Bit's Bliss — Heather Slade

He's spent a year hiding from his demons, but her innocent trust awakens his need to keep her safe.When her father vanishes and her world crumbles, she finds safety in the arms of the one man who can protect her.Together they'll uncover a web of criminal conspiracy, family secrets, and a love worth fighting for. BITI've spent the past year recovering from an attack that nearly killed me, monitoring security feeds and avoiding human connection. But when Eberly Warwick bids on a date with me at a charity auction, I can't resist the pull of the innocent event planner who's been working at Los Caballeros. Her wide-eyed trust awakens my protective instincts—and darker desires. As her father's disappearance becomes entangled with my violent past, I must risk everything to keep her safe, even as I struggle to resist claiming her completely. EBERLYMy perfectly planned life implodes when my wedding is called off and my father vanishes, leaving behind a mountain of debt and suspicious business dealings. The only bright spot is Trevino Avila, my silent, watchful boss who makes me feel safer than I've ever been. But as I uncover layers of deception involving my ex-fiancé and criminal organizations, I must decide if I can trust Bit with not just my safety, but my heart. Between the threat of losing my family home and discovering my father's secrets, I find myself drawn into a world of danger—and the commanding embrace of a man who demands my complete surrender.