She survived fear. She survived control. She survived herself.
Ava has spent years in the shadow of someone who sought to break her—someone who thought he could own her trust, her heart, and her life. Every step toward normal feels fragile, every heartbeat a reminder of the past she can’t erase.
Then Evan enters her world—steady, patient, unwavering. He doesn’t demand her trust. He doesn’t try to fix her. He simply shows her that closeness can be safe, desire can be gentle, and passion doesn’t have to cost her freedom.
Through whispered secrets, quiet moments, and waves of heat and longing, Ava discovers that healing comes in unpredictable waves, that love isn’t a rescue, and that reclaiming yourself can be the most intoxicating, powerful act of all.
A contemporary romance about trauma, trust, and the messy, beautiful journey of learning to let someone in—without losing yourself.
