When charming billionaire heir Xavier Castillo meets his match in his no-nonsense publicist Sloane Kensington, their constant banter masks an undeniable chemistry that neither can ignore. Xavier has never wanted anyone enough to actually pursue them—until Sloane walks into his life, immune to his dimples and determined to keep things professional. When tragedy forces them into closer quarters, the tension between them becomes impossible to deny, and Xavier discovers that the only person who truly sees him is the one he's been trying to provoke all along. As their walls crumble and feelings intensify, both must confront whether they're brave enough to risk everything for a connection that might actually be real.

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Moody R&B and dark pop with sharp wit—tension-filled chemistry between two people who can't resist each other. Think sultry vocals, indie edge, and that intoxicating push-pull of desire. Sensual but sharp.