There are more than monsters in the dark . . . Three years ago, Eric Hill's life was blown apart. Forced into hiding in remote Colorado, he's all but given up. No friends, no family. He's barely even existing. This is, until Cherie stumbles into his life. Humble, vivacious, and curious. She's the spark of light that makes him want to come out of hiding. She makes him want to live again. But he was in hiding for a reason, his secrets kept to protect all he loves--including Cherie. She deserves more than he can offer and hell, he wants her to have it all. But when letting his guard down invites trouble, will Eric be able to protect the woman who saved him from the darkness? Or will his past finally extinguish him for good?