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📚 Book 1 of a completed 3-book series
When Luca's seemingly perfect life takes an unexpected turn, he finds himself thrust into a new family dynamic—and face-to-face with Branson, his charming and openly gay new stepbrother who awakens feelings Luca never knew existed. What starts as an undeniable attraction becomes an all-consuming passion that neither of them can ignore, despite the complicated mess it creates. This angsty, emotional romance explores what happens when forbidden desire crashes into loyalty, identity, and the messy reality of blended families. Get ready for a steamy, angst-filled journey that will have you rooting for two people who shouldn't want each other, but absolutely do.
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Sultry indie-pop and R&B exploring tension, guilt, and all-consuming desire. Moody alt-rock vocals layered with sensual beats. Capture the electric pull of forbidden attraction—yearning, passionate, vulnerable moments colliding with intensity. Contemporary heartbreak meets steamy intimacy.
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