When a hurricane strands Violet James in a new city, a brooding biker named Shadow offers her more than just shelter—he offers her a refuge from the storm both outside and within. What begins as a convenient arrangement during nature's chaos quickly ignites into something neither of them saw coming, as Violet discovers there's far more to the intimidating club member than his tough exterior suggests. But her fresh start takes a dangerous turn when her obsessive ex arrives, forcing Shadow to confront just how far he'll go to protect the woman who's somehow become his everything. This is a swoon-worthy tale of found family, second chances, and a gruff protector who'd move mountains to keep his person safe.

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Dark romance meets raw desire—brooding indie rock, sultry R&B, and moody pop about dangerous attraction and protective love. Think leather jackets, stormy nights, and the tension between rough exteriors and hidden tenderness. Sensual yet grounded.

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