Book excerpt: Cassie hit rock bottom but she has climbed back. Today, her life is so much better in every way but one, her love life. Matt has been a steadfast friend who stood by her through her darkest moments, but after the nightmare that was her first marriage, Cassie is afraid to love again. How can Matt show her that love is not always dark and dangerous? How can Cassie trust again, and how can she take the final step to free her from the dark shackles of her past?