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The Comeback Cowboy, The Accidental Sheriff
by Cathy McdavidTHE COMEBACK COWBOY As owner of Cowboy College, Adele Donnelly makes it a rule never to get involved with her guests, especially not famous and footloose cowboy Ty Boudeau, whose life is all about traveling the rodeo circuit. But Ty is more than just another handsome face. . . and when Adele finds out shes pregnant with his baby, Tyll have to prove he can be a championship daddy. THE ACCIDENTAL SHERIFF Sheriff Neil Lovitts job has already made him a widower and robbed his five-year-old girl of her mother. Now Neils just looking to keep his daughter, and his heart, safe. But Carolina Sweetwater isnt interested in safe. Can Carolina convince the sexy sheriff that he stands to lose more by risking nothing at all?
The Comeback Cowboy
by Jackie Ashenden Caitlin Crews Nicole Helm Maisey YatesThey may not have been friends when they were younger but now, they&’ll work together to save the camp that saved them and, maybe, even find love in the process…The alumni of Camp Phoenix, a summer program for at-risk youth, went their separate ways, but now they&’ve been called back to help the camp reopen for a new crop of kids. Now successful adults, the four women pledge to restore the grounds to their former glory, if long-standing rivalries and old flames don&’t get in the way first…Bree White fought hard to get away from her criminal family and all of the reminders of her past until Sheriff Flint Decker brings all those feelings back and more. Attorney Violet Cook owes her life to Camp Phoenix and is determined to save the camp…but who&’s going to save her from the temptation of long-time crush US Marshal Lincoln Traeger? Kinley Parker never left Camp Phoenix, dedicating her life to it, and has no time for pushy cowboys like Jackson Hart until butting heads leads to sparks. The daughter of the camp&’s founder. Clementine McClain has always wanted to follow in her law-abiding father&’s footsteps, but her father&’s protégé and former bad boy Duke Cody has her breaking all the rules.
The Comeback Cowboy
by Cathy McdavidIt isn't easy for a man to get back in the saddle after he's lost his competitive edge. But fallen rodeo star Ty Boudeau refuses to give up his shot at the World Championship. Even if it means taking lessons at a glorified dude ranch from a woman who can rope a steer better than a man. As owner of Cowboy College, Adele Donnelly makes it a rule never to get involved with her guests. Especially not a famous and footloose cowboy whose life is all about traveling the rodeo circuit. But Ty is more than just another handsome face. . . ;and getting pregnant with his baby wasn't in Adele's long-term game plan. Because men like him can't be tied down. And she's not used to family sticking around. Why should Ty be any different? Should she give the cowboy a chance to be a championship daddy?
Comeback Cowboy (Rocky Mountain Riders #2)
by Sara Richardson"Filled with humor, heart, and love, this page-turner is one wild ride."--- Jennifer Ryan, New York Times bestselling author on Hometown Cowboy A WOMAN NEVER FORGETS HER FIRST COWBOY . . . As a single mother, Naomi Sullivan is used to doing things on her own. She's finally saved enough from working at the Cortez Ranch to buy a lovely home for her and her little girl. Life is going as planned. But when her high school sweetheart comes riding back to town, this self-sufficient woman feels something she hasn't felt in years: red-hot, unbridled need for the handsome cowboy who left her behind.Lucas Cortez doesn't plan on being in town long. Yet when he sees Naomi again-the gorgeous girl he never stopped loving-he's tempted to hang up his hat and stay awhile. He's already charmed his way into her daughter's heart, but he'll need more than sweet talk and roses to convince Naomi to give them a second chance-especially when she's hiding a secret that could change their lives forever . . .
The Comeback
by Lily ChuFor fans of The People We Meet on Vacation and everything K-Pop comes a hilarious and thoughtful story of fame, family, and love."Hilarious and relatable." —Talia Hibbert, USA Today bestselling author for The Stand-InAriadne Hui thrives on routine. So what if everything in her life is planned down to the minute: that's the way she likes it. If she's going to make partner in Toronto's most prestigious law firm, she needs to stay focused at all times.But when she comes home after yet another soul-sucking day to find an unfamiliar, gorgeous man camped out in her living room, focus is the last thing on her mind. Especially when her roommate explains this is Choi Jihoon, her cousin freshly arrived from Seoul to mend a broken heart. He just needs a few weeks to rest and heal; Ari will barely even know he's there. (Yeah, right.)Jihoon is kindness and chaos personified, and it isn't long before she's falling, hard. But when one wrong step leads to a shocking truth, Ari finds herself thrust onto the world stage: not as the competent, steely lawyer she's fought so hard to become, but as the mystery woman on the arm of a man the entire world claims to know. Now with her heart, her future, and her sense of self on the line, Ari will have to cut through all the pretty lies to find the truth of her relationship…and discover the Ariadne Hui she's finally ready to be.WHO IS ARIADNE HUI?Laser-focused lawyer climbing the corporate ladder"Perfect" daughter living her father's dreamShocking love interest of South Korea's hottest star
Comeback
by Doranna DurginATHENA ALUM SELENA SHAW JONES'S MOTTO: NEVER LET THEM SEE YOUR FEARHer intervention in a hostage crisis had made her an instant hero. But Selena Shaw Jones still had nightmares. Now the CIA had approached her for another do-or-die mission--to locate a terrorist informant and his case officer, who were missing in the same Middle Eastern hot spot. Selena had to put aside her self-doubts--because the missing ex-terrorist had crucial intel about a strike against America...and the case officer in question was her husband, Cole. With the clock ticking and her know-it-all new partner questioning her competence, could Selena track her wily husband and control this runaway mission while facing her deadliest enemy--herself?
The Comeback
by Abby GainesGiving up professional racing was the toughest decision Zack Matheson had ever made. But now he's back--with a vengeance--and driving his family team to victory in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The last thing he needs is the distraction of a high-profile publicity campaign. . . or the beautiful, ambitious Gaby Colson. GabyneedsZack to win. . . the sponsor-backed Bachelor of the Year contest. Hired to promote his sexy single-guy image, The PR rep vows to keep her professional distance. But the heat sizzling between them is hard to ignore. Gaby knows how much victory means to Zack. She also knows he'll always put racing first. Unless she can make him see that his comeback won't be complete without her.
Come Yell or High Water
by Elise AldenCara Drayton figures getting stuck on remote Yell Island with sexy, aggravating Max Kempton is just about the worst thing that could happen to her. Or is it? Find out in the delightfully sexy, new contemporary romance from author Elise Alden, Come Yell or High Water.Stranded on the Isle of Yell, Cara Drayton dreads the thought of sharing a cottage with former soldier-cum-entrepreneur, Max Kempton. The Viking look-alike flicks switches she never knew she had, but he's an arrogant jerk who uses her friend, Fiona, for sex whenever he's between girlfriends. Max merits her grudging respect for his service in Afghanistan, but his judgmental comments about her brief marriage make Cara want to whack him with his prosthetic leg. How dare he accuse her of cheating on her ex? Her best option is to avoid all contact until the harbor reopens--so why does she ache for Max's touch every time he glances her way?Max might have to put a leash on his libido when he's around Cara, but he'll be damned if he will allow his unwanted attraction to obscure the truth about her character. Since the night they met, the full-figured socialite has shown she's a vacuous snob who cares only about herself. And what's all that about him 'using Fiona like a sex toy'? The woman is deluded, and yet thinks nothing of insulting his integrity. And as for his war injury, Cara can swear she never said he deserved it, but should he believe her? It seems someone's been stirring their animosity, and as they're stranded on Yell, it's up to Max and Cara to unravel the truth for themselves.Content Notes: Hot, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy, Uniformed Heroes
Come Whatever Storms
by J. M. SnyderIn the near future, a deadly flu-like virus decimates the Earth's population. The few who remain struggle to survive without electricity, fresh food, or any other amenities they once took for granted.John “Court” Courtland and his best friend Ronnie Densch are two such survivors. Court has never known a time when Ronnie wasn't in his life. They grew up together. But it's only as they begin to move forward in the post-apocalyptic chaos of Virginia that Court realizes he's in love with Ronnie. Always has been, and always will be, even if he never lets himself admit it out loud.Ronnie is a private, inscrutable man who lets no one close to him except Court. With winter coming on, Ronnie wants to move farther south to warmer weather, and Court follows without question. Along the way, they're joined by other survivors, a ragtag bunch all looking for guidance. As they travel, they hear faint radio signals from Fort Sumter, South Carolina, where a rebuild effort is underway.The world Court once knew has changed, leaving behind a dangerous and lawless landscape. But come whatever storms, he knows he can weather them with Ronnie by his side. Will Sumter turn out to be everything Court hopes for and more? And will he find the courage to tell Ronnie how he really feels before it’s too late?
Come What May
by A. M. ArthurJonas needs Tate. He just doesn't know it yet. Or at least, he doesn't want to admit it. Because there is no way Jonas Ashcroft is gay. He's a straight, carefree frat boy player, just like any good son of a conservative state senator. If only his struggle to convince everyone--especially himself--didn't leave him so miserable. No matter how many girls or bottles he drowns himself in, Jonas can neither escape nor accept who he is. Enter Tate. He's smart, confident, and instantly sees right through Jonas's surly exterior. Sure, he's done things in life he's not proud of, but he knows who he is and what he wants. And what he wants is Jonas. As their easy friendship intensifies into something more, Tate introduces Jonas to a life he's never known. One filled with acceptance and sex and a love that terrifies and excites them both. But some inner demons refuse to be shaken off so easily. When Jonas's old life barges in, he faces a shattering choice, one that could destroy everything he and Tate have fought so hard for. Sometimes love just isn't enough--and sometimes it's exactly what you need. Book One of All Saints, the brand-new series from A.M. Arthur.
Come What May
by Leslie LafoyCome What May Her life depended on his name. His heart depended on her love. It was a most humiliating situation. Mistress Claire Curran of London arrived at the Virginia office of her uncle’s solicitor knowing nothing of the private correspondence she bore. With a simple break of the seal, she was hopelessly trapped in a shameless bargain: her hand given in marriage to a stranger to clear an unpaid debt. Alone and penniless, at first she has no means of escaping her lowly fate. But she pledges to be no man’s pawn in such a dishonorable game--and certainly no man’s wife. With a sharp mind and an unbreakable spirit, Claire devises to play the part of Rosewind’s mistress. . . but only until she can find a way out. Devon Rivard finds himself in a maddening dilemma: he can either sell his ancestral home to pay his brother’s gambling debts, or marry one Claire Curran, the fiery-tempered messenger who has so innocently tossed the black-hearted ultimatum into his lap. Resigned yet furious, he vows to annul the marriage once the debt is cleared. But as he comes to know the independent yet vulnerable and undeniably lovely Claire, an even more difficult dilemma arises. She wins his heart, a prize he thought forever safely walled away. He knows he can’t make her love him, but he can’t bear to lose her. Can he convince her to stay by his side as the clouds of war gather, or will circumstances beyond his control take her away from him forever?
Come Walk with Me
by Joan MedlicottFrom Joan Medlicott, the nationally bestselling creator of the beloved Ladies of Covington series, comes an inspiring, hope-filled tale of a woman who finds the courage to begin a journey that will lead to a whole new life. When Claire Bennett's husband died, she felt directionless. Their thriving antiques business and beautiful house in the Hamptons, the social scene and her volunteer work -- all seemed empty without Phillip. Estranged from her adult daughter and son, Claire knows that in the depths of her heart she still mourns a terrible loss from a tragic accident years ago. Fleeing her memories, Claire moves to a condo in Florida, then impulsively leaves to visit her engaged daughter in North Carolina. From the sandy beaches of Boca Raton to a tiny farm tucked high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Claire gains self-awareness through the unexpected kindness of strangers, and finally forces herself to confront some hard truths from the past. Finding a joy in life that has been missing for many years, Claire at last reaches out to her son and daughter. And when the healing of old wounds leads her to a new love, Claire realizes that her travels have brought her to a place where she will never again walk alone.
Come Vessare un Visconte (I Lord di Londra #4)
by Tamara GillNegli ultimi sei anni, alla signorina Lizzie Doherty non è stata fatta alcuna proposta di matrimonio. Non perché non sia una ragazza attraente o perché proviene da una cattiva famiglia o ancora perché non ha amici nell’alta società. Ma perché non ha una dote, semplicemente. O così pensa la società. Invitata a una festa in campagna durante una notte tempestosa, il suo viaggio prende una piega inaspettata quando il cocchiere la porta nella tenuta sbagliata. Dopo essere entrata in casa, le viene subito intimato di indossare una maschera e di non parlare a nessuno di quella festa. Lizzie non ha mai partecipato a un evento così strano e intrigante, quindi decide di rimanere per scoprire di cosa si tratta. Lord Hugo, Visconte di Wakely, vive nel peccato, per lo scandalo e per le feste che includono entrambe le cose. O almeno così era abituato. Ma immaginate la sua sorpresa quando la cugina di un suo buon amico, la signorina Lizzie Doherty, una debuttante innocente, arriva all’ultima scandalosa festa alla quale lui stesso sta partecipando. Un bacio improvviso sconvolgerà la sua vita. Lizzie decide di rimanere alla festa. Grazie alle maschere, l’identità degli ospiti rimane segreta, ma Lizzie riconoscerebbe Lord Wakely ovunque. E quel bacio improvviso le fa capire che il Visconte è fatto per stare con lei… anche se lui ancora non lo sa.
Come un orologio
by Bianca Rita Cataldi Llc Tell-Tale Publishing GroupAmbientato nel tardo diciannovesimo secolo nel New Egland, Come un orologio è un romance steampunk che si concentra sulla tempestosa relazione tra un'ereditiera irlandese, Kathleen McBride, e un poliziotto di Boston caduto in disgrazia trasformatosi in un riluttante marinaio trasformatosi in un costruttore di aereonavi, Scott Wildethorne. Tra storia Yankee, oggetti steampunk e stranezze, Come un orologio si rivela un'avvincente storia intessuta di fragilità umana e pericoli da straziare l'anima. Questa è anche la storia di una vendetta paranormale e della forte passione che unisce due anime perdute - che si sarebbero sentite a loro agio in Cime tempestose - per l'eternità.
Come un incendio
by Kc BurnIl pompiere californiano Hayden Hurst inizia a rendersi conto che la vita non è tutta combattere incendi e bere con gli amici. Nella sua casa e nella sua vita c’è posto per qualcuno, ma non ha ancora trovato quella persona speciale. E sebbene abbia dichiarato la propria omosessualità al lavoro, sa che presentarsi a un evento sociale con un uomo al braccio è tutta un’altra cosa. Teme che questo possa essere troppo per i suoi poco tolleranti “amici”. Jez Bouchet, ballerino di Broadway, non passa per etero fin da quando, all’età di diciassette anni, è stato picchiato perché gay. Dopo aver ricevuto una redditizia offerta di lavoro a Hollywood, abbandona la sua vita a New York e raggiunge Los Angeles in auto. Il fratello gli trova in fretta un posto dove dormire a casa del suo migliore amico, Hayden. L’attrazione fra Hayden e Jez è inaspettata ma ardente, e i due vi si abbandonano ancor prima di essere sicuri di piacersi. Tuttavia Jez detesta gli amici omofobi di Hayden e Hayden sa che Jez è troppo esuberante per passare inosservato. Il fratello di Jez rappresenta un’ulteriore complicazione. Nonostante gli ostacoli, i due si gettano a capofitto in una relazione. Ma Jez ha dei segreti: un minuscolo cane viziato e uno stalker testardo. Se non racconterà tutto a Hayden, rischia di soffocare la loro storia prima che questa riesca a sbocciare.
Come un arcobaleno
by Sarah J. AmyotUno scherzo di troppo farà cambiare tutto il suo mondo. Adèle non ha mai amato essere al centro dell’attenzione. Quando trova la prima lettera d’amore anonima, nel suo armadietto, crede subito si tratti dell'ennesimo scherzo di cattivo gusto. Senza mai perdere di vista la sua passione per la pittura, la sua migliore amica e la sua ossessione per l’attore Jerrald Griffith, passa le sue giornate cercando di confondersi tra la folla. Da mesi vittima di bullismo ad opera di un suo compagno di scuola, Ezekiel, un giorno finalmente reagisce all’ennesima offesa e lo schiaffeggia davanti a tutta la classe. Vengono mandati entrambi dal preside che dà loro una punizione esemplare: Adèle dovrà dare delle lezioni di recupero al suo persecutore, nonché giocatore di punta della squadra scolastica di hockey, i cui voti lasciano molto a desiderare. Il preside, toccato dalla complicata situazione familiare della ragazza, le propone degli incontri settimanali per aiutarla a sbocciare ed aprirsi, proponendosi a lei come figura paterna. Lei accetta, commossa da un tale interesse nei suoi confronti. Ma le intenzioni del preside sono davvero serie ed oneste come vuole fare credere? Perché Ezekiel l’ha presa di mira da un giorno all’altro? Chi è questo S. che le scrive lettere d’amore che fanno apparire l’arcobaleno nelle giornate di pioggia?
Come trovare l'anima gemella
by Simona Trapani Bernard LevineQuesto libro unico vi darà l’enorme vantaggio di creare per voi stessi le giuste opportunità di incontrare l’anima gemella.
Come Toy with Me
by Cara SummersRugged Dino Angelis, navy captain and special ops agent, has the family Sight. But even that couldn't have prepared him for his hungry reaction to Cat McGuire--toy-store owner, smuggling ring suspect. . . and his new charge. Only, Dino can't believe the sexy woman under his protection is a crook. Not when she can plant a kiss hot enough to melt all his good intentions. . . For Cat, Christmas is always a hectic season. But this year she's agreed to a fake engagement, too, just to keep the family peace. It wouldn't be so bad, if only Cat could keep her hands off her new fiancé. After all, he's strong, he's sexy. . . he's the perfect boy toy. Or he is--until Cat discovers she's just another one of his assignments. . . .
Come Together: The secret to deep, meaningful, elevated sex
by Lacey Haynes Flynn TalbotAfter experiencing the age-old cliché of their sex life drying up in their long-term relationship, Lacey and Flynn decided to do something about it. After years of dedicated effort exploring and understanding their sexual woes, they began having the best sex of their lives, and decided to share their findings with the world. This book is a manifesto and guide, showing singles and couples who have ever struggled with lacklustre sex or a desire-divide how to create a thriving sex life for both. Gone are the days of rejection, obligatory sex and dry spells. It's time now for elevated sex that's deep, meaningful and hugely pleasurable for both partners. Come Together is a no-nonsense guide, replete with unconventional teachings distilled from personal and professional experience delivered in a way that shows that Lacey and Flynn have done the work, shared the work and know the work works. They saved their relationship through better sex, and they might just be able to save yours, too.
Come Together: The secret to deep, meaningful, elevated sex
by Lacey Haynes Flynn TalbotAfter experiencing the age-old cliché of their sex life drying up in their long-term relationship, Lacey and Flynn decided to do something about it. After years of dedicated effort exploring and understanding their sexual woes, they began having the best sex of their lives, and decided to share their findings with the world. This book is a manifesto and guide, showing singles and couples who have ever struggled with lacklustre sex or a desire-divide how to create a thriving sex life for both. Gone are the days of rejection, obligatory sex and dry spells. It's time now for elevated sex that's deep, meaningful and hugely pleasurable for both partners. Come Together is a no-nonsense guide, replete with unconventional teachings distilled from personal and professional experience delivered in a way that shows that Lacey and Flynn have done the work, shared the work and know the work works. They saved their relationship through better sex, and they might just be able to save yours, too.
Come to the Water
by David Connor E. F. MulderAsk anyone in Eerie Falls, Louisiana, if the town lives up to its name, and they will tell you yes. Trees that never die, a voodoo priestess, a centenarian mortician who has come back from the dead on several occasions, the mystery surrounding an infant found in the town’s namesake waterfall, and the guardian of the falls who died to prevent anyone else being lost to the water ... many local legends abound.Keith-Aaron finds himself entangled in several of the legends upon meeting a handsome stranger named Bash, who is new to Eerie Falls but has a possible past connection. Life and death, heartbreak and romance, and a dog that might be a ghost ... the two men will need every bit of magic and mystical guidance the townsfolk and enchanted locale can supply.With all that’s thrown at them, can their growing affection thrive? When the water tries to take them, will they even survive?
Come to the Table (SouledOut Sisters Novel #2)
by Neta JacksonKat Davies is suddenly wondering if her good deed was a bad idea. Kat may be new in her faith, but she's embraced the more radical implications of Christianity with reckless abandon. She invited Rochelle-a homeless mother-and her son to move in the apartment she shares with two other housemates. And she's finally found a practical way to channel her passion for healthy eating by starting a food pantry at the church. Her feelings for Nick are getting harder to ignore. The fact that he's the interning pastor at SouledOut Community Church and one of her housemates makes it complicated enough. But with Rochelle showing interest in Nick as a father-figure for her son, their apartment is feeling way too small. But not everyone thinks the food pantry is a good idea. When the woman she thought would be her biggest supporter just wants to "pray about it," Kat is forced to look deeper at her own motives. Only when she begins to look past the surface does she see people who are hungry and thirsty for more than just food and drink and realizes the deeper significance of inviting them to "come to the table. "
Come to Me Softly
by A. L. JacksonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Come to Me Quietly comes a scorching new adult romance in the Closer to You series.A second chance at life...A second chance at love...Jared Holt never thought he deserved either--until he found both in the arms of Aly Moore. Aly has loved Jared for as long as she can remember, and she's more than ready for the future they're making together. But Jared can't help remembering his own family. And he'll never forgive himself for what happened to them. How can he allow himself the very happiness he once destroyed? To live a life worthy of Aly, Jared knows he has to stop running and finally put his past to rest. But when he decides to face his demons head on, he encounters more than he bargained for: a dangerous mix of jealousy, lies, and dishonest intentions. When those intentions threaten Aly, Jared loses all control, giving into the rage that earned him his bad boy reputation years before. And he'll fight to protect her no matter what it costs...even if he destroys himself in the process.
Come to Me Softly (Closer to You #2)
by A. L. JacksonA second chance at life...A second chance at love...Jared Holt never thought he deserved either-until he found both in the arms of Aly Moore. Aly has loved Jared for as long as she can remember, and she's more than ready for the future they're making together. But Jared can't help remembering his own family. And he'll never forgive himself for what happened to them. How can he allow himself the very happiness he once destroyed? To live a life worthy of Aly, Jared knows he has to stop running and finally put his past to rest. But when he decides to face his demons head-on, he encounters more than he bargained for: a dangerous mix of jealousy, lies, and dishonest intentions. When those intentions threaten Aly, Jared loses all control, giving into the rage that earned him his bad-boy reputation years before. And he'll fight to protect her no matter what it costs...even if he destroys himself in the process.Praise for A.L. Jackson:'As always, A.L. Jackson knows how to tap human emotion. Every word she writes bleeds meaning. Come To Me Quietly is a riveting tale of loss, two souls destined to be together and discovering strength in forgiving ones self from regrets keeping them chained to finding true happiness. Simply breath-taking' Gail McHugh, New York Times bestselling author of Collide and Pulse 'Intense . . . touching' RT Book Reviews 'This beautiful, heartbreaking story was raw, genuine, and I could not put it down!' Biblio Belles 'Come To Me Quietly speaks to me like a perfect lullaby created just for my ears' Fab, Fun, & Tantalizing Reads 'All in all, BEAUTIFUL, MORE BEAUTIFUL & BRILLIANT' Beauty, Brains, and Books 'I can't think of a single thing I would change in this story. It ended perfectly. The depth was there every part of the way' The Book BlogIf you're a fan of tortured bad boys and second chance romance, you will absolutely want to check this one out!! Aestas Book Blog"I was captivated from the first page until the last." Romance Book Lovers Blog"Oh, this book was amazing. I know I gush like a schoolgirl, but I cannot contain myself when I find a story that leaves me clutching its pages to my heart.' Tina's Book Reviews"Can A. L. Jackson write anything but excellence? Not in my eyes!...5-star perfection!" Madison Says
Come to Me Softly
by A. L. JacksonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Come to Me Quietly comes a scorching new adult romance in the Closer to You series. A second chance at life... A second chance at love... Jared Holt never thought he deserved either--until he found both in the arms of Aly Moore. Aly has loved Jared for as long as she can remember, and she's more than ready for the future they're making together. But Jared can't help remembering his own family. And he'll never forgive himself for what happened to them. How can he allow himself the very happiness he once destroyed? To live a life worthy of Aly, Jared knows he has to stop running and finally put his past to rest. But when he decides to face his demons head on, he encounters more than he bargained for: a dangerous mix of jealousy, lies, and dishonest intentions. When those intentions threaten Aly, Jared loses all control, giving into the rage that earned him his bad boy reputation years before. And he'll fight to protect her no matter what it costs...even if he destroys himself in the process.