In the shadows of the underground world, where power and control reign supreme, Alessio Alex Romano, a vicious Italian mafia heir, is smitten by Crystal Aurora, a lovely and mature high school girl. With a single glance, he is consumed by an obsession that drives him to claim her as his own.
When Crystal is kidnapped and trapped in Alessio's opulent penthouse, she finds herself at the mercy of his dark desires. As she navigates this dangerous new reality, she begins to uncover the haunting secrets of Alessio's twisted past-his scars, both physical and emotional, revealing a man shaped by loss and betrayal.
But Alessio's obsession knows no bounds. Torn between his need to possess her and the remnants of his humanity, he will stop at nothing to make Crystal his. As the lines between love and hate blur, Crystal must confront the darkness within herself.
Will she surrender to the intoxicating pull of Alessio's world, or will she fight to reclaim her freedom from the man who has stolen her life?
In "The Shadowed Crystal," a steamy, dark romance unfolds, exploring the complexities of obsession, power, and the struggle for control. As Crystal and Alessio's fates intertwine, they must navigate a treacherous path where desire and danger collide, leading to a heart-stopping climax that will leave readers breathless.
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