Reese — Darlene Tallman

Corinne Adams had everything - a great job as a vet tech, working as a volunteer fostering animals, and a caring boyfriend. When she confronts him about news that she received, he assaults her and leaves her for dead. Faced with the detritus that is now her life, she begins to heal, at least physically. Her aversion to touch, however, keeps her from moving on.Reese Thomas, a former Marine, established The Black Tuxedos MC with his best friend, Porter. He's the quintessential hit-it-and-quit-it guy, preferring no strings to any kind of relationship. The night he meets Corrie, his world is turned upside down. Recognizing the signs of PTSD in her, and knowing that he wants her by his side, he vows to wait as long as it takes.With her ex now locked up for the rest of his life, and with the help and support from Reese, as well as her best friend, Kirsten, Corrie's outlook on her future looks bright. Will Reese break through and show her a love unlike any other? Or will the memories from her past keep her away?