A new stand-alone forbidden romance in the Cards of Love Collection from New York Times bestselling author Cassia Leo. tem·per·ance (ˈtemp(ə)rəns/submit) - noun abstinence, moderation, or self-restraint. Dr. Leah Grayson is fantasizing about a patient she's never seen. Leah has been counseling high-profile addicts for almost a decade, so she's accustomed to the need for discretion. But her latest client, who goes by the name Mr. C, demands total anonymity. She's never seen his face, but his deep, rich voice occupies her naughtiest dreams and fantasies. Mr. C's sex addiction is threatening to take over his life. The only thing keeping it from consuming him is his twice-weekly video chat session with Dr. Grayson. Though his webcam is pointed at a nondescript area of his study, her webcam is always pointed at those succulent lips and her long, lithe legs, which he can't stop fantasizing about. He must have her. Will Leah and Mr. C submit to their forbidden passion? Or will they practice temperance when a dinner party they both attend presents them with the ultimate temptation?