I warned her I wasn't the man for her. Now she'll learn what happens when you tempt an animal.

I left my past behind me. I ran.I didn't slow down, and I didn't look back. I couldn't outrun the memories-or escape the nightmares.I came to North Carolina to be alone. Which would have been fine, if she wasn't here. Hayden Graham claims to want the same thing I do-to be left alone.But the woman stumbles into one mess after another.This time the mess she's in puts her life in danger.She's waiting for a Prince to save her. I'm no Prince. I'm just a wounded animal. A Beast. Her lips, soft, lush, sweet...they call to me. She tastes like Heaven. She only adds to my Hell. She makes me want things that I can't have. Things I don't deserve.Hayden just might be the one to finish destroying me. Love isn't always pretty. Sometimes it's dirty. Standalone Romance. Book 1 of the Beauty & Beast Duet