Sometimes, the softest hearts make the loudest music.

When Mae Sinclair steps away from the pressure of life as a professional violinist, she doesn’t expect a tiny rural town to be her sanctuary—or for a quiet school janitor to be the only one who truly hears her.

Logan Barrett keeps to himself, content to sweep floors and fix broken windows at the local elementary school, far from the noise of his past. But when Mae arrives to teach music and breathe life into a fading arts program, his world—quiet and orderly—begins to change.

As forgotten instruments are tuned and children’s voices rise in song, Mae and Logan find themselves drawn together in the in-between spaces: early morning hallways, shared lunches, and hesitant smiles. But healing takes time, and trust doesn’t happen overnight.

Set against a backdrop of golden fields, small-town warmth, and the unspoken power of music, A Song for the Quiet Ones is a tender, slow burn romance about second chances, finding your voice, and falling in love at the gentle pace of grace.

For readers who crave heartwarming stories of emotional depth, small-town charm, and love that unfolds like a melody—soft, strong, and unforgettable.

Ava Hadley Press

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