Rise (The Iron Fists Book 1) by Margot de Klerk

A gritty and steamy post-apocalyptic novel where violence is king and trust is the rarest currency, Rise by Margot de Kerk is a hard-nosed opening to The Iron Fists series. Harley is a tough-as-nails bartender at the only hotel in a burned-out town, but when a charming and mysterious construction trader arrives, it doesn’t take long for the gossip to start flying. The chances for actual romance amidst societal collapse and a minefield of gang rivalries are far from good, but Harley is not one to back down from a challenge. Written with an intentionally rough and raw pen, where every scene feels packed with the potential for explosion, this is a bold and gratifying read for action, romance, and dystopian fans of all kinds, especially those drawn to the darker edge of genre-hopping romance.