The Ropes Series by J. H. Norris

A gritty dark romance that doesn’t toe the line — it dropkicks you straight over it. Aria’s life is a quiet disaster. The good girl with a shattered past, she’s surviving by staying invisible — until one brutal moment throws her into the violent orbit of an underground fight club… and into the arms of a man who should terrify her. Ruinous Rizzy. Not just the undefeated, masked fighter feared in every ring —... moreA gritty dark romance that doesn’t toe the line — it dropkicks you straight over it. Aria’s life is a quiet disaster. The good girl with a shattered past, she’s surviving by staying invisible — until one brutal moment throws her into the violent orbit of an underground fight club… and into the arms of a man who should terrify her. Ruinous Rizzy. Not just the undefeated, masked fighter feared in every ring —. He’s also London’s top unlicensed fight promoter, the man pulling every brutal string behind the scenes. Ruthless. Untouchable. Addicted to control. And yet, with her… something breaks. He’s not safe. But nothing has ever felt safer. And he’s not alone. Because this world isn’t just fists and fire — it’s found family with blood-stained loyalty. Smoke, the quiet enforcer with a heart like a bear hug. Jade, the foul-mouthed hurricane who’d burn cities for her best friend. Ash and Meena, the couple who remind Aria what love looks like after the fire. They don’t just protect her. They choose her. And when hell finally catches up? It’s not just Aria’s heart on the line. It’s her soul. 💔 What readers are. “Smoke was a sweetheart — like the big brother we all need. ”. “Jade is a whole damn force of nature. ”. “This book made me cry, laugh, scream — and then beg for more. ”. “The graveyard scene healed me. The water scene? Broke me. ”. “The trauma was real. The healing was earned. And the gang? Perfection. ”. “I need a whole spin-off for Jade, Smoke, and Green. ”. 🔥 Perfect for fans Haunting Adeline. Lords of Pain. Top Boy-style grit. Found-family ride-or-die energy. Emotionally intelligent smut with real stakes. 🏷️ Tropes & Touch her and die ☠️. Morally grey MMC. Strong, protective found family. Underground fight rings & criminal empires. Good girl x dangerous man. Brat / sub vs dom dynamics. BDSM, kink, and public scenes. Fierce bestie energy. Grief, trauma, survival — and healing. Fighting as foreplay 🥊. “She stood the f**k on her business” 🔥. ⚠️ Trigger Warnings ApplyContains violence, emotional trauma, consensual kink, and past abuse themes. less

It’s bloodier. Dirtier. And so much darker. The crew is back together — but nothing is the same. They survived London — but peace was never an option. Enter the Forsaken Bastards MC – rotten to the core, morally dark grey to black, and enemies of Hassan. As club politics explode into chaos, deals are struck and bodies hit the floor. But while the men scramble for control, it’s the women who step out of the shadows — knives in hand and rage in their hearts... moreIt’s bloodier. Dirtier. And so much darker. The crew is back together — but nothing is the same. They survived London — but peace was never an option. Enter the Forsaken Bastards MC – rotten to the core, morally dark grey to black, and enemies of Hassan. As club politics explode into chaos, deals are struck and bodies hit the floor. But while the men scramble for control, it’s the women who step out of the shadows — knives in hand and rage in their hearts. Because when justice fails, bad bitches rise. In Against the Ropes, love turns cruel, loyalty cuts deep, and the heat will leave bruises. There’s more kink, more combat, and a whole new level of depravity. Motorcycle club warfareBrutal kink and power gamesEnemies, lovers, and everything in betweenVigilante justice, dirty politics, and no one left cleanThis is not a love story. This is survival — with teeth. ⚠️ Content Warning:. This book is intended for adult readers only. It contains explicit sexual content, strong language, graphic violence, and intense psychological themes including grief, trauma, and morally grey characters. Against the Ropes is the direct sequel to Between the Ropes and is not a standalone — readers should begin with Book One. less