Double Standards Nick Sinclair is used to getting what he wants—until he hires Lauren Danner and discovers she's far more intriguing than the effortless conquest he expected. As their professional relationship sizzles with genuine connection, Nick finds himself falling hard for this witty, spirited woman who challenges him in ways no one else can. But Lauren is harboring a secret that could shatter the fragile trust blooming between them, and she's caught between the love she never saw coming and the dangerous deception threatening to unravel everything. Will honesty and real connection be strong enough to survive the truth?

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Slow-burn tension meets boardroom chemistry—sultry R&B, indie pop with bite, and soul-stirring ballads. Think late-night confessions, stolen glances, and the electric pull of falling for someone you shouldn't. Sensual but smart.