I kissed her, then I left her. My best friend’s sister. The only girl I ever loved. And that kiss? Gave new meaning to the words, “pinball machine.” But the army called. No matter what, I am a man of honor. I’ll always do my duty. Even at great personal cost. Now, four years later, I’m back. A little older. A little wiser. And unfortunately, the bearer of horrifically tragic news. There’s no one else to do it. I’ll go to the ends of the earth to find her. But I don’t know what will happen after I hand her that letter.

Everything in moderation. Including virtue. I step off the plane in Madrid and meet his warm eyes. His crooked smile. His devastating charm. Worse, he’s courteous. Honorable. Sensuous. Impossibly attractive. Tavo awakens my desires—my body—without even touching it. I don’t want to be attracted to him. I’ve made my promises. My future has already been determined. I'm wearing a ring. But I can't control this pull to him. He wants to explore my shadows. I want to get out of the light. I shouldn't feel this way... Problem is, I can't restrain my heart.