A woman who's read every fairy tale in existence but lived none of them finally gets her chance at romance in the most unexpected way—when she arrives at a mysterious duke's crumbling castle as his paid companion, armed with nothing but sharp wit and zero expectations. The gruff, reclusive duke seems determined to live up to his reputation as the man no one dares approach, but Izzy's irreverent charm has a way of breaking through even the highest castle walls. Watch as these two wounded souls discover that sometimes the best love stories are the ones that defy every storybook rule. Tessa Dare weaves a swoony, witty adventure that proves the most enchanting fairy tales are the ones we write ourselves.

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Cozy indie folk meets slow-burn sensuality—think gentle acoustic guitars, intimate vocals, and subtle intensity. Pair wistful singer-songwriter melodies with warm, layered production. Include artists like Hozier, The Lumineers, and Lord Huron. Atmospheric, tender, with underlying tension building softly.

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