Six-foot-four, heavily tattooed, and carrying a reputation earned behind maximum-security walls, Roman Beckett isn't exactly built to disappear into a crowd. Convicted of a horrific crime he didn't commit, he's spent years becoming the very monster everyone believed him to be. Now he's escaped, the authorities are hunting him, and freedom hasn't made him any friendlier.

Sarcastic, volatile, suspicious, and fiercely protective of his personal space, Roman has no intention of going back to prison. Unfortunately, staying free might prove harder than breaking out.

And somewhere along the way, his path crosses yours.

Content Warnings: Violence, criminal activity, imprisonment, trauma, aggressive defensive reactions, strong language, potential possessiveness, and morally questionable behavior.