Popov Boys Series by Leslie Georgeson

Jealousy. Betrayal. Family secrets. Appearances are everything in my family. We are the Strongs. Fame is our birthright. Music flows through our veins in a continuous harmony. Flaws are unacceptable.When my parents got a good look at the freak they’d created, I was hidden away, my existence wiped out. Until they discovered my secret. Now I had something they wanted. Taking it from me didn’t faze them. They believed they were entitled. I was just a boy, unable to fight back... moreJealousy. Betrayal. Family secrets. Appearances are everything in my family. We are the Strongs. Fame is our birthright. Music flows through our veins in a continuous harmony. Flaws are unacceptable.When my parents got a good look at the freak they’d created, I was hidden away, my existence wiped out. Until they discovered my secret. Now I had something they wanted. Taking it from me didn’t faze them. They believed they were entitled. I was just a boy, unable to fight back. So I did the only thing I could. I vanished. That was nine years ago. Now they are back, and they want something from me again. They send the sexy and oh-so-tempting Mia Bennett to persuade me, and I’m helpless to resist her. Mia seems innocent in my family feud, but is she really? I can’t be sure. All I know is she makes me feel alive again. She gives me the courage to just be me. She’s the new inspiration behind my music, my heart’s own melody. But something dark and twisted lurks close to home, and leaves me questioning who is friend and who is foe. Now I am forced to make a decision that could well break me. How far am I willing to go for the woman I love?***These books contain strong language and adult situations. Recommended for readers ages 18 and up*** less

Pakhan. Head of the mafia. That is my destiny. Nothing can stand in my way. I won’t allow it. Until she shakes things up. Willow Anthony. I didn’t even know she existed until her voice floated through the trees, singing a melody that captivated me. I had to meet her. Willow’s not what I expected. She’s shy. Sweet. Innocent. A challenge. I crave her as much as I long to be the king of the entire Russian bratva. I want her to sing for me, and me alone... morePakhan. Head of the mafia. That is my destiny. Nothing can stand in my way. I won’t allow it. Until she shakes things up. Willow Anthony. I didn’t even know she existed until her voice floated through the trees, singing a melody that captivated me. I had to meet her. Willow’s not what I expected. She’s shy. Sweet. Innocent. A challenge. I crave her as much as I long to be the king of the entire Russian bratva. I want her to sing for me, and me alone. I want to make music with her in a very carnal way. She has no place in my world. But now it’s too late. I have to choose: Willow or the brotherhood. To save her, I must become what I swore never to be. How can I protect her and not betray my family? I can’t. The music will stop. And I will lose it all.***The books in this series contain strong language and adult situations. Recommended for readers ages 18 and up*** less

She's the wife of my archenemy. My chance for revenge. Could she also be my heart's salvation?____I have three simple rules. Put family and the Bratva first. Show no weakness. Never bend. Then Siena Russo explodes into my life, knocking me off my feet. And I forget all my rules. Siena is witty and kind with an inner strength befitting a Mafia queen. My dream girl in the flesh. It is all smooth going but for one giant hurdle. She is the wife of my archenemy, Salvatore Romano... moreShe's the wife of my archenemy. My chance for revenge. Could she also be my heart's salvation?____I have three simple rules. Put family and the Bratva first. Show no weakness. Never bend. Then Siena Russo explodes into my life, knocking me off my feet. And I forget all my rules. Siena is witty and kind with an inner strength befitting a Mafia queen. My dream girl in the flesh. It is all smooth going but for one giant hurdle. She is the wife of my archenemy, Salvatore Romano. Prince of the Italian Mafia. Siena is in a fix, but if I help her, I will violate the Mafia truce. Crossing the ruthless Romanos means certain death. Sal wronged me once, and I was forced to let it go. To protect my family and keep the peace. Now is my chance to get even. Save Siena and steal Sal’s wife. Revenge is sweet but complicated. How do I choose between love and family? Meet the Popovs. They're loyal. They're family. They're real. Oh, and they're also Mafia. ***This is a sweet romance with a strong heroine, a protective alpha hero who will do anything for his lady love, nasty bad guys, and lots of action and suspense. Contains strong language, adult situations, and a steamy scene (or two). Recommended for readers age 18 and up.*** less

She thrives in the limelight. I live in the shadows. We have nothing in common. Or do we? I live by one simple rule. Do not get attached.Feelings are a weakness that I can’t allow. It’s an easy rule to abide by. Keep everyone at a distance.Then a sassy, smart-mouthed redhead interferes in my heist. For the first time in my life, I botch the job. If I let her go, she’ll turn me in. I have no choice other than to take her hostage. Too late, I learn she’s a celebrity... moreShe thrives in the limelight. I live in the shadows. We have nothing in common. Or do we? I live by one simple rule. Do not get attached.Feelings are a weakness that I can’t allow. It’s an easy rule to abide by. Keep everyone at a distance.Then a sassy, smart-mouthed redhead interferes in my heist. For the first time in my life, I botch the job. If I let her go, she’ll turn me in. I have no choice other than to take her hostage. Too late, I learn she’s a celebrity. Her disappearance will make the headlines and lead back to me. She’s nothing but trouble in a tight, sexy body. Can I strike a deal with a woman who challenges me at every turn? Then I discover she has secrets that could ruin her. Now I have the upper hand. I plan to use it to my advantage.She has more to lose than I do. Or so I think. I am about to learn that some rules are meant to be broken.----Meet the Popovs. They're loyal. They're family. They're real. Oh, and they're also Mafia.***This is an opposites attract, enemies-to-lovers Mafia romance. It contains a stubborn car thief, a feisty heroine, strong language, adult situations, and plenty of steam. Recommended for readers age 18 and up*** less

I’m the only thing standing between her and danger.----Beast.That’s what they call me.I can’t blame them.My face half-eaten by a dog, the hideous scars make people gasp and turn away.Except for her. Annika Popov. A sheltered Bratva princess who has never seen me.I’d like to keep it that way. A glorified thug and interrogator, I work for her family. Doing despicable things. Luckily, my ugly face does most of my work.Annika is off-limits. The boss’s daughter. She doesn’t know I watch her secretly... moreI’m the only thing standing between her and danger.----Beast.That’s what they call me.I can’t blame them.My face half-eaten by a dog, the hideous scars make people gasp and turn away.Except for her. Annika Popov. A sheltered Bratva princess who has never seen me.I’d like to keep it that way. A glorified thug and interrogator, I work for her family. Doing despicable things. Luckily, my ugly face does most of my work.Annika is off-limits. The boss’s daughter. She doesn’t know I watch her secretly. Or that I weave fantasies around her. I know I can never act on them.When Annika’s life is threatened, her father gives me an unexpected task: take her to the lake house and protect her at all costs. I take my job very seriously. I am her elusive protector, staying in the shadows. Until her curiosity brings her closer. Suddenly, Annika sees the Beast. But I’m no threat to her. She has no idea what is hunting her.Or that the true beast is closing in. And I’m all that stands between her and danger. *** This is a secret crush, forbidden lovers, mafia romantic suspense with a scarred hero, a sweet heroine, and a deranged stalker. It contains strong language, adult situations, an adorable dog, a few steamy scenes, and some heart-wrenching moments. Tissues may be necessary. Recommended for readers age 18 and up. *** less

A man with a dangerous agenda. A woman with a thirst for vengeance. A lie that could tear them apart…I hunt the nights. A dangerous predator in pursuit of prey. Then one night I am the one who is tagged. By a mysterious woman. She’s bold. Brave. Captivating. But I can’t stay. I am a phantom. Gone. Then a strange twist of fate has our paths crossing once again. Our attraction is off-the-charts explosive. Our hearts meld together. But we both have secrets. Truths we cannot reveal... moreA man with a dangerous agenda. A woman with a thirst for vengeance. A lie that could tear them apart…I hunt the nights. A dangerous predator in pursuit of prey. Then one night I am the one who is tagged. By a mysterious woman. She’s bold. Brave. Captivating. But I can’t stay. I am a phantom. Gone. Then a strange twist of fate has our paths crossing once again. Our attraction is off-the-charts explosive. Our hearts meld together. But we both have secrets. Truths we cannot reveal. Lies are never good. And mine soon comes back to bite me.She’s in danger now. It’s too late for the truth. If I don’t act fast, my deception will cost me the only woman I have ever loved. less