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Asked to look into a suspicion of abuse, Bear Black finds himself more intrigued by the man he is investigating than he really should be, especially considering the man is married. When he suspects that Andrew has been attacked, Bear goes in for the rescue and finds a man that calls to his soul as much as his protective instincts.

Dr. Andrew Sutherland has spent the last three years in hell, never knowing when one wrong move might end in another beating. Hiding his abuse from the world has become so common place, he doesn't even think of how odd his behavior might look to the outside world.     

When he's rescued from the latest attack by a man right out of his fantasies, Andrew doesn't know whether to submit to the desire he feels or run for the hills. But when his actions put Bear in danger, Andrew has to decide if he is strong enough to stand up and protect the one man that has come to mean the world to him or will his fear prevent him from keeping Bear safe?

Erotic, Contemporary, M/M, Romance

"If you like stories about abused men who take their life back under their own control, if a big, strong guy coming to the rescue of a physically weaker man are your thing, and if you’re looking for a read that is emotional, touching, and has more than one unexpected twist, then you will probably like this novella. I think it is a worthy addition to the Cade Creek saga!" -- Serena Yates, Rainbow Book Reviews

5 HEARTS: "Bear had been asked to check on a doctor for a friend. He starts noticing things and his interest is getting piqued. He starts seeing this sexy doctor as his. However he first has to prove that h will be the one for Andrew. The thing is Andrew has been mentally, emotionally and physically hurt. So he needs to get Andrew to safety and to trust him. Andrew was gay and had no clue how he ended up married to a woman. A woman who was slowly killing him. Three years in hell and now this giant of a man wants to help him. Scared out of his mind, he takes a chance. Now he has to figure out if he wants what Bear is offering or run for the hills. When Stormy puts out a book I am usually there to eat them up. I would definitely recommend reading this book." -- Lisa, MM Good Book Reviews