First published 2015
Lucian Quinn runs a global software empire at twenty-nine. Women chase him for his wealth and reputation, but none know the trauma that drives him to keep relationships purely physical. Lia Adams studies at St. Claire's University in North Carolina, working as an escort to pay tuition while escaping her history of abuse from her mother and stepfather. When Lucian and Lia meet, their connection breaks through both their defenses. Lucian reveals his buried pain and guilt to Lia. Together they begin building something real. Then Cassie reappears. Eight years ago, this woman shattered Lucian's world. Now she walks free again. Lucian knows she threatens everything he values, especially Lia. He races to warn his friends and family, but they doubt his fears. To save the woman he loves, Lucian prepares for battle, even if it means fighting his closest friend.
Genres: romance, contemporary-romance, new-adult, new-adult-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: North Carolina, St. Claire's University
282 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: abuse, emotional-abuse, physical-abuse