Easily pleased, Micah enjoys a career in non-profit work and gets through his days one lame joke at a time. Then his friend Lou introduces him to her musical family and the Knights pull Micah into their world of resilience and sorrow. Soon, Micah understands that in the face of grief, optimism isn't always enough.<br><br>Lei was once revered for his tremendous talent. But one day the music died, and the scars under his leather bracelets are a reminder of what he lost. These days, he's nothing but a phantom. Shut away from the world, Lei tunes instruments in the Knights' music store.<br><br>Then charismatic Micah enters his life, charming his family and slowly coaxing his way into Lei's heart with steadfast devotion. With Micah at his side, it may yet be possible for Lei to reclaim the spotlight he'd thought permanently abandoned.

Music of the Knight

Just wanted to let you know that I’m thinking of you. Hope dinner at your parents’ went okay. Can’t wait to tell you about my ideas for the new fundraising campaign!


In April, I’d received a tiny government fund and had hired Lou Knight to help out with promotion, social media networking, and marketing, hoping to get my non-profit organization going. She was fresh out of university, having completed her degree in communications and looking for a little experience. She worked for Good Ear, my active listening service, one day a week, but Lou was a force to be reckoned with and had already accomplished a lot. I typed my message and hit send.


Thank you for thinking of me. And dinner at my parents’ was kind of complicated.


I’m sorry. Families can be fucking messy. Call me if you want to talk about it.


Chapter 3