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When trauma nurse Maxine Carter agrees to take a private position in France, she tells herself it’s just a job — a chance to escape her past, to outrun the shadows of an abusive ex who refuses to stay buried. But from the moment she steps into the quiet, guarded world of Magnus Kade, she knows she’s crossed into dangerous territory.
Magnus is no ordinary patient.
He’s a man who built empires in silence. A man who bleeds in private and commands without a word. After a near-fatal shooting abroad, his recovery has become more than a matter of medicine — it’s a battle between his will and the demons clawing at his control.
And Maxine?
She’s the first person to ever make him lose it.
From the start, their connection burns — fierce, unspoken, impossible to contain. Maxine tries to keep her distance, reminding herself she’s there to work, not to feel. But Magnus sees through every wall she builds. He doesn’t just want her near him — he wants her safe, even if that means protecting her from the ghosts she won’t name.
When her violent past resurfaces and his enemies close in, the line between patient and protector shatters. Secrets come to light. Loyalties fracture. And in the quiet halls of Magnus’s secluded château, two people who’ve spent their lives surviving alone will have to decide whether they can risk everything — power, freedom, pride — for something far more love.
When trauma nurse Maxine Carter agrees to take a private position in France, she tells herself it’s just a job — a chance to escape her past, to outrun the shadows of an abusive ex who refuses to stay buried. But from the moment she steps into the quiet, guarded world of Magnus Kade, she knows she’s crossed into dangerous territory.
Magnus is no ordinary patient.
He’s a man who built empires in silence. A man who bleeds in private and commands without a word. After a near-fatal shooting abroad, his recovery has become more than a matter of medicine — it’s a battle between his will and the demons clawing at his control.
And Maxine?
She’s the first person to ever make him lose it.
From the start, their connection burns — fierce, unspoken, impossible to contain. Maxine tries to keep her distance, reminding herself she’s there to work, not to feel. But Magnus sees through every wall she builds. He doesn’t just want her near him — he wants her safe, even if that means protecting her from the ghosts she won’t name.
When her violent past resurfaces and his enemies close in, the line between patient and protector shatters. Secrets come to light. Loyalties fracture. And in the quiet halls of Magnus’s secluded château, two people who’ve spent their lives surviving alone will have to decide whether they can risk everything — power, freedom, pride — for something far more love.
169 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2025
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T.C. Clark
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Everlasting love with a sensual bite...
Interracial Contemporary Romance Novellas (BWWM): Wallflower's Series:
1. Nikos: The Greek's Mistress 09/2018
2. Luca: The Italian's Secret 10/2018
3. Dmitri: The Russian's Christmas Baby 11/2018
4. Julian: Taming the Fighter 12/2018
5. Alex: Beauty and the Greek 01/2019
6. Maks: The Mountain Man's Crush 02/28/2019
7. Aidan: A Night with the Doctor 03/30/2019
8. Nikos: The Greek's Downfall Part 1: Bonus Story 12/2019
9. The Wallflowers Series Collection Book 1-8
Interracial Contemporary Thriller Romance:
The Sanctuary: Can killers find love?
1. Bad Guys Finish First: The Sandman and The Librarian May 2019
2. The Last Man Standing: The Surgeon and The Mechanic June 2019
3. Dark Times for the Wicked: The Forecaster and The Hunter July 2019
4. Ghost: The Irishman's Redemption in October 2019
5. The Sanctuary Series Collection Book 1-4
The Campbell Brothers:
1. Brodrick: A Dark Romance with the Notorious Scot!
2. Cole: Love on the Run
3. Liam: One Night with the Wicked Chef
4. Tatum: Taming the Professor
5. Ansley: The Best Kind of Love!
6. The Campbell Brothers Collection Book 1-5
Bad Guys Series
1. Alek: Falling for the Infamous Hitman (Combo with Book 1)
2. Nate Be Mine (Combo with Book 1)
3. Colin: Loving the Solider! Part 1
4. Colin: Loving the Soldier! Part 2
5. Bad Guys Collection Book 1-3
T.C. Clark is a part-time author, with full-time dreams. She works over 50 hours a week as a lab manager. She writes on the edges of her day. She has the makings of an old soul who prefers daydreams to reality from time to time. She writes nonfiction and romance novellas and novels.
She works hard to create entertaining and light reads for her fans, that she can deliver quickly. She is a young author who is learning as she goes but embraces the process with every fiber of her being.
She loves reading romance as well and some of her favorite authors are Jayne Ann Krentz, Sandra Kitt, Theodora Taylor, Kresley Cole, and Christine Feehan. She looks forward to hearing from readers and producing content that will knock her fan's socks off.
Everlasting love with a sensual bite...
Interracial Contemporary Romance Novellas (BWWM): Wallflower's Series:
1. Nikos: The Greek's Mistress 09/2018
2. Luca: The Italian's Secret 10/2018
3. Dmitri: The Russian's Christmas Baby 11/2018
4. Julian: Taming the Fighter 12/2018
5. Alex: Beauty and the Greek 01/2019
6. Maks: The Mountain Man's Crush 02/28/2019
7. Aidan: A Night with the Doctor 03/30/2019
8. Nikos: The Greek's Downfall Part 1: Bonus Story 12/2019
9. The Wallflowers Series Collection Book 1-8
Interracial Contemporary Thriller Romance:
The Sanctuary: Can killers find love?
1. Bad Guys Finish First: The Sandman and The Librarian May 2019
2. The Last Man Standing: The Surgeon and The Mechanic June 2019
3. Dark Times for the Wicked: The Forecaster and The Hunter July 2019
4. Ghost: The Irishman's Redemption in October 2019
5. The Sanctuary Series Collection Book 1-4
The Campbell Brothers:
1. Brodrick: A Dark Romance with the Notorious Scot!
2. Cole: Love on the Run
3. Liam: One Night with the Wicked Chef
4. Tatum: Taming the Professor
5. Ansley: The Best Kind of Love!
6. The Campbell Brothers Collection Book 1-5
Bad Guys Series
1. Alek: Falling for the Infamous Hitman (Combo with Book 1)
2. Nate Be Mine (Combo with Book 1)
3. Colin: Loving the Solider! Part 1
4. Colin: Loving the Soldier! Part 2
5. Bad Guys Collection Book 1-3
T.C. Clark is a part-time author, with full-time dreams. She works over 50 hours a week as a lab manager. She writes on the edges of her day. She has the makings of an old soul who prefers daydreams to reality from time to time. She writes nonfiction and romance novellas and novels.
She works hard to create entertaining and light reads for her fans, that she can deliver quickly. She is a young author who is learning as she goes but embraces the process with every fiber of her being.
She loves reading romance as well and some of her favorite authors are Jayne Ann Krentz, Sandra Kitt, Theodora Taylor, Kresley Cole, and Christine Feehan. She looks forward to hearing from readers and producing content that will knock her fan's socks off.
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January 5, 2026
Absolutely Fantastic
OH MY WOW.This is a awesome story with such captivating characters old and new. It's a pleasurable and enjoyable experience just like all of the other stories in this series. There is drama and it's intense. The excitement and romance along with the emotions is what I enjoy. I'm a fan of this series so much that I must read the stories more than once because I absolutely enjoy binging on this author. I enjoyed Magnus and Maxine story it gave me such a pleasurable experience and one that you will absolutely enjoy. So if you are like myself and you need a story which you will find enjoyable then this awesome series is the one. I'm hoping this isn't the last story in this series because I'm so excited to read the next one. It's so worth every moment to have such enjoyment brought into our life. I highly recommend this story and the series.
OH MY WOW.This is a awesome story with such captivating characters old and new. It's a pleasurable and enjoyable experience just like all of the other stories in this series. There is drama and it's intense. The excitement and romance along with the emotions is what I enjoy. I'm a fan of this series so much that I must read the stories more than once because I absolutely enjoy binging on this author. I enjoyed Magnus and Maxine story it gave me such a pleasurable experience and one that you will absolutely enjoy. So if you are like myself and you need a story which you will find enjoyable then this awesome series is the one. I'm hoping this isn't the last story in this series because I'm so excited to read the next one. It's so worth every moment to have such enjoyment brought into our life. I highly recommend this story and the series.
November 30, 2025
Inconsistent
I love TC Clark's books but this one was just ok. The first couple of chapters was just the same conversations over and over again. It got better later but at some point the book was inconsistent. For an example, Magnus, Alyssa and Damon found out by accident that Maxine was pregnant. A couple of chapters later Maxine told Magnus she over heard the doctor and nurse talking about her being pregnant. He responded like this was the first he heard this.
Also, when Alyssa had her baby, Damon stated, "she's here", our son is here. I had to read it several times.
I love TC Clark's books but this one was just ok. The first couple of chapters was just the same conversations over and over again. It got better later but at some point the book was inconsistent. For an example, Magnus, Alyssa and Damon found out by accident that Maxine was pregnant. A couple of chapters later Maxine told Magnus she over heard the doctor and nurse talking about her being pregnant. He responded like this was the first he heard this.
Also, when Alyssa had her baby, Damon stated, "she's here", our son is here. I had to read it several times.
November 29, 2025
Magnus and Maxine
What can I say, another great one in this series
These men don’t play about the women they fall hard for
There is no turning back with them
This book had some action and suspense
But is a page turner, I finished it in one reading, had to get to the end and feel happy that Magnus and Maxine finally found true love and happiness
Great job T.C. I love all your books you are very talented
Onto book 4
What can I say, another great one in this series
These men don’t play about the women they fall hard for
There is no turning back with them
This book had some action and suspense
But is a page turner, I finished it in one reading, had to get to the end and feel happy that Magnus and Maxine finally found true love and happiness
Great job T.C. I love all your books you are very talented
Onto book 4
November 30, 2025
Book 3 of the Dangerously Devoted Doms
I really looked forward to this book in the series, we got a tease of Magnus and Maxine in Alyssa and Damon’s book and I wasn’t disappointed. Maxine just like Alyssa had a rough upbringing and doesn’t trust easily neither does Magnus but learning to love trust and even protect is not a one way but goes both ways. Cannot wait to reads what’s next coming from T.C. Clark
I really looked forward to this book in the series, we got a tease of Magnus and Maxine in Alyssa and Damon’s book and I wasn’t disappointed. Maxine just like Alyssa had a rough upbringing and doesn’t trust easily neither does Magnus but learning to love trust and even protect is not a one way but goes both ways. Cannot wait to reads what’s next coming from T.C. Clark
December 10, 2025
Against All Odds
I can hear that Phil Collins song echoing my heart at the conclusion of Maxine and Magnus’s story: take a look at me now, cause there’s an empty space…and you coming back to me is against the odds and that’s a chance I’ll have to take. Action and intrigue and swoon for days!
I can hear that Phil Collins song echoing my heart at the conclusion of Maxine and Magnus’s story: take a look at me now, cause there’s an empty space…and you coming back to me is against the odds and that’s a chance I’ll have to take. Action and intrigue and swoon for days!
January 5, 2026
Quick connection with some action
The story of Max and Magnus developed fast. All of the action made it easy to get into. What bothered me were the contradictions throughout. This has occurred in every book I've read by this author. I'm starting to believe it's done intentionally, though I have no clue why. Overall the story itself was decent, but the contradictions need to go!
The story of Max and Magnus developed fast. All of the action made it easy to get into. What bothered me were the contradictions throughout. This has occurred in every book I've read by this author. I'm starting to believe it's done intentionally, though I have no clue why. Overall the story itself was decent, but the contradictions need to go!
January 5, 2026
Great book
I loved everything about this book. The characters and storyline were awesome. I would recommend this book to friends and family. I gave this book 5 stars because it kept my interest and was well written.
I loved everything about this book. The characters and storyline were awesome. I would recommend this book to friends and family. I gave this book 5 stars because it kept my interest and was well written.
January 9, 2026
Excellent read!
I really enjoy TC Clark stories as they always have a special twist to them making the stories come alive. I love getting into the minds of the characters enjoying that the heroine isn't frivolous or foolish but rather have strong characters and opinions
I really enjoy TC Clark stories as they always have a special twist to them making the stories come alive. I love getting into the minds of the characters enjoying that the heroine isn't frivolous or foolish but rather have strong characters and opinions
December 7, 2025
Quick Read
Love the couple. Wish we knew what happened to the ex since was in the start. Would have loved a bonus at the end
Love the couple. Wish we knew what happened to the ex since was in the start. Would have loved a bonus at the end
December 14, 2025
Wonderful story
Loved both characters, both stubborn and protective. Glad that they needed each other and came to grips that they were both deserving of Love.
Loved both characters, both stubborn and protective. Glad that they needed each other and came to grips that they were both deserving of Love.
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