A woman who spends her entire life thinking she is cursed, and the man who never expected to fall for her. The minute he exited the cave opening, the light hit his pupils. He felt like a vampire rising after millennia of dormancy. The sun was low, a purplish-orange fireball sitting on the surface of the ocean. Even in the darkening evening light, it took a while for his eyes to get adjusted. But then, they did. Ben...breathe. It wasn't simply because it was the first time he was seeing her in direct light, and her skin glowed like the volcanic rock attached to the blade in her hand. It wasn't the way the sun hit her hair and he could make out all the different hues of blue that adorned each strand. It wasn't even because the light behind her, along with his still adjusting eyesight, made her look carved in marble worthy of display in the Basilica of San Domenico. It was her excitement. It was the very first time he'd ever seen her with such breathlessness. Flushed. Vulnerable. * * * * * Reviews: "I could not put it down. I loved Roux's straightforwardness and her ability to handle herself. And I loved her pets. Ben, poor sweet Ben, fell hopelessly in love. He seemed halfway in love with her before he'd even laid eyes on her." "I have to say I was freaking AWED by this story." "To other IR writers: take note. This is how it is done. I really hated to see this story end. Truly a beautiful story. I look forward to reading more from Ms. Walker in the future." "Flashback is like a impossible dream unfolding into a beautiful reality of unconditional love." A slow burn BWWM standalone romance that is part of the anticipated Flashback Series.