The Iron Fists Series by Margot de Klerk

I don't like new people. They come into our town and don't know the rules. They get up in our business. They mess things up. That's why when James Maddock walks into my bar, I'm suspicious. He might act like a nice guy, but for sure he spells trouble. And that's the last thing I need just when I've got my life on track. All I want is to keep my sister safe, but suddenly, my tentative peace with the local gang, the Iron Fists, is exploding... moreI don't like new people. They come into our town and don't know the rules. They get up in our business. They mess things up. That's why when James Maddock walks into my bar, I'm suspicious. He might act like a nice guy, but for sure he spells trouble. And that's the last thing I need just when I've got my life on track. All I want is to keep my sister safe, but suddenly, my tentative peace with the local gang, the Iron Fists, is exploding. People I thought I could trust are turning out to be enemies in disguise, and people I was certain were dangerous seem to want me on their team. I don't know where to turn. I don't know who is a friend and who a foe. What I do know is this: when the dust settles, the only person I can rely on to have my back. .. is me. ***. RISE is the first book in a four-book slow burn post-apocalyptic romance series. The series contains foul language, intense sexual situations (including references to non- and dubious consent), and violence in keeping with the post-apocalyptic setting. It is not intended for readers under the age of 18. The series ends with a happy ending. less

Freedom comes at a price. When the time comes, will I be able to pay it? Danger is stirring in Bale Rocks. Maddock’s arrival seems to have triggered something. Light is shining into the cracks of our society, and more skeletons are being exposed than I could possibly have imagined. Percival and the Aces have spies everywhere. The mayor seems to be collaborating with notorious slave traders the Black Hands. The Iron Fists’ grip on power is slipping with every day that goes by... moreFreedom comes at a price. When the time comes, will I be able to pay it? Danger is stirring in Bale Rocks. Maddock’s arrival seems to have triggered something. Light is shining into the cracks of our society, and more skeletons are being exposed than I could possibly have imagined. Percival and the Aces have spies everywhere. The mayor seems to be collaborating with notorious slave traders the Black Hands. The Iron Fists’ grip on power is slipping with every day that goes by. As I battle to keep myself and my sister safe, the mistakes begin piling up. It seems like if I make one wrong move, my whole life will go up in flames. The answer lies in convincing Bas of the secrets I’ve uncovered, but after what I’ve put him through, I don’t know if he will ever trust me again. As things come to a head, can I find a path to preserve the peace in my town and keep my family safe, or will the price of my freedom spell disaster for the people I care about? ***. REVOLUTION is book two in a four-book slow burn dark romance series. It cannot be read as a standalone. The series contains mature language, intense sexual situations (including references to non- and dubious consent), and violence in keeping with the post-apocalyptic setting. It is not intended for readers under the age of 18. The series ends with a happy ending. less

The dust has settled after the attack on the distillery, and things are looking up. Despite trouble from the military, it seems like we will make it through the winter. But then a brutal murder rocks my small world, and suddenly nothing is certain anymore. Separated from the one person I hold dear, I am forced to journey further and push harder for answers than I ever have before. But when we find ourselves backed into a corner, my small group of allies starts to fracture under the pressure... moreThe dust has settled after the attack on the distillery, and things are looking up. Despite trouble from the military, it seems like we will make it through the winter. But then a brutal murder rocks my small world, and suddenly nothing is certain anymore. Separated from the one person I hold dear, I am forced to journey further and push harder for answers than I ever have before. But when we find ourselves backed into a corner, my small group of allies starts to fracture under the pressure. With new lies coming to light at every turn, I’m beginning to doubt whether I can trust the people I thought were my friends. Worse, with new threats I don’t fully understand, my skills won’t be enough to keep me alive—I don’t have a choice but to rely on my frenemy, Bas. Can we expose the secrets we need to save ourselves? And if we do, will there be anything left of our old lives to return to? ***. REDEMPTION is book three in a four-book slow burn dark romance series. It cannot be read as a standalone. The series contains mature language, intense sexual situations (including references to non- and dubious consent), and violence in keeping with the post-apocalyptic setting. It is not intended for readers under the age of 18. The series ends with a happy ending. less

Keep your friends close. Keep your enemies closer. Sayle has fallen and Jackson has taken over the Iron Fists—and with them, control of the entire town. Bas and I have been pushed out, exiles with no hope of returning home. Worse, I know Jackson isn’t the threat. Dean Hannover manipulates people like a puppeteer pulling threads, the landscape of power is ever shifting, and there are whispers of a new threat like nothing we’ve seen before. I want my revenge. Bas wants his... moreKeep your friends close. Keep your enemies closer. Sayle has fallen and Jackson has taken over the Iron Fists—and with them, control of the entire town. Bas and I have been pushed out, exiles with no hope of returning home. Worse, I know Jackson isn’t the threat. Dean Hannover manipulates people like a puppeteer pulling threads, the landscape of power is ever shifting, and there are whispers of a new threat like nothing we’ve seen before. I want my revenge. Bas wants his. And we both want our home back. But to claim it, we’ll have to fight from the shadows. We’ll have to trust people we hate. And we’ll have to do things that will secure us a place in hell. This is my town, this is my story. I will get it back, or I will die fighting. * * *. REVENGE is the final book in a four-book slow burn dark romance series. It cannot be read as a standalone. The series contains mature language, intense sexual situations (including references to non- and dubious consent), and violence in keeping with the post-apocalyptic setting. It is not intended for readers under the age of 18. The series ends with a happy ending. less