Collateral Damage

Ever wondered how the townsfolk feel about adventurers strutting into town, leaving chaos-and not much else-in their wake? In Collateral Damage, Katie knows all too well. Her tavern, the Emberfall, has become a hotbed of so-called heroes, each of them swaggering in with tales of glory, gold, and death-defying feats, only to leave behind a trail of broken chairs, shattered mugs, and unpaid bills. While they bask in their fleeting fame, Katie is left picking up the pieces and paying the price.
But then Travemor walks through her doors. Arrogant, dangerous, and drop-dead gorgeous, the cocky elf's swagger and roguish charm make her blood boil-and her pulse race. He's got the build of a seasoned fighter and a gaze that promises trouble, the kind of trouble Katie's body craves even as her mind screams to keep away. As the town slips further into chaos, Katie's forced to turn to this maddening, tempting rogue who leaves her breathless with both anger and desire.
Together, they face not only the dangers lurking in the shadows but the scorching passion that simmers between them. In Collateral Damage, when the armour comes off and the tavern doors close, the real battle is only beginning. It's a tale of lust, betrayal, and survival in a world where the heroes may be gone, but the real cost of their adventures is just starting to unfold. Katie and Travemor are caught in a seductive dance of love and hate, where every stolen glance and heated exchange pushes them closer to the edge.
But as the fires of their passion burn hotter, will Katie find solace in the arms of her would-be hero, or only more ruin?Over 50, 000 words, this tale weaves a world of lust, longing, and thrilling danger.