Lyrics Heart & Soul is a heartwarming story that will touch you and also enlighten you on what unconditional love means in so many ways.

Ryder Vaughn is a famous rocker in the music industry sentenced to do community service, the judge hoping this would help shape his thoughts on valuing life more. He meets Francesca, whose outlook on life couldn't be any more different -- that despite hardships, she does everything with passion, optimism, love, and with purpose. The story shows how both would mould into each others' lives, growing their love and complementing one another despite their own perceived faults and insecurities.

I enjoyed the emotional back and forth in the story so much. It exposes you to how everyone, no matter what your current status may be, have needs and insecurities. Ryder, with all his wealth and fame, is haunted by a dark past causing him to wonder if he'll ever be truly loved by anyone for who he really is. Francesca, on the other hand, has her own self-doubts on her social standings and whether she can measure up and be a good fit for Ryder. The author patiently reveals each of the potential issues in their relationship and how they are resolved. Great writing and storytelling.

I also would like to dedicate a section on the special kids in the Reach Within Center. I am thankful the author has featured these wonderful kids in the story. Reading about their daily lives, how their past has shaped their thoughts and behaviors, it is nice to have everyone see that they are simply kids requiring the same love and attention as anyone.

Overall, this book is lengthy, but the premises put forth, the situations encountered, the subtle lessons along the way, and the author's writing style makes for a wonderful read. Definitely worth to pick it up. Highly recommended. I'll definitely check out the other books in the series.

Rating: 5 Stars

Ryder thought he was going to lose his mind.
Instead Francesca helped him find his heart & soul

LYRICS HEART & SOUL

Anne Marie Citro

Series: Sistas Book 2
Genre: Contemporary Romance, New Adult Romance
Publication Date: December 4, 2016

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One of America’s most reclusive rockers, Ryder Vaughn, gets an unusual sentence handed down to him. The judge, hoping to teach him the value of human life, sentences him to ten months of community service at Reach Within Centre for individuals with special needs. Ryder is convinced that, if he isn’t crazy already, he will be by the time his sentence ends. However, his only other option forfeits his band’s livelihood.

Five minutes after stepping into the centre, his entire life changes when he meets a gorgeous, little spitfire who will challenge everything he has ever believed about himself and the world around him.

Francesca's devotion has always been to her family, friends, and the job she is passionate about. Her life hasn’t been easy. She sacrifices a lot for the ones she loves and for her dream to visit Italy.

Then Francesca finds herself in a desperate situation, and the tattooed beast who is serving his debt to society must save the headstrong woman from a secret that could destroy her. In turn, Francesca teaches Ryder, if you love something enough, it’s worth fighting for.

Ryder knows he isn’t worthy of love, but this incredible beauty makes him want it.

Ryder can save Francesca from her secrets, but can she save him from his? Is Ryder strong enough to endure the kids she loves and her crazy Italian family?

Ten months can fly by or it can last an eternity.

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Anne Marie Citro grew born and raised in the greater Toronto area of Ontario, Canada. She grew up in a large, loving family. Anne Marie is married to a very patient man. He is the love of her life. They have four very cool sons, and the girls they brought into their family that have become daughters of her heart. She has been blessed enough to finally have a beautiful granddaughter after four sons. She has her own personal gaggle of girlfriends, who enrich her life on a daily basis and make her laugh. Caesar Friday is her favorite day of the week. Caesars with the girls and date night with her hubby. She works with special-needs teenagers, that have taught her how to appreciate life and see it through gentler eyes.

Anne Marie was encouraged by her husband to follow her lifelong dream to write. She loves the characters that take over imagination and haunts her dreams. She loves the arts and she has tried her hand at painting, wood sculpting, chainsaw carving, wood burning, metal and wire sculptures. Yes, her husband is a very patient man! Anne Marie is an avid reader and enjoys about three books per week. But nothing makes her happier then riding on the back of her husband's Harley and throwing her arms out and feeling the wind race by. Anne Marie and her husband take a few weeks every year to travel to spectacular destination around the world. Anne Marie is excited and can't wait to see what the next chapter holds for her life.

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