A man with a dark past. A woman seeking a fresh start. Their collision will take you on an emotional rollercoaster of passion, danger, and redemption.ChrisI thought I’d buried my past in Seattle, left behind the bloodshed, betrayal, and the choices that still haunt me. I’ve worked hard to build a life that doesn’t revolve around violence. But when old enemies resurface, I’m dragged back into a world I thought I’d escaped. The stakes have never been higher, and the last thing I need is a distraction. Then I met Stacey. She’s everything I don’t kind, curious, and full of light. I should stay away, but the more time we spend together, the harder it is to let her go. If she finds out who I really am, I’ll risk losing the one thing I never thought I could have - a future worth fighting for. StaceyMoving to Seattle was supposed to be my chance to start over, to rebuild my life after heartbreak. But nothing could have prepared me for Chris - enigmatic, guarded, and impossible to ignore. I know he’s hiding something, but I can’t seem to stay away. The deeper I fall, the more I realize his world is far darker than I imagined. There are shadows in his past that terrify me, and secrets that could destroy us both. I need to decide if risking my heart and my dream job for him is worth the danger - or if I’m better off walking away before it’s too late. Jump into a world where love collides with danger and redemption comes at a cost. ~ This is the first book in the Captivated Series. This book contains adult themes and is suited to readers 18+ Join my reader list for bonus chapters and exclusive updates at www.ashmitchellauthor.com