by Maya Banks
First published 2016
Drake operates in a world where enemies target any weakness to destroy him. He has never allowed himself vulnerability until Evangeline enters his life. She breaks through his defenses in ways no one has managed before. Drake claims her as his to protect, but his shadowy world forces an impossible choice. To keep her safe, he must drive away the only good thing he possesses. He turns on Evangeline in a shocking betrayal that devastates her completely. She cannot understand why the man who freed her from inhibitions now becomes the source of endless pain. When Drake tracks her down again, Evangeline discovers his world holds dangers she never imagined. She faces a brutal decision about whether to trust the man who wounded her so deeply. Drake must prove how far he will go to win back her love. The question becomes whether forgiveness is possible when protection required such complete betrayal.
Genres: romance, adult-fiction, thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
352 pages · Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: abuse, emotional-abuse, violence