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Conor When a desperate woman walks into a mob-run club looking for safety, she gets far more than she bargained for—a marriage proposal from the most dangerous man in the room. Conor O'Callahan is all smoldering Irish charm wrapped around a core of ice, the kind of guy who'd rather growl than smile, but he's also her only lifeline in a world that's determined to destroy her. What's supposed to be a temporary arrangement for survival becomes impossibly complicated when the line between self-preservation and genuine connection starts to blur. This is dark romance with heart—a story about two broken people learning that sometimes the greatest danger is letting someone actually see you.
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Dark, dangerous, and intoxicating. Moody indie rock meets sensual R&B with an edge. Deep vocals, driving beats, and smoldering tension. Artists like The Neighbourhood, SZA, Cigarettes After Sex, and The Weeknd. Gritty, atmospheric, and undeniably magnetic.
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