Bad Russian Series by Alice May Ball

“I LOVE A WOMAN WITH AN APPETITE.” If only he knew! When wealthy, powerful Alexandr sees Cate, the fresh and innocent American art student, he knows at once that he must have her, whatever it takes. He will make her his, teach her for the first time what it means to feel the strength of a Russian man who knows exactly how to take what he wants. The first time Cate encounters Alexandr, his power and his huge, gorgeous body make her tremble, fearful... more“I LOVE A WOMAN WITH AN APPETITE.” If only he knew! When wealthy, powerful Alexandr sees Cate, the fresh and innocent American art student, he knows at once that he must have her, whatever it takes. He will make her his, teach her for the first time what it means to feel the strength of a Russian man who knows exactly how to take what he wants. The first time Cate encounters Alexandr, his power and his huge, gorgeous body make her tremble, fearful. Unsure how to respond to the strong man’s insistent demands, she is reluctant to trust him and give in. When she learns how raw, passionate , and determined he is to protect her and give her everything she needs in the long, blue nights, Cate starts to wonder what it might be like to feel the Russian oligarch’s power. This steamy, fast and sizzling hot, insta-love romance has pent-up passion and fulfillment of raw, surging need, enough to start a forest fire. There’s no cheating and a Happy Ever After Ending guaranteed to leave you breathless and drenched. less

She is the reason that I am a man. The moment Arkady sees the lovely intern in the shadows , as soon as he catches the wet spark in her eyes and the slow peel as her lips pull apart, he knows that he has to have her. No matter what it takes. But he is in enemy territory. Innocent and pure Saskia will never trust a man, but the feelings stirred up by the powerful Russian are too strong to be denied... moreShe is the reason that I am a man. The moment Arkady sees the lovely intern in the shadows , as soon as he catches the wet spark in her eyes and the slow peel as her lips pull apart, he knows that he has to have her. No matter what it takes. But he is in enemy territory. Innocent and pure Saskia will never trust a man, but the feelings stirred up by the powerful Russian are too strong to be denied. He shows her his raw strength, and he seems determined to protect her, but how can she believe him? This steamy, fast and sizzling hot, insta-love romance has pent-up passion and fulfillment of raw, surging need, enough to burn a vault of secrets. There’s no cheating and a Happy Ever After Ending guaranteed to leave you breathless, hot, and drenched. less

She drives me insane but I can’t let her go. I must have her. She has to be mine. Now. And forever. Yevgeni knows two things the moment young, troubled Carlie steps into the bar. He knows that she’s trouble on luscious, curvy legs. Wherever she goes, chaos erupts around her. She is a fireball. The other thing he knows is that she is the woman for him. Whether he likes it or not. Carlie’s life has never been easy, and men have never been good news... moreShe drives me insane but I can’t let her go. I must have her. She has to be mine. Now. And forever. Yevgeni knows two things the moment young, troubled Carlie steps into the bar. He knows that she’s trouble on luscious, curvy legs. Wherever she goes, chaos erupts around her. She is a fireball. The other thing he knows is that she is the woman for him. Whether he likes it or not. Carlie’s life has never been easy, and men have never been good news. This huge and powerful Russian may be the worst yet. But where else can she turn in a time of trouble? This is a fast, charming, and captivating, insta-love story of enemies forced together who become lovers in spite of themselves. An arrangement of convenience turns into an irresistible, deep, and powerful love that overwhelms the unwilling couple. A firestorm of thrills of every kind lead to their own very special, heart-meltingly happy ever after ending. With a hero to die for and an all-too-relatable heroine. There’s no cheating, only volcanic eruptions of hot, HOT action. less

As soon as I see her, I know that she has to be mine NIKITA I didn’t know that I needed her until the moment I saw her. They say that opposites attract. We’re definitely that. I live in the moment, driven by passion. She has her little life all planned out. I’ll make her forget all of those plans. She has no idea of the effect that she has. Now that I’ve found her, she’s everything. I need her. I have to break her precious purity and make her mine. Forever... moreAs soon as I see her, I know that she has to be mine NIKITA I didn’t know that I needed her until the moment I saw her. They say that opposites attract. We’re definitely that. I live in the moment, driven by passion. She has her little life all planned out. I’ll make her forget all of those plans. She has no idea of the effect that she has. Now that I’ve found her, she’s everything. I need her. I have to break her precious purity and make her mine. Forever. MARGOT He’s too much older. And he’s way too big. I need to keep well away from this dangerous older man. He’s trouble. I feel it in the pit of my stomach, as soon as his long strides stamp across the floor behind me. He’s not like the low-life regulars in the basement bar where I work my ass off for rent and school fees. He is a whole other kind of beast. And he wants to turn my life upside down. I can’t stop the tremble in my chest when I think of him. Or the tingles down my thighs. I’ve never been in love and if this is what it is, it scares me. But I want it so much. And I can’t stop thinking about what he said, “Are you going to fight and struggle every step of the way?” He may be too old and, as Margot says, “Too big!” but you have to feel how completely this forceful Russian falls for his curvy girl, when he finally gets her to open up. Insta-love and roller-coaster feels explode through this safe love-fest, all the way to a Happily Ever After ending that will have you melted and leave you drenched. No cheating, just heating. And some eating. less

As soon as I see her, I know that she has to be mineNIKITA She sets me on fire and turns my world upside down They say that opposites attract. We’re definitely that. I live in the moment, driven by passion. She has her little life all planned out. My love will make her forget all of those plans. She has no idea of the effect that she has. Now that I’ve found her, she’s everything to me. I need her. I have to make her mine. Forever. MARGOT He’s too much older. And he’s way too big... moreAs soon as I see her, I know that she has to be mineNIKITA She sets me on fire and turns my world upside down They say that opposites attract. We’re definitely that. I live in the moment, driven by passion. She has her little life all planned out. My love will make her forget all of those plans. She has no idea of the effect that she has. Now that I’ve found her, she’s everything to me. I need her. I have to make her mine. Forever. MARGOT He’s too much older. And he’s way too big. I have to keep well away from this dangerous older man. He’s trouble. I feel it in the pit of my stomach. He’s not like the low-life regulars in the basement bar where I work my tail off for rent and school fees. He is a whole other kind of man. And he wants to turn my life upside down. I can’t stop the tremble in my knees when I think of him. Or the tingles in my thighs. I’ve never been in love and if this is what it is, it scares me. But I want it so bad. He may be older and, as Margot says, “Too big!” but you have to feel how completely this big Russian falls for his curvy girl. Insta-love and roller-coaster feels explode through this safe love-fest, all the way to a Happily Ever After ending that will have you melted and leave you drenched. No cheating, just hot, hot love. less

“IF IT FEELS SO WRONG, IT HAS TO BE RIGHT“Oh, but there’s SO much more to come! NICOLAIBouncy under an unruly mop of hair, ‘dirty blonde’ I believe it is called, she bursts into the executive elevator. A pair of watery eyes, wet red lips and curves that set my mind on fire. A merger with her assets would be strictly against company policy. I should know, it’s my company. But we’re going to play by my rules now... more“IF IT FEELS SO WRONG, IT HAS TO BE RIGHT“Oh, but there’s SO much more to come! NICOLAIBouncy under an unruly mop of hair, ‘dirty blonde’ I believe it is called, she bursts into the executive elevator. A pair of watery eyes, wet red lips and curves that set my mind on fire. A merger with her assets would be strictly against company policy. I should know, it’s my company. But we’re going to play by my rules now.I haven’t given a thought to love in years but this feisty a young intern has changed all that. What’s on the table is going to be her. This young firecracker may be a data whizz but all I can think about is how her curves will yield under my firm hand.LAURELHe’s so big he takes my breath away. He’s so stern he makes me tremble. And he’s so off-limits that he really shouldn’t make me feel the way that I do. I definitely should not picturing him in any of the ways that I do.He’s older, and it turns out, he’s my new boss. In fact in this corporation, he’s everybody’s new boss. But when he commands me, the feeling I get is so strong I don’t know how I’ll be able to resist.Her’s too old! He’s too big! His demands are too outrageous! But when this ruthless Russian hunk feels how his little intern responds to his discipline, his cold heart melts and turns to pumping hot lava. No cheating, just a lot of warm love, and the endings are all guaranteed Happy Ever After. less

I’ll do whatever it takes to save her. Then I’ll make her mine.How can I resist him when he’s so much man?I always laughed at men who get trapped by love. I dismissed them as weak. Now my fate is bound to this curvy beauty and I’m stepping into the snare. I’ll do anything to make her safe. She has no idea what danger she’s in. But how can I keep from falling for her when she’s so perfect?I’m in his power and I like it... moreI’ll do whatever it takes to save her. Then I’ll make her mine.How can I resist him when he’s so much man?I always laughed at men who get trapped by love. I dismissed them as weak. Now my fate is bound to this curvy beauty and I’m stepping into the snare. I’ll do anything to make her safe. She has no idea what danger she’s in. But how can I keep from falling for her when she’s so perfect?I’m in his power and I like it. How can he be so impossibly hot? I know an older man like him wouldn’t be interested in a curvy girl like me, but I’m burning to know what goes on inside that deliciously expensive suit.I shouldn’t feel the way that I do, but he’s just too much man! Smolder and steam and plenty of action, with no cheating and a Happy Ever After ending guaranteed. You’ll let go and open up with shudders and long sighs. Dimitri will push you to the ledge and over. Over and over. less

SHE’S IN TROUBLE ALREADY. MORE THAN SHE EVEN KNOWSI’m breaking the law, coming here on a rescue mission, but I can’t stand by when I need to protect her LEOI know what I want, and whatever it takes, I’m going to get it, whatever way I can. As soon as I see her, I know that I’ll have to have her, however wrong it is.A lion of the Moscow major crimes division, I’ve slipped the leash and gone rogue on a personal vendetta in the US port city of Baltimore... moreSHE’S IN TROUBLE ALREADY. MORE THAN SHE EVEN KNOWSI’m breaking the law, coming here on a rescue mission, but I can’t stand by when I need to protect her LEOI know what I want, and whatever it takes, I’m going to get it, whatever way I can. As soon as I see her, I know that I’ll have to have her, however wrong it is.A lion of the Moscow major crimes division, I’ve slipped the leash and gone rogue on a personal vendetta in the US port city of Baltimore. But the first glimpse of her changes all my plans.I have to have her, I have to make her mine. But first I have to make her safe.AMELIAMy first night alone in a strange city, and things are looking bad. I’m sure the man who is supposed to protect me has bad intentions, but who can I turn to? Who can I trust?Through the darkness, the glow of a steady pair of hooded eyes gives me a thrill like I never knew before. Could this rough, older stranger be my rescuer? This is a fast, hot, and passionate romance between an older man and a girl he finds in a dangerous place. The pulse-racing action is meltingly hot and will have you drenched and trembling for more. Like all of these standalone romances, there’s no cheating, no cliffhanger, and an absolutely solid, guaranteed HEA. Bring tissues. less

PARKER KNOWS SHE’S IN TROUBLE, BUT SHE HAS NO IDEA HOW DEEP When she steps into my world, she’ll learn that I’m in charge. PARKER I need a big scoop to impress my photography professor, so I want to aim for the top. The A-list fashion launch of the season is a dazzling collection of Russian jewelry, and it’s happening in San Francisco tonight. I only need to talk my way into the party, on the megayacht Firebird... morePARKER KNOWS SHE’S IN TROUBLE, BUT SHE HAS NO IDEA HOW DEEP When she steps into my world, she’ll learn that I’m in charge. PARKER I need a big scoop to impress my photography professor, so I want to aim for the top. The A-list fashion launch of the season is a dazzling collection of Russian jewelry, and it’s happening in San Francisco tonight. I only need to talk my way into the party, on the megayacht Firebird. When Parker tries to get aboard Firebird, she assumes that the scarily hot older man she almost runs into must be a security guard. How could she know she’s out of her depth already? KONSTANTIN I’m used to ruling my world. High fashion is serious business, it’s not a place for little girls to play. I’ll let the amusing American girl come aboard, but she’d better be ready. My world, my rules. Konstantin can’t imagine the typhoon of emotion he’s about to let aboard and into his kingdom. Together they’re caught on a current of passion. A love wider than the bay, deeper than the sea. Rougher than a storm on the open ocean. It’s all about to rain down on Parker’s inexperienced little life and crash Konstantin’s arrogant confidence. This fast, hot, and passionate romance introduces an older man and a younger woman who finds herself way out of her depth. The pulse-racing action is meltingly hot and will have you drenched and trembling for more. This standalone romance has no cheating, no cliffhanger, and an absolutely solid, guaranteed HEA. Bring tissues. less

Valentin is passionate and possessive When the older Russian man’s attention fixes on a young American girl, nothing can stand in his way.

I’M NOT LOOKING FOR LOVE, AND DEFINITELY NOT IF IT MEANS LEAVING A WITNESSBut her heart's in my sights the first time I see her. Her lips are my next target, and her soft curves spell danger. I must have her, spread her open and spear the whole of her heart.​​First, I must save her, witness or not. No time to explain, I have ninety minutes to get this done.​​I have to have her, to take her and make her safe. And make her mine, completely. Whatever it takes, I will claim her... moreI’M NOT LOOKING FOR LOVE, AND DEFINITELY NOT IF IT MEANS LEAVING A WITNESSBut her heart's in my sights the first time I see her. Her lips are my next target, and her soft curves spell danger. I must have her, spread her open and spear the whole of her heart.​​First, I must save her, witness or not. No time to explain, I have ninety minutes to get this done.​​I have to have her, to take her and make her safe. And make her mine, completely. Whatever it takes, I will claim her.​​THERE’S A KILLER IN TOWN, an older man with a ruthless streak a foot long and a fist thick. And I'm about to discover how closely he's watching me.​​I'm sent to wait alone on the quayside, to finalize a dirty money deal. I know I'm out of my depth. A strange Russian voice calls, a voice dripping with sin. He tells me I'm in danger. I have to get away. He tells me to run.​​Do I run, or do I stay? Either way, I risk having the devil inside of me.​This steamy, fast and sizzling hot, insta-love romance has pent-up passion and fulfillment of raw, surging need, enough to start a forest fire. There’s no cheating and a Happy Ever After Ending guaranteed to leave you gasping. less

I found the woman of all my most secret dreams. The one woman I must not touch and the only woman I want.CHRISTOF​As soon as my eyes first catch that curvy little minx, I sense her desires and I feel her aching need.​​She has no idea how her bouncy curves and the sway of her hips make a man’s need stiffen and grow. She deserves a better man than me, and a much younger man, too.​​I want so badly to protect her and care for her. I’m aching to claim that beauty and make her mine. Forever... moreI found the woman of all my most secret dreams. The one woman I must not touch and the only woman I want.CHRISTOF​As soon as my eyes first catch that curvy little minx, I sense her desires and I feel her aching need.​​She has no idea how her bouncy curves and the sway of her hips make a man’s need stiffen and grow. She deserves a better man than me, and a much younger man, too.​​I want so badly to protect her and care for her. I’m aching to claim that beauty and make her mine. Forever. But I must resist the pull of her charms.​​MAX I shouldn’t feel the way I do. Not about a man who’s so much older, or any man with a past like his. Certainly not this tremor-inducing Russian who is forbidden to me on every level.​​But, when soft, inexperienced Max and hard, smoldering Christof are trapped together, confined in darkness, can they hold out?​This steamy, fast and sizzling hot, insta-love romance has all the pent-up passion and fulfillment of a raw, surging need, enough to start a forest fire. There’s no cheating and a Happy Ever After Ending, guaranteed to leave you breathless. less