i read this book as a teenager. it was a harlequin from the 90's. the book starts off in a prolouge. the heroine was a child and witnessed her parents murder. after that she became mute. she meets the hero at a party. the next thing i remember, she is staying with him for protection. he is a writer and she helps him by typing his manuscript. she was also a classical piano player. that is all i can remember. i know i am not giving you much to go on, but i have seen other vauge discriptions of books and this room finds them.

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Is it River's End by Nora Roberts???

Here is the book description for River's End:

Olivia's parents were among Hollywood's golden couples--until the night a monster came and took her mother away forever. A monster with the face of her father. Sheltered from the truth, an older Olivia only dimly recalls her night of terror--but her recurring nightmares make her realize she must piece together the real story.

Assisted by Noah Brady, the son of the police detective who found her cowering in her closet so many years before, she may have her chance. Noah wants to reconstruct the night that has become an infamous part of Hollywood history. He also wants to help Olivia and heal the longing in her lonely heart. But once the door to her past is opened, there is no telling what is waiting on the other side. For somewhere, not too far away, the monster walks again...

PBS link:  http://www.paperbackswap.com/Rivers-End-Nora-Roberts/book/0515127833/

no that is not it. this was a harelquin.presents maybe? it was a very sweet  book.

I'm sorry it wasn't it.  Hope you find it soon. :)

I asked at amazon.com and got this answer from someone!

The book is Silence Speaks For Love (Harlequin Presents 1465) by Emma Goldrick and one of my favorites

wow great! one review says it's kinda funny I may  have to get this myself!

that's it!!! wow!! you guys are great. now to see if anyone has it.