Ivy Cole When her father dies in a car accident, Ivy finds herself out on the street. With nowhere to go, she moves in with her abusive boyfriend. When he leaves her lying beaten on the floor, she reaches out to Gareth Raines, her father's best friend from the Marines. Gareth rides to the rescue, taking her home with him. Living in close quarters with the older man proves to be a test of wills. As passion ignites, she realizes she wants more than a few nights in his arms, but can she trust him with her heart? Gareth 'Ripper' Raines Long-time member of the Merciless Few MC, Ripper has kept in touch with his best friend from the Marines. When Jake Cole dies, leaving his daughter to fend for herself, Ripper takes it upon himself to take her in. When he finds her broken and bloody, he takes her home to heal her body, and her heart. With every look of her soulful brown eyes, she pulls him in and he vows to make the beauty his own.