Cassidy Slater wants two things in life. The first is to be the youngest leading ballerina in her academy. She will need unwavering dedication. No time for men. Unfortunately, her heart didn't get the memo, because her second secret want. . . is Max Butcher. Max Butcher's scowl is notorious. He has a dark intimidating presence, hinting at a life lived hard and fierce. He is a man of few words, but his actions cut straight to the point. To him, Cassidy is a silly little girl. But one he can't keep his hands off. His world is going to intoxicate her. The dangerous men that he calls family will want to use her, tutu and all. But she is his now. It's an eye for an eye where he comes from, and he's willing to blind the whole damn lot of them. For her, he'll start a damn war. - - - Our Thing - The Ballerina & The Butcher can be read without book one and has a happily ever after. . . for these two at least. This book features a powerful and moody hero and an endearing and determined heroine. Both main characters are possessive and fight for each other. It is a love story first. Word steam second. Violence, gore, and drama, third. Enjoy.