and "...they were fascinating, kept me completely engrossed, and had me dying to know what was going to happen next." ~ Lori's Book BlogI'm torn between what I want and what I need. Between the men in my past and the man by my side. Colin has tried to control me, to use me. But he also guards me so fiercely my heart aches.Raincheck. Business. Don't wait up. - CThat's the note he leaves for me, as if I could sit around while he fights my dragons. As if I could let himself get killed in some vain attempt to protect me.There's no protection left for me. No redemption either.This is my battle, and I've already lost. and "Dark and edgy...but don't be fooled. There's a wonderful love story running through this book." ~ Charlotte Stein, author of ShelteredAuthor's Note: FIERCE is a dark new adult romantic suspense novella in the Chicago Underground series. This part was previously published in Giving It Up by Amber Lin.Books in the Chicago Underground series:1. Rough2. Hard3. FierceOr you can get the bundled versions:Rough Hard Fierce