's witty, kind, sweet, has incredible inner strength, and doesn't see himself as a victim, even though he had a raw deal growing up. If anything, this has made him a strong person, filled with a lot of compassion and empathy. He's a passionate lover, and a talented musician, but struggles to stay true to his art, in an art form that is filled with a lot of superficiality.Jane is sixteen years older than Caleb, however, the age difference isn't apparent in their love or their behavior, as Jane is young at heart, and game to enjoy the same things as Caleb, but still remaining her own person.Their journey is not without problems, because as in real life, nothing is perfect. There are financial issues, the fact that Jane isn't entirely happy living in cramped quarters, surrounded by the quirky people in Caleb's life. She is restless, concerned about money, and wants to fulfill her own goals in a new profession, at the same time supporting Caleb so he can realize his goals as a musician.Jane is still mourning the loss of her daughter, struggling to come to terms with the guilt associated with grieving, as well as having to support her mother who faces medical issues, adding to Jane's internal turmoil.Caleb would love to have a child with Jane, but, Jane is petrified of becoming a mother again, because of the addictions that have plagued her family.Even when Caleb and Jane are at odds, the deep love this couple possesses for each other never wanes. Their outbursts are understandable, and one can feel the pain each is struggling with.There is humor sprinkled throughout the story, some angst, well written, sensual love scenes, a lot of insight into how a reality show is produced, which was interesting, especially if you enjoy programs like "The Voice" or "American Idol," and in the Ryan Winfield excellent way of spinning a story, deep point of views packed with varying emotions.Beautiful love story.I look forward to more from this author.
review 2: "The Songs of True Love"This wonderful love story is a sequel to the author's outstanding novel, "Jane's Melody." It takes Jane McKinney and Caleb Cummings from Washington state to Austin, Texas. They are deeply in love with each other, even if Caleb is much younger than Jane by 15 years. They seem to be starting a new life, with Caleb working in warehouse, and Jane looking for work. Caleb's second love is his guitar and writing music. He's just making his first major solo gig in Austin. Jane, while in Washington, worked 20 years for an insurance company, but there is no affiliate in Austin, so she is searching on-line for job opportunities. What the heck, the city is looking for a parking enforcement officer? So she files an application on their web site. They are sharing a small apartment. Jane has funds from the sale of her house, but Caleb wants to be the bread-winner and doesn't want her to buy another house. He is soon selected to compete in a singer-songwriter competitive TV show and travels to Los Angeles to prepare for the competition. Meanwhile, Jane is interviewed for the parking enforcement position and is accepted. Can their love endure the separation and temptations Caleb experiences in a competitive musical environment? This novel is not about romance, even if there are many descriptive sexual scenes. It's all about enduring love, and the author, obviously is full of love, can describe the feelings of both Jane and Caleb with ease. The story is candid, compelling, and finely tuned. Well written and edited, one finds this story hard to put down. Become a Ryan Winfield fan as I did from his very first novel. He's the best! less

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