When his new patient ignites an unbidden desire in him, a medical professional is given the chance to rewrite the rules when it comes to finding love.
Ajaih Jeffries has spent her life burying the traumas of her past. Channeling all her energy into her career in the Air Force, she's become well-acquainted with the steely wall she's put up to keep herself safe. But old wounds have a habit of reopening, and when a debilitating panic attack lands her in the hospital, her meticulous control comes crashing down.
Maverick Carter thought he had everything he'd ever hoped for: a solid career at Winston Memorial Hospital, a carefully guarded heart, and a steamy long-distance affair with his oldest friend, Knox Fairfax. But when Ajaih is wheeled into his ER, she ignites a soul-stirring spark that has him questioning what he truly wants. Despite having only been with men for decades, he can't deny the unwavering desire he feels for his patient.
As Maverick and Ajaih navigate these unexpected feelings, exploratory kisses open the door to something much deeper. And when Knox returns to Winston Hills, the three must navigate a love that doesn't fit inside neat, monogamous lines . . .
But passion alone won't heal their broken parts. Maverick must also contend with his complicated relationship with his father while Ajaih's burdened by her own familial upsets. Now, to harness the freedom they've found with each other, they'll have to decide if they're ready to open their hearts—or if their scars run too deep to trust someone else again.
Awakening is a steamy second-chance romance featuring found family, luxury lifestyle, forbidden desires, polyamory, and sexual awakening. It contains scenes of an explicit sexual nature and is intended for mature audiences.
