My best friend's little sister is the ultimate forbidden fruit. I'm the bad boy. She's the good girl. I've fought for survival all my life. My best friend and I have built an empire with our fists, sweat, and blood. There's nothing I won't do to protect her, no matter the sacrifice-even my own heart. I should know better than to want her. She's got big dreams that don't involve me. I need to set her free so she can escape our small town. Not just for her sake-if her brother finds out about us, it's more than my heart that could be broken. But one kiss from her soft lips, and I know I'll never let her go. USA Today bestselling author Autumn Jones Lake welcomes you to her captivating new series full of passion, longing, and the unbreakable bonds of chosen family.