Olivia Ambrose is the epitome of strength, she just doesn’t realize it. For a single mom, being a nurse in a maximum security prison has its risk. She encounters the worst of the worst, day in and day out, but continually strives to make it home to her son, Jack. She’s never been shaken…until Damian. Damian Shaw is the hit-it-and-quit-it type, never staying longer than zipping his fly. Until he lands himself in prison. His first day inside, he meets Olivia…just another pretty face. He soon realizes he feels a magnetic draw to her, but being on the inside doesn’t help the urge to protect her. When tragedy strikes and Olivia comes face to face with her greatest fear, will he be able to help her Behind The Gate?

She’s a victim. After surviving the unspeakable horrors during the prison riot at March Correctional, Cori Shawbell leaves her job at the prison. She accepts a nursing position at the military rehab center working with wounded war vets. Drowning in her own distress, the mask she wears shields her afflictions from those in her life. She’s scarred. Shattered. She suffers in silence. He’s a hero. He gave all for his country, and the war took more than Gage Knight could ever get back. He lost his leg and his brothers, but more importantly he lost a piece of himself overseas. Recovering at the military rehab hospital, he wears his armor with pride and shuts the world out as he tries to cope with the rage that consumes him. He’s lonely. Angry. Scared. Nothing sparks life in him, until he meets Cori. Can two broken people find strength, courage, and healing in each other? Or will they remain behind the masks they wear so well? Authors Note: This is a part of a series, however, each book can be read as a standalone. Only intended for readers 18 and up.