Lies and Lullabies

Hush Note

By: Sarina Bowen

Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Tim Paige

Summer nights and star-crossed lovers! From USA Today best-selling author Sarina Bowen.

Once upon a time, he gave me a summer of friendship, followed by one perfect night. We shared a lot during our short time together. But he skipped a few crucial details.

I didn’t know he was a rock star.

I didn’t know his real name.

Neither of us knew I’d get pregnant.

And I sure never expected to see him again.

Five years later, his tour bus pulls up in Nest Lake, Maine. My little world is about to be shattered by loud music and the pounding of my own foolish heart.

©2020 Sarina Bowen (P)2020 Sarina Bowen

Blown Away!

Sweet. touching, and oh, so, serene.
The Serenade and guitar playing by Tim Paige was a perfect touch to this book, and as always Erin Mallon's expertise in bringing the story to life never disappoints. Sarina Bowen has a way of captivating her readers and making them feel part of the story rather than as an on-looker. She knocked it out of the closet with this one!
I'm off to snag the others in the series and will be busy listening!
On to the next!

Loved, loved, loved this Sarina Bowen book!

I loved, loved, loved Lies & Lullabies by Sarina Bowen!

Kira and Jonas spent one great summer together, with no goals other than a friendship and support, during a time when Kira really needed a had to hold and some comfort. But Jonas was keeping a secret, and didn't let Kira know that he was a famous rockstar. They spent one romantic night together, and at the end of their summer, Jonas went back to his life, and Kira went back to hers. But they booth left an indelible mark on each other, and their hearts would never forget.

Years later, Jonas returns to Kira's small town, in part to find her and see if he can have a second chance at love, and he discovers that he left more behind than he thought he did - and he has a daughter, Vivi.

Vivi, and Adam, Kira's brother, have been Kira's life for the last several years. There is a lot of wariness when Jonas re-enters their life, but Jonas knows what he wants, and he wants to be there for Kira and Vivi, willing to make whatever compromises and life changes he has to make.

I love that Sarina Bowen always writes engaging characters, with a lot of layers that get peeled back continuously throughout the book. Not only are Jonas and Kira nuanced, well-developed characters with strength, determination and resilience, bu Vivi, Adam and Jonas's bandmates and manager are also given personality and depth that enhances Jonas and Kira's story.

The audio is incredibly narrated by Erin Mallon and Tim Paige, and we even get to hear Tim Paige sing an original song co-written with Sarina Bowen. Their portrayals of Kira and Jonas were spot-on, with emotion and subtlety when called for.

5 Stars

Loved this book it was hilarious but just the right amount of serious 🤣

5 Swooning Stars!

5 Swooning Stars! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read

Jonas & Kira’s story started 5 years before. He crept into her small town to lay low and write music. He also forged a beautiful friendship with our girl Kira. They had such a strong and beautiful bond. In on his last night in her town they had a beautiful coming together. Neither of them knew that they created a baby till later.

When Jonas pops back into her town, he is thrown for a loop. Jonas never forgot Kira and he never wants to let go. Jonas perfectly portrays the insta dad! Kira struggles with trust, but so does he.

The biggest winner in this story for me was Adam. Kira’s brother is just plain amazing and I need more of him.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Swooning Stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Audio Review- Erin Mallon and Tim Paige were just perfect. Perfect tone throughout the story. Tim Paige really made me swoon!

I love the song that was incorporated in the story!

I love the song incorporated throughout the story and then played in full the end.