Ruthless Obsession Series by Zoe Blake

The moment she opened those gorgeous red lips to tell me no, she was mine.I was a powerful Russian arms dealer and she was an innocent schoolteacher. If she had a choice, she’d run as far away from me as possible. Unfortunately for her, I wasn’t giving her one. I wasn’t just going to take her; I was going to take over her entire world. Where she lived.What she ate.Where she worked.All would be under my control. Call it obsession.Call it depravity... moreThe moment she opened those gorgeous red lips to tell me no, she was mine.I was a powerful Russian arms dealer and she was an innocent schoolteacher. If she had a choice, she’d run as far away from me as possible. Unfortunately for her, I wasn’t giving her one. I wasn’t just going to take her; I was going to take over her entire world. Where she lived.What she ate.Where she worked.All would be under my control. Call it obsession.Call it depravity.I don’t give a damn… as long as you call her mine. less

I was a savage bent on claiming her as punishment for her family's mistakes. As a powerful Russian Arms dealer, no one steals from me and gets away with it. She was an innocent pawn in a dangerous game. She had no idea the package her uncle sent her from Russia contained my stolen money. If I were a good man, I would let her return the money and leave. If I were a gentleman, I might even let her keep some of it just for frightening her... moreI was a savage bent on claiming her as punishment for her family's mistakes. As a powerful Russian Arms dealer, no one steals from me and gets away with it. She was an innocent pawn in a dangerous game. She had no idea the package her uncle sent her from Russia contained my stolen money. If I were a good man, I would let her return the money and leave. If I were a gentleman, I might even let her keep some of it just for frightening her. As I stared down at the beautiful living doll stretched out before me like a virgin sacrifice, I thanked God for every sin and misdeed that had blackened my cold heart. I was not a good man.I sure as hell wasn’t a gentleman… and I had no intention of letting her go. She was mine now. And no one takes what's mine. less

The more she fights me, the more I want her. It’s that beautiful, sassy mouth of hers. It makes me want to push her to her knees and dominate her, like the brutal savage I am. As a Russian Arms dealer, I should not be ruthlessly pursuing an innocent like her, but that will not stop me. A twist of fate may have brought us together, but it is my twisted obsession that will hold her captive as my own treasured possession. She is mine now. I dare you to try and take her from me.

I was a mafia mercenary only hired to find her, but now I’m going to keep her. She is a Russian mafia princess, kidnapped to be used as a pawn in a dangerous territory war.Saving her was my job. Keeping her safe had become my obsession. Every move she makes, I am in the shadows, watching. I was like a feral animal: cruel, violent, and selfishly out for my own needs. Until her. Now, I will make her mine by any means necessary. I am her protector, but no one is going to protect her from me.

Had she crashed into any other man's car, she could have walked away—but she hit mine. Upon seeing the bruises on her wrist, I struggled to contain my rage. Despite her objections, I refused to allow her to leave. Whoever hurt this innocent beauty would pay dearly. As a Russian Mafia crime boss who owns Chicago's most elite gambling club, I have very creative and painful methods of exacting revenge.She seems too young and naive to be out on her own in such a dangerous world... moreHad she crashed into any other man's car, she could have walked away—but she hit mine. Upon seeing the bruises on her wrist, I struggled to contain my rage. Despite her objections, I refused to allow her to leave. Whoever hurt this innocent beauty would pay dearly. As a Russian Mafia crime boss who owns Chicago's most elite gambling club, I have very creative and painful methods of exacting revenge.She seems too young and naive to be out on her own in such a dangerous world.Needing a nanny, I decided to claim her for the role. She might resist my severe, domineering discipline, but I won't give her a choice in the matter. She needs a protector, and I'd be damned if it were anyone but me.Resisting the urge to claim her will test all my restraint. It's a battle I'm bound to lose. With each day, my obsession and jealousy intensify.It's only a matter of time before my control snaps...and I make her mine.Mine.Sweet Severity continues the steamy, enemies to lovers' drama featuring the domineering Russian Mafia men of Zoe's Ruthless Obsession series. Scroll up and one click now. Publisher's Note: This is the seventh novel, and part of a new trilogy, in Zoe Blake's Ruthless Obsession series. less

I never asked for an assistant, and if I had, I definitely would not have chosen her. With her sharp tongue and lack of discipline, what she needs is a firm hand, not a job. The more she tests my limits, the more tempted I am to bend her over my knee.  As a Russian Mafia boss and owner of Chicago's most elite gambling club, I can't afford distractions from her antics. Or her secrets. For I suspect, my innocent new assistant is hiding something. And I know just how to get to the truth... moreI never asked for an assistant, and if I had, I definitely would not have chosen her. With her sharp tongue and lack of discipline, what she needs is a firm hand, not a job. The more she tests my limits, the more tempted I am to bend her over my knee.  As a Russian Mafia boss and owner of Chicago's most elite gambling club, I can't afford distractions from her antics. Or her secrets. For I suspect, my innocent new assistant is hiding something. And I know just how to get to the truth.  It's high time she understands who holds the power in our relationship. To ensure I get what I desire, I'll keep her close, controlling her every move. Except I am no longer after information—I want her mind, body and soul.  She underestimated the stakes of our dangerous game and now owes a heavy price. She's mine now. Mine.  Sweet Animosity continues the steamy, enemies to lovers' drama featuring the domineering Russian Mafia men of Zoe's Ruthless Obsession series. Scroll up and one click now.  Publisher's  This is the eighth novel, and part of a new trilogy, in Zoe Blake's Ruthless Obsession series. It is a standalone that contains adult themes. Please refrain from purchasing if such content is not to your liking. less