Singing Her Name
About
The deputy who saved her was someone who needed saving. Rae Linnet hasn't slept properly in eighteen months. Two Grammys, one viral song, a label demanding more, and a stalker whose letters have crossed a line. When a small-town deputy asks what she actually needs, Rae says yes to the first safe thing offered. Kim Yazzie has been the responsible one her whole life. Eight years with the Archuleta County Sheriff's department. A year on her divorced sister's futon, helping with school runs and sticky cabinet doors and dinners nobody thanks her for. By morning, Rae is on the sectional. Joy, who is six, butters pancakes for a Grammy winner she doesn't recognize. One small house, a place to land, and a ranch that was only supposed to be a cover story. What grows between them could turn a hiding place into a home.
In This Book
- 🎤 Sapphic bodyguard romance without drama
- 🏠 Forced proximity with kids underfoot and one bathroom too few
- 🌟 Celebrity romance where the famous woman just wants to take out the recycling on a Tuesday
- ☀️ Grumpy-sunshine
- 👨👩👧👦 Found family in two layers: the household and the ranch
- 🎸 Folk music and a porch at sunset
Heat Level: 4.5/5 flames
Praise For This Book
"This was a beautiful and sweet story about finding yourself again and about being seen. About someone recognizing the toll it takes on the person who carries it all. About how it's ok to want things, just for yourself. About how being in the moment, no matter how small, is enough. About the power in a name. I love the cultural touches Annie Wiest weaves into these stories. A nickname, a place, a cherished item, a memory, even a single word or phrase. They give body and depth to the characters and a weight that speaks to whole lived experiences we are only seeing a snapshot of."
— Goodreads ARC Reviewer
"Another probing and tender look into a relationship between two women as they meet and deal with a unique set of circumstances. The addition of the deputy's family, her divorced sister and two utterly charming and realistic children, sharing the house while the singer hides and recovers with the aid of the local residents of Sacred Peaks Ranch is both soothing and magical in its simplicity while never playing down the seriousness of the situation. If you are looking for a strong but ultimately simple look into two people's life and loves as they recover and grow, this is a book for you."
— Goodreads ARC Reviewer
"This is the first book I've read by Annie Wiest and I'm hooked on the way she tells a story. This book felt like a painting or a song; something to be studied or absorbed in a slow and quiet way. So little was said but so much was felt. Their love develops beautifully and quietly like watching a magnificent sunset. If you're looking for a unique story that's sweet and passionate with a happily ever after, then you'll enjoy Singing Her Name as much as I did."
— Goodreads ARC Reviewer
"A Perfect Blend of Heart and Hope. Singing Her Name by Annie Wiest is a beautifully written story that pulled me in from the very first chapter. The characters felt authentic and emotionally rich, and I found myself completely invested in their journey. Annie Wiest has a wonderful way of creating heartfelt moments while keeping the story engaging and difficult to put down. The pacing was just right, and the emotional depth made the ending especially satisfying. If you enjoy stories with memorable characters, genuine emotion, and a compelling romance, this book is definitely worth reading. I finished it with a smile and will be looking for more books by this author. Highly recommended!"
— Goodreads ARC Reviewer
"Wow what a phenomenal story, I loved the main characters; their connection shined throughout. Their journey was written with so much depth, making you feel a part of their lives. I couldn't put it down — definitely a must read. Congratulations."
— Amazon verified reviewer
"These books in this series are heart warming and positive. Annie Wiest, is so darn talented, she writes real characters with deep emotions."
— Goodreads ARC Reviewer
"What can I say about this series that any reader should figure out from the moment you meet the characters? The peace and love that I felt reading Singing Her Name are just perfect enough to soothe my savage soul. Rae and Kim are two very different people, yet so alike in their approach towards work, towards loved ones, towards a hurt that just sits quiet under the skin. This story, this series, the ranch, warms my heart and I can't wait for another one."
— Verified Amazon reviewer