Olly James' worst nightmare is about to come true - her cheating ex, who shattered her heart into a million pieces, will be attending her brother's engagement celebration with his new girlfriend, who is also Olly's ex-best friend. Determined not to face them alone, Olly hatches a plan to find a date for the event, and fate leads her to an unexpected encounter.
In a mix-up of directions and a touch of fate, Olly accidentally breaks into the secluded cabin of Burke Stidel, the irresistible playboy and star right winger for the Vancouver Greys hockey team. For years, Olly has admired Burke from afar, daydreaming about the charismatic athlete who has captured her heart through his skillful plays on the ice.
Now, with just one week left before the engagement celebration, Olly has to summon her courage and convince Burke to accompany her as her date. But capturing the attention of a renowned player like Burke isn't easy, and Olly finds herself relying on her vast knowledge of romance books and tropes to win him over.
As Olly uses her quirky wit, charm, and carefully crafted plans to break the ice with Burke, the line between Olly's calculated advances and real emotions begins to blur. Soon, both Olly and Burke find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of unexpected passion and undeniable chemistry.
But when secrets from their pasts threaten to unravel their blossoming romance, Olly must decide if she's ready to trust again, and Burke must confront his fear of commitment. Can their love withstand the pressure of the spotlight and overcome the obstacles that lie ahead?
Nixon is the 3rd book in the Broken Series. (Ryan is the 1st, Brynn is the 2nd)
Nixon leaves rehab early because he can't deal with being there anymore. His sister Kelis finds someone in need of a roommate so he moves in with the girl and gives her his middle name, Lucas. He quickly becomes addicted to the girl and once he gets one taste he's done for. He warns her about his past, about his name, but she ignores all the red flags, not realizing exactly how intertwined she is with the people from his past. He becomes enamored with her, feels like she was made for him while still battling the demons of his past and soon it all becomes too much for him to handle. He makes a heartbreaking decision, thinking it's what's best for both of them and everything changes.
Trigger/Content Warning: this book contains mature content, talks of suicide, mental and physical abuse, selfharm, drug use, and addiction
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