Shattered Dreams - Conrad, Tara

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Résumé :
Running seems to be the theme of my life. I ran the day my sister was abducted. I ran from the pressure of living up to her memory. I continued running straight into the arms of a sexy and confident Dominant who saw my broken pieces and offered me a place to heal and grow in my submission. I had a glimpse of a future I never dreamed possible, and I thought my days of running were behind me. But just as quickly as they came, my hopes and dreams shattered at my feet. Once again, I heard a familiar voice telling me to run. Without an explanation, I left everything behind to try to outrun the suffocating pain. But I'm so tired of running. Will I have the strength to face him, and what will happen when he finds out what I've been hiding?...

Biographie:
Tara Conrad is a dark romance author celebrated for reimagining classic gothic themes for modern readers. Her Poe-inspired novels, including Beneath the Shadows and Bound by Darkness, are known for their poetic intensity, emotional intrigue, and deeply layered characters. Tara earned her MFA in Creative Writing, where she specialized in narrative voice and emotional character development. She is a frequent guest at signings and literary events across the U.S., and is committed to partnering with bookstores to build community and connect readers with stories that resonate long after the final page....

Sommaire:
Svetlana I've spent my life running. I ran the day my sister was taken, and I've been running ever since-away from the guilt, the grief, and the hollow expectations of who I should be. But running doesn't erase the pain. It doesn't stop the memories from haunting me. Now, I'm face to face with a man who sees the broken pieces I've been hiding. A man who makes me want to stop running. Brandon is everything I shouldn't want-dominant, intense, and unrelenting. But I can't deny the pull between us. I thought I was done with dreams, but he's giving me a glimpse of something I never thought I could have. And I'm terrified it will shatter again. Brandon I've made mistakes. Some I can't forgive myself for. But when I meet Svetlana, it's like she sees straight through the walls I've built around my heart. She's beautiful, fierce, and carrying the weight of a past that threatens to crush her. I want to protect her, to show her that her scars don't define her. But to earn her trust, I'll have to face my own demons. She's everything I've been searching for, but her pain runs deep, and her secrets could destroy us both. I've lost before. I won't lose her. Not without a fight....