Come for the first steamy night, stay for the HEA
As the lone single man at Carter's Bar, Ryder Mitchell has no intention of changing his relationship status. After a difficult childhood, he's mapped out his future-a stable job, financial security, and a home he can transform with his own hands. Enter Morgan Henry, a mysterious woman with an overly flirtatious persona and peculiar behavior that repels Ryder.
Haunted by the scars of her past trauma, Morgan seeks solace in alcohol, men, and tattoos. Despite Ryder's initial resistance, Morgan's seductive tactics begin to captivate him like no other. As he gradually uncovers her genuine vulnerability and the pain she hides, Ryder finds himself torn between his growing attraction and the ghosts of his own past.
Secrets and betrayals threaten to tear them apart, but the unspoken chemistry between them is undeniable. Can they overcome their past mistakes and embrace the possibility of a future together?