Growing up on the outskirts of Las Vegas as the daughter of notorious strip club owner, Stephen Knox, and a mother who abandoned her at birth, life was less than kind to a young Antoinette.
After a failed teenage suicide attempt, Toni hit the road in search of a life free of undeserved cruelty and any resemblance to her past.
Years later, Toni is lost in a dead end marriage and makes a painful confession that sends her back to the one place she always wanted to escape. But can she really right the wrongs that haunt her? Toni soon finds that the only place where things stay the same is in your mind.
When her path crosses with David Stark, childhood playmate turned one night stand, she cannot deny the spike in temperature she feels every time he’s near or the scorching dreams that flood her at night.
Digging through the years of heartache, Toni soon finds herself torn between the man she is committed to and the one who has always held her heart. As each layer unfolds before her, she discovers the root cause of her pain. Always believing the source was external, nothing could prepare her for the truth.
*This book contains sexual content and adult language. Intended for readers 17+.
Rotten by JL Brooks
Excerpt
“You are trashed right now, aren’t you?” David couldn’t hold back the laughter as I swayed side to side slowly.
I shook my head back and forth, then up and down. “Yesshhhh…
Erin leaned in and told David, “You better watch out, she’s talking about strippers and salvation. Next thing you know, she’s going to get a Bible out and start baptizing people at the bar.”
“Fuck you, Erin, you’re just mad because you want David to christen your head with his baby batter.”
They both looked at me in absolute shock, so I stole the opportunity to slug another shot.
“Yeah, I said it. Let me up – there’s an empty pole and a morning full of regret with my name on it.”
Rotten Play List-
My songs know what you did in the dark (Light em’ up) – Fall Out Boy
Miss. Jackson – Panic at the Disco
My side of the bed- Little Big Town
Another Love- Tom Odell
Skinny Love- Bon Iver
Fall Apart- Every Avenue
Whitley- More than life
Sail- Awol Nation
Radio Active- Imagine Dragons
Crazy- Aerosmith
Poison- Alice Cooper
Cherry Pie- Warrant
Community Property-Steel Panther
Knocking on Heaven’s Door- Guns N Roses
Dream Cast:
Antoinette “Toni” Knox: Rachel McAdams
David Stark: Brandon Sugden
Andrew Adams: James Mardsen
Stephen Knox: Ian McShane
Jodie: Victoria Justice
Erin: Jennifer Lawrence
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
JL Brooks is a former columnist turned novelist. What started as a bet changed her entire course in life. With a passion for adventure, she believes everyone has a story to tell. Chances are she will try to convince you to tell yours.
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Previous works: Distractions, Stories for Amanda (Contributing Author)
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