June 27, 2026 – My Sanctuary

Breaking His Code By VH Nicolson

COLE

I don’t believe in fate. I believe in contracts, control, and never trusting a woman twice. Then turbulence hits, and the terrified beauty gripping my hand rewrites every rule I live by.

She kisses me at valet parking. We spend one reckless, unforgettable night together then I wake up alone. No number. No last name. Just a nickname and a ghost I can’t find—no matter how hard I search.

Weeks later, I see her again. She runs like I’m the one who disappeared. Then I match with CodeBreaker on a faceless dating app. The connection is instant. Addictive. I don’t realize I’m falling for the same woman twice.

YASMINE

One panic attack. One stranger who makes me feel safe. One night I never meant to repeat.

Until I’m assigned to develop an app for Hart Law and come face-to-face with Cole Hart—the man from the plane… and the man behind my app match who I have built a connection with.

I tell him we can’t date. Conflict of interest. But fate isn’t done with us. Especially not when I have more than one secret I am keeping from him.

Because of the way I speak, everyone judges me the moment I open my mouth. Even though I’m 6’5 and two eighty, they see me as weak. They always have.

Even my father who passed me over as his heir.

Behind the mask with the automated voice, I’m not weak. Women desire me, and men fear me.

As fortunes change within my family, I need to correct my impediment. That’s why I seek out one of the best speech pathologists on the East Coast. On paper, Dr. Sarah Whitfield looks boring and rigid.

But the good doctor is hiding a secret: she has a kink for Masked Men. She sheds her professional facade on weekends when she attends Masked Events.

And I’m here to fulfill her fantasies of being kidnapped by a masked man.

But this time, it’s for real.

About The Author

My Review

This book is about a man raised in a world where power is everything and weakness is unforgivable. Maksim grows up under the shadow of a cruel, domineering father who sees his stutter as a flaw to be beaten out rather than understood. The emotional scars of that upbringing shape him, yet they never extinguish his deep capacity for loyalty and love. When those he considers family are threatened, Maksim is forced to confront both his past and his vulnerabilities—especially when Sarah enters his life.

Sarah, a compassionate speech pathologist, is devoted to helping others find their voices, even as she quietly suppresses parts of herself. Their connection is immediate and intense, blending emotional healing with undeniable chemistry. The banter sparkles, the intimacy feels earned, and the spice enhances rather than overshadows their bond.

What truly elevates this story is its strong sense of found family. The side characters add warmth, humor, and heart, creating a supportive world around Maksim and Sarah. It’s a passionate yet tender romance about acceptance, strength, and finally being seen.

Found Family

Opposites Attract

Emotional Healing

My Rating