Shiralee (Rilee) Fraser, an intelligent and charismatic young woman who has just moved up to the mountains to start a new life.
Just as she's getting settled into her new life she meets Jayne Greco, an outspoken, fiery woman who has dark secrets of her own.
The two quickly become best friends, providing each other with comfort and solidarity in their life experiences.
Things quickly take a turn when she's introduced to Ben, Jayne's brother. Rilee, however, has sworn herself off men. Can she resist his quiet and gentle demeanour?
Ben Greco, a reserved and assiduous carpenter/independent contractor, who is overprotective of his younger sister.
What will happen when he meets the girl his sister has been spending all her time with?
Along with the trauma of his last tumultuous relationship, Ben recognises Rilee's value in his sister's life and doesn't want to take the risk of ruining a friendship his sister has become so fond of or entering a relationship he's not ready for, and thus attempts to avoid Rilee at all costs.
But what happens when their attraction to each other cannot be ignored?
Trigger Warning ⚠️
SEXUAL ASSAULT, SELF HARM, VIOLENCE AND STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT
I'll put an *** before and after every sensitive scene so you may skip them if you wish.
Just one phone call is all it takes to leave one consumed by grief. Her sister. Dead.
Six dark months later, something dangerous and not quite human lurks. Brixlee soon finds herself targeted by mysterious creatures she never deemed possible. They threaten the safety of her life and that of those she loves.
One seemingly helpful and enigmatic man offers his protection. His motives are questionable, but he promises to help her find the answers she seeks. But can Brixlee trust her instincts that lure her closer to this strange man, and can she battle through her depression to survive what's hunting her?
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"I don't get to have that special moment where I breathe against her skin just to see if she'd shiver. I can't grace her neck with the barest touch of my teasing fingertips.
She doesn't trust me enough for any of that. She doesn't even know me. Not yet. For now I'm just the creep lingering in the dark, the only place I'm permitted."
For those whom wish to know more about what they are getting themselves into...
✅ Book 1: Done & ready to publish at any moment. (May be revised for edits)
☑️ Book 2: 9/10 of the way done
◻️Book 3: Started!