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Irish Forced into a dark marriage with the Italian Mafia, she's become as feared as the underworld herself—until she escapes with her sons and sister, only to crash into the one man she was always told to stay away from. Frank McCabe, the Irish Ghost, was supposed to be dead, but he's very much alive in a small town where he's slowly becoming her sanctuary. As he teaches her sons to box, holds her close while they dance, and quietly shows her what real protection looks like, she finds herself caught between the dangerous world she's fled and the tender redemption he's offering. This is a thrilling second-chance romance wrapped in suspense, where love might just be the most dangerous weapon of all.
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Dark, brooding intensity meets tender redemption. Blend moody indie rock, sensual R&B, and haunting folk—think gritty street soul with moments of intimate vulnerability. Capture dangerous protection, second chances, and the slow burn of finding safety in someone's arms.
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