Nicole Blanchard

Nicole Blanchard’s Toxic is a dark, fast-paced romance that follows Tessa, a nurse trapped in an abusive marriage to a sadistic prison warden. Her life changes dramatically when she meets Gracin, a mysterious and dangerous new inmate who sees her in a way no one else does. Their intense, forbidden connection leads Tessa to help Gracin escape, thrusting them both into a perilous journey marked by obsession, violence, and the struggle for freedom. As they flee from the law and Gracin’s enemies, Tessa must confront her trauma and redefine her sense of self, navigating the blurred lines between love and destruction. Blanchard’s visceral writing and complex characters make Toxic a gripping exploration of redemption, survival, and the cost of breaking free from a toxic past.