The line between redemption and damnation is razor thin—and once it’s crossed, there’s no going back… Violet Nothing wrecks an already bad day faster than almost getting hit by a car. But then he rescued me. My mysterious, sexy savior wore danger as easily as he wore his black-on-black clothes. And still, I wasn’t afraid of him. I should’ve been. Because after one misunderstanding, the man I thought would love me forever showed me just how ruthless and cold he really is. I trusted him with my heart once and it broke me. I can’t afford to make that mistake again… Hoka She was my ikigai—my life purpose. Loving her was inevitable. But I’m king of the Japanese mafia. Softness like hers doesn’t exist in my world. Maybe that’s why it was so easy for me to believe she betrayed me. Why I burned us to the ground. Now that I know the truth, I’ll do anything to get her back. I know a good man would let her go. But I’m not a good man... Her Ruthless Warrior, book 1 in the The Syndicates series, is a steamy, angsty, dark(ish), emotional age gap romance featuring an innocent heroine and the mob boss who falls head-over-heels in love with her at first sight. Happily ever after guaranteed. WARNING: 18+ only. Please read responsibly. THIS NOVEL CONTAINS TRIGGERING CONTENT.