Natalie Romero is a regular girl with witty comebacks and not enough patience in the education system. With an overprotective brother and an absent buismen dad, she is the cliche school girl. The one everyone likes, the girl that couldn't hurt a fly. Oh, if only they knew. As the new leader without a face, she runs the most powerful mob in the United States, the Jade Syndicate. Only know as Juliette, the 18 year old is the perfect illusion. After all, who would suspect a 5'6'' teenage girl was a crime lord?
Oliver Cadorette is the leader of the Reapers, a large British gang that has a rocky alliance with the Jade. While on a business trip to Jade headquarters, Oliver is wounded in an attack and forced to stay in the States. A cocky bet made by Oliver results in his gang agreeing to assist the Jade is their troubles, but Oliver can't seem to help without causing a little trouble of his own.
Asher Williams is a lost boy. Reeling from the sudden death of his older brother, Asher goes on a hunt for the truth about his death. After learning that he was murdered by the Jade, Asher takes matters into his own hands, determined to make sure no one loses anymore loved ones to a bunch of drug deals and gangbangers. Asher never expected one of his classmates to be their ruthless leader.
With a new designer narcotic about to be released, the drug business is booming and rival gangs are rising at the opportunity to become the most powerful. Natalie, Oliver and Asher are in for the ride of their lives, and can only hope it doesn't end in death.
With her deadly secret out in the open, Cassie must fight even harder to protect not only her sister but her own heart.
*****
Cassie has never been in a tighter spot. In an unexpectedly grim fight, Julian, her annoying yet charming tutee, uncovers her deadly secret! With the threat of homelessness pressing down on her, she has no choice but to move in with him to keep her and her sister safe. But when the past continues to catch up with her, rival gangs ramp up their challenges, out for her head. And as Julian's family's dark past comes to haunt Cassie, a mysterious stranger's return could challenge everything she has built to protect.
*Sequel to The Mystery Fighter*
Content and/or trigger warning: scenes depicting violence
[[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]
Cover designed by Ren T