Hunter Beaumont doesn't understand his grandmother's deathbed wish: "Destroy Beaumont House." He'd never even heard of the place. But after his grandmother passes and his first love betrays him, the family house in the Wisconsin woods looks like a tempting refuge. Going against his grandmother's wishes, Hunter flees to Beaumont House.<br><br>But will the house be the sanctuary he had hoped for? Soon after moving in, Hunter realizes he may not be alone. And who -- or what -- he shares the house may plunge him into a nightmare from which he may never escape.<br><br>Sparks fly when he meets his handsome neighbor, a caretaker for the estate next door, but is the man salvation...or is he the source of Hunter's terror?

A Demon Inside

In spite of his shame, he knew Nana’s friends were writing out of obligation and conforming to social standards. Could he really turn to any of them for a place to stay? He might have asked Ian, but Ian was with his grandmother now. And sure, some of these lonely old women might take Hunter in, out of compassion and loyalty to their friend, but did he really want that? Did he really want their doting care?


But what were the alternatives? A hotel room? Who would help him there?


Michael? It was a wonderful idea, but Hunter had not exactly treated him well or welcomed his advances. Sure, he had been here at the hospital a lot and seemed genuinely concerned about him, but would that concern extend to convalescent care? In spite of everything, they really didn’t know each other that well, and to expect such an imposition was going above and beyond their current relationship.


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