by J. Kenner
First published 2013
Nikki Fairchild finds herself drawn deeper into the world of Damien Stark, the commanding multimillionaire who refuses to accept rejection. Their physical connection burns with an intensity that pushes both beyond their limits, yet Stark carries wounds from his past that threaten their bond. As a Southern woman who maintains her independence, Nikki demands their relationship proceed on her terms, even as their mutual obsession grows stronger. Stark seeks escape from his painful history through their shared passion, but his ghosts refuse to stay buried. The dangers from his legacy of broken trust and dark secrets begin to surface, testing whether their undeniable attraction can survive the threats closing in around them. This third installment follows their emotionally charged romance as two people consumed by desire must face the reality that even the most powerful man cannot outrun his past or protect what matters most.
Genres: romance, contemporary, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
320 pages · Paperback · Bantam
Content warnings: explicit-sexual-content, toxic-relationship