Emily Monroe, a statuesque high school English teacher, is convinced that getting a tattoo to cover the remnants of her brush with Morphea is the only option left to open the door to self-acceptance, allowing her to finally move on with her life after the devastating diagnosis left more than physical scars in its wake.

Rick Sutton, owner of Skin Deep, a successful tattoo shop, has his own cross to bear. Crippling guilt and the specter of unrequited justice overshadow every aspect of his life, trapping him within the haunted corridors of his heart and soul; until the day Emily walks into his shop.

Instantly, he recognizes a kindred spirit in Emily, and a tenuous bond is formed. When the intimidating yet teddy-bear of a man offers her a glimpse into his passionate side, she is moved by what she sees and takes a leap of faith. Together they traverse the physical and emotional journey of freeing themselves of their perceived flaws, an erotic undertaking that proves to them beauty is only Skin Deep.

Tristan Shepherd has vowed never to end up like his father, a passive dreamer who drowns his sorrows in too much whiskey. Tristan makes the difficult decision to pack up his camera equipment and travel the world, intent on following his dreams.

He never imagined when he left his life, and his love, in Alaska to ‘find himself’ he’d be leaving behind the very thing he’d set out to discover; his heart’s true passion. Months into his sojourn he realizes home is where his heart is and returns intent on reclaiming the real treasure he almost let slip through his fingers.

Noelle Hillerman is devastated when Tristan discloses his plans to leave Alaska; to leave her. The daughter of an archeologist and a wildlife conservationist herself, she understands his wanderlust; having been part of his life long enough to know his father’s broken dreams haunt him, she understands his fears.

Even though she believes it’s best to let him go without condition, could she truly open her heart and trust him again if he did return?

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Dark desires; forbidden pleasures; an unholy affection. 

 Lilura had been a solider, existing for the sole purpose of battle, her heart as cold and empty as her bed.  Perhaps it was her blood lust that drew him to her in the first place, but her conquests had become a thorn in his side.

Asmodeus, the Demon Prince. Spellbound by the Warrior Witch, not with magic but with unearthly desire, his intent was to destroy her; hold her captive, break her will, and rid himself of her once and for all.

Neither one of them could have expected Lilura’s captivity would shift the boundaries of who was the captive and who was the master as they embarked on a journey of dark desires, only to discover an unholy affection.