Blake Brennan is trying to keep the people that she loves safe. But she doesn't want the man that she loves too close to her in case that she is in danger. 
 Blake was kidnapped as a child after the possible murder of her family. She was placed in the hands of a lovely woman name Shelley. Blake called her aunt Shelley. Later on when she passes away she is placed in the home of a lady called Maggie Parker. Maggie has an adopted child, Aubry (who becomes like a brother to Blake) and she is a foster mother to Cole Murphy. 
 Cole will become Blake's one true love. 
 The story telling is detailed and intriguing. I loved this book. I love Cole. Love the mystery. 
 Blake is so damaged, has abandonment issues and pushes Cole away (sometimes). But she is also smart, loves her "family" deeply. I felt so sad for all her loss, her nightmares, the need to lock herself. 
 Just a warning- it does end in a cliffy- but the second book is out :) 
 Claire Contreras is in my list of must reads now. 
 "I'm in love with you, Blake. I've been in love with you from the moment I saw you. I've been in love with you from the day I was born and possibly even before then. I belong to you. My body belongs to you. My heart belongs to you. Please let me make love to you." 
 5/5 Fangs 
 cross posted at my blog http://mrsleifs.blogspot.com