One of Them (Beyond Ties #1)

In the darkness of their world, can anything real survive?

Taya
Orphan. Assassin. A force of nature.
Taya clawed her way to the top, securing her place among the most feared players in the underworld. Fierce and untouchable, she thrives in a world that never cared if she survived. The same allies who helped her rise are tightening their grip. Staying free might cost her everything, including secrets best left buried.
An unexpected bond forces her to face emotions she never wanted: Trust. Friendship. Maybe even devotion. If she’s reckless enough to reach for them.
Taya would sooner dismantle the system than let it control her.

Maxim
Bratva enforcer. A man built for battle.
Maxim has fought in the trenches, but the real war has always been in his mind. With his sister tying the Galkins to the Pakhan, he has no choice but to obey, even as the protector in him rages at what he’s forced to witness.
Danger doesn’t scare him. He is danger. Until Taya appears, turning his world upside down.
She might be the answer to questions he never dared to ask. Yet the same side of the coin can’t exist as one.
He’ll watch her destroy his world just to see her break the chains meant to hold her.

Tropes: Age-gap, feminine rage, assassin FMC & Bratva MMC, found family, plot & spice, fast-paced, and more.

One of Them kicks off the Beyond Ties series, a multi-book world of messy alliances, intense drama, and unforgettable couples. Each dual POV book follows a different pair, with stories that intertwine.
Expect HFN endings, lingering threads, and no forgotten characters. Best read in order. Trigger warnings apply.