Temptation

Linden had only been seventeen when the thirty-nine year old Joss crashed into her life. Naively, she offered him her friendship and trust. In return, he had aroused emotions in her she was too young to handle, wrenching her from childhood to womanhood in a few startling days. When he left her, Linden realized that she been ruthlessly used. Her love for Joss had been almost worshipful. His love had been a savage devouring—taking and never giving. His love had destroyed her, just as she would now destroy him!