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When a mysterious woman shows up at his door with a little girl who shares his face, this reformed bad boy suddenly finds himself responsible for a child he never knew existed—and tasked with proving he's more than his darkest mistakes. Emery is determined to protect her niece from the man whose chaotic past makes him the last person she'd trust, but a month under the same roof proves far more dangerous than she bargained for when their sizzling attraction becomes impossible to ignore. As the chemistry between them ignites and genuine feelings deepen, sinister secrets from both their pasts begin surfacing, threatening everything they've fought to protect. Buckle up for a gripping blend of small-town romance, found family, and high-stakes suspense that will keep your heart racing right up until the final page.
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Dark, sensual indie-rock and sultry R&B with undercurrents of danger and redemption. Think brooding vocals, electric tension, and raw vulnerability. Artists like The National, SZA, and Cigarettes After Sex. Atmospheric yet intoxicating—trust fracturing into desperate desire.
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