Breathless Duet Series by L. Taylor

After fleeing an abusive marriage with her toddler daughter, Annie Baker is struggling to cope with the fallout of her years stuck married to a monster.Casey Easton is hyper-focused on growing his security company to try and fill a void in his life.A chance encounter at the secretive nightclub Masquerade where Annie works as a submissive and Casey installs security sets in motion a steamy romance between them and a violent game of cat-and-mouse with Annie’s ex, who stalks her tirelessly... moreAfter fleeing an abusive marriage with her toddler daughter, Annie Baker is struggling to cope with the fallout of her years stuck married to a monster.Casey Easton is hyper-focused on growing his security company to try and fill a void in his life.A chance encounter at the secretive nightclub Masquerade where Annie works as a submissive and Casey installs security sets in motion a steamy romance between them and a violent game of cat-and-mouse with Annie’s ex, who stalks her tirelessly.Equal parts spicy, dark romance and ominous suspense tale, Take A Deep Breath captures the delicate balance of Annie trying to deal with the trauma of her past while letting herself explore love from the hands of a very protective, very alpha-energy Casey.Now if they can just survive the psychopathic rage of the man who still hunts her…TRIGGER WARNINGS for sensitive content include graphic, detailed SA and DV situations. Please do not read if these topics will negatively impact your mental health. less

Cat All I’ve known my entire life is how to mask the pain. The pain of my abuse. The self-hatred that followed.I was drowning in it until I learned how good it could feel to be in control.Controlling calories, emotions, even the marks on my body. If I can just keep an iron grip on everything and everyone around me- and never let anyone get too close- everything will be just fine. Everything.For years, my father had complete control over me, but now its my turn... moreCat All I’ve known my entire life is how to mask the pain. The pain of my abuse. The self-hatred that followed.I was drowning in it until I learned how good it could feel to be in control.Controlling calories, emotions, even the marks on my body. If I can just keep an iron grip on everything and everyone around me- and never let anyone get too close- everything will be just fine. Everything.For years, my father had complete control over me, but now its my turn.At least, that’s what I thought… because then came Tommy Easton.Larger than life and sexier than sin, this man has set his sights on me.I think I might love him. If only he felt the same. Tommy My heart was hijacked the very first time I heard her voice, and I’ve been fixated ever since.Cat Baker. The fiercest little thing I’ve ever seen - at least until you manage to get her walls down. I’ve fought so hard to earn a place in her life. Sometimes in her bed.If I could just get her to see that we are meant to be together. She’s so focused on the secrets she keeps - and hating that I know them - that she just can’t see the big picture.The big picture being me and her.What You Can - He Falls First- Friends-with-benefits to Lovers- Fast Burn- Kink Exploration- Breath Play- Pet Play- Dark/Angst Filled Romance- H.E.A.- Dual P.O.V.- Eating Disorder- Detailed Self Harm & Attempted Suicide- Struggles with Mental Health- Alcohol Dependence- Attempted SA- Parental Harassment - Mentions of childhood SA (Not graphic)If you have any concerns about triggers please email me at taylorhauthor@outlook dot com. less