It's a chance that leads me here. To him. The grumpy mechanic with a chip on his shoulder and a secret. I’m drawn to him. This shell of a man, gripping onto who he is by his fingertips. If anyone finds out who he really is, who he used to be, he’ll become another statistic. Luckily I know how to hide my truth in the dark. I should stay away from him, not get caught up in his family drama, but I crave him. I need him. Am I strong enough to fight for the man who needs me? *Tainted is an mm transgender romance that deals with transphobia, homophobia, and past abuse. There will be parts of the story that contain triggers surrounding these issues. It is for an 18+ audience. *This book follows Taylor’s journey after Bully King: An MM Bully Romance, it is a stand alone and does not have to be read in order.