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📚 Book 2 of a completed 3-book series
Lucy's been laser-focused on her ballet dreams and staying as far from chaos as possible—which should be easy enough at her new high school, until she literally crashes into Jude Ryder, a guy whose troubled reputation precedes him in every hallway. He's got a dangerous edge that should send her running, but instead she finds herself completely drawn to the boy with the checkered past and a heart that might actually be worth saving. As their connection deepens, Lucy realizes that sometimes the person you're supposed to avoid is exactly the one you need, even if loving him means risking everything she's worked toward. This is a swoon-worthy, emotional ride about how love has a way of breaking down your carefully constructed walls.
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Indie rock meets sultry R&B—raw guitar riffs, breathy vocals, and building tension. Think magnetic pull and dangerous attraction. Moody alternative pop with emotional depth, late-night intensity, and moments of tender vulnerability. Edgy yet romantic.
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