Toxic Desire Series by Victoria Dawson

NicIf it isn’t a cardinal rule to never fall for your brother’s fiancée’s best friend, it should be.This was supposed to be easy. We just needed to plan a memorable Vegas trip for the joint bachelor and bachelorette parties. I mean, really, what could go wrong? Well, basically everything.From the tight little outfits to the unbridled excitement over the smallest things, I was captivated by Claire Nettles. The problem is, she is a “forever” type of girl, when all I can offer is a “for now... moreNicIf it isn’t a cardinal rule to never fall for your brother’s fiancée’s best friend, it should be.This was supposed to be easy. We just needed to plan a memorable Vegas trip for the joint bachelor and bachelorette parties. I mean, really, what could go wrong? Well, basically everything.From the tight little outfits to the unbridled excitement over the smallest things, I was captivated by Claire Nettles. The problem is, she is a “forever” type of girl, when all I can offer is a “for now.”ClaireAnything of value in this life takes hard work.I just never expected planning a wedding with my bestie’s future brother-in-law, Nic Hoffman, would be this challenging. And by challenging, I really mean utterly horrible. He’s the worst. Egotistical. Unapologetic. And ridiculously attractive…The problem is, I’m taken. And no matter how hard I try to keep our interactions platonic, Nic blurs the lines and inflames a passion in me to strive for something— someone —better.Can we set aside our differences and join forces for a common goal, or will our toxic desire cause the entire effort to blow up in our faces?This book is intended for mature audiences and consists of the two-part Toxic Desire duet that should be read in order. less

NicI should have stayed away from her. Even I know this.I used to convince myself that I’m irreparable. But what if the one woman I shouldn’t crave is the only person who can mend my jaded heart?Claire Nettles is hiding more than just her feelings from me. And when I find out what has her so scared, I’m never allowing her to walk out of my life again.The desire I have for Claire is toxic, but I know that without her, my entire life will implode until there’s nothing worth saving... moreNicI should have stayed away from her. Even I know this.I used to convince myself that I’m irreparable. But what if the one woman I shouldn’t crave is the only person who can mend my jaded heart?Claire Nettles is hiding more than just her feelings from me. And when I find out what has her so scared, I’m never allowing her to walk out of my life again.The desire I have for Claire is toxic, but I know that without her, my entire life will implode until there’s nothing worth saving.ClaireSome say that love will find you when you least expect it.And for me that couldn’t be truer. Except I fell for the one man who was always destined to break my heart. And he did…into a million unrecognizable pieces.The warning signs were glaringly obvious, and I’m a fool for not trusting my own instincts.So now, as I try to rebuild myself from the damage Nic Hoffman has caused, I’m faced with even more consequences from the horrible choices I’ve made in the past.Everything is happening so fast, and no matter which way I turn, I fear that the secrets I’m harboring will ruin everything good left in my life.This book is intended for mature audiences and consists of the two-part Toxic Desire duet that should be read in order. less