The slow-burn of Edge of Hope is a full-blown inferno in Edge of Ruin, the second installment of The Edge Series.

With a new, fulfilling career opportunity and a loving boyfriend capable of unleashing unexplored parts of her being, Hope is in a place she didn’t think possible a few months prior. She’s satisfied, happy…until her possessive ex’s intrusion screws it up. Left with a fear of parking lots, shadows, and unexpected sounds, she struggles to regain her sense of security, while her boyfriend unravels at an alarming rate. In the midst of chaos, Hope can’t tell if he’s overwhelmed by the responsibility of their relationship, the ongoing trouble with her ex, or something deeper; and, even her professional credentials aren’t helping her put the pieces together. The one thing she does know is that Devon is suppressing core parts of himself, and that never ends well.

Devon never imagined he could have this kind of connection with another person. He was broken—a damaged foundation from the start. But now, there’s Hope, and his eyes and heart are open to a world of possibility. Devon will do anything to keep her, and more to keep her safe. With his oldest wounds reopening at the worst time, and his inner dominant getting antsy, he struggles to convince himself and everyone around him that he’s fine. Hope comes first. He’ll fall apart after the dust settles. Unfortunately, his therapist girlfriend is good at her job, and she can tell when he leaves things out. If Devon isn’t careful, she’s going to see the worst of him: the parts that no one could love.

The past is coming for both of them, and it doesn’t use safewords.