The Toxic Universe
Book One
Toxic Connections
Dr. Motiv8
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Book One
Toxic Connections
Every connection has a consequence.
An Atlanta ensemble drama begins when nonprofit leader Fatima Ellis meets David Mercer at a celebration hosted by her close friend Ashley. As their connection grows, attention and affection raise difficult questions about personal autonomy. Meanwhile, Ashley and her husband Marcus face tensions involving their marriage, business finances, and information that has not been fully shared. The story interweaves romance, friendship, professional commitments, and consequences that extend beyond a single couple.
- Personal autonomy
- Friendship
- Marriage and money
- Professional ambition
- Information and trust
- Reading order
- Book 1
- Status
- Available now
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In this book
Who appears
Story beats
How this book unfolds
A celebration in Atlanta
Ashley hosts a celebration where Fatima Ellis meets David Mercer for the first time.
A connection begins
As Fatima and David's connection grows, attention and affection raise difficult questions about personal autonomy.
The agency and the marriage
Ashley and Marcus face tensions involving their marriage, the finances of Mercer Hayes Creative, and information that has not been fully shared.
A history in the same circle
Renee Williams moves through overlapping professional circles, carrying a past connection to David Mercer.