Songs in the Key of J — Helen McNicol

Jess and Stephanie are best friends who share everything, including the big old mansion they live in together. Their different personalities keep conflict at bay, especially when it comes to men. Jess's history with men is cluttered with catastrophe, so much so that she has sworn off them altogether. Stephanie, on the other hand, seems to cruise through life without a care in the world, moving from one relationship to the next. When Irish band Punch Drunk comes to town, Stephanie finds herself in the middle of a fiery fling with the charming and sophisticated bass player, James. Soon after, Jess finds herself being pursued by the roguish lead singer, Robbie. Hard to resist and eager to win her over, Robbie tries everything to help Jess forget about a past that still haunts her. Knowing that Robbie is the wrong one for her, desperate to be the person she once was, but terrified of having love destroy her, Jess battles with her heart and her mind.