Tara

"I hope you're not a minor, baby girl? I don't wish to make two sins together." 
"His presence is intoxicating, a dangerous invitation, but I can't help craving more."
When 18-year-old Angela Iris moves to New Jersey with her mother and new stepfather, she's expecting a fresh start. But her new life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Edmund Brown, her wealthy and powerful stepfather, a man of commanding presence, stirs a dangerous fascination in her that she can't ignore. Angela found herself drawn into a world more dangerous and forbidden than she could have ever imagined, the magnetic pull between them is undeniable..
Edmund, 30 years old, a powerful CEO with a mysterious past and commanding presence, is used to having control—in his business, his life, and his relationships. He knows it's forbidden to crave Angela, yet can't resist his sexy new stepdaughter. The more he tries to fight his feelings, the harder they become to ignore. He tries hard to resist the sinful desires that Angela brings out in him. What begins as an innocent flirtation soon spirals into a passionate, secret affair that defies all boundaries.
In this dangerous game of seduction, the stakes grow higher with every touch, every whispered command. Angela is drawn to Edmund's dominant personality and the thrill of their forbidden romance. As Angela explores her darkest desires, she must decide how far she's willing to go to keep the man she can't have, and whether she's willing to sacrifice everything for him. But as they grow closer, the risk of their secret being exposed grows too. As their bond strengthens, they both have to handle the risk of secrecy and obsession, all while maintaining the facade of a perfect family. 
Will the passion that burns deep within them ruin everything they've come to cherish or will it finally be possible for them to accept the forbidden?
Their love is full of passion, lust and heart pounding moments. But how long can they keep it hidden? And what will happen when their dirty little secret will be exposed?

FORBIDDEN DESIRE.

　　Angela's heart thundered in her chest, the echo of her breath hanging in the cold night air as she stared at the figure emerging from the shadows. Every instinct in her screamed to run, but her legs were frozen, as if glued to the damp earth beneath her.


　　The figure moved slowly, purposefully, stepping into the moonlight that dappled the stone pathway ahead. Angela squinted, trying to make out the face hidden beneath the hood. It wasn't Edmund. She knew that instantly. The frame was all wrong—taller, broader.


　　For a terrifying second, she thought it was Mark.


　　But as the figure approached, she could see it was someone she hadn't seen before. A man, late twenties maybe, with piercing eyes that seemed to bore right through her. There was something unsettlingly familiar about his features, though Angela couldn't place it.


CHAPTER 13 Beneath the Surface