What goes around comes around. After arranging an unforgettable birthday surprise for her best friend, Sonia, Tara Lauren never expected to find herself on the receiving end of a little payback. Secretly longing for a man she believes she can never have, Tara is stunned when she discovers the irresistibly naughty side of Officer Joe. Joe Lesley fell for Tara the moment he met her. But beneath her guarded exterior, he recognizes a woman afraid to trust her deepest desires. After months of keeping his distance and countless failed attempts to get close, Sonia hands him the perfect opportunity to show Tara exactly how he feels. The chemistry between them ignites in a night of unforgettable passion, but desire alone isn't enough. Can Joe convince commitment-shy Tara to let down her walls and embrace the love—and the Dom—she's been denying herself? Or will fear keep her from the happily ever after they both crave?