Evelyn Harper was the ultimate good girl. Shy, naive, and always made sure things were in order. That was her life, except for one night when everything was turned upside down. She meets a mysteriously good-looking stranger at a bar. With drinks flowing and a good buzz going, Evelyn does something she never thought she would. Now with a one-night stand and a matching tattoo to a man she never even learned the first name to, Evelyn is on the hunt to find out who the mystery guy is. The only problem is, he's not wanting to be found. Ripley Walker, better known as Rip to everyone else, keeps his life private for a reason. There were too many people out to get their revenge on him. On his first night at his new bar, he meets Evelyn. Intrigued with her, he doesn't let her out of his sight. After a crazy night together, Rip is now faced with fighting everything in him to stay away from her for her safety or wanting her as close as possible. Unsure of which he wants more. Rip is pushed to make the decision. Is it the right one? Amazing cover done by the wonderful @ATLPrincess7959! She's wonderful for helping with your covers! (No, this isn't a Yellowstone story. It's not a CH/RW AU either. Using Cole Hauser with his Rip Wheeler character as a face claim. It's just an original story.)