
You, Me, & My Toxicity
You, Me, & My Toxicity, Book 1
Paperback
Genres: Romance, African American, Contemporary
Tropes: He Falls First, Insta-love
$18 USD
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In You, Me, & My Toxicity, Lafayette is a hopeless romantic, constantly diving headfirst into relationships, searching for the love and affection he’s been deprived of. His dysfunctional family background leaves him chasing connection at any cost, mistaking intensity for intimacy. He’s the type who clings to the idea of love, believing that finding “the one” will heal his wounds. Meanwhile, Anais couldn’t be more different. Scarred by her own trauma-filled childhood, she’s learned to retreat from love, building walls that protect her from the pain of vulnerability. Her heart is cautious, avoiding emotional attachment at every turn.
When Lafayette and Anais meet on separate vacations, their whirlwind romance disrupts everything they know about relationships. While Lafayette rushes to embrace the instant chemistry, Anais is torn between the desire to let go and the instinct to run. Together, they must confront the toxic habits that have shaped them—Lafayette’s need to possess love and Anais’ fear of it.
This emotional journey asks whether two people, with all their flaws and scars, can truly transform for love—or if their pasts will keep them from moving forward.
