In the courtroom, Judge Malcolm Tate presides over small claims cases with sharp intellect, unwavering authority, and a razor-sharp wit. From unpaid loans and property damage to messy business disputes and personal conflicts, he cuts through the nonsense and demands the truth. With his trusted bailiff, Andre Foster, by his side, Judge Tate ensures that every case is handled with efficiency, fairness, and just the right amount of attitude.
Inspired by Judge Judy and Judy Justice, this book delivers fast-paced courtroom drama where facts matter, excuses don't, and every litigant gets exactly what they deserve. Like Judge Judy, Judge Tate has no patience for long-winded stories, irrelevant details, or dishonest tactics. He asks direct questions, expects clear answers, and isn't afraid to call out deception when he sees it. His rulings are final, his logic is airtight, and his one-liners are unforgettable.
Each case in Tate's Court follows the structure of real small claims trials. The judge is already familiar with the case files, allowing him to jump straight into questioning. Evidence is examined piece by piece, witness testimony is scrutinized, and every decision is based on legal reasoning. Some litigants come prepared, others try to talk their way out of trouble-but in Judge Tate's courtroom, only the truth stands.
Whether it's a landlord suing for unpaid rent, a taxi driver disputing embezzlement charges, or a business deal gone wrong, every case brings tension, humor, and unexpected twists. Judge Tate doesn't just resolve disputes-he delivers justice with style.
If you love the drama of real courtroom battles and the no-nonsense rulings of Judge Judy, Tate's Court is your front-row seat to justice, served with sharp wit and undeniable authority.
Raiden Kuro is a man who trusts nothing and no one. A ruthless mafia underdog who clawed his way to the top, his world is built on power, secrets, and betrayal. When he's tasked with eliminating a corrupt officer, he walks into a police station with only one thing on his mind-kill, and move on. But one moment changes everything.
Ava Williams is beautiful, intelligent, and completely out of place in Raiden's world. A respected professor with a perfect life, she's unaware of the dark world surrounding her, until she crosses paths with Raiden. Their first meeting is a moment of unspoken chemistry-but there's something in the air, something that neither of them can ignore. Ava doesn't know the man she's encountered, and Raiden doesn't know how far her presence will reach into his carefully controlled life.
When secrets unravel, and the truth begins to surface, both Raiden and Ava are forced to face a reality neither could have predicted. Ava isn't the woman she appears to be. She's a force to be reckoned with, playing a dangerous game, and Raiden finds himself caught in a web of deceit, power, and uncontrollable desire.
As their worlds collide, will love prevail or will betrayal be the only thing that survives?
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Themes:
Dark romance
Betrayal and redemption
Slow-burn suspense
Power dynamics in relationships
Mafia underworld