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He deals in blood and steel; she deals in sunlight and sprouts—but in the heart of the bayou, their worlds are about to collide.
Dante Valerius is barely holding onto his freedom. On parole for a crime he didn’t commit, he channels his hyper-vigilance into his work at his family's French Quarter restaurant, dealing in the raw grit of blood, bone, and steel. He has no time for distractions, especially not the vibrant, pink-haired Sadie Rose, the hydroponic supplier whose 'rabbit food' is invading his kitchen.
Sadie Rose has built an empire on sunlight and sprouts, but her polished social media aesthetic hides a need for control born from a chaotic past. When a relentless stalker and corporate sabotage threaten her business, she finds herself on a mandatory supply run into the Atchafalaya Basin with the most intimidating man she’s ever met. But when a tropical storm strands them in a remote stilt cabin with only one bed, the intellectual friction between the butcher and the vegan turns into a primal, scorching heat.
As the floodwaters rise and the threats from the city close in, Dante must decide if he can risk his hard-won freedom to protect the woman who has brought color back into his world. In a world of earth and fire, they’ll discover that the most dangerous thing in the swamp isn't the storm—it’s the hunger they have for each other.
The Blurb
Dante Valerius is barely holding onto his freedom. On parole for a crime he didn’t commit, he channels his hyper-vigilance into his work at his family's French Quarter restaurant, dealing in the raw grit of blood, bone, and steel. He has no time for distractions, especially not the vibrant, pink-haired Sadie Rose, the hydroponic supplier whose 'rabbit food' is invading his kitchen.
Sadie Rose has built an empire on sunlight and sprouts, but her polished social media aesthetic hides a need for control born from a chaotic past. When a relentless stalker and corporate sabotage threaten her business, she finds herself on a mandatory supply run into the Atchafalaya Basin with the most intimidating man she’s ever met. But when a tropical storm strands them in a remote stilt cabin with only one bed, the intellectual friction between the butcher and the vegan turns into a primal, scorching heat.
As the floodwaters rise and the threats from the city close in, Dante must decide if he can risk his hard-won freedom to protect the woman who has brought color back into his world. In a world of earth and fire, they’ll discover that the most dangerous thing in the swamp isn't the storm—it’s the hunger they have for each other.
"Camille Laurent has mastered the 'Competence Kink!' The chemistry between Dante and Sadie is absolute fire. I loved the contrast between the gritty kitchen scenes and the atmospheric tension of the bayou. It's a raw, emotional, and incredibly sexy read."— Isabella Thorne