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When vain dragon Gwenvael sets out to negotiate with the most fearsome creature in the North Lands to prove himself to his accomplished family, he's shocked to discover the legendary beast is actually a no-nonsense human woman named Dagmar—complete with sensible clothes and an icy demeanor that matches her steely gray eyes. What could be more fun than melting an ice-cold maiden with dragon fire and irresistible charm? Of course, Dagmar is far more complicated than her reserved exterior suggests, and Gwenvael's usual seduction tactics might finally meet their match. This is a delightful romance about a cocky dragon learning that true connection requires more than good looks and smooth words.
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Moody alternative rock meets smoldering R&B—think arctic tension thawing into fire. Sultry vocals, brooding guitar, layered synths. Defiant yet vulnerable. The space between frost and flame, where gruff magnetism clashes with steely resolve, then surrenders to heat.
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