Beneath The Same Fire:The Spark
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Last published Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Rivals in the newsroom, forced partners on the road. When journalists Sloane Mercer and Theo Calder are assigned to uncover a political scandal, the only thing messier than the investigation is their chemistry. Deadlines, tension, and one unexpected kiss,this is enemies-to-lovers, one headline at a time.
This is the first book in a five-part series chronicling Sloane and Theo's slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers journey,complete with scandal, desire, heartbreak, and a romance that spans far more than one story
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