Light & Shadow Series by N.N. Britt

Loyalties and rules are put to the ultimate test when a disgraced ex-cop and a younger sibling of a ruthless crime leader cross the line a bodyguard and his protectee aren't allowed to cross.Logan McKenna has fallen from grace after one split-second decision ended his police career. He's now working as a security detail for the criminal elite of Sin City. Mounting hospital bills force Logan to reluctantly accept a job from a dangerous man many don't want to get involved with–Vlad Solovey... moreLoyalties and rules are put to the ultimate test when a disgraced ex-cop and a younger sibling of a ruthless crime leader cross the line a bodyguard and his protectee aren't allowed to cross.Logan McKenna has fallen from grace after one split-second decision ended his police career. He's now working as a security detail for the criminal elite of Sin City. Mounting hospital bills force Logan to reluctantly accept a job from a dangerous man many don't want to get involved with–Vlad Solovey.But Logan's new assignment proves more trouble than it's worth—he's hired to protect Solovey's younger brother, the impossible Alexander "Sasha" Solovey, who appears intent on getting Logan fired.Sasha grew up sheltered from the family business in London, but an assassination attempt summons him to Vegas where he's spending all his time being under his brother's watchful eye. Determined to piss off Vlad, Sasha takes every opportunity to shake off his new bodyguard. But Logan is as immovable as the mountain, refusing to bend to Sasha's antics.When the two men collide in a clash of wills, an undeniable spark ignites between them. Accepting it would destroy Logan's code, jeopardizing his position and possibly life. With enemies circling the Solovey empire, keeping Sasha safe should become Logan's sole focus. But the heart wants what it wants.And the moment danger strikes, Logan has to make an impossible choice: walk away and save himself, or risk it all to protect the man steadily slipping past his defenses?***Set after the events of Isaac and Dallas. Can be read as standalone. First person, alternating POV. less

In a world where traditions and loyalty to the family are above all, two men from rival mafia empires must risk everything to pursue their chance at love. Vlad Solovey is a man on a mission. Fueled by his desire for revenge, the Russian crime lord is determined to hunt down his mother's killer. But when a steamy encounter with a mysterious stranger in California derails his plans, Vlad finds his single-minded focus wavering... moreIn a world where traditions and loyalty to the family are above all, two men from rival mafia empires must risk everything to pursue their chance at love. Vlad Solovey is a man on a mission. Fueled by his desire for revenge, the Russian crime lord is determined to hunt down his mother's killer. But when a steamy encounter with a mysterious stranger in California derails his plans, Vlad finds his single-minded focus wavering.The last thing he expects is for that stranger to resurface in Vegas days later–and to discover he's none other than Nicola "Nico" Morelli, the nephew of a powerful Italian mafia don.Nico Morelli loves his LA life. He has never had ambitions to assume control of his uncle's criminal empire in Vegas, but with his cousins unfit to lead and the family suffering because of their antics, Nico considers taking the reins. Vlad Solovey is simply a pleasant distraction.Nico knows, in their world, Russians and Italians do not mix, and the consequences of this growing attraction to the Russian man could be deadly. Yet despite the danger, Nico and Vlad can't resist exploring the undeniable spark between them.As they navigate their forbidden affair, the Morelli family power struggle plunges both their lives into chaos, threatening to expose their secret.Now Nico and Vlad must decide how much they're willing to risk for a chance to make this relationship work–their secrets, their loyalties, and perhaps even their lives. ***Set after the events of Unspoken. Can be read as standalone. First person, alternating POV. less