Deprivation Books in Order

Determined to avoid another betrayal, an emergency-room worker resists her attraction to charming surgeon Nicholas Barnes. Insomnia and vivid dreams blur the boundary between longing and reality, complicating her judgment about whether trusting him could bring happiness or harm.

Surgeon Nicholas Barnes has kept intimacy at a careful distance until Katarina challenges his control. When she walks away after a powerful encounter, he must decide whether pursuing her is worth the emotional risks both bring into the relationship.

Katarina and Nicholas attempt to build a future despite betrayals, painful histories, and competing instincts for control. Her independence and his vulnerability test whether their intense connection can survive the decisions that threaten to pull them apart.

Katarina and Nicholas continue their life together after fighting for their relationship. Grateful for what they have achieved but still yearning for more, they must confront whether pursuing another seemingly impossible dream could threaten the happiness they already share.

Benched from professional baseball and hurt by a failed relationship, Mick is reluctant to risk his heart again. Meeting guarded Ava challenges that resolve, as both must decide whether their growing attraction can become something more dependable.