Once upon a time...there was a girl who worked in a bookstore and lived a happy but quiet life until a prince swept into her world. It was as if all my dreams came true. The perfect life with a happy home and a handsome Prince. But unfortunately, it was nothing more than that, a dream. Because life is not all fairytales and there are no handsome princes, only dangerous secrets and the devil himself, the king of lies. There are no Happily Ever Afters. At least not for me. There are only monsters that live within these castle walls.

Life in George Washington Township and the surrounding areas has once again been shaken to its core. Young, unwed mothers are being found hacked to pieces after crude caesareans and their babies are nowhere to be found.While overseeing the investigation, Captain Liam Goodnite receives some surprising news that just might give him the push that he needs to make the sexy Medical Examiner, Emma Parker, his once and for all. Only Emma isn't one to forgive and forget.Good thing life has taught Lee some tough lessons and now he's willing to do whatever it takes.