Stephanie Barker is a successful business woman, devoted to the niece she adopted. Traumatic circumstances bring Dr. Jian Anderson into her orbit.  Jian Anderson has a thriving career as the top Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Talbot Memorial Hospital. A horrific event brings Stephanie into his hospital requiring his skills to help someone she loves. Terrible conditions bring them together, but the fire that ignites between them is undeniable.  When the danger threatens their cocoon of happiness, can they navigate it?  Can they trust in what they’ve built together or will tragedy tear them apart?

**Anthology contains six standalone stories**

Ensley Warren hasn’t been very lucky in love. It seems like she dated a variation of the same guy over and over. When she walked through the doors of Anton’s High Roller Casino everything changed. Ryker Stephens was simply playing blackjack at Anton’s, when he laid eyes on a beauty who immediately captured his attention. From the moment she walked into his arms, literally, his new mission became providing whatever she needed—and he didn’t even know her name yet. Ensley and Ryker’s attraction is undeniable. Can Ensley trust in what she feels for Ryker, or will she allow societal norms to get in the way? Will Ryker win in his quest to provide Ensley with not only protection, but the desires of her heart?