Jane's Harmony: A Novel

by Ryan Winfield

Jane and Caleb are intoxicated by love and their fresh start together in Austin, TX. As Caleb contemplates a creative marriage proposal, Jane searches for a new job and a new support system--both of which are tougher to find than she expected--and the realities of starting over in a strange town soon have her questioning her choice to leave her friends and her home behind. When Caleb finally gets the career break he's been hoping for in the form of a new writing and singing partner, the tension between him and Jane is heightened even further--and where Jane had originally feared that she was too old for Caleb, she now begins to wonder if he isn't, in fact, too young for her...

But it isn't until Jane discovers that she's pregnant that the couple's high highs and low lows will come to a head, and the pain surrounding her daughter Melody's addiction and death will return for her. Is Jane really ready to be a mother again? Is she willing to bet everything on a life with Caleb? Or, could this be the second chance she's been hoping for, but never imagined she'd actually be lucky enough to get?

• ISBN10: 1476771251
• ISBN13: 9781476771250
• Publish Date: 28 August 2014 (first published 5 August 2014)
• Publish Status: Transferred
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Atria Books
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 352
• Language: English

Reviews

[Lynn]

I love a suprise, especially after a book I pre-ordered nine months ago finally appears on my Kindle app. Jane's Harmony by Ryan Winfield has finally arrived.

Jane and Caleb's story takes off from where we left the couple from Jane's Melody; in Austin, Texas building a new life together, making the best of their current situation. Their lives are far from ideal, Jane having to accept that she isn't the main provider and relying on Caleb to put a roof over their head. Caleb in turn working a day job to pay the rent whilst pursuing his musical aspirations in his spare time. A change of luck enables Caleb to chase his dreams, but in reality he questions the compromises he has to make to achieve them. Meanwhile, Jane is unwavering in her support for the man she loves. Likewise Caleb's only sure feeling is his undying love for Jane.

In addition to our heroine and hero, there's an eclectic cast of supporting of characters. Ryan has a unique way of bringing them all to life, making them real and believable. Never one to shy away from difficult topics, sensitive issues are dealt with in a sympathetic and compassionate way, drawing complex emotions from the characters. This book is well written in a visually descriptive way.

Jane's Harmony can be read as a standalone novel, but to fully appreciate Jane and Caleb's unique story and how they met, I highly recommend Jane's Melody too.