Sleeping with the Enemy meets The Outsiders in this empowering tale of a sex-slave survivor and former gang member teaming up to overcome their pasts. ~ This book deals with some issues that may trigger an emotional response in those who have experience with human trafficking, sexual abuse, drug addiction, gang violence, preemie baby death, OCD, flashbacks, mental health struggles, anxiety, and depression. Specific chapters with flashbacks/intense discussions about these issues: 23, 24, 45 I just want you to know that this story is one of hope, empowerment, and overcoming dire circumstances; however, I would never want you to risk your mental health while reading this if these topics are sensitive to you. \~ Working two jobs and watching out for his gang-banger kid brother, Drey’s volatile life doesn’t allow for relationships. But his wild co-worker, who claims she’s never been kissed, challenges his resolve. Despite his violent, gang-filled history, Drey works to earn a first kiss with Sarah Ryder. Sarah, a former sex-slave, doesn’t trust anyone, especially men. She escaped her owner’s clutches more than a year ago and planned to stay off the radar forever. But resisting her co-worker, Drey Meyers’s, charm proves difficult and could destroy her carefully laid out plans, and her heart. Sarah’s past returns, violently shattering the fairytale romance she found with Drey and threatening everyone she’s come to love.