Publisher's Synopsis
Hanna Young didn't have an easy childhood. Coming from a family where she was targeted and abused for no reason, she ran away at a young age into the home of someone far worse than the family she was trying to escape. Taken in by someone sworn to protect her, Hanna fell victim to a sadist and was pressured into the world of Dominant/Submissive at a very early age, experiencing untold horrors at the hands of her Dom.As she is forced to experience the torture side of this BDSM life, she is beaten into submission and controlled by a secret marriage. Finding her own mental escape proves to be easier than gaining physical freedom. Somehow, she manages to become an incredibly talented and successful author. Channeling her mind into her fantasy stories to escape the pain, she manages to endure years of torture before one final act of brutality opens the door for her to finally find her escape.Relocating to the other side of the country to recover and create a new life, her insecurities and fears drive her to seek help. Alone and afraid to tell anyone about herself or what she has survived, she meets a relentless firefighter when she is run off the road and he is part of the crew answering the 9-1-1 call.Completely taken by her, Gabriel senses something about her and refuses to give up on his suspicions. Over time they build a connection which grows into an undeniable attraction, but Hanna hesitates to tell him about her past in fear of losing the only friend she has.After finally opening up about her past, she is shocked to find Gabriel doesn't judge her, but accepts her and helps her to realize she has nothing to be ashamed of. He makes his own confession to her and as Hanna learns to trust him, exploring a deep connection of passion, pleasure and submission.Under Gabriel's firm and patient guidance, Hanna discovers her true self and flourishes in his hands as they fall into a love like she could have only ever dreamed of. Planning their happy future together, with hopes and dreams she thought would never happen for her, her past comes looking for her, intent on payback and returning her to her home.Gabriel has saved her before but can he save her from what is sure to cost her everything, including him?