Passion, heat and deep emotion—Naima Simone is a gem! —Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling author 

A second chance never sounded so good…

For Cher Dennison, not even a voice that rivals Aretha’s is enough to save her failed singing career. After six years of chasing the spotlight, Cher brings her broken dreams back home for a fresh start. But a shocking surprise upon her return hints at a sizzling summer fling from her past…one she’s never been able to forget.

Award-winning producer Judah “JP” Preston rolls into the small town of Rose Bend for one reason: to find the singer responsible for the best demo he’s ever heard. It’s a solid distraction, after a scintillating tryst in London turned sour. Yet when he discovers his sought-after songstress and the woman who broke his heart are one and the same, they’ll both have to decide if they have what it takes for an encore.

Rose Bend

Book 1: The Road to Rose Bend
Book 2: Christmas in Rose Bend
Book 3: With Love from Rose Bend
Book 4: Mr. Right Next Door
Book 5: The Single Dad Project
ISBN: 9780369732927
Imprint: MIRA
On Sale: Apr 14, 2026
List price: $7.99
No of pages: 384
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / African American & Black
BISAC 2: FICTION / Small Town & Rural *
BISAC 3: FICTION / Performing Arts / Music
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Naima Simone

Biography

USA TODAY bestselling author Naima Simone writes romance with heart, humor and heat. Her books have been featured in The Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly, and described as balancing “crackling, electric love scenes with exquisitely rendered characters caught in emotional turmoil.” She is wife to Superman, and mom to the most awesome kids ever. They live in perfect, domestically challenged bliss in the southern US.

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Passion, heat and deep emotion—Naima Simone is a gem! —Maisey Yates, <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author <br /><br /><strong>A second chance never sounded so good…</strong><br /><br />For Cher Dennison, not even a voice that rivals Aretha’s is enough to save her failed singing career. After six years of chasing the spotlight, Cher brings her broken dreams back home for a fresh start. But a shocking surprise upon her return hints at a sizzling summer fling from her past…one she’s never been able to forget.<br /><br />Award-winning producer Judah “JP” Preston rolls into the small town of Rose Bend for one reason: to find the singer responsible for the best demo he’s ever heard. It’s a solid distraction, after a scintillating tryst in London turned sour. Yet when he discovers his sought-after songstress and the woman who broke his heart are one and the same, they’ll both have to decide if they have what it takes for an encore.<br /><br /><strong>Rose Bend</strong><br /><br /><strong>Book 1: <em>The Road to Rose Bend</em><br />Book 2: <em>Christmas in Rose Bend</em><br />Book 3: <em>With Love from Rose Bend</em><br />Book 4: <em>Mr. Right Next Door</em><br />Book 5: <em>The Single Dad Project</em></strong>

ISBN: 9780369732927
Imprint: MIRA
On Sale: Apr 14, 2026
List price: $7.99
No of pages: 384
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / African American & Black
BISAC 2: FICTION / Small Town & Rural *
BISAC 3: FICTION / Performing Arts / Music
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Naima Simone

Biography

<p><em>USA TODAY</em> bestselling author Naima Simone writes romance with heart, humor and heat. Her books have been featured in <em>The Washington Post</em> and <em>Entertainment Weekly</em>, and described as balancing “crackling, electric love scenes with exquisitely rendered characters caught in emotional turmoil.” She is wife to Superman, and mom to the most awesome kids ever. They live in perfect, domestically challenged bliss in the southern US.</p>gt;