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- Content warnings: Murder, Kidnapping, Gore, Violence, Death, Child sexual abuse, Childhood trauma, Stalking, Sexual content
Be Still My Heart
by Sav R. Miller, Emily McIntire
A steamy enemies-to-lovers romantic suspense from two of the genre's biggest names - grumpy lobsterman, sharp-tongued detective, and a body count that keeps them stuck together on a creepy little island in the dead of fall.
goodreads 3.98/5 17,781 ratings
storykind_community 4/5 2 ratings
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A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length452 pages
Story statusStandalone
Spice4/5 · Dirty talk heavy
PacingFast
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Enemies to lovers
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Instant attraction
- High
- Dirty talk heavy
- Addictive read
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- Grumpy protector
- Grumpy sunshine
- Possessive / claiming
- Tension finally satisfied
- Banter
- Tension / anticipation
- Adrenaline rush
- Push and pull
- Possessive/protective
- Possessive love interest
- Jealous/possessive during intimacy
- Growling / possessive sounds
- Rough/aggressive intimacy
- Possessive
- Dominance
Fantasy promise
- Romantic suspense
- Coastal / island / beach
- Contemporary
- Forced proximity
- Hidden identity
- Hurt/comfort
Reading experience
- Dual POV
- Fast
- Dark
- Moderate
- Medium
- General badass
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- Tense
- Suspenseful
- Atmospheric
- Steamy
- Seductive
- Banter-heavy
- Dangerous
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Book details
- Length
- 452 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book