The Lawless Brotherhood Series by Niya James

Some oaths are whispered in love. Others are forged in blood.When Imani Rivers left behind the chaos of city life, she craved quiet. A fresh start. Peace. What she got was Dominic Marchetti—her troubled, inked-up landlord with a reputation as dangerous as his smile. He's everything she was trying to temperamental, intimidating… and infuriating gorgeous.From the moment they meet, sparks fly—but not the good kind... moreSome oaths are whispered in love. Others are forged in blood.When Imani Rivers left behind the chaos of city life, she craved quiet. A fresh start. Peace. What she got was Dominic Marchetti—her troubled, inked-up landlord with a reputation as dangerous as his smile. He's everything she was trying to temperamental, intimidating… and infuriating gorgeous.From the moment they meet, sparks fly—but not the good kind. Their tension crackles with resentment, suspicion, and a heat neither one of them is ready for. Imani wants nothing to do with Dominic—or his secrets. But Oakwood Falls has a way of pulling people in… and Dominic’s little girl might just be the one to break through Imani’s guarded heart.Then enemies begin to circle. Shadows from Dominic’s world—and Imani’s own buried past—threaten to drag them both under. Suddenly, the line between foe and flame blurs.Now Imani must walk away, or become the kind of woman who fights.For the man she swore she hated.For the child she never expected to love.And for the future she thought she'd never deserve.Looking for your next steamy mafia obsession? The Life I'm Owed is a full-length novel featuring a scorching hot bad boy and high-heat romance. For adults only—explicit scenes ahead. less

He broke her heart once. Now he'll burn down the whole world to protect her. Elijah Marchetti walked away five years ago, choosing to be a monster alone rather than risk destroying the only woman who made him feel human. Now, fresh out of prison on a deal he never wanted, his first stop is the last place he should her doorstep.Janiya is no longer the girl who believed in happily ever afters... moreHe broke her heart once. Now he'll burn down the whole world to protect her. Elijah Marchetti walked away five years ago, choosing to be a monster alone rather than risk destroying the only woman who made him feel human. Now, fresh out of prison on a deal he never wanted, his first stop is the last place he should her doorstep.Janiya is no longer the girl who believed in happily ever afters. She's a fierce tattoo artist, a survivor who built an empire from the wreckage of her past—a past that looks a lot like Elijah Marchetti with blood on his hands and regret in his eyes. She's locked the door on him and the life he represents.But when a new threat emerges, targeting her and the women she's sworn to protect, there's only one man she can turn to. Elijah is not about to let anyone else take what’s his. Not again. Not ever. As bullets fly and buried secrets claw their way back to the surface, the line between love and loyalty gets bloodier by the day.The Second Chance I'm Owed is a steamy stand-alone full length novel with a happy ending. For readers 18+ less