The Rose Not Taken

By now, the windows of the tiny car were steamed up with breath. Estera looked at Don, breaking a sweet smile, and leaned over in her seat, placing her lips on him, kissing him for what seemed an eternity. Don, who was caught completely off guard, blushed beet red, yet loved every moment of the experience.

As Portland's premier escort, Estera Hornbrook is otherworldly beautiful, enchanting . . . and tormented. Estera's rise to prominence in her profession comes at a price, leaving her emotionally conflicted, restless, and unsuccessful in finding happiness in her life. Never one to give up, an embattled Estera forays into a dark underworld, which challenges one of her clients to rescue her.