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Vicious Innocence She ran from the most powerful man in New York and built a quiet life in small-town Montana—but one careless mistake brings him straight to her doorstep, along with a secret she's been protecting for six months. Now Ransome Rozanov is determined to reclaim what's his, and she's about to discover that some bonds are impossible to break, no matter how far you run or how many new identities you create. Prepare for a dark, addictive romance that's equal parts dangerous obsession and undeniable connection, with stakes that will leave you absolutely breathless. Fair warning: this Bratva romance pulls no punches, and the chemistry between these two will consume you completely.
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Dark, sultry indie and alternative with deep R&B undertones. Moody synth-pop and noir jazz. Capture tension between danger and desire, forbidden attraction, and the weight of secrets. Include artists like The Neighbourhood, SZA, Cigarettes After Sex, and FKA twigs. Sensual yet threatening.
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