Thanks for the opportunity to read and review Toxic. I've struggled to get into it so far, so I won't be reviewing at this time. If I do get to it in the future, I will review at that time.

I’ve had Toxic by Kim Karr in my library for a while now. I finally made time to read it and also listen to it thanks to Audible Escape. I enjoyed reading/listening to the book, even though some of the characters drove me bonkers.

The title alone should tell you this book is going to involve characters that have a toxic relationship. Jeremy McQueen left Phoebe St. Claire several years ago and never let her know whey he left. Phoebe believed it was due to her not telling him the truth on who she was, and she has never gotten over him. Jeremy is one of those characters who is against anyone with money, but he has his reasons due to what happened to his family. Phoebe ends up getting over Jeremy when she meets her fiancé Dawson that helps pick her up where Jeremy left her. Unfortunately, her life is about to be turned upside down when her dark and sexy brooding Jeremy McQueen comes back to her life and helps her from a difficult situation. He’s not the same person either because now he’s made something of himself with his company called Jet Set. Phoebe’s relationship with Dawson is over with by the time Jeremy is back in her life, but she knows she can’t trust Jeremy. He has another woman always hanging on him, and he has a secret agenda that she’s not sure about since she hasn’t seen him in such a long time. There’s also the issue of her trying to save her family’s company TSC when her father is serving time in jail. She should trust Jeremy, but unfortunately, with everything happening and secrets coming to light, she’s not one to trust anyone.

Toxic is all about a Second Chance at a relationship with Jeremy and Phoebe. These two are bad for each other, though because of the secrets and lies between the two characters. They can’t get over the past, and they can’t trust each other in the present, especially with everyone and everything against them. There were so much going on between the two characters that I had a hard time believing their relationship at first. Jeremy has his reasons though that reader will find out when they get back together. Phoebe is one that I had a hard time liking in the book because she should’ve trusted someone. She had her friends and family telling her not to believe what was being displayed on Page 6. There’s also the issue with a particular character that wouldn’t give up, and I was in shock with what finally got revealed at the ending.

This was the first book that I read from author Kim Karr and will not be my last. Even though I only gave the book four stars doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy the storyline. I also loved listening to this book, thanks to the narrator, Lucy Rivers. It made the book even better because she brought the characters to life. I also loved the secondary characters, which happen to be Phoebe’s friends. Jaime and his player ways that end up changing in this book. There’s also the dilemma on what is happening between Lily and her boyfriend. I literally could go on and on about this book, but I will say this if you haven’t read this then I highly recommend you do. This is standalone, so there is no cliffhanger.

Story Rating: 4 stars
Steaminess Rating: 4 stars
Standalone or part of series: Standalone
Do I recommend this book? Yes.
Will I read other books from the author? Yes
Tropes/Elements: Second Chance at Love
Hero: Entrepreneur; Sexy; Brooding; Intense; Revengeful
Heroine: Social-lite turned CEO of her Family Owned Business (She’s trying to save it.); Hurt and Lost by Hero leaving her several years ago.

This read is beyond Amaze!!!! Soo captivating and intriguing! I didn't want to stop reading! I loved the ride that this bk took me on. A read you will be sure to enjoy!

not for me. again really sorry. I loved her first seres.