A mysterious woman with tattoos and a dangerous secret lands in a small mountain town—and she's someone the brooding heir of a winter sports empire thought he'd never see again. Years ago, he kissed her, wanted her, and then she vanished from his life; now she's back, very much alive, and completely off-limits as his sister's new best friend. Keeping her safe means keeping his distance, but when every stolen glance and near-miss threatens to expose the truth that could destroy them both, he's forced to choose between following the rules that matter most and fighting for the woman he's never stopped wanting. It's a delicious, high-stakes romance about secrets, second chances, and the dangerous allure of a love that was never supposed to happen.

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Tense mountain town romance with stolen glances and dangerous secrets. Mix brooding indie rock (The National, Cigarettes After Sex), sultry R&B (SZA, Daniel Caesar), and atmospheric alt-pop (Phoebe Bridgers). Capture the pull of forced proximity, the ache of reunion, and smoldering restraint.

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