Review: Lost Melody – Dolores W Maroney

Out of sight, out of mind. That’s what Melody Ravenswood was counting on when she invented a new life for herself as Mel Harper in the small farming community of Willowbrook, Texas. She could be herself, whoever that was. Having long since lost her identity to being the only child and sole beneficiary of a legendary rock and roller, she was finally going to live the normal life she craved – a job, a house, friends and no paparazzi.

Hank Travis is the last thing Mel needs in her new life. The local boy turned rock and roll star’s sexy, won’t take no for an answer pursuit makes her long for a life she has only dreamed of. Before Mel can have the future she wants with Hank, she must confront her past and find the Melody she lost along the way.

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Release Date: February 13, 2013
Publisher: Roz Lee
Source: Provided by Author/Publisher via Manic Readers
Reviewer: Karen
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

LOST MELODY is a heartwarming, contemporary romance about a down-to-earth rock star falling in love with the daughter of a rock star legend. 

Mel Harper has moved to Willowbrook, a small town in rural north Texas, to get away from everything, especially the paparazzi.  She is the daughter of the deceased lead guitarist for the group RavensBlood.  Mel wants a normal life and she has always kept her identity hidden from everyone.   Her father died when she was a young girl, but she is still running away from the notoriety of being his daughter.  Mel doesn’t want anything to do with the limelight and even though she is attracted to Hank, she doesn’t want to get involved.  

Hank is the drummer for the group BlackWing, he loves touring with the band and also small town life.    Willowbrook is Hank’s sanctuary and grounds him because he lives a crazy life.  Hank is a nice, country boy, who happens to be in a famous rock band.   Hank stole my heart because he is humble, patient, caring and always honest with Mel.   Hank knows Mel is the one for him as soon as he meets her, but she has to work through issues from her past.

Roz Lee has written a touching romance that drew me in from the first page.  Even though the main characters are rich and famous, they are two unpretentious people and easy to connect with.   I enjoyed reading about the process of BlackWing recording their record album.  There were some interesting secondary characters including the guys in Hank’s band and the people living in the town of Willlowbrook.   Can Mel learn to trust Hank and forget her past?