Nic I 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. Claire Some 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.