Perfect Rhythm
Can a burned-out pop star and an asexual woman find the perfect rhythm together?
Pop star Leontyne Blake might sing about love, but she stopped believing in it a long time ago. What women want is her image, not the real her. When her father has a stroke, she flees the spotlight and returns to her tiny Missouri hometown.
In her childhood home, she meets small-town nurse Holly Drummond, who isn’t impressed by Leo’s fame at all. That isn’t the only thing that makes Holly different from other women. She’s also asexual. For her, dating is a minefield of expectations that she has decided to avoid.
Can the tentative friendship between a burned-out pop star and a woman not interested in sex develop into something more despite their diverse expectations?
A lesbian romance about seeking the perfect rhythm between two very different people—and finding happiness where they least expect it.
Publication date: September 2017
Length: 107,000 words / 298 pages
Tropes & themes: Asexual Character, slow-burn romance, small-town romance, celebrity romance
Awards:
- GCLS Literary Award (Contemporary Romance – Long Novels) 2018
- IPPY Award (bronze) in the Best Romance/Erotica E-Book category 2018
- eLit Awards 2018 (silver) in the LGBT Fiction category
- Rainbow Award Winner 2018/19 (2nd place Best Asexual Book and 2nd place Best Asexual Contemporary Romance)
- The Lesbian Review “Hall of Fame” Books
- I Heart SapphFic – Best Asexual or Demisexual Story (first place) 2023
- I Heart SapphFic – Best Sapphic “Return to Hometown” Romance (first place) 2023
- I Heart SapphFic – Best Sapphic Book about a Musician (first place) 2023
The Lesbrary
“It’s definitely worth a read, especially if you’re into romances that showcase not only a beautiful romance and lead-up to a relationship, but also the thoughtful communication that keeps relationships going. Swoon!”
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“I gave it a 5/5. I would even give a 6/5. This book can, and will shatter your preconceptions on life, love and sexuality.”
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“Perfect Rhythm by Jae is a wonderful story that provides a beautiful representation for the asexual community. “
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“I totally fell for the characters, and ended up falling for the plot too”
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“Jae is a master at the slow building romance while giving the reader plenty of time to get to know the characters.”
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“How Jae describes pictures, music, passion, and energy with her words is a downright devilish treat for the senses.”
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“An excellent read that I highly recommend.”
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“This book was a perfect romance story in every sense of the word. I cannot recommend this more to romance lovers out there and fans of Jae’s writing.”
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“This novel floored me. I’ve got nothing but admiration for Jae’s novels but after reading this my acclaim has doubled.”
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“Not only is Perfect Rhythm story about sexual orientation, but also one of mending bridges with loved ones. Would I recommend it to other readers? Hell yes.”
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“The book goes beyond the romance and also touches issues such as parents’ expectations, friendship and self-realisation.”
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“If you’re looking for a great lesbian Romance to read, I highly recommend Perfect Rhythm. And if you’re not looking for one you should read it anyways, because it’s really good and trust me you want to.”
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“I loved the characters. Every person in this story, from the main cast to the side characters, are fleshed out and real.”
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“It’s definitely worth a read, especially if you’re into romances that showcase not only a beautiful romance and lead-up to a relationship, but also the thoughtful communication that keeps relationships going. Swoon!”
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“What I got was a lovely, blossoming relationship between two amazing women. When I first started I braced myself, unsure if I’d be able to connect with Leo Blake, the main protagonist. I needn’t have worried. She is wonderfully down to earth and relatable for a pop star. … While I love Leo, Holly was the one I really connected with for obvious reasons. I really appreciated how Jae handled Holly’s asexuality.”
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