She thought she had found the love of her life. She was wrong.

Emma's life was one of comfort, kindness, and a stable marriage. But when she meets the charismatic and intense Leo, she is swept into a whirlwind of forbidden passion that promises a love more fierce and thrilling than anything she's ever known. Ignoring the warnings of friends and the quiet voice of her own conscience, she abandons her old life for a new one with him.

But the fairytale quickly curdles into a nightmare. The charming man she fell for reveals himself to be controlling, volatile, and abusive. Trapped in a decaying "house of horror" and isolated from her past, Emma endures physical and emotional torment, her spirit slowly crushed under the weight of Leo's rage. The illusion of their perfect love shatters, leaving behind only fear and the devastating realization: all that glitters is not gold.

As the violence escalates and her life is in imminent danger, Emma must find the shattered pieces of her former strength to plan her escape. With the help of a loyal friend, she risks everything in a desperate midnight flight for survival. This is a gripping story of betrayal, the devastating consequences of forbidden love, and one woman's courageous fight to break free and reclaim her life.

BREAK OUT: It's Now Or Never is a raw and suspenseful thriller that delves deep into the dark side of relationships, the psychology of abusers and their victims, and the powerful, resilient hope of a new dawn.