As a struggling artist living in her parents' basement, Dani can’t take much more of the snooty community she’s been forced to live in her whole life. So when the Senator next door moves Jesse, the broody, tattooed brother-in-law, into the pool house she’s intrigued and determined to get to know him. Their initial interactions are distant, but a passionate relationship develops quickly. It’s all fun and games until Dani starts to realize that beneath the sultry surface of her new friend lurks a dark madness, a predator that chills her soul. Dani’s initially willing to explore the dark side of her new playmate, but as the games of desire escalate, Jesse’s grip tightens, twisting desire into dominance and obsession. The plot takes a twist when an unexpected charmer enters the scene and sparks feelings in Dani, making her consider new possibilities. Unfortunately, Jesse has other ideas and isn’t ready to give up his new toy, just yet! *** Trigger warning #Dark romance #BDSM books #noncon #morally grey #Abusive MMC