In the bustling streets of Los Angeles, where dreams are woven into the fabric of the city, Zari stands tall, her eyes ablaze with ambition. Born and raised in the vibrant yet challenging neighborhood of Inglewood, she knows the odds are stacked against her. With a heart full of dreams and a head full of determination, she's ready to take on the world.
From the moment she could thread a needle, Zari knew she was destined for something greater. She dreams of, one day, being a famous fashion designer. But in a city where glamour and grit collide, her journey to the top is far from easy.
As a young black woman in a community rife with obstacles, Zari faces challenges at every turn. High school drama, drugs, and the allure of popularity threaten to derail her dreams, but Zari refuses to be swayed. She navigates the treacherous waters of adolescence with grace and resilience, proving that nothing can stand in the way of true talent.
Yet, just when she thinks she has it all figured out, love comes knocking at her door. Teen romance beckons, promising passion and heartache in equal measure. Zari has already dealt with the cravings for romance and with a school full of uninteresting boys, she thinks this wouldn't be a problem. That is until Jesse, a new student, creates a buzz, already growing in popularity, and attraction from Inglewood High. Will Zari be able to resist the attraction of this new student or will she become addicted?
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