She thought one night would be all she needed until she was tempted by what they could offer her again years later.

When Jessica and Manson end up at the same Halloween party, Manson challenges her to a game of Drink or Dare, and Jessica can't pass up a challenge.The game they’re playing is slowly changing into something more,and they all struggle with their budding feelings,because it’s only meant to be temporary.

also, the found family and polyamory in this is very beautiful and truly some of the best (and most healing + hopeful) in the romance genre. There is a big issue in this story involving someone from Manson’s life who comes crawling back to cause trouble.I don't remember them from the original novella, but they've now appeared as fellow former victims of Jess who are all too keen to get their revenge. This elevated what could have been a vapid cookie cutter trope into a 5-alarm spice smut-fest with heart.