Alex Devoe has worked her butt off to support herself and sister. She's landed a great job with Volmer Construction. And she's hoping to start paying off her debts. Blaise Volmer left home ten years ago, angry, and enlisting in the Navy. He isn't the same guy either. He can't quiet the doubt nagging the back of his mind, saying he's to blame for his actions, and isolating himself from his friends. He came back to Spring Valley on a whim, wanting to see his mother, and hopefully healing. Then a chance encounter pushes Blaise and Alex together. Neither can stop the chemistry between them. One touch, and they ignite in flames of passion. Blaise is fighting to keep Alex close, but she's scared. It wasn't long ago she was played the fool and got burned. Love and loyalty are thrown into the mix when Alex learns a secret about her mom's past. Things will never be the same for her again. Her love for Blaise will be threatened, and life starts to crumble around her. Can they make things work? Can Blaise get through his issues? Or will they destroy them? Author note: This story contains explicit language, sex, and hot men.