Exquisite by Ella Frank is a feverous introduction novel that introduces us to Dr. Lena O’Donnell. Lena is burdened by guilt. She has lived in survival mode for nine years. Her heart is shielded. She encounters a man who dismantles her walls. Their fiery desire unravels her defenses. But tragedy strikes, forcing her to ponder: Is safety in solitude better, or is love worth the risk?