Publication Date: October 17, 2023
From the bestselling author of This Is Not How It Ends comes a moving novel of two unfinished love stories and the music and lyrics that bring them together.
Journalist Cecilia James is a sucker for a love song. So when she stumbles across a clue to the identity of the muse for one of rock’s greatest, she devotes herself to uncovering the truth, even as her own relationship is falling apart.
While writing an article for Rolling Stone, Cecilia works to reveal the mystery that has intrigued fans and discovers a classic tale of two soulmates separated by fate and circumstance. Rock star Eddie Vee once sang with his soul, dedicating love songs to Sara Friedman, his inspiration and first love. Now, Eddie takes refuge in anonymity, closed off to the past. Sara, too, has distanced herself from their love, moving thousands of miles away to live the life she once railed against. As Eddie and Sara tentatively open up to Cecilia about broken dreams, she struggles to give them a happy ending. In the process, she learns that broken hearts can be healed—even her own.
What You Do To Me is the story of a love song and of the triumph of the heart over the greatest of odds. Even for those who have written off love forever.
Music lovers throughout the years have always wondered about the stories behind their beloved songs, particularly those with names in the titles.
Whether it’s Jenny, Mickey, or Jolene, there is a fascination to know more. Author Rochelle B. Weinstein uses this premise as a basis for What You Do To Me.
Music has always played a vital role for Cecilia James, which makes her a natural fit as a Rolling Stones journalist. Her zest for musical stories causes her to stumble upon the muse for a reclusive singer.
With the theme of second chances, not only is there more to the story of what happened between the singer and his muse, but Cecilia learns a valuable lesson about her own love story.
Complex characters come together with a storyline that spans multiple decades while showcasing the power of love. Each chapter title features a song title bearing a person’s name, followed by the artist.
What You Do To Me delivers a nostalgic glimpse into the role music plays in bringing two couples together.
Rochelle B. Weinstein is the USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of seven women’s fiction novels, including When We Let Go, This Is Not How It Ends, and Somebody’s Daughter. A former entertainment industry executive, she splits her time between sunny South Florida and the mountains of North Carolina. As Miami’s NBC 6 in the Mixmonthly book contributor, Rochelle is on the hunt for the next great read while she teaches publishing workshops at Nova Southeastern University. She loves hiking, beach walks, her two dogs, and finding the world’s best nachos. She is currently working on her eighth novel. Please visit her at www.rochelleweinstein.com.
