Harmonies of the Heart

In the picturesque Swedish town of Hjo, Sofia Äng is struggling with deep grief following the tragic loss of her great love. As autumn settles in, the chill only intensifies her sorrow, making it hard for her to re-engage with life despite her family’s encouragement. Though joining the local choir, The Songbirds, seems like an unlikely solution, Sofia reluctantly agrees to give it a try.

Erik Dahlström, who has been living alone since his wife left him for another man, finds his confidence shattered by the scandal that once consumed the town. The weekly choir sessions provide him with a welcome distraction and a hint of hope.

When The Songbirds undertakes a new project centred around the theme of love, both Sofia and Erik find their emotions stirred in unexpected ways. Through their collaboration, they discover that their personal journeys of healing and self-discovery are reflected in the renewal of spring.

Songs of Longing

When a devastating betrayal turns estate agent Johanna’s life upside down, she makes a decision. She will build the life she has longed for — on her own terms. And a brief flirtation with a younger man certainly won’t be allowed to interfere with her plans for the future.

Anton, once a firefighter with a bright career ahead of him, has found himself back in his parents’ home after everything went up in smoke. Rehearsals with the local choir, The Songbirds, have unexpectedly become one of the highlights of his week — though that might have more to do with the choir’s newest member, Johanna. But how can he convince her that his feelings are genuine?

Meanwhile, the small sing-for-joy rather than sing-in-tune choir The Songbirds in Hjo is preparing for their annual Christmas concert. But when the town’s own superstar returns for a long-awaited performance just in time for the holidays, the choir’s plans take an unexpected turn.

Songs of Longing is the second, stand-alone novel in The Songbirds series.