Perfect Rhythm
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Leo shrugged. “Well, you really like this little house…”
“Not half as much as I love you. And having a house of our own, you and me together…that would be wonderful.” A dreamy look appeared on Holly’s face. “Maybe we could even soundproof one of the rooms.”
A blush crawled up Leo’s chest. “I hardly think I’m that loud…am I?”
Holly laughed. “Loud enough to make poor Chance hide beneath the couch last night. But I wasn’t talking about our bedroom. I meant we could have a music room. Maybe move in your father’s piano, if it’s all right with your mom.” She paused and stroked Leo’s face. “Unless you aren’t ready for that.”
A year ago, Leo couldn’t have imagined it. The piano held too many memories of the past. But now it held new ones too, including sitting on the piano bench with Holly, playing together. “I’m ready.”
With Holly by her side, she was ready for anything life could throw at her.
Author’s Note
As Holly said in the story: Human sexuality is pretty complex, and so is asexuality. Asexual people are a diverse group. Some experience romantic attraction, like Holly; some don’t, like Holly’s friend Meg. Some can enjoy sex with a partner they love under the right circumstances; some are indifferent toward sex; and others are repulsed by the thought of it.
There’s such a broad range of perspectives and experiences on the ace spectrum that it’s impossible for one character to represent all asexual people. That’s why it’s so important to have more books about ace-spectrum characters.
When I first became aware of asexuality, there wasn’t a single romance novel involving a homoromantic asexual woman. That’s why I wrote Perfect Rhythm—to make non-asexual readers more aware of this sexual orientation and to help make ace-spectrum readers feel a little less alone. I hope I achieved what I set out to do.
Thank you for reading Perfect Rhythm.
Jae
About Jae
Jae grew up amidst the vineyards of southern Germany. She spent her childhood with her nose buried in a book, earning her the nickname professor. The writing bug bit her at the age of eleven. Since 2006, she has been writing mostly in English.
She used to work as a psychologist but gave up her day job in 2013 to become a full-time writer and a part-time editor. As far as she’s concerned, it’s the best job in the world.
When she’s not writing, she likes to spend her time reading, indulging her ice cream and office supply addictions, and watching way too many crime shows.
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Perfect Rhythm
© 2017 by Jae
ISBN (mobi): 978-3-95533-863-3
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Also available as paperback.
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Owner: Astrid Ohletz
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First edition: 2017
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Credits
Edited by Lee Winter & Michelle Aguilar
Proofread by Louisa Villeneuve
Cover Design and Print Layout by Streetlight Graphics
“When Our Hearts Collide”
(Companion song to Perfect Rhythm)
Written and performed by Mariah Glasscock
© 2017 by Mariah Glasscock