The Yakuza hit suburban America in this contemporary teen romance.
“Originality:10 out of 10…blends a coming-of-age, teen romance, and Japanese-flavored criminal thriller into one.” -BookLife
Seventeen-year-old James was just another nobody… until a series of bold, life-changing decisions made him the target of the Yakuza criminal underworld. Now he’s caught between the dark secrets of his girlfriend’s family and a growing threat that could cost him everything.
In a world where courage has a cost, James must decide: is he ready to risk it all — or will his attempts to save his own life lead to a lifetime of regret?
A Bad Hand explores the intersections of innocence and corruption, family and betrayal, and courage in the face of impossible odds. With high-stakes action, romance, and heartwarming characters, this book tells a story of resilience, unexpected alliances, and the power of doing what is right, no matter the cost.
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Emily M –
I really loved the book – it was the perfect mix of sweet and savory: it could be funny and light, but was never bubblegum and never didactic. The relationships were real and supportive and perfectly imperfect, the Yakuza and James and Lauren and Sora made the plot addictive, and it left me feeling like the world was a good place to be. Thank you! I hope you keep writing and that your stories and books are wildly successful!