Burning Daylight

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Author: McIntire, Emily Adult & contemporary romancePublished on 30 September 2025 by Little, Brown Book Group (Piatkus Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Defying the Sta rs' series.Paperback | 544 pages197 x 129 x 38 | 370g From No. 1 New York Time bestselling author Emily McIntire comes the first interconnected standalone in an all new contemporary romance series.Juliette Calloway lives in a world of luxury, legacies, and lies. The daughter of Rosebrook Falls' most powerful family, her life is a carefully crafted performance, and she's tired of being polished to perfection.Roman Montgomery doesn't exist. Not officially, anyway. He's a shadow, a hidden weapon, the secret heir to an empire soaked in danger and a generations-old feud.When their paths cross, sparks fly.No names.No pasts.Just reckless smiles and an undeniable chemistry neither of them can shake.Roman is charming. Mysterious. Infuriatingly flirty.And Juliette? She's simply . . . his.When Roman is called back to claim his place as heir to the Montgomery empire, the truth crashes down: their families are sworn enemies, and Roman's very existence is a threat. Their love isn't just forbidden, it's impossible.Now, every kiss feels like a betrayal. Every stolen moment a risk. And in a town built on secrets and blood, their passion might just be the most dangerous thing of all.*Burning Daylight is a Contemporary Romance. It features mature themes and content that may be triggering for some. Reader Discretion is Advised. For a full list of content warnings, check the author's website.*What do you get when you mix a corrupt small town, two rival families, and forbidden love? 🌹Gritty Contemporary Romance 🌹Slow burn, Yearning, and Spice 🌹Corrupt Town with Some Morally Questionable Characters🌹Reimagining of a classic tragic love story 🌹Happily Ever After Show more