Tasha Cole has been fighting to survive since the day she was born. Foster homes. Abuse. Nights spent under the flashing lights of Atlanta's Platinum Room. Every smile is her armor, every silence her shield. Trapped in the grip of a violent man, she numbs the pain with pills and routine until one night the beatings go too far. She wakes in a hospital bed, her life saved by the steady hands of a stranger. Dr. Amir Ford lives in two worlds. By day, he's the calm, brilliant surgeon respected for his steady touch. By night, he carries the weight of loyalty, codes, and the streets that raised him. When Tasha becomes his patient, something inside him shifts. She isn't just another trauma case; she's a woman whose spirit calls to his own scars. Their connection sparks in stolen glances, quiet conversations, and the kind of trust Tasha never thought she'd feel again. But freedom doesn't come easy. Logan, the man who nearly killed her, still lurks in the shadows, and the past has a way of hunting down those who dare to dream of something better. From strip clubs to hospital corridors, from survival to sensual, all-consuming love. Love Don't Hurt Like This is a raw, emotional urban romance about trauma, resilience, and the power of choosing yourself. For fans of gritty, unforgettable love stories where survival and passion collide, Briana Rodney delivers a tale that will break your heart and heal it in the same breath.