Moonlight & Matrimony by Willa Kay

Ivy
I spent years living in fear, trapped in an abusive marriage, until I finally found the courage to escape with my 3-year-old daughter. What I thought would be a fresh start, quickly turned into a nightmare. When a terrifying encounter with my ex-husband brings my grumpy neighbor to my doorstep, I soon discover he’s not just my best friend’s brother — he’s my lifeline, and he’s offering to marry me to keep us safe. As the lines start to blur, I begin to wonder if I’m in over my head. Falling for Luca feels dangerous. How can I keep us safe without losing my heart in the process?

Luca
Moving to Oak Ridge is supposed to be a fresh start, and a chance to reconcile with my sister. I didn’t expect to find myself wrapped around the finger of a charming little girl and my sister’s best friend. But Ivy and Rylin are in trouble, and I can’t stand by and watch it happen. Marriage isn’t in the cards for me, until it’s the only thing I can think of to keep them both safe. As I come to grips with my own complicated history, I try to keep my heart guarded, but every day with Ivy and Rylin draws me in deeper. Can I let myself fall for them when my past is filled with loss? Or will fear, or something darker, drive us apart before we even begin?

This title contains sensitive content as well as sexually explicit material. Please check trigger warnings.