Owen Chandler, a man with secrets, is intrigued by his new female bartender, a woman he suspects hides a few secrets of her own behind a beautiful smile.Unable to shake the idea they're connected, he desires nothing more than to become intimately acquainted with her, sparking a mutual interest he's more than happy to fulfill.Only nothing is as simple as it seems and acting on their attraction may start something neither of them are ready for.Note: this three part serial follows secondary character, Owen Chandler, from the Mate serial and is not a continuation of Simone & Isaac's story, although they appear in some scenes. Marking it as part of Mate to help readers enjoy in the order intended. Thanks so much for reading!