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What would you do to save your family? It’s easy to make a snap judgement when you aren’t in the middle of hell, but desperate times call for desperate measures. I’ll do whatever it takes to save my brother . . . and I might even enjoy myself while I do it. Jewel Weston’s world shattered when she lost her mother, her home, and—most painfully—her ten-year-old brother to the foster system. Struggling to rebuild her life, Jewel is determined to prove she can provide a stable home for her brother. She lands a job at the prestigious Astor Corporation, hoping it will be her first step toward reclaiming her family. Blake Astor is a self-made billionaire who doesn’t believe in love. Hardened by his past, he keeps his relationships casual and his emotions locked away. But when he meets Jewel—beautiful, strong-willed, and fiercely independent—he’s drawn to her in a way he never expected. Their connection is electric, undeniable. Yet Jewel is focused on securing her brother’s future, while Blake refuses to open his heart. As circumstances force them together, Jewel and Blake find themselves caught in a passionate, high-stakes romance that could change everything—if they are willing to risk it all. Will Jewel find a way to bring her brother home? Can Blake let down his walls and fight for the woman who challenges everything he thought he knew about love? From bestselling author Melody Anne comes a story of passion, sacrifice, and the kind of love that happens once in a lifetime.

Three Brothers, a billion-dollar business, the world at their fingertips . . . and the women who will make them fall to their knees. What could possibly go wrong? McKenzie Beaumont is a woman on a mission—to rebuild her life and prove to herself that she is stronger than her past. A year ago, she walked away from everything she knew, taking a risk to build something new. But when her dream business collapses, she’s left questioning everything. Reinventing herself once again, she turns to the world of finance, determined to leave her past behind and carve out a future on her own terms. But the past has a way of catching up. Byron Astor is a man used to control, a powerhouse in the business world with an unshakable reputation. When he crosses paths with McKenzie, their history is undeniable—and so is the tension crackling between them. Byron needs an expert accountant to help untangle the chaos in his company, but he doesn’t just want anyone. He wants McKenzie. And he won’t take no for an answer. Forced to work side by side, McKenzie and Byron enter a battle of wills, both determined to prove they are immune to the undeniable attraction between them. But as secrets unravel and past wounds are exposed, McKenzie must decide if she’s willing to let her walls down and face the truth she’s spent years running from. Can she risk her heart for the one man who has the power to shatter it? From bestselling author Melody Anne comes Kiss Me at Dawn , a gripping tale of passion, redemption, and the undeniable pull of love—even when it’s forbidden.