Prologue Dr. Kiana James had stitched up broken bodies, restarted failing hearts, and held dying hands - but nothing had prepared her for surviving the slow, silent destruction of her own life. For three years, she hid bruises beneath her scrubs and fear beneath her smile. Her boyfriend, Marcus, a man who charmed everyone but her, had become a storm she lived inside. Every slammed door, every raised voice taught her to shrink - even though she was a woman who took up space beautifully. A brilliant, plus-size Black doctor with ambition, curves, and warmth that could light an entire hospital wing - she deserved more. And one night, she finally ran.

~ In which a insecure girl tries to find confidence, all while dealing with her biggest fear, being loved. ~

A broken boy looking for protection in prison..what could go so wrong ? Ready to find out! Newly re-edited and updated! MxM

Both dominant, both love a challenge...what could go right?

A black, business owner of a small New York City bakery, Danielle has achieved success. She owns her own home, has traveled the world and is only 26 years old. Even with all her successes, she remains compassionate and selfless. The only thing she hasn't been quite successful in is her love life. Enter in Derek. Derek is a handsome white male also living in New York City. His beauty however, is buried under dirty brown, shoulder length hair, a full beard and clothes that haven't been washed in years. He's been homeless since he was 16. Now he's 28. After being constantly harassed by shop owners and police officer and moved from place to place, Derek finds a new place in the alleyway behind a bakery. As the New York winter begins to roll in, Danielle's compassionate persona moves her to do things most people wouldn't.

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