Trauma bond with a twist

The sexual tension between Dean and Nicole will riddle you with anticipation as the main characters navigate through this page-turner.

Filled with angst, poetic moments, and heartbreak, it's the twist in the middle that will push you to the edge of your seat.

You may have read many dark romance books, but chances are, nothing like NEVER HAVE I

#darkromance #traumabond #sexualtension #enemiestoloversromance

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