The Ismailovs Series by Jailaa West

Hannah saved her friend from an arranged marriage. .. but who will save her? Hannah grew up witnessing the brutality of the Bratva. How could she resist helping her friend get away from a merciless arranged marriage? It worked. Yelena married Aiden Savage and was living happily ever after. Will Hannah suffer the cruel fate her friend escaped? Rurik Ismailov blamed only one person for his sister's defection — Hannah. So he takes her, and he's keeping her. She will pay the ultimate price. . moreHannah saved her friend from an arranged marriage. .. but who will save her? Hannah grew up witnessing the brutality of the Bratva. How could she resist helping her friend get away from a merciless arranged marriage? It worked. Yelena married Aiden Savage and was living happily ever after. Will Hannah suffer the cruel fate her friend escaped? Rurik Ismailov blamed only one person for his sister's defection — Hannah. So he takes her, and he's keeping her. She will pay the ultimate price. .. Rurik's eyes hardened into cold dark marbles, his nostril flared. Making each precise, inflectionless word even more terrifying. “My father gave you sanctuary. Paying off your filthy father and keeping you safe. And how do you repay us? By giving my sister away. To a private investigator who works with the police. Helps the police. Did you think there would be no consequences for betraying us? ”. Hannah swallowed down the tennis ball in her throat, croaking her words out. “I was helping a friend. As any Bratva would do for a friend. I was trying to save her. ”. “Save her,” He growled the words in her face. His hot breath plastered the words against her forehead. “From becoming a billionaire’s pampered princess? Her only requirement would have been to bear and raise his children. ”. “Do you even hear yourself? Barefoot and pregnant by a man not of your choosing. What kind of life is that? ”. “It is the life you signed up for with your foolishness. ”. Her eyes opened wide as her brows drew closer together. Her question was whisper-thin. “What do you mean? I will not marry Leonid. ”. “No, you won’t. ” She winced when he tipped her head up, gripping her chin in a vicious pinch. “All this foolishness has only swapped your place for hers. You will pay for this offense. .. This is your sentence. And no one and nothing will save you from it. You’re going to marry — Me. ”. “It’s not going to happen. ” But her lips trembled as she spoke. Who was going to stop him? Taken by the Bratva Prince follows the events of Bound (Savage Security Book 6). And begins the story of the Ismailov family. Another group of brothers operating on the opposite, darker side of the law. Raised to believe that the only thing that matters is family, honor, and strength. Follow each short, steamy story as the strong women they choose teach them that Love Takes Strength. less

She lied to escape her brutal family. She married him because he was her only escape. Did she exchange their brutality for his cage? Because now that he has her, he’s never letting her go. He’ll keep her lying mouth busy until her body speaks the truth. She. Is. His. Love games—War games. .. Is there any difference? Treasured by the Bratva Prince is book 4 in the Bad Boys Mafia The Ismailovs. It immediately follows the events in book 3, Tamed by the Bratva Prince... moreShe lied to escape her brutal family. She married him because he was her only escape. Did she exchange their brutality for his cage? Because now that he has her, he’s never letting her go. He’ll keep her lying mouth busy until her body speaks the truth. She. Is. His. Love games—War games. .. Is there any difference? Treasured by the Bratva Prince is book 4 in the Bad Boys Mafia The Ismailovs. It immediately follows the events in book 3, Tamed by the Bratva Prince. Although this fast-paced short book is a standalone it is best enjoyed after the preceding books. Treasured is a safe, steamy, light mafia romance with some dark elements. It has a HEA, no cheating, no cliffhanger, and may require several fans and a fire extinguisher while reading. less

When obsession turns into passion, who will come out on top? Explore the thrilling world of Mafia Secrets and Seduction and indulge in a quick, steamy, and romance novella between a broken, cinnamon roll alpha hero and a curvy, bbw heroine who will leave you breathless. Is it stalking if she’s watching him, too? His eyes burn my skin with the intensity of lasers. I feel him as I approach the stage. Watching me. Wanting me? It’s been weeks of him watching and waiting... moreWhen obsession turns into passion, who will come out on top? Explore the thrilling world of Mafia Secrets and Seduction and indulge in a quick, steamy, and romance novella between a broken, cinnamon roll alpha hero and a curvy, bbw heroine who will leave you breathless. Is it stalking if she’s watching him, too? His eyes burn my skin with the intensity of lasers. I feel him as I approach the stage. Watching me. Wanting me? It’s been weeks of him watching and waiting. What is he waiting for? I’m ready. Oh, so ready for him to make me his. I came here to collect a debt. I don’t usually do collections. But with her father in the hospital, I needed to know who my family was protecting. Now that I’ve seen her—It’s no longer my family’s job to protect her. It’s mine. .. and so is she. Broken is a Mafia instalove romance quick read. With a broken, cinnamon roll, alpha hero, and the curvy, bbw he wants but doesn’t deserve. This story takes place in the Mafia Bad Boys - Ismailov world. It is a safe, stand-alone, happily-ever-after love story with no triggers or cheating and is intended for an adult audience. less