Sneak Peek: In the quiet of the dimly lit kitchen, Sophie could feel the weight of Ethan's gaze on her back. She turned slowly, meeting his intense stare as he stood by the counter, his muscles tense beneath his shirt. His presence was overpowering, his voice a low rumble that sent a shiver down her spine. "You need to stop looking at me like that, Soph." His words were a command, but his eyes betrayed him-hungry and desperate. Sophie bit her lip, her heart racing in her chest as she stepped closer. "Like what?" she whispered, her voice soft, teasing. He exhaled sharply, crossing the distance between them in two quick strides. "Like you want me." Before she could respond, his hands were on her, pulling her close, his breath hot against her ear. "Because if you keep looking at me like that... I won't be able to stop." Sophie Carter has spent her whole life being the "little sister"-especially when it comes to Mason's best friend, Ethan Lawson. Growing up, Ethan was always around, treating Sophie like a pesky kid while he and Mason caused trouble. But when Mason leaves town for a year, and Ethan unexpectedly moves back, everything changes. Now, Sophie isn't just Mason's little sister anymore-she's a woman, and Ethan can't help but notice. Sophie knows her attraction to him is dangerous, forbidden even. Ethan was off-limits for as long as she can remember. But when sparks fly, and emotions get tangled, keeping their secret becomes harder than they ever imagined. With each stolen glance, every whispered word, and every heart-racing touch, Sophie knows they're playing with fire. If Mason finds out, everything could fall apart. Is risking it all for love worth the price?
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