Villains Series by Aria R. Blue

They say that she’s cursed. Every man that locks eyes with her meets the strangest death. The first time I saw her was through the lens of my rifle. I was sent all the way from Russia to kill Vera Reznikova, the Bratva princess. She was my exquisite target. But I knew when I saw her beautiful tormented eyes that I’d end up breaking all of my rules for her. All I’ve ever been is a businessman and a killer. And she’s a breath of fresh air. Something wild in this predictable world... moreThey say that she’s cursed. Every man that locks eyes with her meets the strangest death. The first time I saw her was through the lens of my rifle. I was sent all the way from Russia to kill Vera Reznikova, the Bratva princess. She was my exquisite target. But I knew when I saw her beautiful tormented eyes that I’d end up breaking all of my rules for her. All I’ve ever been is a businessman and a killer. And she’s a breath of fresh air. Something wild in this predictable world. Something about her makes me turn my back on the men who sent me and forget about the consequences. Her lush body fits right in my hands. Her soft mouth yields to my touch. Her icy eyes sparkle just for me. I claim her as mine. I vow to protect her at all costs. She doesn’t know who I really am, but it goes both ways. And as I uncover her family’s secrets, I learn that there’s a kernel of truth in every rumor. Even ones about curses. less

She might be an angel, but I’m the devil. Twenty-five years. That’s how long I’ve been plotting my revenge from behind prison bars. When I finally break free, I head straight toward him—my enemy. I want him to suffer. I want to give him scars that will linger for a lifetime. I want to watch the light slowly fade from his eyes. But I’m hit with the ultimate distraction…his youngest daughter. She’s…not what I expected. She smiles when I steal her away in the dead of night... moreShe might be an angel, but I’m the devil. Twenty-five years. That’s how long I’ve been plotting my revenge from behind prison bars. When I finally break free, I head straight toward him—my enemy. I want him to suffer. I want to give him scars that will linger for a lifetime. I want to watch the light slowly fade from his eyes. But I’m hit with the ultimate distraction…his youngest daughter. She’s…not what I expected. She smiles when I steal her away in the dead of night. She blushes when I wrap my fingers around her throat. And when I try to shatter her innocence, she burns. The girl makes me want to be more than a cold-hearted killer. For her, I almost want to be a gentleman. For her, I let myself be human. Feel human emotions. The icy vengeance in my heart thaws. It’s replaced by obsession. Fire. Love. I should have known better, though. Good things rarely last forever in my world. Her past comes to light. It’s more sinister than anything I could have ever imagined. I’m forced to become the heartless monster they believe me to be. I’m forced to destroy what I cherish most. Author’s note: ’The Beast’s Captive’ can be read as a standalone. It’s a dark captive mafia romance inspired by ‘Beauty and the Beast’. No cheating, no cliffhanger, and always a happily ever after. less