Awbry’s got her hands full trying to decide what to do about her financial troubles. She’s buried under a mountain of debt left over from her father’s illness. She’s wondering if she should take some of the burden off and marry her ex, or if she should look for someone new.
The last thing Awbry expects is to have Merrick come on to her. He’s out of her league, but the offer to become lovers is too tempting. Things turn bad when her brother brings danger to her doorstep and threatens both her safety and her job. Merrick swoops in to protect her, but Awbry’s used to standing alone.
The stubborn man won’t stop trying to be her knight. At this rate, she’s going to fall in love. But what’s going to happen when her mistakes come to light? Will Merrick step up, or will he turn his back on her broken heart?
**interracial romance, multicultural romance, contemporary romance, erotic romance, bwwm**