Throughout the novel, Luke struggles to balance his professional duties with his personal feelings for Sloan. How does this influence your perception of him as a romantic hero? Should his willingness to ignore protocol be a red flag for readers or for Sloan? Why or why not?

Asa is such a sinister figure that it is jarring when Sloan compares Luke to him, claiming that they’re the same. Why does she put them in the same category at different times?

Why does Sloan decide to include Asa’s favorite recipes in her cookbook? How does this decision relate to her experience as a survivor of abuse?