Juliana Petersen's troubled past haunts her at every turn. The crippling memories of an abusive relationship and the lack of support from her family lead her to flee her old life and begin anew. After settling into a quaint college town, Juliana finally feels at peace, content to stay under the radar and keep things simple.

Until Aiden Stone, her new photography professor, crashes into her life, blurring the line between love and lust. As their torrid affair reaches untold heights, Juliana struggles to keep her shuttered emotions and growing affections from throwing her into a relationship she isn't prepared for. With her newfound romance blinding her from the looming shadows of her past, her nightmares become reality, and she is forced to discover her true strength within.

"Emotionally riveting and electrifyingly sexy. Unputdownable. Rene burns up the pages and leaves you raw, desperately in need of more." (USA Today best-selling author Christin Lovell)

Please note: If you're not a fan of taboo tales of love and lust or cliff-hanger endings, this book isn't for you. This student/teacher romantic suspense novel is the first book in the Cornerstone series and contains sexual situations meant for adult listeners ages 18 and up.