Forbidden Desires Series by Raven Reeves

Alexander Bourne. My first love—the man who shattered me. Now he’s back, and the pieces of my heart are breaking all over again.Three years ago, I fell for Alexander. He was everything I wanted but everything I shouldn't have—a key player in the ruthless Veles Mafia Network.Now, he's returned, stirring up a past I’ve tried to bury. I’m with Tyler now, building a safe, steady life... moreAlexander Bourne. My first love—the man who shattered me. Now he’s back, and the pieces of my heart are breaking all over again.Three years ago, I fell for Alexander. He was everything I wanted but everything I shouldn't have—a key player in the ruthless Veles Mafia Network.Now, he's returned, stirring up a past I’ve tried to bury. I’m with Tyler now, building a safe, steady life. But the closer I get to leaving it all behind, the more tangled I become in the shadows of what I left behind—until I uncover a secret that could destroy the Veles Network for good. Unfortunately, it also makes me their next target.Guess happily ever after is off the table. Tyler offers the future I crave. Alexander is the past I can’t escape. With the Veles Network closing in, my choice could cost me everything—including the man I thought I’d lost forever.Can I find my way back to him before it’s too late?A dark mafia romance of betrayal, second chances, and forbidden love. HEA guaranteed, with a protective alpha hero, redemption arc, and sizzling chemistry. less

She thought she'd escaped the darkness. But the shadows are back, and this time, they're hunting for her heart.(Book Two in the Forbidden Desires Series)Ava thought she'd left the Veles Network behind, a year of fragile peace built on whispered promises and stolen moments with Alexander, the man she loves. But the past is never truly gone. The Raven, the mastermind behind the network's reign of terror, has returned, and he's targeting everything Ava holds dear... moreShe thought she'd escaped the darkness. But the shadows are back, and this time, they're hunting for her heart.(Book Two in the Forbidden Desires Series)Ava thought she'd left the Veles Network behind, a year of fragile peace built on whispered promises and stolen moments with Alexander, the man she loves. But the past is never truly gone. The Raven, the mastermind behind the network's reign of terror, has returned, and he's targeting everything Ava holds dear.As the city of Port Haven descends back into chaos, Alexander fights to protect Ava from the forces even he can't control. But when a chilling truth about their past emerges, the lines between love and danger blur, and Ava is forced to choose between her own safety and the man who has stolen her heart.Will she surrender to the darkness? Or will she fight for the light?Spice 4 out of 5Prepare for a story full of twists, turns, forbidden love, and sizzling heat. This is a story you won't be able to put down. less

Their love was forged in fire. Now, it will be tested by betrayal.Hidden at a remote location, Ava Parker and Alexander Bourne have carved out a fragile peace. Escaping the clutches of the Veles Network, they've left the shadows of Port Haven behind. But the past has a way of catching up.A chilling truth surfaces, shattering their newfound a secret from Ava's past that threatens to tear them apart... moreTheir love was forged in fire. Now, it will be tested by betrayal.Hidden at a remote location, Ava Parker and Alexander Bourne have carved out a fragile peace. Escaping the clutches of the Veles Network, they've left the shadows of Port Haven behind. But the past has a way of catching up.A chilling truth surfaces, shattering their newfound a secret from Ava's past that threatens to tear them apart. A terrifying force, one she never knew existed, claims ownership of Ava, threatening to drag her back into the world of darkness she thought she'd left behind. Alexander must face his own demons to protect Ava, while confronting a past that haunts him more than he dares to admit.Will their love be strong enough to survive betrayal and face the ultimate test of loyalty? Or will they be forced to choose between freedom and the life they've built together? less