On the brink of her mating ceremony, Kinleigh’s world shatters when she discovers her fated mate’s betrayal: him professing his love to another woman. Heartbroken and furious, she sends proof of his treachery to her father, resulting in his banishment.
Seeking solace, she visits her cousin in Sheridan, where she meets Daire Nolin, a man nursing the scars of lost love. Drawn together by an undeniable chemistry, they embark on a temporary escape from their pain, a no-strings fling meant to be carefree. Burgeoning emotions, however, complicate everything.

Just when Kinleigh thinks she can move on, her ex-mate returns, determined...

On the brink of her mating ceremony, Kinleigh’s world shatters when she discovers her fated mate’s betrayal: him professing his love to another woman. Heartbroken and furious, she sends proof of his treachery to her father, resulting in his banishment.
Seeking solace, she visits her cousin in Sheridan, where she meets Daire Nolin, a man nursing the scars of lost love. Drawn together by an undeniable chemistry, they embark on a temporary escape from their pain, a no-strings fling meant to be carefree. Burgeoning emotions, however, complicate everything.

Just when Kinleigh thinks she can move on, her ex-mate returns, determined to reclaim what he lost. Will she fight for her freedom or succumb to the past?