When a mysterious string of murders threatens her small New Mexico town, emotionally-gifted Megan Fields is forced out of hiding—and face-to-face with Braden Arness, a brooding Feline Breed whose intense presence is the only thing that can quiet the constant emotional noise overwhelming her senses. As they work together to hunt down a dangerous killer, their smoldering connection ignites into something neither can deny, offering Megan the first real peace and passion she's ever known. But uncovering the truth behind the murders means dragging up the dark secrets of Megan's past, putting them both in a killer's crosshairs. This is a thrilling blend of mystery and steamy romance that will keep you turning pages as these two guarded souls learn that sometimes the most dangerous thing you can do is let someone in.

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A moody, sensual blend of indie rock and sultry R&B—think dark atmospheric tension melting into smoldering heat. Brooding introspection with building passion. Artists like Cigarettes After Sex, The Neighbourhood, and FKA twigs. Paranormal unease meeting magnetic pull. Intimate yet mysterious.

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