First published 2014
Lia struggles to heal after her stepfather's vicious attack left her traumatized and broken. Lucian stands by her side, but his hidden past creates a growing rift between them. She grows tired of waiting for him to open up about the secrets he guards so carefully. He knows he loves this resilient woman who survived years of abuse, yet fears his own demons will destroy what they have built together. Lucian wants to shield Lia from more pain, but realizes he might become the source of her next heartbreak. Both must confront the shadows that follow them if their relationship has any chance of surviving. Their love alone may not be enough to overcome the damage from their separate histories of violence and betrayal.
Genres: romance, abuse, suspense, contemporary-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
358 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence, emotional-abuse