Hold Me Close

Apart, they are broken, but together, they are whole.

As teenagers, Effie and Heath were abducted and abused by the same man. Hidden in his basement for years, they turned to each other for comfort until they were finally able to make their escape.

In adulthood, Effie and Heath can’t live without each other — but the relationship that once felt like their salvation is now fraught with guilt and despair. Effie knows it’s time for her to have a ‘normal’ relationship, and Heath is nothing but a constant reminder of the darkness they share. 

For Heath, Effie is the only woman he can ever love. She may want to forget their past, but he’s convinced their only chance at happiness is building a future together. 

As Effie struggles against her desire to create a life with the one man who truly understands her, she discovers that sometimes the only safety you find is with the person who is the most dangerous for you.