When Quinn Brody's past walks back into his present through a dangerously vengeful ex-con, he's forced to confront the one woman he's never forgotten—Athena, the sweet, smart woman he foolishly walked away from. Now she's working at Red Stone Security and the chemistry between them is impossible to ignore, even as Quinn insists his protection is purely professional. But as the threat against Athena escalates during a Vegas tradeshow, Quinn realizes that protecting her means risking everything he's built emotional walls to avoid. This is a second-chance romance that sizzles with tension, both the dangerous kind and the undeniable pull between two people who can't seem to stay away from each other.

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Intense contemporary romance with second-chance tension and protective passion. Mix moody indie rock with sensual R&B and driving pop-rock—think smoldering chemistry, dangerous stakes, and the electric pull of unfinished business. Include artists like The Neighbourhood, SZA, and Halsey.

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