An entirely brand-new, modern stand-alone romance is available from author Amy Ayes.A harsh life.more ardently.I’ve lived my life for everyone except myself because I’m trapped by the demands and regulations of my overbearing mother.My only means of escape is a well guarded list of things I can only hope to do.I gradually gather the guts to begin living as I go along.And in a drunken attempt to cross another thing off my list, my lips collide with those of a mysterious stranger, making that desire come true.But I wasn’t ready for how just one kiss would change everything in my life. Everything shifts in a single night.The polar antithesis of everything I’ve ever experienced is Ethan Romero. He is my light to his darkness.The taint of my innocenceHe demonstrates to me that life is more than a bucket list of activities. Living in the now will prevent you from missing opportunities that aren’t on your list or that you weren’t even aware you desired.