The author... Aislin Somers walks through life haunted by the monsters of a past she can't escape. For twelve years she has shut herself off from the real world, but her rising success as an author forces her into the spotlight where she'll have to face her fears. Will shedding her anonymity and stepping out of the shadows allow a New Monster to find a way to her doorstep? The actor... Taylor Mandrake is a rising star. Often spotted with several of Hollywood's sexiest starlets, he's developed a reputation as a bit of a playboy-willing to share his bed but never his heart. Until he meets her. He's everything she could ever want. Charming. Sexy. Smart. Gentle. Affectionate. Understanding. Loving. Passionate. However, his past may be all it takes to convince Aislin that he can't be trusted with her fragile heart. When these two guarded souls come together, will they be able to survive the monsters of their pasts in order to embrace the love of their future?