The Inheritance Genome. SpaceColony Journals - The Next Generation, #1

Betrayal, power struggles, and a dangerous attraction - Lady Patrice O'Teague and Detective Craig Lansing are caught in the middle of a three-way fight for leadership in the Port Recovery Thieves Guild. As they navigate the treacherous world of thieves and clans, they can't ignore the sparks flying between them. But when Lansing's boss warns him against getting too close to anyone from Clan O'Teague, it becomes clear that there's more at stake than just their hearts.
Set in the gritty streets of Vensoog, where the local Thieves Guild is plagued by power struggles and ruthless competition, this thrilling tale follows Patrice and Craig as they fight to survive in a world where trust is a dangerous luxury. As the local Thieves Guild struggles to fill its leadership position, VanDoyle and Grouter compete against Tovaris and Sirrah for the coveted spot. Grouter, determined to take out his rival, devises a sinister plan that involves 'sacrificing'  some of his own 'special' creations when he allows the Clans to rescue them.
Lady Ispone, Lady Katherine, and Lord Zack's daughters, Juliette, Lucinda and Azalure, uncover Grouter's twisted scheme and  fight to rescue their young daughters from his clutches. VanDoyle has his own plans to make Vensoog a stronghold for the Thieves Guild and overthrow the clans in power. But his tactics involve stirring up rebellion among the unaffiliated groups on Vensoog, putting even more lives at risk.
Fans of action-packed suspense and sizzling chemistry won't be able to put down this page-turner.