Skin & Smoke
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A celebrated tattoo artist hiding scars beneath ink. A former MMA fighter running from a brutal past. When Luna Kai opens a discreet tattoo studio in a sweltering corner of New Orleans, the last thing she expects is Knox Rivera --- a silent, inked-up giant with haunted eyes and fists he swore he'd never use again. Their chemistry is instant, volatile, and hot enough to burn. But both are carrying secrets thick as southern humidity. As lust gives way to something more profound, they're forced to confront what they fear most: vulnerability. In a city where passion simmers and danger waits around every corner, Luna and Knox must decide whether love is worth the risk of being seen.
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