Rifts and Refrains

Hush Note, Book 2

By: Devney Perry

Narrated by: Maxine Mitchell, Joe Arden

From USA Today Bestselling Author Devney Perry comes a single dad, second chance rock star romance

From the moment Quinn Montgomery sat behind her first snare and cymbal set, she was destined for fame and glory. As Hush Note’s infamous female drummer, she sets the rhythm for the band’s chart-toppings hits. When people tap their feet to their music, it’s to her pulse.

Quinn is content to live in a world away from her family and the cage of her youth. Her only regret is leaving Graham Hayes behind without a goodbye. No matter how many sold-out stadiums she plays, no matter how many crowds sing her songs, his voice haunts her when the music stops.

When a family tragedy forces her to return home to Montana, she plans to leave the second she’s paid her respects. But seeing Graham again turns her life upside down. As a boy, he wasn’t able to make her stay. As a man, he might be her future.

If they can mend their rifts and find solace in the refrains.

©2020 Devney Perry (P)2020 Devney Perry

Great Chemistry

I love this Hush Notes series and book 2 in the series was wonderful.

We got to meet Quinn in book one and I didn’t really like her character in that book, so I didn’t know what to expect from her in this one. There was a good bit of angst during this book for Quinn. She left for college nine years ago and never looked back, but now she is returning for her grandmother’s funeral. We learn a lot about Quinn in this book. We find out what caused the rift between her and her family and that also explains what happened between her and Graham nine years ago.

Quinn and Graham have a lot of issues between that need facing, so will they work through things to find their 2nd chance? Quinn’s family now is her band members, so Graham is going to need to learn how to handle that. They have been there for her when her real family and Graham were not. Quinn and Graham have that undeniable chemistry that you can feel coming off the pages. Graham was a wonderful person and single dad, so he was careful to keep his son from getting attached, because he knew Quinn would leave. He didn’t want Colin, his son, to get his heart broke like his was nine years ago.

Nan was the only person who truly believed in Quinn, stood by her, but now she’s gone. After the service, Quinn and her family have to face cleaning out Nan’s house and that is where Quinn truly finds herself again. In the love notes that were written by her grandfather to her grandmother. I so loved this book. Quinn redeemed herself to me and her and Graham were lucky to have each other and their second chance at happiness.

Rifts and Refrains: Hush Note Book 2

OVERALL REVIEW & RATING: 5 STARS

Devney Perry has talent. She has a way of reaching into your soul and squeezing tight while at the same time showering you in hope. #WordWizardry. She is magic.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW & RATING: 5 STARS

What can I say about Maxine Mitchell and Joe Arden that I haven’t already said? Both are excellent narrators and together they lifted this story to a level of #feels that is even more magical than Devney Perry’s pen!

STORY REVIEW & RATING: 5 STARS

Once again, I have to tell you that I cried a lot. There’s a depth of emotion that surrounds this story that left me breathless in many places. It wasn’t just the slow-burn, second chance to get things right journey between Quinn and Graham, it was everything. I’m crying right now remembering and feeling everything. This is a special story. It’s a story of coming home, of family, of forgiveness, of peace, of overcoming, of acceptance, of … everything; and it was all so beautifully unfolded that my heart literary hurt. I don’t have any other way to put it. I ached for the girl that was and the girl that is. I ached for the family that was and the family that is. I ached for the boy that was and the boy that is. I ached so badly for the loss, and I ached for the gain. I just ached. And it was gloriously beautiful.

Really good book

I really enjoyed this book. What a great story and the narration was awesome. I’m really looking forward to the next book in this series. Great Job Devney

Rifts and Refrains

Devney Perry really knows how to tell a story! I envy Quinn and Graham’s love! Their childhood friendship evolved into an unshakable relationship with a solid foundation! To say that Quinn is resilient is an understatement, especially with the impoliteness and spiteful behavior of her family! I didn’t like how they felt the need to punish her with alienation for choosing to pursue her dreams! Graham provided the emotional encouragement and genuine acceptance needed to triumph over the obstacles in their path! He was angry initially but compassionate, encouraging and warm-hearted which facilitated the mending of their discordances! Maxine Mitchell and Joe Arden are phenomenal narrators! Their performances breathed life into the story and made me feel all the angst, incivility, virtue, and affection in Quinn and Graham’s love story! I loved it and hope that the mending of their rifts help them to refrain from future foolishness❣️😍🥰🤩😍🥰

Omg👏🏻this👏🏻book👏🏻

This book has it all!! Kudos to Devney for writing a FANTASTIC book that gives you ALL THE FEELS! the emotion in this is why I love this author! The narration was on point!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

One of the best

This book was my favorite Devney Perry book's. It made me laugh and cry. It's such a beautiful and moving story.

So inspiring

Amazing writing and story. I want to be a part of this couple. I felt their love hopes and dreams. I was carried away into this world.

Loved

Quinn is so not what I expected! I loved her!! Walking away from her family and Graham was the hardest thing she has done but when Nan dies and she returns home, she is reminded just how much that decision cost her. Neither Graham or Quinn have ever moved on from each other and their attraction is undeniable. Nan’s death brought so much perspective to Quinn and what she walked away from. Even from the grave, Nan not only brought Quinn home but showed her how to heal! I can not wait for Nixon’s story!

One of my favorite rock star romances

It’s so awesome to have a female lead character that is as badass as Quinn and this story was just beautiful. The audio…it’s Maxine and Joe. I think that is all I need to say about that. ❤️

Quinn won me over!

"He was the towering oak tree, planted firmly in the earth. I was the bird, flying in the sky above, and the wind had carried me too far to turn back now."

I wasn’t so sure I’d like Quinn, the drummer of Hush Note. In Lies & Lullabies, she was a little ….shall we say, Prickly? But in the end, I really loved the female rocker.

After 9 years away, Quinn had to go back to her small town in Montana to say goodbye to the person she loved most, her Nan. When she left town, she not only left her judgmental family behind, she left the love of her life. Graham never fell out of love with Quinn, despite having a child with another woman. Now the father of a 7-year-old, Graham has a lot more at stake. Can the small-town single dad really be with a rock star?

Likes:

•Quinn quickly made me get over my dislike, and I loved her.
•Lots of deep family connections to be mended.
•Colon, Graham’s son, stole the show.
•The chemistry and connection were there from the start.

Dislikes:

•I had none.

Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell were wonderful in their roles and they brought the book to life. I definitely recommend listening to this one.

Rating: 4.5 Stars, 3.5 Heat, 5 Narration