Scalded — Desiree Holt; Allie Standifer

Reed Brody is head of the geek squad for the local police. At work, he's intense and driven; after hours, he can't help but use that same drive in his sex life. Too bad he can't find a woman interested in a few bondage games.

Halli Wilson is a quiet coffee shop owner who also hosts sex-toy parties on the side. Too bad she can't find a guy man enough to tie her up and take her down.

Halli only bargained for a month. Reed's never wanted forever. Two people determined to keep it light make the biggest mistake of all by falling in love.