The clinking of ice against glass was the only sound in the dimly lit bar, a melody woven between hushed conversations and the occasional burst of laughter. Isabella perched on the worn leather stool, a ruby cocktail swirling in her hand untouched. Her reflection in the mirrored wall showed a woman at odds - the tailored black dress screamed control, yet her eyes held a flicker of nervous anticipation.
Across the room, a figure caught her eye. He wasn't conventionally handsome, but there was an air of quiet confidence about him, accentuated by the way he held himself. Their gazes locked for a brief moment, a spark leaping in the air before he inclined his head in a subtle acknowledgement.
Isabella felt a warmth rise in her cheeks. Taking a fortifying sip of her drink, she straightened in her seat, then rose with a determined air. Her heart hammered a frantic rhythm against her ribs as she navigated the crowded bar, her heels clicking a staccato counterpoint to the music.
He leaned back in his chair, one corner of his mouth lifting in a faint smile. "Can I buy you a drink?"
"Actually," Isabella said, surprising herself with her bluntness, "I was hoping you could offer me a different kind of service."
His smile widened, a flicker of something akin to amusement dancing in his eyes. "And what kind of service would that be?"
Isabella met his gaze, her voice a husky whisper. "The kind that comes with a good night's sleep."
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
Cover designed by Anastasia Wright