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When a jaded ballet star and a commitment-phobic bartender collide in London, the chemistry is instantaneous and absolutely electric—but Valentin's razor-sharp wit and Max's emotional walls are nothing compared to the real danger lurking behind the scenes. As their one-night stand spirals into something neither of them can deny, they're forced to confront not just their feelings for each other, but the dark underworld threatening to tear them apart. With mysterious Bratva connections and powerful men who don't take kindly to disobedience, Valentin and Max face an impossible choice: walk away from each other or risk everything for love. A deliciously steamy, high-stakes romance that proves sometimes the most dangerous thing isn't the enemies circling—it's how far you'll go for the person who breaks through your defenses.
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