When a mysterious and guarded woman named Laney shows up in small-town Fiasco, Kentucky, ex-cop Grant Foxx knows better than to get involved—especially working at his distillery while living practically on his doorstep. But resisting her sharp wit and undeniable chemistry proves impossible, even as Grant's detective instincts scream that she's running from something dark. As danger from her past begins closing in and secrets threaten to tear them apart, Grant realizes that keeping Laney safe might require him to break every rule he's set for himself. This is a thrilling blend of high-stakes suspense, sizzling chemistry, and the kind of slow-burn romance that'll have you rooting for two wounded people to finally trust each other.

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Slow-burn tension wrapped in whiskey-soaked nights. Think moody indie rock, sultry R&B, and gritty country—artists like Chris Stapleton, The National, and SZA. Dark secrets simmering beneath chemistry. Steamy but grounded. Small-town danger meets irresistible pull.