Contradiction

This book contains sensitive subject matter, some strong language and sexual content. ***18+***

"Have you ever fallen so hard for someone that even the risks associated take a backseat to the possibility of having the kind of love only possible in a perfect world? Or had the sudden need to protect a heart so fragile that it is overwhelming and soul consuming, one that pushes you to the verge of insanity?"

After the death of her baby brother Jasmine's parents, unable to cope with the loss, turn to alcohol. Living in fear, her life is going nowhere until she meets Jeff Callahan, a handsome man who whisks her away from the poverty and despair she is accustomed to. At first, she is living in the ultimate real life fairytale but that all begins to change. Jasmine soon finds out that Jeff has a dark side, his abusive and possessive ways begin to weigh on her. As the relationship deteriorates she must make a choice. When Jasmine finally gets the nerve to leave her past behind her, everything becomes incresingly dangerous.

Brandon Whitaker is a Navy corpsman with a freshly broken heart. His long time love betrays him, leaving him believing love is a useless emotion. Resolved to never let anyone in his heart again, he finds comfort in his role at the local hospital.

In a unfortunate twist of fate they cross paths finding refuge in each other. In the most unusual of circumstances Brandon finds himself willing to do anything to protect her. They both begin to develop a deep connection to each other, but will her past continue to threaten her future? Will they ever find the love that they deserve?