Book 1 of The Eden's Green Duet 
 
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Ten guests comprising a wedding party of five single bridesmaids and groomsmen are asked to toss their inhibitions aside when they're invited to a night of mysterious games in an old mansion, hosted by the bride and groom. This dual POV tale follows Evelyn (the maid of honor), an avid reader with a love of the arts and her beloved cello, and James (the best man), a devilishly handsome nerdy ex-soldier with a fierce possessive side.  Beginning the night as strangers, Evelyn and James are assigned as partners for the games, which become increasingly difficult (and salacious) due to past trauma, James's overly protective nature, and a fellow groomsman with something far more sinister in mind than a simple night of fun. (*Full Blurb Below*)
 
Come Morning Light features the following tropes/themes:
 
Dual POV
Primal play/chase
Forced Proximity
Protective MMC
Instaburn
Touch-Her-and-Die
Did-He-Hurt-You
Good Girl Praise
Bondage
Past Trauma
 
This novel can be read as a standalone if you skip the epilogue. The epilogue, however, ends on a cliffhanger, taking you directly into Book 2, Come the First Snowfall. It contains dark themes, with elements of sexual nonconsent, physical assault, mentions of suicide, and other content that may be triggering. Please visit the full list of content warnings via the tab at the top of the page for more information. 
 
Full Blurb:
 
It’s only one night.
 
A night in which I am to surrender my inhibitions and compete in a grand tournament with the rest of the wedding party. 
 
Described by the bride and groom as a series of games that will award one winning pair the “ultimate prize,” the event is mysterious, to say the least. And I’m tied up in knots about it. 
 
But as the maid of honor, how can I refuse?
 
The silver lining comes in the form of the best man, James Pierce. A stranger with kindness in his voice, a smoldering flame lurking in his eyes, and a seductive touch that brings me straight to my knees.
 
My partner. 
 
As spellbound as I am by him, I fear our chemistry can only take us so far. James is unaware of what haunts me at night—of what waits for me behind every locked door. He doesn’t know what paralyzed me with fear and pushed me to the brink of madness as a child. It’s a darkness I pray has abandoned me, leaving me, at long last, in peace. 
 
But tonight, my inner demons will grant me anything but peace.
 
Faced with a challenge that lies far beyond the boundaries of the tournament, I must weigh the risks of surrendering myself to James completely. Can I move forward with my heart intact after baring my soul to yesterday’s stranger, or will I tell him my darkest truths, only to find him gone come morning light?