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📚 Book 2 of a completed 3-book series
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A charming playboy prince and his clever rival have been stealing passionate moments in secret—but when she finally draws a line, he realizes she's the one woman he actually wants to keep. Desperate and lovestruck, this reformed bad boy has to prove he's worthy of her heart and convince her that what they have is worth the risk. Packed with witty banter, steamy tension, and a swoony redemption arc, this standalone royal romance will have you rooting for the rebel prince to win over his one true love. Get ready for a story where the playboy finally meets his match and discovers that real love is the wildest adventure of all!
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Sultry indie pop and R&B that captures forbidden desire, witty tension, and slow-burn passion. Think confident swagger meets emotional vulnerability—artists like The Weeknd, SZA, and boygenius. Steamy but sophisticated, with moments of vulnerability breaking through the tension.
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