Fear is the driving factor in Hunter and Jana's relationship. Behind closed doors, their attraction takes free reign, but in the real world the risk seems too great of a cost. Past hurts have made prickly, independent Jana afraid to trust her instincts. Hunter is both the best and worst of her fears brought to life. He's rough around the edges, but brings beauty into her once dark and lonely world. He also forces her to face some hard truths about herself. Her heart yearns for a soft place to land and Hunter is the cushion intent on breaking the fall. Embraced at Seaside is a multi-faceted, flawed, courageous and steamy quest into the abyss of love.