title: A Soul Ajar
author: Sikes, Ophelia
description: Kate is a whirlwind of passion and adrenaline. Sean's dark secret could easily mean the destruction of them both - but she refuses to abandon him now. She knows, no matter the risks, that her place is by his side.
   Every touch of his fingers awakens new awareness within her. The warmth of his lips reveals lost horizons she never knew existed.
   But soon comes a threat that even Sean's strength and protective loyalty cannot shield her against. If they are to survive, she will have to delve for courage beyond any she's imagined.
   * * *
   Half of all proceeds of this novella benefit battered women's shelters.
   A Soul Ajar is the second of four novellas 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.
   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.