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When socially awkward Shilo picks up a mysterious stranger for a ride home, one impulsive invitation leads to an encounter that leaves him reeling—until that same gorgeous man becomes his boss two months later. Ryann has spent fifteen years playing it safe, drowning his unfulfilled dreams in work and casual flings, but having Shilo walk into his office threatens to upend everything he's carefully built. With their complicated chemistry, an unexpected family connection, and the tension of power dynamics between them, these two broken souls have to figure out if their spark is worth risking everything for—and whether they're brave enough to choose each other. This is a swoon-worthy age-gap romance about finding wholeness in someone who gets your messy, beautiful self.
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Intense, sensual indie and R&B with dark undertones—slow-burn tension that ignites. Vulnerable vocals over moody production. Artists like SZA, The Weeknd, Cigarettes After Sex. Yearning meets raw passion. Contemporary angst with scorching chemistry.
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