Soulless Empire Series by Sasha Leone, Jade Rowe

He’s the most dangerous man in Chicago—and I’m his newest obsession. Dark emerald eyes. Black tattoos. A killer’s smile… god, that smile…. When I’m dragged to a secretive nightclub, the last thing I expect is to find myself in the owner’s back office. But after he rescues me from a drunken creep, that’s exactly where I end up. Alone with a heartbreakingly gorgeous man who says his name is Andrei Zherdev… though most call him Pakhan—leader of the Russian mafia... moreHe’s the most dangerous man in Chicago—and I’m his newest obsession. Dark emerald eyes. Black tattoos. A killer’s smile… god, that smile…. When I’m dragged to a secretive nightclub, the last thing I expect is to find myself in the owner’s back office. But after he rescues me from a drunken creep, that’s exactly where I end up. Alone with a heartbreakingly gorgeous man who says his name is Andrei Zherdev… though most call him Pakhan—leader of the Russian mafia. Next thing I know, I’m screaming his name. Then, I’m hiding beneath his desk as he’s called away on business. That’s how I learn my dark fate. Apparently, once you’ve slept with a Bratva boss, you’re his. Forever. There’s only one problem with that arrangement. I don’t belong to anyone. If only he agreed. *King of Ruin is a standalone Dark Mafia Enemies to Lovers Age Gap Stalker Forced Marriage novel with forced proximity, mature themes and a happily ever after. It is the first book of the Soulless Empire series. less

He’s my best friend’s bodyguard. Ruthless protector of Chicago’s most feared Bratva. And my professional stalker. Deep blue eyes with silver shards… watching me… always watching…. Valentin Constanov doesn’t take no for an answer. So, when I tell him to stop following me, it might as well be a direct challenge. It’s his job to watch over the empire, after all. And I share a connection with his boss’s wife—not that I want anything to do with the Russian mafia or their dark and twisted lifestyle... moreHe’s my best friend’s bodyguard. Ruthless protector of Chicago’s most feared Bratva. And my professional stalker. Deep blue eyes with silver shards… watching me… always watching…. Valentin Constanov doesn’t take no for an answer. So, when I tell him to stop following me, it might as well be a direct challenge. It’s his job to watch over the empire, after all. And I share a connection with his boss’s wife—not that I want anything to do with the Russian mafia or their dark and twisted lifestyle. I’ve got my own problems to worry about. But the hot-tempered, ill-mannered, tattooed-covered Romeo isn’t used to being rejected. That’s why, when I find myself in some serious trouble, I don’t expect to be saved. If only he got the memo. Turns out, I’m more than just a job to him. I’m an obsession. And he’s going to make sure I understand that—even if it takes all of his patience. .. and every last bit of my innocence. *King of Ruin is a standalone Dark Mafia Enemies to Lovers Hate to Love Age Gap Stalker novel with forced proximity, mature themes and a happily ever after. It is the second book of the Soulless Empire series. less

I’d do anything to ruin the man who destroyed my family—even date him. Blood red lips. Dark, endless eyes… I’ll never forget those eyes… or forgive them…. For the past ten years, Ilya Rykov has haunted my dreams… and fuelled my passion to take down Chicago’s biggest Bratva. The 6’7 foot, tattoo-covered mafia boss is at the head of the operation, after all. All-powerful. Brutal. Untouchable. Before that, though, he was just my older brother’s best friend. This schoolgirl’s forbidden crush... moreI’d do anything to ruin the man who destroyed my family—even date him. Blood red lips. Dark, endless eyes… I’ll never forget those eyes… or forgive them…. For the past ten years, Ilya Rykov has haunted my dreams… and fuelled my passion to take down Chicago’s biggest Bratva. The 6’7 foot, tattoo-covered mafia boss is at the head of the operation, after all. All-powerful. Brutal. Untouchable. Before that, though, he was just my older brother’s best friend. This schoolgirl’s forbidden crush. Now, my brother is dead. So is my father. And I hold Ilya responsible. That’s why I became an investigative journalist. To get my revenge. So, when I hear he’s back in town, I promise to do whatever it takes to bring him down. Even if that means giving in to my deepest desires… and fulfilling all of his darkest fantasies. *God of Lies is a standalone Dark Mafia Enemies to Lovers Rivals Forbidden Love Age Gap novel with forced proximity, mature themes and a happily ever after. It is the third book of the Soulless Empire series. less