John Burton has Franklin Llewellyn humming a new tune.
After a messy break-up, Frankie thought he’d never find someone that really got him, especially his unique relationship with music. His ex called it an obsession, but it goes well beyond that. Music is Frankie’s lifeblood, and he’s always struggled to explain it.
Then John Burton crash-landed into Frankie’s world. Attentive, curious, and supportive, he’s everything Frankie’s ever wanted.
Frankie doesn’t know what it is about Johnny, but that he can’t stay away. Being with him is like listening to his favorite album on repeat. Johnny becomes as much of an addiction as Frankie’s beloved vinyl collection, but their budding relationship proves to be just as fragile.
When things between the pair shift from friendship into something more, Frankie finds himself overwhelmed by emotions he’s never experienced. He worries he’s in over his head, but it doesn’t stop him from taking whatever Johnny is willing to give.
As wonderful as Johnny is, he’s clearly hiding something. It’s an errant note in an otherwise perfect melody. The late-night texts and phone calls that Johnny won’t fully explain leave Frankie feeling adrift. Alone in an emotional freefall.
When Frankie discovers a secret from Johnny’s past, it’s a record-scratch moment. Can Frankie look past it and continue their duet? Or is he destined to go solo?
Let the Music Play picks up after the events in When Frankie Meets Johnny.
Series
1 primary bookFrankie and Johnny is a 1-book series first released in 2019 with contributions by Xio Axelrod.
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3.5 stars. I guess I wasn't the only one who wanted more Frankie and Johnny after their short story in the [b:Love Is All: Volume 2 46258283 Love Is All Volume 2 Xio Axelrod https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1560249477l/46258283.SX50.jpg 71037675] anthology. The romance between Scottish radio DJ Frankie and teacher/construction worker John was just getting started at the end of “When Frankie Meets Johnny,” and in the sequel we get to see them finally date and develop a relationship. Xio Axelrod knows how to create appealing characters, and the MCs' interactions are sweet and hot. I just wish there had been a bit more of a plot; the relationship development is the whole story until almost 3/4 of the way through, then there is a sudden dramatic crisis that briefly keeps the guys apart, then they're back together for the HEA. YMMV if you are content with two admittedly awesome guys getting to know each other and having hot sex. Extra half a star to Axelrod for creating a character like Frankie who lives and loves music, and for highlighting the criminally underrated Police album “Zenyatta Mondatta.”