Burning Daylight by Emily McIntire (Paperback)

Juliette Calloway has grown up in a world where every move is watched. As the face of the most influential family in Rosebrook Falls, she plays her part with a perfect smile and a polished image. Behind that façade sits a woman who wants something real, something that isn’t scripted by family expectations. When she meets a stranger who sees her without the filters that define her life, she grabs hold of the moment.

Roman Montgomery has no public identity. His existence has been hidden for years to protect a family legacy built on danger, power, and a long-standing feud. Living in the shadows is second nature to him, until one chance encounter with Juliette shifts his focus. Their connection is instant. Their agreement is simple. No names and no history. For the first time, he lets himself enjoy what he can never have.

The spell breaks when Roman is pulled back into the Montgomery world and forced to claim his role as heir. The truth lands hard. Juliette is a Calloway, and their families stand on opposite sides of a bitter rivalry. Suddenly their nights together feel reckless, and their growing feelings risk igniting a conflict neither of them can control.

As secrets rise to the surface, both must decide how much they’re willing to risk. Their chemistry is undeniable, but in a town shaped by power and vengeance, love may be the most dangerous choice.