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📚 Book 3 of an ongoing series (2 published)
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About this book
When a former Green Beret with a busted knee returns to his small mountain hometown looking for something to shake up his restless life, he finds exactly that in a gorgeous boutique owner with walls built higher than his own. Reid Steele thinks charming Brynne into a distraction is the perfect plan—until her world turns deadly and he realizes protecting her matters far more than any adrenaline rush. As they race to uncover the truth behind a shocking murder, the real tension isn't just the danger closing in, but the way Reid's making Brynne believe that maybe, just maybe, she's worth sticking around for. A thrilling blend of suspense and slow-burn romance that proves sometimes the best action happens when two guarded hearts finally let someone in.
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Blend smoldering indie rock with moody alt-pop—think The National, Phoebe Bridgers, and Jason Isbell. Mix in sultry R&B undertones and tension-building synth-driven tracks. Electric chemistry meets mountain-town danger. Restless, protective, and dangerously alive.
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