Is there anything more romantic than falling in love at a festival? The music, the energy, the sense that anything could happen—festivals are natural romance magnets, and my latest book proves why.
In “Heart Rhythms,” Joseph and Sage meet when his djembe rhythms catch her photographer’s eye at a local arts festival. Between the scent of funnel cake and the sound of competing musicians, they discover an instant connection that goes deeper than attraction. They see something in each other that the rest of the world misses.
Festival settings are perfect for romance because they strip away pretense. No fancy restaurants or staged first dates—just two people being authentically themselves in a space designed for creativity and joy. When Joseph’s mathematical mind creates polyrhythms that make Sage’s heart race, we see how festivals reveal our truest selves.
Their story continues when they volunteer for Art in the Park, proving that some connections are strong enough to survive beyond the magical bubble of a weekend festival. Sometimes all it takes is the right music, the right moment, and the courage to let someone see who you really are.
Dancing, drumming, and finding your perfect match.
Read “Heart Rhythms” this Friday!
Rene (Rose) Hawthorne 