The Tarkhanov Empire Series by Bree Porter

She needs to find the antidote...but there is no cure for love.After a year of marriage, Elena Falcone suddenly finds herself a widow and at the mercy of Konstantin Tarkhanov, Pakhan of the Tarkhanov Bratva. Determined never to return to her hometown, Elena makes a deal with the devil: Heal a sick woman and be granted her freedom...or fail and be returned to her family.Konstantin Tarkhanov has done whatever it takes to build his empire... moreShe needs to find the antidote...but there is no cure for love.After a year of marriage, Elena Falcone suddenly finds herself a widow and at the mercy of Konstantin Tarkhanov, Pakhan of the Tarkhanov Bratva. Determined never to return to her hometown, Elena makes a deal with the devil: Heal a sick woman and be granted her freedom...or fail and be returned to her family.Konstantin Tarkhanov has done whatever it takes to build his empire. Now the king of Staten Island, his power has never been greater. But one more obstacle lies ahead of him before he has everything he wants–the wild and intelligent Elena Falcone. Caught up in a complex plot in the world of poisons and gangsters, Elena and Konstantin must overcome many adversaries all whilst dealing with the undeniable connection they share. But not everybody can be trusted and sometimes even those you love are not who they seem.A plot-driven mafia romance, Kingpin's Foxglove ends on a cliffhanger and it sure to leave you wanting more. less

What is a Pakhan without an empress?Three years have passed since the end of Kingpin's Foxglove. Elena Falcone has left her new family and the man she loves, destroying her own heart in the process...the only thing she has left is the blond-haired, green-eyed boy who calls her 'mama'. When her son's life is jeopardized, Elena finds her way back into Konstantin's arms and is forced back into the world she once craved to be free from.. moreWhat is a Pakhan without an empress?Three years have passed since the end of Kingpin's Foxglove. Elena Falcone has left her new family and the man she loves, destroying her own heart in the process...the only thing she has left is the blond-haired, green-eyed boy who calls her 'mama'. When her son's life is jeopardized, Elena finds her way back into Konstantin's arms and is forced back into the world she once craved to be free from...Since the betrayal that left his family tearing at the seams, Konstantin Tarkhanov has been fiercely ensuring his rule over Staten Island. In the midst of his growing darkness, a light forms in the shape of the woman who broke his heart...and the child they share.However, Elena and Konstantin's reunion is darkened by the shadows of their enemies. Tensions are growing in New York City, families are ending and blood soaks the sidewalks...Will the Tarkhanov Bratva rise to glory or will this empire fall before it even begins? less

I took our son and disappeared into the dark edges of New York, because loving Konstantin Tarkhanov means choosing between a crown and a coffin. I know what he is. Pakhan. Judge and executioner. A man who can turn a meeting into a bloodbath and shoot a traitor between the eyes without blinking. And he is still the only man my heart refuses to forget.He calls it protection. I call it a cage... moreI took our son and disappeared into the dark edges of New York, because loving Konstantin Tarkhanov means choosing between a crown and a coffin. I know what he is. Pakhan. Judge and executioner. A man who can turn a meeting into a bloodbath and shoot a traitor between the eyes without blinking. And he is still the only man my heart refuses to forget.He calls it protection. I call it a cage. The DEA are circling, enemies are testing the gates, and Konstantin’s rage is poisoning everything he touches. If he finds me, there won’t be second chances—only a choice to bend or break. And I have a two-year-old who needs me more than any empire ever could. less