Eden Murphy is a sweet and caring private school teacher just looking for a way to earn extra money to help her family. When she ends up in the bar Absolution looking for a job, she got more than she bargained for. 

Trent Lawson is the tatted club owner who comes off as intense, challenging, and dangerous. He has a dark past that haunts him. He tries to push her out of the idea but at the same time is drawn to her. He knows he is bad for her, but that does not stop the pull. And she feels the same. 

That only intensifies when they realize they have another connection that allows them to see a different side of the other. And it also complicates the situation even more. They are opposites in every way and there are clear reasons why anything between them would be a bad idea and forbidden. But they also seem to have the ability to truly see the other person and make each other come alive. 

The chemistry is raw and hot. It's Heaven and Hell. Light vs. dark. Want and need and a soul-deep connection that pulses between them, but terrifies them at the same time. It would be safer to keep their boundaries. But outside threats are swirling around them and Trent is a protector by nature. They are pulled closer together by circumstances, but other situations threaten to rip them apart. And Trent himself has so many demons nipping at his heels and making him believe he is unworthy. But he is also possessive, impulsive, protective, loving, and devoted and cannot seem to stay away. 

There are twists, suspense, and surprises. This is one man's struggle to climb out of his darkness and leave his past behind to find his reasons to grab onto hope and light. He is so negatively conditioned and guilt-ridden that he does not believe in himself, so he needs others to truly believe in him and see the good he has to offer. And with everything going on Eden will have to show strength even she is not sure she is capable of. It's not just the little battles, it's full-on war.

This is a raw, intense, second-chance, bad boy vs. good girl love story with themes of forgiveness, family, loyalty, and unconditional love. 

This also introduces his brothers Logan and Jud. They share this tragic backstory with their brother but seem a bit more well adjusted and are so loyal.  I am looking forward to more with them. I also adored little Gage...what a precocious little joy.