He protects the broken with absolute precision.
She survives the impossible with fierce grace.
Together, they are an unstoppable force.
Dr. Joshua Willis is everything a woman could desire—brilliant, impossibly handsome, and toweringly protective.
To the world, he is a dedicated therapist whose quiet strength offers a safe harbor from the storm.
But beneath his refined composure lies an icy, dangerous edge—a past carved from darkness, and a ruthless vow to shield those he loves at any cost.
Ciara Long thought she knew the limits of her own heart.
Haunted by the lingering shadows of a toxic ex, she flees the world she once knew, seeking healing and a chance to rebuild her life.
She never expected to find a man whose touch ignites a fire she can’t extinguish—or whose intense, unwavering gaze sees directly into her soul.
In Joshua’s arms, Ciara finds a love so intoxicating it defies reason. But when the ghosts of her past break through the sanctuary doors, demanding blood, the thin line between savior and sin completely evaporates.
Faced with an unforgiving threat, Ciara and Joshua are pushed to the absolute edge. Bound by a raw, primal devotion and a dangerous secret sealed in love, they must decide how far they are willing to go to defend their paradise.
Because for Joshua and Ciara, forever isn’t just a promise. It’s a vow written in fire, steel, and dark passion…
till death do us part.
