An Imperfect Seduction by Leigh Carron

I’m a villain.
I never wanted to be.
One tragic yet unforgivable mistake, and I’m trapped in a prison of memories, sentenced to self-denial.
My mantra is: Avoid and abstain. Until the brazen Jordyn Sinclair walks into the bar and tests my very will. Despite the burning attraction, I turn her down cold. I don’t trust her no-strings-attached seduction. And more than that, I don’t trust myself. I learned the hard way, sex is never free.
Determined to work her out of my system, I spend hours at the dojo beating a punching bag and fighting myself. But when a threat to her safety arises, I just can’t stay away. Only the sassy redhead doesn’t take the incidents seriously, nor does she want my help after the way I humiliated her. At least that will prevent me from doing something I’ll regret. Except…
Every argument ignites our sizzling chemistry and makes my vow harder and harder to keep.
Resisting her is my mission.
Protecting her could be my downfall.