Fire & Vice Series by Nikita Slater

The street thug ex-junkie falls in love with a mob princess. What could possibly go wrong? Ash's life was simple. He protected the boss and the casino with brutal loyalty. In his spare time he was a champion cage fighter, his only friend an undemanding Rottweiler. The moment Ash set eyes on Anastasia Sitnikov, his dream woman complete with purple lipstick and bad attitude, his life got a whole lot more complicated... moreThe street thug ex-junkie falls in love with a mob princess. What could possibly go wrong? Ash's life was simple. He protected the boss and the casino with brutal loyalty. In his spare time he was a champion cage fighter, his only friend an undemanding Rottweiler. The moment Ash set eyes on Anastasia Sitnikov, his dream woman complete with purple lipstick and bad attitude, his life got a whole lot more complicated. Sassy and street smart, Anya challenges the deadly fighter at every turn and runs before things can get serious. Her bratty mouth and biker boots turn Ash on like nothing else. He has to have her and nothing will get in his way. He's determined to tie her down and show her that he means business. But just as Anya starts to lose her heart to the scarred fighter, an enemy from the past threatens to tear them apart. -- Book two of the Fire & Vice series. All books are standalone and can be read in any order. -- less

Tyson King always got what he wanted. This time he wanted a woman. He wanted Claudia. Claudia Cantore was having a bad year. Her middle name should be ‘into the fire,’ because that’s where she kept ending up. On the run from a sadistic ex-boyfriend and his boss, she changed her name, turned her back on her family and moved constantly until she landed in a place she felt safe enough to settle down. Unfortunately, she chose Tyson King’s city... moreTyson King always got what he wanted. This time he wanted a woman. He wanted Claudia. Claudia Cantore was having a bad year. Her middle name should be ‘into the fire,’ because that’s where she kept ending up. On the run from a sadistic ex-boyfriend and his boss, she changed her name, turned her back on her family and moved constantly until she landed in a place she felt safe enough to settle down. Unfortunately, she chose Tyson King’s city. The ruthless businessman seemed determined to keep her in his possession – without her permission if necessary. She found herself whisked off to a fortress of a penthouse to become the mistress of a terrifying man. It would take all of her cunning and the few connections she’d made to escape his "protection" and win her freedom. If he found her again, he would never let her go. But why did it feel so wrong to leave Tyson behind? And what if her ex found her first... -- Book three of the Fire & Vice series. All books are standalone and can be read in any order. -- less

What happens when the baddest mob boss in town wants the untouchable homicide detective who is determined to take him down? Vladimir Sitnikov will play a dangerous game with the fiery Jane McKinley to bring her under his roof and his control. Police detective Jane McKinley wants to rock Russian mobster Vladimir Sitnikov's world – with a gun, a set of handcuffs and a long term jail cell... moreWhat happens when the baddest mob boss in town wants the untouchable homicide detective who is determined to take him down? Vladimir Sitnikov will play a dangerous game with the fiery Jane McKinley to bring her under his roof and his control. Police detective Jane McKinley wants to rock Russian mobster Vladimir Sitnikov's world – with a gun, a set of handcuffs and a long term jail cell. Jane is determined to do everything she can to protect her city by bringing down the ruthless mob boss that haunts her nights. Sitnikov is equally determined to bring the spirited cop under his control and into his bed. In his relentless pursuit of the one woman who eludes him, he will destroy the one thing she holds dear. Her career. But a strong woman with nothing left to lose is a dangerous thing, and she will stop at nothing to gain revenge. But when Jane is threatened, there is nothing cold in Vlad's savage response. He will burn the city to the ground. -- Book four of the Fire & Vice series. All books are standalone and can be read in any order. -- less

Vlad has reached the end of his rope with his wife's stubborn defiance. If she won't take care of herself, he'll do it for her. But when his harsh methods create a terrifying situation, Vlad must find a way to compromise with the woman who means more than his own life.Follow Vlad and Jane Sitnikov as their journey continues and they must learn how to work together for the sake of their small family. Find out how Jane escapes from the bunker and what happens with her risky pregnancy... moreVlad has reached the end of his rope with his wife's stubborn defiance. If she won't take care of herself, he'll do it for her. But when his harsh methods create a terrifying situation, Vlad must find a way to compromise with the woman who means more than his own life.Follow Vlad and Jane Sitnikov as their journey continues and they must learn how to work together for the sake of their small family. Find out how Jane escapes from the bunker and what happens with her risky pregnancy. In this exciting instalment of the Fire & Vice series Vlad and Jane will solve a PI case, confront a vengeful enemy from their past and catch up with their friends and family.International Bestselling Author, Nikita Slater, presents the long-awaited sequel to Savage Vendetta!Savage Boss is the sequel to Savage Vendetta and should not be read as standalone. For the best reader experience, Savage Boss should be read after Savage Vendetta (Fire & Vice Book 4) and In His Sights (Fire & Vice Book 7). Savage Boss is a dark romance novella with sexual themes, read at your own risk. less

Daniel Mercer wanted something he couldn’t have. He wanted the woman from his building: the blind musician. The black part of his soul called for him to reach out and take her, to make her beg. He wanted to see the fear in her eyes as he took her from her tidy world. But he needed to protect her. From himself. He was a savage through and through. He'd seen and done things normal men couldn't even imagine. That was why he was head of King security... moreDaniel Mercer wanted something he couldn’t have. He wanted the woman from his building: the blind musician. The black part of his soul called for him to reach out and take her, to make her beg. He wanted to see the fear in her eyes as he took her from her tidy world. But he needed to protect her. From himself. He was a savage through and through. He'd seen and done things normal men couldn't even imagine. That was why he was head of King security. Unfortunately for her, he couldn't seem to let her go. Her lush curves, delicate beauty and helpless attempts at independence soothed the predator in him. *** Addison’s ordered life has gone from perfectly pleasant to terrifying in two crazy missteps: 1. Daniel Mercer 2. Stalker Daniel stormed into her life in a hail of bullets, saving her life and bullying her with his overbearing non-musical presence. He touched her at every opportunity, lighting up her dark world with a kaleidoscope of colour, then pushing her away whenever she got close to his heart. But will he push her too far, into the arms of the stalker who lurks in the shadows? -- Book five of the Fire & Vice series. All books are standalone and can be read in any order. Guaranteed HEA, NO cheating, NO cliffhanger. Just hot alpha male who knows what he wants! -- less

Mine. “You have always been worth my life. If you kill me now, I will follow you around in death as I would in life, until you decide to join me.” Boris. Russian mafia enforcer Boris Grekov knew the moment he set eyes on her that she would belong to him. If he had a lifetime he would spend it convincing her that they were inseparable. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the time. Exiled from Russia for more than a decade with a bounty on his head, he must now go back to reclaim his throne... moreMine. “You have always been worth my life. If you kill me now, I will follow you around in death as I would in life, until you decide to join me.” Boris. Russian mafia enforcer Boris Grekov knew the moment he set eyes on her that she would belong to him. If he had a lifetime he would spend it convincing her that they were inseparable. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the time. Exiled from Russia for more than a decade with a bounty on his head, he must now go back to reclaim his throne. He wants his woman at his side, whether she agrees to go or not. Laney. Born and raised an assassin, she must complete her job or lose the one thing she holds most dear. But every time she turns around he is right there, pursuing her, touching her, making her feel after a lifetime of emptiness. She will fight him with every breath in her body, because she cannot fall in love with the man she must ultimately murder. Book six of the Fire & Vice series. All books are standalone and can be read in any order. Guaranteed HEA, NO cheating, NO cliffhanger. Just hot alpha male who knows what he wants! less

Mack Hudson works, drinks, breaths and works some more. He prefers life uncomplicated. He kills complications. Until Lucy. The woman with stars in her eyes and love on her lips who whirled into his life with the speed of a lightening bolt, turning a hardened bounty hunter into the protective lover he never thought he could be. With enemies at their backs, a city on fire and a mob war on the horizon, Mack will stop at nothing to protect what belongs to him... moreMack Hudson works, drinks, breaths and works some more. He prefers life uncomplicated. He kills complications. Until Lucy. The woman with stars in her eyes and love on her lips who whirled into his life with the speed of a lightening bolt, turning a hardened bounty hunter into the protective lover he never thought he could be. With enemies at their backs, a city on fire and a mob war on the horizon, Mack will stop at nothing to protect what belongs to him. Even if it means making an enemy out of her family. Even if it means hurting the woman he loves. If they thought he was dangerous when he had nothing, there's no stopping him now that he has everything. Book seven of the Fire & Vice series. All books are standalone and can be read in any order. Guaranteed HEA, NO cheating, NO cliffhanger. Just hot alpha male who knows what he wants! Sizzling dark romance. Read at your own risk! less

A standalone dark mafia romance novel written by International Bestselling Author, Nikita Slater. Loving the man is easy, loving the mob boss is the most terrifying thing Maria has ever done. Five years ago, Maria was happy until the unexpected and violent death of her fiancé shattered her world. Now she’s on the run and afraid for her life. Just as she starts to believe she’s safe, she meets Niccolo DeLuca and finds herself caught up in a dangerous game of blackmail... moreA standalone dark mafia romance novel written by International Bestselling Author, Nikita Slater. Loving the man is easy, loving the mob boss is the most terrifying thing Maria has ever done. Five years ago, Maria was happy until the unexpected and violent death of her fiancé shattered her world. Now she’s on the run and afraid for her life. Just as she starts to believe she’s safe, she meets Niccolo DeLuca and finds herself caught up in a dangerous game of blackmail. Through a legacy of brutality and blood, Nic carved a place for himself among the fiercest mobsters in Italy. Now, in America, unhindered by the old Sicilian code, his unique brand of terror makes him the brutal king of his criminal underworld. His enemies make a very big mistake when they decide to use the beautiful Latina against him. Nic will take the woman and wreak bloody vengeance on everything in his path. Book eight of the Fire & Vice series. All books are standalone and can be read in any order. Guaranteed HEA, NO cheating, NO cliffhanger. Just hot alpha male who knows what he wants! Sizzling dark romance. Read at your own risk! less

A friends-to-lovers standalone contemporary romance by USA Today Bestselling Author Nikita Slater.There are three men in Cassandra’s life.A husband who’s never touched her; a lover who doesn’t want her; and a bodyguard who will do anything for her.After a lifetime without choice, Cass embarks on a journey of self-discovery where she learns to love and value herself as more than a mafia asset. Through her travels, one man stands true in his affection... moreA friends-to-lovers standalone contemporary romance by USA Today Bestselling Author Nikita Slater.There are three men in Cassandra’s life.A husband who’s never touched her; a lover who doesn’t want her; and a bodyguard who will do anything for her.After a lifetime without choice, Cass embarks on a journey of self-discovery where she learns to love and value herself as more than a mafia asset. Through her travels, one man stands true in his affection. When she finds herself pregnant, she faces a massive decision. Will love dictate her heart, or will she take the path laid out for her from birth?Ruiz is at the height of his career as a famous Mexican wrestler when everything gets derailed, and he must go on the run to protect his sister. Despite this setback, Ruiz is the type of guy who’ll turn lemons into lemonade. When he finds himself in the employ of a vicious mobster, his solace comes in the form of the only woman he’ll ever love; his Goddess. The mobster’s wife. While Cass attempts to sort out her future, her past stalks her every move, threatening everything she loves. Luckily, Ruiz has her back and he’s the one man who’s never let her down.Chasing Ecstasy is the ninth and final book in the Fire & Vice Series. Each book is completely standalone and can be read in any order. Note from the author: while most of the books in this series are dark mafia romance, Chasing Ecstasy is mafia adjacent and lighter than the other books. Cass is light, love and laughter and she refuses to be shut away in the dark. I hope you give her a try and that you love Cass as much as the author does. less