Roxie Johnson has learned to survive the hardest corners of New York with grit and focus. She keeps her head down, works toward college, and dreams of leaving her past far behind. But when a mysterious older man keeps appearing at the edges of her life, Roxie is pulled into a world she never thought was real.
Mark is more than handsome and magnetic he’s a dragon shifter, sworn by ancient vows to guard those who stir his fire. From the moment he sees Roxie, he knows she’s the one who can awaken what he’s kept buried. But claiming her means exposing his secret, and that truth puts her in the path of enemies who hunt his kind.
When Roxie is kidnapped by a ruthless gang, Mark risks everything to bring her back. Their bond deepens, but Roxie wrestles with trust how can she give her heart to a man who shouldn’t even exist?
Can Roxie and Mark fight through danger and doubt, or will their love burn out in the fire?
