Ablaze

<p><em>Sometimes you think you know yourself until you realize you've only scratched the surface. </em></p><p>Mariana Torres Charles is finally ready to fulfill her dream as a bandleader and designer for the up-and-coming Carnival Band LoveVibe for Miami Carnival. The win would be proof that she can follow through on her goals because in love...the follow through is less than stellar. After a long string of crushed lovers she is done breaking hearts.</p><p>When Mason Brathwaite her forever-friends-with-benefits needs a date to a networking event to snag a new sponsor for his Student Community Center she volunteers to attend with him hoping to catch a break from the pressures of dating. But when they meet the mysterious Daniel Robinson son of Mason's prospective donor and experienced kinkster she can't help but forget her newfound resolve.</p><p>Every moment they spend together illuminates her thoughts and desires but her track record at love tells her it is only a matter of time before their liaison smokes away.</p><p>With Mason's vying for her heart and Daniel's and Daniel seducing their minds what can a woman do but succumb to the temptation calling to her? Mariana will deal with the ashes once they come. After all that's her specialty.</p>