Two years ago, Catherine O’Brien took her son, Luke, and ran from her abusive husband. Now her ex is out of prison and looking for them. Her only option is to run, again. Cathy turns to her friend Fiona for help and heads to the one place her ex will never find her, the Double C Ranch. When Copper Creek County Sheriff Paul Creed, envisioned his mate, he foresaw a trained submissive, in need of his brand of dominance. He never imagined the Fates would choose the gorgeous, curvy red-head, with haunted, violet eyes, who suffered years of abuse, at the hands of a violent ex. A mate who fears his lifestyle. In order to win her heart, Paul must earn her trust, show her, that her submission is a cherished gift. Cathy wants Sheriff Paul Creed, but his need for dominance scares her. Paul swears she will only experience care, love, and pleasure, under his hands. Can she trust him or would accepting Paul mean exchanging one hell for another? Is it possible for an abuse survivor to heal and find love under a Dominant? Does she have the courage to find out? Warning: Contains adult subject matter and scorching scenes of a sexual nature, including BDSM. Contains brief violence against heroine at the hands of her POS ex. This book is not suited for readers under 18.