The Awakening Of A Goon by Ira B.

After the tragic death of his daughter’s mother, Carlos walks away from the only life he’s ever known—a life built on violence, loyalty, and survival. Determined to give his little girl a future free from the streets, he leaves his gangster past behind. But when someone puts a price on his life, retirement becomes a luxury he can no longer afford. To protect everything he loves, Carlos is forced back into the trenches, where mercy is mistaken for weakness and hesitation gets you killed.
Fresh home from prison, Dominique keeps a low profile, determined to avoid the chaos that once defined her life. But when she risks everything to help a friend, she unknowingly becomes the target of betrayal and a deadly conspiracy.
As their paths collide, Carlos and Dominique find themselves fighting enemies from every direction. With survival hanging by a thread, they must embrace the ruthless instincts they tried to bury. Because once THE AWAKENING OF A GOON occurs, only death can silence it again.