Thalia has built her life around careful walls, shielding her heart from further pain after escaping a toxic relationship that left her scarred and mistrustful of love. With her best friend, she finds solace the boxing ring, letting the emotions flow through her fights instead of words. But when Alec, her best friend's younger brother, unexpectedly moves in, her carefully constructed defences are put to the test.
Alec is everything Thalia doesn't deserve - charming, unyieldingly kind and a match for her in the ring. He sees the pain she hides behind her cool indifference and is determined to break through her walls. As they navigate the awkwardness of living together, Alec gently chips away at Thalia's armour, revealing the vulnerability she has long tried to bury.
Just as Alec and Thalia begin to confront the undeniable chemistry between them, her abusive ex-boyfriend reappears, threatening to unravel the fragile trust they've built. With the past colliding with the present, Thalia must decide if she can finally let someone in or if the shadows of her past will keep her heart locked away forever.
Love's Last Stand is a powerful romance that explores the complexities of love, trust, and the courage it takes to heal. Will Alec's unwavering devotion be enough to help Thalia reclaim her heart, or will the ghosts of her past destroy their chance at happiness?
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