by Maya Banks
First published 2014
Kylie watches Jensen and recognizes the dark intensity in his gaze. She knows he wants control, the kind of dominance that terrifies her most. Her childhood was marked by violence and abuse that she and her brother barely escaped. The idea of surrendering completely to any man, especially someone like Jensen, seems impossible. Yet she finds herself drawn to him despite her fears. Jensen recognizes the pain behind Kylie's guarded expression. He understands he must move carefully or lose his chance with her entirely. He wants to prove that dominance doesn't mean cruelty or harm. Jensen believes that true emotional surrender can heal the emptiness inside her in ways nothing else could. As Kylie wrestles with her attraction and terror, she must decide whether to trust Jensen with the vulnerability she has protected for so long.
Genres: romance, adult-fiction, bdsm, contemporary-romance
Vibes: dark, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
7 pages · Audio CD · Brilliance Audio
Content warnings: abuse, violence