Cooper isn’t so sure. He harbours feelings from that terrible night on the lake and worse, a secret … codename, Timberdark.

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Your dark-light contrasting space can also be complemented by the occasional splash of colour. This could mean an eye-catching, quirky statement piece, like a colourful armchair or a tall potted plant. But in addition to being physically practical, dark wood is visually versatile. It doesn’t matter whether you’re creating a modern, minimalist space or a grand, opulent traditional setting — dark wood is dynamic and right at home in almost any design. Beautiful natural color, attractive grain patterns, excellent working properties, sustainable choice. All timber contains what are generally referred to as “extractives”. Extractives have been discussed earlier in a few previous articles, but are the pigments, tannins, and other resins. They can be ‘extracted’ with a solvent such as water or mineral turpentine, hence the name. One of the most notable characteristics of rosewood is its distinct aroma, which is often described as sweet and floral. Also,The Western style is something I really loved about this too, it's just blended so well with the rest of the setup, giving it a real charm of its own. Exposure to UV breaks down the lignin into simple sugars. These sugars act as a food source for moulds, which can be dark and blotchy in appearance. But in situations where they are controlled, such as in dry or coastal climates, they don’t develop fully so turn the timber a silver-grey. As someone who typically rolls their eyes at depictions of romance in novels, I have to say I really enjoyed this one. The way love is handled here felt so damn realistic. The author seems to be skilled at capturing the real, raw, and human side of emotions.