A Touch in the Dark Series by Amber Thielman

Carter I'm not usually a fan of women with emotional baggage. Some days I can barely take care of myself, let alone someone with issues. But Lizzy is different, and I don't know why. Since day one she's been closed and distant—cold, even. I would be lying if I said I wasn't intrigued. She's seductive without even meaning to be. I want to run my hands all over her, to hold her and protect her from whatever she's running from... moreCarter I'm not usually a fan of women with emotional baggage. Some days I can barely take care of myself, let alone someone with issues. But Lizzy is different, and I don't know why. Since day one she's been closed and distant—cold, even. I would be lying if I said I wasn't intrigued. She's seductive without even meaning to be. I want to run my hands all over her, to hold her and protect her from whatever she's running from. The hard part is getting her to open up to me, but I want nothing more than to fight those demons with her. It's time to turn on the charm. less

Lizzy I finally told him. I told Carter about my life back in Vegas, about Jared. There's something about Carter that I can't hide from, and I'm not sure what it is. Sex is amazing, yes. No, it's fucking phenomenal. But there's so much more to him than meets the eye. I know I shouldn't be sleeping with my boss. I'm probably just setting myself up for heartache. God knows I had plenty of that with Jared. Jared. My ex-fiancé... moreLizzy I finally told him. I told Carter about my life back in Vegas, about Jared. There's something about Carter that I can't hide from, and I'm not sure what it is. Sex is amazing, yes. No, it's fucking phenomenal. But there's so much more to him than meets the eye. I know I shouldn't be sleeping with my boss. I'm probably just setting myself up for heartache. God knows I had plenty of that with Jared. Jared. My ex-fiancé. Veronica says she has a bad feeling about whatever is going to happen, but Ronnie has a bad feeling about everything. I'm finally free of my abusive ex. Right? Nothing can happen if I'm all the way in Seattle . . . Carter I don't know what to do anymore. Lizzy is getting increasingly concerned about her abusive ex, and I feel she's coping with it the wrong way. Pills are missing from the hospital, and she drinks every night. When I try to confront her, she snaps at me. I refuse to let her go down alone, but when she denies my help, what's a man supposed to do? I think I love her, and there's no way I'll let him harm the woman I love. I don't care what it takes. less

Lizzy This is it. This is what I've been waiting for. Jared is on his way to Seattle, and there's no escaping it now. Carter doesn't understand. I mean, how could he? He has no idea what my ex-fiance is capable of. He can't help, the police can't help. No one can help me now. I want to run, to escape the city, but Carter won't let me go. I'll protect you, he says. But I fear the only thing that can protect me from Jared is if he's dead.