When a scarred former model retreats to her remote bear sanctuary in the Tennessee mountains, the last thing she needs is a dangerously attractive motorcycle-riding stranger moving in next door—especially one who's clearly running from demons of his own. Barrett Drake is supposed to be passing through, just long enough to complete one final job before disappearing into his new life, but Gwen's quiet strength and hidden beauty pull him in ways he never expected. As these two wounded souls begin to lower their carefully constructed walls, they discover that sometimes the person who understands your pain is the one you're meant to find. This is a swoon-worthy second-chance romance about learning to trust again when both of you have everything to lose.

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Dark, brooding indie and alternative rock with sensual undertones. Deep vocals, moody atmospheres, and raw emotional intensity. Think tension-filled nights, dangerous attraction, and wounded souls finding solace. Sultry R&B and gothic pop for the spicy moments. Atmospheric and edgy throughout.