Years ago, Evie Dresden gave over to her most secret, submissive desires - with catastrophic results. Since then, she has denied her cravings, unable to trust again. Instead, she contents herself with a simple existence: days at the coffee house, evenings volunteering with Theatre Nova, and bedtime all alone.Enter Kaleb Finn, expert Dominant: stern, firm, and trustworthy.Kaleb is captivated by Evie from the first. He cherishes her submission, makes her body sing with unspeakable pleasure, and drives away the miserable memories - but with prior trauma of his own, he resists the urge to offer his whole heart.Until someone threatens Evie's safety.With danger lurking in the shadows, they must face the demons of their past for any hope of a future. Can they trust one another enough to hold forever?H&J Publishers is dedicated to producing and distributing works of erotic fiction that foster a safe and educated viewpoint on the BDSM lifestyle.We believe that media holds great power in how the Lifestyle is viewed, and as the legendary Stan Lee wrote, "With great power there must also come great responsibility." As such, it is our duty to appropriately represent Lifestyle practitioners in our literature. We strive to market smart, sharp, and sexy reading, while also providing accurate portrayals of D/s relationships - both inside and outside of the bedroom.