Shadow’s Awakened Phoenix by M.T. Ossler

Her life wasn’t easy after the loss of her parents, but with her sister by her side, she can conquer anything. No men, she does need the distraction; she has a goal. Work hard and take over the bakery of her dreams. Until, and old friend is forced on her by her friends. He hurts her bad and puts her life in danger. She needs a plan to survive. Problem is, she doesn’t know if she can survive it, or if she even wants to.
Then Shadow invades her life and her heart.
All his powerful muscles, intimidating tattoos, and forceful persistence should be threatening, Instead, she capable of seeing the real man that lies beneath the surface.
She can’t take any more heartache, so she pushes him away. It is a feeble act because he’s determined to protect her for the danger and prove to her, she’s his Phoenix, rising through the ash, not burning.
Can Shadow save her from the danger ahead as well as herself?