Eighteen months after mate-bonding with her then boss and childhood friend turned enemy, Ava has settled into a comfortable life with Elijah. The scientist’s newly discovered love for baking leads to a Saturday afternoon making gingerbread. Elijah, however, has far more interesting uses for the ginger in mind… “Ever heard of a ginger heat?” Her mate rumbles against her throat, and the hairs on the back of Ava's neck stand on end as warmth slides down her spine…