Books with title Playing With My Heart

Meet happy-go-lucky teenager Sadie Thompson, whose humourous personality is difficult to resist falling head over heels for (though she would much prefer a pair of Converse instead). All of her life, she had been madly in love with one boy, who dramatically breaks her heart. Sadie, retreating into herself, has a long journey ahead before she can reach some sort of closure - what will she learn (and maybe fall in love with) along the way?

CATHOLIC ARTS & LETTERS AWARD WINNERMOONBEAM AWARDS GOLD MEDALISTOUTSTANDING YOUNG ADULT FICTION AWARD WINNER--INDEPENDENT AUTHORS NETWORKFINALIST--AMERICAN CHRISTIAN FICTION WRITERS (ACFW) CAROL AWARDIn this novel from Vinspire Publishing, Emilia Salvini dreams of marrying a man who loves music as much as she does. But in 18th-century Milan, being the "second sister" means she'll likely be sent to a convent instead. Emilia's only hope is to prove her musical talents crucial to her father's quest for nobility. First, though, she must win over her music tutor, who disdains her simply for being a girl. But before she can carry out her plan, a tragedy sends the family into mourning. In her sorrow, Emilia composes a heartrending sonata that causes the maestro to finally recognize her talent. He begins teaching her music theory alongside Antonio Bellini, the arrogant great-nephew of a wealthy marquis. Emilia's feelings toward her rival gradually change as she strives to outdo him. But just when her dreams seem within reach, Emilia learns that her success could destroy not only her future but her sister's very life.Readers are calling this beautifully crafted novel inspired by the lives of composer Maria Teresa Agnesi and mathematician Maria Gaetana Agnesi the "Italian version of Pride and Prejudice."

CATHOLIC ARTS & LETTERS AWARD WINNERMOONBEAM AWARDS GOLD MEDALISTOUTSTANDING YOUNG ADULT FICTION AWARD WINNER--INDEPENDENT AUTHORS NETWORKFINALIST--AMERICAN CHRISTIAN FICTION WRITERS (ACFW) CAROL AWARDShe can compose anything...except the life she wanted.Emilia Salvini dreams of marrying a man who loves music as much as she does. But in 18th-century Milan, being the "second sister" means she'll likely be sent to a convent instead. Emilia's only hope is to prove her musical talents crucial to her father's quest for nobility. First, though, she must win over her music tutor, who disdains her simply for being a girl. But before she can carry out her plan, a tragedy sends the family into mourning. In her sorrow, Emilia composes a heartrending sonata that causes the maestro to finally recognize her talent. He begins teaching her music theory alongside Antonio Bellini, the arrogant great-nephew of a wealthy marquis. Emilia's feelings toward her rival gradually change as she strives to outdo him. But just when her dreams seem within reach, Emilia learns that her success could destroy not only her future but her sister's very life.Readers are calling this beautifully crafted novel inspired by the lives of composer Maria Teresa Agnesi and mathematician Maria Gaetana Agnesi the "Italian version of Pride and Prejudice."