Sophie isn't looking for another man. The days of uncomfortable lingerie, Brazilian waxes, and one selfish, cheating husband are behind her. So when that full-of-himself lawyer with those gorgeous blue eyes gets in her way at work, she's determined to ignore the smoldering chemistry. She has zero intention of falling for another player who keeps dark secrets. Max sure as hell isn't looking for a relationship, and if he was, it wouldn't be with her. She's bossy and demanding, wants things that are too hard to give. At least they're too hard for him to give. But he can't seem to stay away from the sultry brunette, with her plump, heart-shaped lips. And before long, he's forced to confront the past, or lose her forever. Sheltered Heart is the story of a woman afraid to trust, and a man who leads his life in a way that challenges those very trust issues. It's the story of a man tormented by the past, and the woman who helps him heal. It's forgiveness, and second chances, and not letting the monsters win.