When a gruff newcomer sweeps into town with revenge on his mind—targeting you, specifically—the last thing you'd expect is to say yes to his marriage proposal. But when he dangles the farmland you've always dreamed of owning as bait, and you realize he desperately needs a wife to claim his grandfather's cabin, a convenient deal becomes impossible to resist. What starts as a calculated arrangement complete with hand-holding for the town gossips and shared quarters in a cramped guest house quickly spirals into something neither of you anticipated, especially when his teasing touches and possessive whispers start feeling dangerously real. This laugh-out-loud enemies-to-lovers romp proves that sometimes the person you can't stand is exactly who you need.

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A combustible blend of tension and chemistry—indie pop with electric undercurrents, sultry R&B grooves, and confident alternative tracks. Playful banter collides with undeniable attraction. Think Arctic Monkeys meets SZA: witty, steamy, and dangerously addictive. Small-town charm meets irresistible heat.

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