My name is Jackson Reid. There are two things you need to know about me. The first -- is that I'm in love with Alyssa Tanner. The second -- is that I'm a murderer. "Blame It on the Pain" is a full-length standalone novel (100,000+ words), with no cliffhanger. PAIN. It hurts us. It pushes us. It punishes us. Or, for the few poor souls out there like me . . . it defines us. I'm not a good person. There are no redeeming qualities about me . . . not anymore. Any that I had, I'd given to the devil on the night that changed everything. The night my baby sister died. The night I murdered her killer. Yes, I've taken a life . . . and I would do it again in a heartbeat. And I would never, ever, have an ounce of regret for being who I am. Until HER. ~ ~ ~ My name is Alyssa Tanner, but you probably know me as the whore who caused her step-father to lose the election for New York City Mayor. And you'd be right -- because the day the world branded me a slut -- I decided to become one. You think you know all there is to know about me -- because you've seen what I look like naked. But believe me -- you haven't even cracked the surface. What you don't know -- is my past -- because I've been forced to keep it a secret to ensure my safety. What you don't know is my PAIN. Because if you did -- you'd be dead. I bet you think you know how this story will unfold . . , but trust me -- you really have no idea. ~ ~ ~ * Warning: Due to possible triggers. strong language, some violence, explicit sexual content, and some dark elements, this book is intended for readers OVER the age of 18. Note: This novel is also included in the anthology, "Holding Onto You".