The sweetest reward comes after the longest wait

Vicktor Orlov took one go through the wary gaze and slow-to-trust personality from the deliciously sexy and interesting Rachel Dolan and knew he wanted a lot more than just a casual a friendly relationship. But as an all natural protector, he also understood bossiness and overprotective maneuvering would drive her aside. He’ll use every device in his easygoing arsenal to convince her to have a chance in it.

Rachel’s flourishing new career as a tattoo musician has brought color back to a existence previously damaged by assault. She knows she can trust Vic-it’s herself she’s not sure of. She doesn’t desire to be caged or controlled, protected so much she’s no ability to make her own choices. And damn if the person doesn’t know it.

When Vic finally drops almost all pretenses of “simply friends” and focuses most his careful affection and irresistible seduction on her, Rachel understands she’s falling very difficult for the laid-back pretty-boy Russian she’s discovered has a relentlessly steel spine when it comes to her.

And she can’t resist.