The One: a Smutty Romance Novella

One night. One safe word. Never enough.Wolfe is just doing a favor for a friend—a harmless birthday prank meant to surprise, not scare. When he playfully “arrests” the birthday girl, he’s hoping she laughs it off… not that she looks at him like he’s just unlocked a secret fantasy she’s been carrying for years.Tabitha is shocked—and thrilled. Being cuffed by a dangerously sexy cop has always lived in the back of her mind, but she never thought she’d actually say yes to it. When Wolfe realizes this isn’t fear but desire, he does the only thing that matters: he gives her a safe word. One night. No expectations. Total consent.Tabitha doesn’t do second chances. After gut-wrenching loss and years spent riding the open road, she’s learned that attachment only leads to pain. Wolfe is supposed to be a detour—a single, indulgent mistake before she moves on.But Wolfe knows grief when he sees it. He’s survived his own hell, and he’s not about to let the one woman who understands him disappear without a fight. She’s fierce, reckless, and impossible to forget—and suddenly, one night isn’t enough.As desire deepens and walls begin to crack, they’ll have to decide if two wounded souls can build something real… or if fear will send them running in opposite directions.🔥 Fast-paced, emotional, and scorching hot, THE ONE is a standalone novella-length romance with a guaranteed HEA and no cliffhangers. Expect high heat, deep connection, and a love that starts as fantasy—and becomes something neither of them can walk away from.Perfect for fans of steamy biker romances, wounded heroes, strong heroines, and stories where one night changes everything.For mature readers only.