Safety was within reach. Peace and her happily-ever-after were so close that Kate could taste the joy of it. And then, in an instant, it was all brutally, callously torn from her grasp. Now she is scrabbling, desperately clawing, for a grasp of something - anything - to keep her from sinking below the surface. She no longer dreams of walking off into the luminous sunset. She simply clings to the hope that she can somehow make it through the night alive. * * * Half of all proceeds of this novella benefit battered women's shelters. Stop One Heart from Breaking is the fourth and final novella in the Worcester Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this romantic suspense story is recommended for readers aged 17+. The first three novellas have cliff-hanger endings, which lead to the final novella with a happily-ever-after. The next related series is Bermuda Nights, which tells the story of Kate's brother, Evan. Ophelia adores Worcester, Massachusetts with all its gritty streets, rows of muted-colored three-deckers, and tough-as-nails can-do attitude. She's lived in this area since college, with only a few brief flings in other locations. No matter where else she travels, the powerful allure of Worcester pulls her home again. Worcester's a mere hour west of Boston, with many of the same traditions of Irish culture and fierce pride. Boston Strong.