Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto

Ali Hazelwood promises “the cello scene in this book will change your life” in this Reylo-inspired grumpy-sunshine romance full of sharp banter, deep emotion, and irresistible humor.  

When professional—and self-taught—violinist Gwen Jackson plays, she disappears into the peaks and valleys of each song, a quiet passion that never quite explodes into pure emotion. Xander Thorne is the exact opposite. A cellist and a rock star, he’s all about big emotion, but not even his six-foot-four frame can contain his skill, his genius . . . and an attitude that borders on jerkitude. 

Not only did it take Xander a year to notice that he and Gwen both play in the Manhattan Pops, but he also always seems to have the perfect cutting criticism about her technique. When Gwen is offered the role of first chair of the orchestra, something Xander has secretly coveted for years, their existing hostility goes up a notch. Yet, despite her best efforts, Gwen can’t ignore the sizzling chemistry between them.

Forced to work more closely with each other, they can’t help exploring their attraction. As they begin to compose and play songs together, it’s clear that their powerful connection could make for a performance that would blow everyone’s minds. Suddenly, they’re box office dynamite, and the fragile romance growing between them is in danger of being crushed beneath a publicity stunt.

“Like a balm made of all your favorite melodies, Not Another Love Song is the perfect cure for heartache. Julie Soto never misses!”―Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author

“Like the best of symphonies, Julie Soto’s book soars.  (And I’ll never look at a cello quite the same way…)”―Jodi Picoult, #1 NYT bestselling author

A truly masterful composition! Julie Soto delivers the crescendoing intensity, transportive fluidity, and most of all the depth of feeling you get listening to an exceptional piece of music through Alex and Gwen’s passionate romance. At turns funny, moving, and fan-your-face steamy, I couldn’t put NOT ANOTHER LOVE SONG DOWN!―Rosie Danan, USA Today bestselling author of Do Your Worst

This book is a masterclass in romance…the kind that touches every page with intense longing, makes the reader feel deeply the simmering, tightly-coiled tension, and had me jumping to my feet with the most satisfying HEA. Standing ovation for Julie Soto’s Not Another Love Song!―Susan Lee, author of The Name Drop