This is a quick read as it was originally published in the Duty Bound anthology. It is the same as it was in the anthology so if you read it there, nothing has changed. It is currently a standalone.


Connie found herself in a situation where she lost herself to a man. She's finally escaped and has no interest in getting lost again. This gives us a slow build up to any kind of romantic relationship. Once we do get to the relationship aspect though, it jumps right on into it hot and heavy! This gives us plenty of time to really get to know Connie. The person she used to be and why she became the person she is now.

We don't really get to know a lot about the guys. Which by the way, just throwing it out there that yes, Ashley is a male. I was a little wary when I read the blurb b/c my mind instantly made Ashley a girl and I personally (to each their own) don't like the FF. So once I discovered Ashley was in fact all male I was all good. Getting back on track now. Will is pretty standoffish to everyone but seems to take an instant interest in Connie. Nico is your resident flirt. Ashley we really don't know anything about other than he and Nico are close. I really would like to know more about the guys and how they came to be at the hotel. Maybe one day Lucy will decide to add to the story.

Overall this was a great novella about finding yourself again and enjoying life. I really enjoyed it and I hope that one day we can see more from these characters as this short story got me invested.