Leighton Hayes came to the countryside to escape. Haunted by a past mistake that cost innocent lives, she thought a quiet farm and fresh air would give her the peace she’s been searching for. What she didn’t expect was her neighbor—Damian Lockwood. The town whispers about him: dangerous, untouchable, a man who doesn’t care for anyone. And yet, when Leighton crosses his path, she sees something no one else dares to look for—fragile cracks beneath his hardened shell, a man fighting his own demons. Her curiosity draws his harshest words, but also his fiercest protectiveness. As their worlds intertwine, desire grows where fear once lived. But when the ghosts of Leighton’s past resurface—and Damian’s violent history threatens to consume him—their fragile bond is tested in fire. Is love strong enough to save two people who were never taught how to hold on? Dark, addictive, and searing with forbidden intimacy, this is a romance about healing, redemption, and the dangerous pull of a man who swore he could never be loved.

Let's play a game. A game where you risk your everything. And you'll pay a high price And there is no saying no... When the rules are set... And code has been said... Kisses, touches and all about intimacy Get as close as possible... And win the game...