When Olivia decides to finally overcome her crippling shyness around men, she turns to Nate—a charming, commitment-phobic friend who's anything but the gentle tutor she expects. What starts as flirting lessons quickly ignites into scorching chemistry that neither of them saw coming, but Nate's fear of forever threatens to destroy everything they've built. This is a swoon-worthy second-chance romance that captures the messy, beautiful reality of falling for someone who's terrified of falling back, with plenty of heat and heart to keep you turning pages.

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Tension-filled indie pop and sultry R&B exploring slow-burn desire, vulnerable confessions, and the electric pull between two people afraid to admit what they feel. Sensual yet emotionally raw—messy, honest, and irresistibly charged.

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