Alana's eighteenth birthday was supposed to mark the beginning of her freedom. Instead, it became the day her life was stolen.Handed over by a father she never knew existed, Alana became collateral; used to settle a debt with the ruthless Midnight Outlaw Riders. Trapped in their world, she learned what it meant to survive when choice, safety, and trust were stripped away. For too long, her life belonged to them.Until it didn't. Rescued by a stranger who turns out to be blood, Alana is thrust into a life she never knew she had. One filled with fierce loyalty, protective bonds, and people determined to help her heal. But escaping captivity doesn't mean escaping the scares it left behind. As she struggles to reclaim her sense of self, Alana finds unexpected comfort in someone who refuses to rush her, yet won't let her hide forever. Drawn to him despite her fear, she faces the hardest question of all. Can she let herself be touched again; not out of survival, but desire?In a world where darkness lingers and trust is a dangerous gamble, Alana must decide whether love is worth the risk... or if some would run too deep to ever truly heal. Hey there! I'm J. Pavey, a Michigan resident who is passionate about writing romance novels inspired by the beauty of my home state. When I'm not writing, you can find me lost in a good romance book, working for my local literacy council, or spending quality time with my family.
