This was a great historical romance. This story goes from the trials of a young boy who became best friends with a young slave girl on his father's plantation and jumps to the time period when the young man comes home from college and finds his former best friend playing the piano. From there the story is full of trials and triumphs and love and romance. It is captivating and also historically factual—outlining the great difficulties and harsh treatment of the slaves in that time period. I loved this story and appreciate the wonderful writing style of this author. I am greatly looking forward to the next book in this series. (I was given a copy of this book for my honest review, but would have gladly paid to read it!)

A very moving and touching historical romance set in a very touchie time period and situation

An AMAZING book that kept my attention riveted throughout starting with the first chapter. An interracial romance when this was totally not allowed by law. Lily captured my attention and heart and I was totally in her corner. Hers is truly a fairy tale romance a rags to richer story. A brilliant master of the piano that she taught herself to play as a way to overcome her sadness and loneliness after being ripped from her mother's arms at ten years old. This book is full of masterfully told historical richness of slave history and the deceit that can come from putting your trust in the wrong person. The plot was amazingly woven with the current story time taking place to the back story of the childhood times of Lily and James. Superbly written but something that happened at the very end made me feel as though my heart was ripped from my chest and stomped on. Oh the total betrayal. I am having a hard time accepting it! Why did you have to end it that way,Londyn Skye? I need to read part two right now!
Pub Date 01 Jan 2017
Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for a review copy in exchange for my honest review.

The premise of this book broke my heart.The heroine of this tale, Lily, is a slave who knows nothing but hard work, punishment, insults and she yearns for nothing but 'freedom'. She has what's called 'the perfect pitch,' because she has to listen to anyone play a song once on the piano and she can play it better.
Playing the piano helps her release her fears and agony but when she stands from that bench she's still go to say 'masta,' and it broke my heart reading this and the bits of acts that the author shared each chapter regarding slaves in America and rules concerning ownership and treatment of slaves.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review and I am glad the author chose to write about such a book, but more so about the bravery and will to do right by the few who took it upon themselves to do so.

Just a awesome interesting story on slavery.
The history,the angst that they live through,the want of being a person and the love for someone that wasn't possible.
She was a negro and a slave who was still a smart beautiful person who thaught herself to play the piano at a very earlier age,by ear..
There was always a connection between James and Lily.
Really had by full attention to the end

Anguish, being ripped/separated from your child and your mother, especially by your father! This is the beginning of Lily's story! Then, sold to Jesse, a ruthless master. Lonely and afraid, Lily is slowly befriended by Jesse's youngest son, James. Yet, she appears to face betrayal more then once...
Gripping, page turning American historical romance. Covers a period of American slavery and stated rules and enforcements for slaves in certain states. The story itself is compelling and interesting, especially Lily's musical ability. I'm not fond of cliff hangers, but can't wait to read the next book in the series. 4 1/2 stars.
Voluntarily read ARC, thru Netgalley and publisher, for honest review.

This story was so wonderful on so many levels. I instantly fell in love with Lily and James even though he deserved a thump on the head many times. I loved William and the fact that his wife was Black. I cant wait to hear more from the author

A very powerful story, and if it doesn't bring tears to your eyes at least once, I'll be shocked. A must read!!!

This is a story about a girl named Lily, who was born to a slave and sold to be a slave. But her life was not meant for slavery only. She is a girl born with perfect pitch and this came to the notice of her childhood love who broke all societal rules and norms to bring her gift in front of the world. This book deals with many issues like slavery, societal discrimination on base of skin colour, people's own psychological demons and the inherent goodness that lies in some of the human beings. This is a long and deep read. So, readers who like to experience intense emotions from their books and who do not get lost in length. I found this book good but extra long. I received an ARC of this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.