The Bobrov Bratva Series by Shandi Boyes

Sometimes you believe the only way you can protect the ones you love is to let them go. It’s a lie. Four years ago, the only woman I’ve ever loved left me after a ton of heated words and a gut-wrenching promise to never return. I should have chased her—when Ana runs, I’m meant to catch her. It’s how we operate—but a war was erupting, and I no longer believed I was the right man to protect her. That changes when she returns to Russia to repay her father’s massive debt... moreSometimes you believe the only way you can protect the ones you love is to let them go. It’s a lie. Four years ago, the only woman I’ve ever loved left me after a ton of heated words and a gut-wrenching promise to never return. I should have chased her—when Ana runs, I’m meant to catch her. It’s how we operate—but a war was erupting, and I no longer believed I was the right man to protect her. That changes when she returns to Russia to repay her father’s massive debt. More than money is on the line, and I refuse to make the same mistake twice. Anastasia is mine, and I’ll take down any fool with an opposing opinion. Sinful Intentions is an age-gap mafia romance. Although it is part of the Bobrov Bratva series, it can be read as a standalone. It does have some triggers, though not quite as many Wicked Intentions.Check author’s website for TWs. less

I had everything until I had nothing… Before his brother’s murder, Yev was playful, confident, way too young for me, and domineering enough to utter three words no man was game to ruminate much less speak. Crawl to me. Loving him was reckless. It scared the shit out of me, so you can imagine how hard the task became when an addiction was the only thing capable of swallowing his grief. He’s a shell of a man he was once was, but not all his devious tendencies center around his brother’s murder... moreI had everything until I had nothing… Before his brother’s murder, Yev was playful, confident, way too young for me, and domineering enough to utter three words no man was game to ruminate much less speak. Crawl to me. Loving him was reckless. It scared the shit out of me, so you can imagine how hard the task became when an addiction was the only thing capable of swallowing his grief. He’s a shell of a man he was once was, but not all his devious tendencies center around his brother’s murder. Most are because of me. I’m the reason he returned to Russia, his sole purpose to continue breathing. Except I’m betrothed to another, and unless I want everyone of importance in my life to slip through my fingers as they has Yev’s, it must stay that way. This isn’t a fairytale. There is no guaranteed happily ever after, but I’d be a liar if I said one look into Yev’s pained eyes didn’t have me wanting to wage a war. I’m certain he’d protect me as well as I’d protect him even with him being the one I need protecting from the most. less

Matvei Ivanov is everything his reputation perceives.Arrogant. Untouchable. Deadly.He is a man who knows what he wants, and for some unfathomable reason, he wants me.But I am not a free woman. I’m on the run, and have as many secrets as the domineeringly mysterious stranger, though you’d never guess that when I toss caution to the wind for a deal too good to be true.I refuse to be bought… but being wholly consumed by someone convinced I deserve better doesn’t come with a price tag... moreMatvei Ivanov is everything his reputation perceives.Arrogant. Untouchable. Deadly.He is a man who knows what he wants, and for some unfathomable reason, he wants me.But I am not a free woman. I’m on the run, and have as many secrets as the domineeringly mysterious stranger, though you’d never guess that when I toss caution to the wind for a deal too good to be true.I refuse to be bought… but being wholly consumed by someone convinced I deserve better doesn’t come with a price tag.It only turns costly when I learn more than my heart is on the line. less