Lucas Blackwood
In the grand tapestry of the elite, Lucas Hudson's name stands as a beacon of old money and new power. At the tender age of 23, he strides through the corridors of his family's empire with the weight of generations resting upon his shoulders. With the piercing gaze of a man who has seen both the heights of privilege and the depths of isolation, Lucas is a study in contrasts. His outward demeanor is that of a grumpy titan, his presence commanding respect and instilling fear in equal measure.
Born into a world where wealth flows like a mighty river, Lucas has known the comforts that money can buy, yet he has also felt the chill of its indifference. Raised by parents who viewed him as little more than an extension of their legacy, he learned early on that love was a currency in short supply in the Blackwood household. Instead, he was taught the value of ambition, of ruthlessness, of carving out one's place in the world with a steely resolve.
As the heir to a vast fortune, Lucas is burdened not only by the weight of expectation but also by the hollow ache of loneliness that gnaws at his soul. Behind closed doors, away from the prying eyes of the world, he is a man adrift in a sea of his own making, yearning for connection yet unable to bridge the divide that separates him from those around him.
And so, he throws himself into his work with a fervor bordering on obsession, seeking solace in the relentless pursuit of success. For in the boardroom, in the cut and thrust of corporate warfare, Lucas finds a sense of purpose, a fleeting glimpse of validation in a world that often feels devoid of meaning. And though the masks he wears may be many, each one a carefully crafted facade designed to shield him from the world, beneath it all, Lucas Blackwood is a man longing to be seen, to be understood, to be loved by the one sunshine woman a complete opposite that walked into his office.
Started on: 15/04/24
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