His name drips with holiness-Saint Angelus Creed-yet there is nothing sacred about him. He is the saint of sinners, the divine corruption that tempts even the purest soul. And Tahlia? She's the angel not sent to save, but to serve. Bound to him, she kneels not at an altar of faith, but of burning lust, obeying every command like it's sacred. He is sin in a saint's name. And she is the angel who chose to burn.

Arielle and Isaiah have been best friends since childhood, sharing everything-including a secret arrangement that began when they were young. As the years pass, their steamy rendezvous become a constant in their lives, even as they dive into new relationships and life's challenges. Despite the undeniable heat they share behind closed doors, they remain steadfastly "just friends" in public. But when old feelings resurface and new complications arise, Arielle and Isaiah are forced to confront the true nature of their bond. Can they continue to keep their fiery relationship hidden, or will their hearts demand something more?