Seraphina, a struggling artist with a heart as vibrant as her canvases, finds herself in the depths of financial turmoil. Recently laid off from one of her jobs, she faces the daunting reality of unpaid bills and an eviction notice looming over her cozy studio apartment. Desperate for a solution, she hastily turns to a questionable source for financial aid, unaware of the perilous web she's entangling herself in.
Blinded by her immediate need to secure rent and basic necessities, Seraphina fails to heed the warning signs in the loan agreement she hastily signs. Little does she know, the loan sharks she's dealt with have sinister ties to the city's most notorious mafia syndicate.
As the days pass and Seraphina struggles to meet the loan's steep repayment demands, she finds herself ensnared in a dangerous game of debts and deceit. When she inevitably falls short on her payments, the consequences are swift and merciless.
Summoned to meet the enigmatic son of the mafia boss, Luka, Seraphina faces a chilling ultimatum. Initially marked for disposal, her fate takes an unexpected turn as circumstances beyond her control intervene. Caught between the ruthless machinations of the mafia world and her own fight for survival, Seraphina's journey unravels a complex tale of resilience, redemption, and unexpected alliances in the unlikeliest of places.
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