haileyvanisko

When sixteen-year-old Violetta Pierce travels across the country, it's not for a sightseeing trip - it's to escape her traumatic past. Two years later, she finds herself in the big apple, looking for yet another job so she can save up and be one step ahead. The last thing she expects to find is a man who captures her attention and tempts her to break the rules.Mathias Ashwood, CEO of a global chain of luxury hotels, is known by many for his bluntness, short temper, and inconsiderate attitude - not to mention his good looks. Despite rumors, he has no interest in an office fling - it's even in the employee handbook: No interoffice relationships allowed. But when he meets Violetta, with her sad eyes, sharp tongue, and body of an exotic dancer, he finds it hard to ignore the attraction between them.Violetta refuses to get involved with any man; she knows from experience that it only leads to disappointment or worse. But when someone from her past appears and the truth about her childhood comes out, Mathias has a chance to prove himself. Will he be like everyone else who have all left her behind or will he help bring her tormentors to justice?**Please be mindful of your triggers. The book will contain mentions, and sometimes detail depictions, of: Violence, Domestic abuse, suicidal thoughts and ideation, sexual assault.…