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Shay Malone might look like he's just here for a good time and a perfectly grilled steak, but there's so much more brewing beneath that charming tiger exterior—and he's about to prove it. When Shay and his brothers unite to take down their dangerously criminal family, this supposedly carefree party animal discovers he's got the cunning and heart to lead the charge. Add in Emily, a witty honey badger with a dangerous love of explosives and an impossible-to-ignore chemistry with Shay, and suddenly he's fighting battles on two fronts: family vengeance and matters of the heart. Get ready for a story where the playboy becomes the hero and sparks fly both literally and figuratively.
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A simmering blend of confident indie rock, sultry R&B, and bold pop—equal parts witty banter and magnetic tension. Electric chemistry meets dangerous charm with gritty undertones and moments of breathless intensity.
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