Description:A SEAL who lied to protect the woman he loved. A once vibrant woman now a prisoner to the hurt the lie caused. A battle of wills, and boundaries pushed, even those thought permanent and unwavering.
For Matthew Parrish, scars are more than skin deep. They hold memories which imprison him, holding him captive and gifting the demons living in the shadows an opportunity to remind him of his crimes. Especially those crimes he's been granted forgiveness for. When an act of bravery manifests into something sinister and cruel, can words which cut like a knife ever be forgiven? Or will the scars he inflicts on the only woman he has ever loved be too deep to repair? How far will he willingly go to get her back?
Rayne Winters has spent her life living off the mercy of others, giving more of herself than she has to spare. Her familiarity and acceptance of the challenges her life has been handed, leave behind a longing to be accepted and loved. What happens when an act of kindness brings about cruel words from a man she thought she found forever in, pushing her back into the pits of despair? Will she be able to look past a lie and lay her heart on the line once more? Or will the sting of rejection keep her from letting anyone back in, even the man who could save her?