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Dark Notes

by Pam Godwin

2016 · 493 pages · Heartbound Media, Inc.

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Dark RomanceForbidden RomanceAge Gap
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About this book

A talented musician navigating her final year of high school finds herself caught in an intoxicating and dangerous dynamic with her teacher—a man who awakens desires she never knew existed while commanding her in ways that blur every line she's drawn. As their stolen moments intensify, she discovers that surrender to him means risking everything she's worked toward, yet walking away feels impossible. This is a dark, intense exploration of forbidden passion where music becomes the language of their obsession, and power plays out in ways both thrilling and devastating. Perfect for readers who crave emotionally complex, boundary-pushing romance that doesn't shy away from the messy, complicated nature of desire.

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Sensual, intense indie and alternative with dark electronic undertones. Moody vocals layered over hypnotic beats. Artists like The Neighbourhood, FKA twigs, and Cigarettes After Sex. Forbidden tension, intoxicating desire, surrendered control. Scorching chemistry wrapped in shadow.

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