Bacchus Hill… Alastair grew up on those streets, played soccer on the Golden Mile, and did a lot of other things that would make his Da box his ears and his Ma blush. Still, that neighborhood thrived under his family's name and since his father died, he did the same thing that had been done for generations. He took care of the people in Bacchus Hill and that included her, their new resident, Eden King. His dolt of a cousin caused her a scare, and when he met her, Alastair's world shifted. Eden was gorgeous, she was a spark that ignited his soul, but the big hurdle was a stark reality. He was fifty years old and she was sixteen years his junior, the same age as his oldest son. Trying to deny his attraction, only made it worse and Alastair seemed to gravitate toward his Eden… his desire. Would his sons accept Eden and that he needed her in his life? Did he look like a fool with a crush on someone so young? And who was trying to use her to destroy him and his family name?

Saul Bacchus was his father’s right hand man and he was called ‘the hammer’ because he didn’t take well to shite happening around him. When his father needed something done and done well, it was Saul he sent. That’s why he was in Japan, some one thought it wise to embezzle from Bacchus Enterprises and they’d face the repercussions for doing it. That’s where he met Indigo Cantrell, a ballet dancer in more than a bit of trouble, and nowhere to go. He wasn’t the type of man to see a woman in tears sitting on the steps of a Bacchus club without helping her. Taking Indigo back to Edinburgh with him seemed like the simplest option, and they could go from there. Saul didn’t know the attraction would burn so fast and hard between them or falling in love would hit like the namesake he was dubbed on the hill. When the man who wanted Indigo had the gall to try to come get her, in Bacchus stomping ground no less. He would understand why Saul was called the hammer in the most painful of ways. To protect the woman he’d fallen in love with, Saul would crumble anyone who came for Indigo from stone to dust.

In the shadow of an old Bacchus Hill, bricks and stone were the only things standing from a time long past and only a handful of men could recall its former glory. Among them were his bestfriend Alistair, ‘The Lion” Bacchus. Lennox Marshall was always his trusted confidant for all things related to ‘the hill.’ For them, past events carried both fond memories and haunting secrets, a time when men settled matters with their fists or raucous pub brawl. But in this new evolved world, life had turned into a mess of deceit, hidden behind computer screens, and cloaked in technology. Lennox, was a man of timeless values, clung steadfastly to the old ways of honor and respect. Kiman Asher, his new night auditor, raised something in him and he was instantly drawn into her gaze. She sought solace within the hotel walls, fearing an unknown darkness. One fateful night, she sought refuge in Lennox's arms, after her past comes walking through the doors of his hotel and he felt an overwhelming need to protect her. Of course, as is their way, Lennox delves into her troubles, he discovered the shocking truth—an organization claimed she owed them a debt, one he was sure as hell not going to let her pay. Kiman now under his care and that of Bacchus Hill, Lennox abandoned caution. Love had awakened a savage recklessness in him, and he was ready to wage war. Lennox was ready to confront his past and unleash the depths his passion and wrath for his Kim. Sometimes the old ways were best, in situations like this and for the woman he loved. They would see a side of him many thought was long gone. Content This book addresses the profound impact of human trafficking in a compassionate and uplifting manner. It contains references to these experiences but does not depict any criminal actions. If you or someone you care about has been affected by this terrible crime, we encourage you to reach out to 1-888-373-7888 (The National Human Trafficking Hotline) for support and assistance. If you find this material triggering, please proceed with care, or even avoid. Your mental and emotional health and safety are of the utmost importance.