Kozlov Empire Series by Monica Kayne

He came for the blood of his enemy but took me instead. Andrei Kozlov—ruthless head of the notorious Kozlov crime family. A tattooed and seductive monster. As dangerous as he is beautiful. When he catches me during a brutal attempt to escape his rival’s clutches, I pray he’ll be my savior—but Andrei is no one’s savior. Held captive at his palatial estate, I’m his pawn. He trains me as a spy, tasked with uncovering his family’s ugly secrets... moreHe came for the blood of his enemy but took me instead. Andrei Kozlov—ruthless head of the notorious Kozlov crime family. A tattooed and seductive monster. As dangerous as he is beautiful. When he catches me during a brutal attempt to escape his rival’s clutches, I pray he’ll be my savior—but Andrei is no one’s savior. Held captive at his palatial estate, I’m his pawn. He trains me as a spy, tasked with uncovering his family’s ugly secrets. All I want is my freedom, but the more I fight him, the harder he pushes me. With each day that passes, a new woman emerges. Someone stronger than I ever thought possible. I should despise him, but his touch sparks a hunger inside me. And in the dark of night, his body on mine is the only thing I crave. less

He won me in a game of poker. Now I’m betting everything on him. Daniil Kozlov is the worst kind of monster. Sinfully gorgeous, wrapped in Hugo Boss and tattoos, underneath the surface he's a snake hiding behind a veneer of easy charm. We come from the same underworld but couldn’t be more different. He’s second in line to the Kozlov Bratva, a powerful player in New York’s Russian mafia. I’m the niece of a Colombian cartel boss, desperate for a way out... moreHe won me in a game of poker. Now I’m betting everything on him. Daniil Kozlov is the worst kind of monster. Sinfully gorgeous, wrapped in Hugo Boss and tattoos, underneath the surface he's a snake hiding behind a veneer of easy charm. We come from the same underworld but couldn’t be more different. He’s second in line to the Kozlov Bratva, a powerful player in New York’s Russian mafia. I’m the niece of a Colombian cartel boss, desperate for a way out. But after a game of high-stakes poker, I become his property. His to use in any way he pleases. His wife. He seduces my body with his filthy words and dark promises, but he’ll never capture my heart. What my new husband doesn’t know is that the only thing I care about is getting revenge on my family's killer. And I’ll take down anyone in my path. Even him. ***The Kozlov Empire is a series of interconnected standalone romance books about the sexy, morally gray Kozlov brothers. The books don't need to be read in order but it's way more fun if you do! This series has no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. less

LEO. They say there's no redemption for men like me. It doesn’t matter because I already live in hell. Alyona Nikitin is my best friend's little sister, my obsession, and the one pure thing in my world. I wanted to give her forever, but that would mean signing her death warrant. I never truly let her go though, not really. I watched over her, kept her safe, chased away the losers who dared dance around my angel. But now that a powerful enemy is after her, all bets are off... moreLEO. They say there's no redemption for men like me. It doesn’t matter because I already live in hell. Alyona Nikitin is my best friend's little sister, my obsession, and the one pure thing in my world. I wanted to give her forever, but that would mean signing her death warrant. I never truly let her go though, not really. I watched over her, kept her safe, chased away the losers who dared dance around my angel. But now that a powerful enemy is after her, all bets are off. She may despise me, but I won’t lose her a second time. I am going to take what’s mine, once and for all. ALYONA. Leonid Kozlov. Bratva royalty. My brother's best friend. And the man who shattered my heart. I've spent years trying to erase him from my memory, but when my life is threatened, Leo crashes back into my world, looking as sexy as sin and appointing himself as my personal protector. I don't want his help, but fate has different plans. When I wake up on a yacht in the Mediterranean forced to pose as his fiancée, I’m caught in the crossfire between my pride and lust. Leo may command my body, but I'll never surrender my soul. The Kozlov Empire is a series of interconnected standalone books about the sexy, morally gray Kozlov family. The books don't need to be read in order, but it's more fun if you do! This series has no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. less

He needs a wife. I need revenge. To the world, Maxim Belov is a self-made billionaire with charm as deep as his pockets. But strip away the politician’s smile and crisp Armani suits, and you’ll find the puppetmaster commanding Moscow's underworld—the man who decides who lives or dies. He’s my best friend's father and the last person I'd want as an enemy, but when I discover his role in my aunt’s death, I'm hell-bent on retribution... moreHe needs a wife. I need revenge. To the world, Maxim Belov is a self-made billionaire with charm as deep as his pockets. But strip away the politician’s smile and crisp Armani suits, and you’ll find the puppetmaster commanding Moscow's underworld—the man who decides who lives or dies. He’s my best friend's father and the last person I'd want as an enemy, but when I discover his role in my aunt’s death, I'm hell-bent on retribution. And what better way to learn his secrets than standing by his side—as his wife. In front of the cameras, he's all adoring smiles and sweet gestures, but behind closed doors, the devil comes out to play. He’s my every dark fantasy come to life, setting my body on fire with his filthy words and sinful touch. But I’ll never forget the blood on his hands. When the time comes, Maxim will pay for his sins. Shattered Crown is an age-gap marriage of convenience mafia romance. It has no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Can be read as a complete standalone. less