First published 2025
Skyla Gallagher carries her past like a weight. The Irish former prima ballerina moved to Bitterroot Valley, Montana after a career-ending injury and to escape a dangerous obsession back in New York. Her large black dog stays close as she tries to build a new life in this small town. Beckett Blackwell notices her immediately. The redhead with green eyes captivates him, especially when her Irish accent reveals itself. He wants to make her his and shows endless patience in pursuing her. Skyla finds herself drawn to Beckett's kindness and the way he treats her body like something precious. She discovers a new addiction in his worship and care. But safety feels fragile. The stalker who drove her from New York may track her to Montana. Skyla and Beckett must build their connection quickly, knowing that her past threatens to destroy their chance at a future together.
Genres: romance, suspense, thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Setting: Bitterroot Valley, Montana, New York
Period: contemporary
418 pages · Paperback · Ampersand Publishing