Pepper — I'm in so much trouble. Though I've been with Dustin since I was sixteen, he's not the man I thought he was. In fact, he's turned into my worst nightmare. Afraid for the life of my daughter, I run to the only man I trusted with my daughter's protection. Rage. He's Dustin's half-brother and the scariest man I know. He's been on the outer edges of my life for four years, always there bailing Dustin out of one mess or another. Also, he hates me.

Rage — Calm, cool, and collected ain't my forte. Especially when there's danger to someone I care about. So when I find out my brother has threatened his girlfriend and their newborn daughter, you'd think I'd be torn between believing the accusations and defending my brother. Truth is, I'd believe Pepper over Dustin any day of the week. She's the reason I stuck around after Dustin and his mother got back on their feet after my dad died. From the moment I saw Pepper, I knew she was mine. Good things are worth waiting for, sure, but I'm done waiting. Especially when she drops the baby off in my car and intends on sacrificing herself to save Dustin's sorry hide. Not on my watch.

WARNING: Graphic violence, adult situations, and references to human trafficking and domestic abuse that may be triggers for some readers. Features a grumpy hero and a feisty heroine. Eventual happy ending and NO cheating, as always.