Katherine Flynn

The protagonist of this novel is a professional cello player named Katherine Flynn. Her dedication to her career earns her the nickname Formidable Flynn. This same dedication leaves little room in her life for romance, until a freak accident lands a camera in her bedroom. The camera falls from a helicopter and crashes through Flynn's roof. Her neighbor, long-time admirer David Dodd, rushes to help. He offers his services in repairing the roof.

Though Kate enjoys Dave's caring nature, she remains aloof because of her hectic life and past romantic failures. Her previous marriage to an oboist named Anatole lasted only a short time. It left Kate with no furniture and little trust in her own romantic feelings.

Attraction instantly blooms between Dave and Kate, however. Dave shows a genuine interest in Kate's work and her life. When she rents her third floor to a boisterous woman...