Conflicted. Controlled. Carnal. In the safety of her little town, Gabi’s used to practicing control. But silencing nightmares has come at a lonely cost. In her world, practice hasn’t made perfect—It’s made Pretend. Then fate sends an irresistible stranger to her rescue. Edgy. Commanding. Intimidating. And surely able to see into her very soul.. He’s everything she dreams about...and everything she fears. After surviving a shattering loss, Jake is finished with grief and guilt. Determined to live again, he moves forward—vowing to keep one thing sacred. Unapologetically dominant, his intentions for a woman are clear. Submit. And don’t expect what he can never offer. He knows what he wants and how he wants it. And now...he wants her. AUTHORS ADVISORY: Adult content and BDSM references. Graphic sex scenes and language. PLEASE don't read if this might offend you.