When Rowdy St. James left Texas with a broken heart, he vowed never to let another woman matter—until Salem Cruz walks into his life and flips everything upside down. She's not who he expected, and their chemistry is undeniable, but Salem carries a secret that could destroy everything between them: she's the sister of the girl who broke him. As these two navigate the pull between them, they'll have to decide if a second chance at love is worth risking the fragile peace they've both worked so hard to build. This is a sizzling story about trust, redemption, and discovering that sometimes fate has better plans than we do.

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Dark indie rock and moody R&B with raw, honest vocals. Sultry tension mixed with vulnerable heartbreak—songs about second chances, forbidden attraction, and the ache of wanting someone you shouldn't. Gritty guitars meet sensual beats. Contemporary angst with redemptive undercurrents.