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Broken Rules of The Fight
by
M.C.Paas
Every rule she ever broke was to protect her sister.
Every fight she ever won was to survive.
But nothing prepared her for him.
Four years after faking her death, former MMA prodigy Stingray Jamie lives as Rook—cold, lethal, and buried deep in the criminal underworld. Her mission is simple: find her sister, kidnapped by the Russian mafia. No distractions. No attachments. And definitely no men.
Enter Serpent, king of an underground fighting empire. All danger, no commitments. He’s the last man she should trust—and the only one who can get her back into the cage when unexpectedly, their goals align.
It’s a partnership that makes sense, but what neither of them plans on? The explosive pull between them.
She’s chaos in his kingdom. He’s control in her storm.
Their deal was simple. Their chemistry is not.
In a world where betrayal means survival and love is a weakness, their connection isn’t just dangerous—it’s a fight neither of them can afford to lose.
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IAC Main Tropes:
Forbidden Romance, Reluctant Hero/Heroine, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Celebrities/Billionaires/Millionaires, Office/Job/CEO, Dark Past, Hidden Secrets, Revenge
Detailed Tropes:
Forbidden love, Protective hero, The reluctant hero, Forced proximity, Found family, Protecting family, Protective sister, Dark romantic suspense, Spy romance, Action romance, Millionaire alpha hero, Transformation through love, Boss/employee romance, Fighter/underground fight club romance, Posessive obsessed alpha male, Strong badass heroine, Damaged character, hidden past, High-heat/steamy romance, Reluctant alliance/inevitable attraction, Underground empire kingpin, Survival vs surrender, Resque mission, Hero gets captured, Revenge arc, Supersoldier
Representations in This Book:
BIPOC, Mental Illness
Age Groups:
Adult
Spice Level:
Level 5
Available Formats:
Paperback, eBook
Content Information:
Level 4
The Undercrowd Elite books (“Broken Rules of the Hunt” and “Broken Rules of the Fight”) are dark romantic suspense intended for mature readers(18+). While each story varies, the series often explores intense and sensitive themes. These elements are not written for shock value but to build character backstory, highlight the dangers of the world, and develop the romance and suspense.
Please note: not every warning listed here applies to every book, but these are the topics that may appear across the series.
Potentially Triggering Content
• Domestic Violence & Child Abuse
Backstory includes abusive parent-child relationships, referenced to explain characters’ pasts.
• Exploitation for Monetary Gain
Some characters have been manipulated or used by family members or criminal figures for financial benefit.
• Intense Violence, Blood, & Death
As assassins and fighters, characters encounter bloody scenes, death, and violence.
• Fighting, Gore, & Injuries
Includes combat scenes, broken bones, blood, and physical injuries.
• Torture & Kidnapping
Occasional depictions of captivity, coercion, and physical suffering.
• Human Trafficking (Referenced)
Trafficking rings play a role in the plot. Abuse is discussed, but not shown in explicit detail.
• Sexual Coercion / Forced Situations
Includes instances of coercion, manipulation, and abuse of power.
• Harm to Children (Referenced)
Situations of danger or abuse involving minors may be mentioned in backstory.
• Drugs & Coercion
Use of drugs appears in the series, including manipulation of characters under their influence.
• Organized Crime (Russian Mob)
Includes intimidation, coercion, and criminal control.
• Obsession & Psychological Abuse
Elements of stalking, invasion of privacy, and obsessive behavior.
• Weapons & Guns
Frequent use of firearms and other weapons in violent encounters.
• Hacking & Cyber Intrusion
Digital stalking, hacking, and surveillance appear in the suspense plots.
• Explicit Sexual Content
The romance features open-door, consensual, and explicit sex scenes written for a mature audience.
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