CharlieA reckless night with a handsome stranger was the last thing I expected when attending my best friend's wedding. Several months and an unexpected phone call later, I'm back in Hidden Valley, sitting in front of the man I haven't been able to stop thinking about. And despite every touch, whisper and brush of his lips… there’s a part of him that remains a mystery. An enigma. For the first time ever, I want more with someone… I just don't know if he wants that too.Porter Im broken. My past is one of destruction. Violence and love don't mix, so when an unexpected encounter with a beautiful woman kickstarts my cold dead heart. I can't help but worry that my past will catch up with me. That another woman I crave will be taken. In the Grey of Dawn is a small town protector romance with dark themes. Please check the trigger warnings in the front matter of the book.