Bøger af Jolie Damman

Turns out that running away from my family wasn't the path to a happy life.I'm in Brooklyn, New York.It's dirty, the people are mean, and there's the constant fear of getting mugged.But I finally find a light at the end of the tunnel. His name is Aleksandr. He hires me to work for him. Things are great until they aren't.I know he wants me. He's rich, handsome, and smart.He's anything I could ever want, except that... he isn't the only one.There's another man. His name is Dmitri.He and Aleksandr aren't on good terms. Then, I find out that they are both Bratva thugs.They are as dangerous as one can imagine.To make matters worse, another one joins the fray. His name is Nikolai.And he's just like the other two.What's more, my father wants me dead, and he isn't afraid.Those criminals I've been trying to run away from are the only ones that can keep me safe. This is a tormenting predicament I never asked for.

I'm the target of three ruthless Bratva thugs.Names are Viktor, Anisim, and Andrei, and they want every part of me.There's a secret, but they are not telling me.Maybe I don't want to know it. They are bitter rivals. Sharing is not an option for them.As for me, I'm just trying to stay alive.Two of them kidnap me, and the other sneaks into my apartment for his turn. I feel conflicted that I'm falling in love.These are layered men. There's a real heart in each of them.And what if one of them gets me pregnant? It would spark a war.

"New college, new year, new faces, and a better academic year... right? Well, it was supposed to be so until I accidentally crossed paths with the local bully. One might think it was just a high school phase, but for him, it persisted, and it only got worse. I hate him so much. Knowing how to deal with someone like him should be easy, but I have a weakness, and it's how irresistibly perfect everything about him is. Can I really blame myself for falling for such a monster so easily?"This release includes all the stories from the 'Crestview Institute' series. If you're looking for BWWM dynamics peppered with love that beats all obstacles, look no further. This series doesn't hold back; triggers are found on every page, but there's always a Happily Ever After (HEA) to warm your heart.Don't miss out on this rollercoaster of emotions.

I'm trapped in a circle of thugs who've lured me in like a moth to a flame.Names are Mikhail, Nikolai, and Ivan, and they are all deliciously irresistible.I'm just a plus-size, black woman with low self-esteem.I'd always thought I would never be desirable. But they are proving me wrong.Not only do they want me, but they are also fighting over me.I'm afraid they are going to hurt each other. And imagine my surprise when I find out I'm pregnant.Or picture their shock, and how it changes everything.Now, uncovering the father's identity is absolutely crucial, and I'm afraid of the answer.

There's this monster living at Crestview Institute. He's ruthless, his heart is as cold as an iceberg, and he rules over everything and commands everyone to do his bidding. I don't know about that until it's too late. I've always had a positive outlook on life, but apparently, that was enough to piss him off.I stand out too much for being the only black girl in the entire institute. Colden was always going to set his sights on me. Worse than that, he's making my life a living hell. Bullying doesn't even begin to describe it. And to make everything worse, my father has just disappeared and there are rumors that Colden might be involved with a local mob, the Venanzis.I can't even think about retaliating, but... I still do.

Within the walls of Crestview Institute, Ryan's intense gaze fixated on me. He wasn't just an ordinary tormentor; he reveled in causing me pain. But hidden behind his cruelty, I glimpsed a vulnerable side that intrigued me. Driven by desperation, I hatched a plan for revenge. I wanted to witness Ryan's humiliation and have him at my mercy. Fate intervened when I discovered his father's sinister plot to involve him in a local mafia family. I became his only hope for escape. We embarked on a dangerous game, pretending to be deeply in love. Our fabricated romance became our shield against the impending storm. As we continued the charade, the lines between truth and lies blurred. A surprising connection formed, challenging our preconceived notions. Beneath Ryan's tough exterior, I sensed a flicker of redemption. But I couldn't let myself be swayed by genuine emotions. Love in the shadows is a risky path. The web of deception threatened to unravel, exposing us to unforeseen dangers. We stood on the edge of a precipice, uncertain of our fate... Will Ryan's hardened heart reveal tenderness, or will tragedy befall us? Our desperate union now heads into uncharted territory, where salvation and damnation blur.

He thinks it's going to be so easy. Just like in his games with the Bratva, where he pretends that every goal is reachable. But little does he know that, with me, things are different. It doesn't matter that he's treacherously sexy. It doesn't matter that his manly, rumbling voice is like music to my ears. It doesn't matter that he's the only one I can rely on when I'm scared. Babies? Pfft. Forget it. It's not going to happen. Not with us, anyway. But it also matters that I feel this irresistible pull every time we are together. He does make me feel something different that I never felt before, and it's what leads us to our first kiss. He might be a bully, a bad boy, and too cocky for his own good, but when he's the only one that touches my heart, how can I say no? 'Bratva Princesses' is the best way to binge-read all the episodes in the series. They are standalone stories set in the same world, each with its own HEA. The episode list in this series is as follows: Episode 1: Viktor's Runaway SurrogateEpisode 2: Akin's Troubled Single MomEpisode 3: Maksim's Fake GirlfriendLast Episode: Yakim's Rejected Twins

Melicia Otis was there when I needed him most, and then it turns out that he wants more.A lot more than I'm comfortable with. He wants to marry me.I don't know why he does. I mean, I do, but I'm still dead broke.I have a daughter with me and a violent drunkard fighting me in court for custody.I love Melody and she's everything to me.Otis is nice, a tall and imposing Russian, but he's hiding something.He has a terrible past with his ex-wives. What did he do to them he doesn't want me to find out? I'm stressed out just thinking about it, but there's no denying he has his charm and it's intoxicating. And should I... even marry someone who runs a mafia business? Otis I'm helping her with keeping custody of her child. Melicia and Melody just want to be happy again.The moment I first laid my eyes on her, I was already under her spell, and now I can't shake it off.She's more beautiful than any other woman I know. Chocolate skin, dark hair, penetrating eyes, and lips I want to kiss all day long.But she's more worried about her ex, and I can't have that.I want to marry Melicia to help her and keep her with me forever.Problem is, she's finding stuff about me she shouldn't. It makes me furious. I never liked my ex-wives.But knowing her history with her husband, I know she'll think differently, and I can't let that slide. I need to make a choice, and it's going to be an ugly one. I'm not a man that gives up without a fight. His Fleeing Single Mom extends beyond the original story of the series and adds chunks of depth into it. If you're looking for a story featuring a ruthless Russian mafioso and a fleeing single mom, you're in for a treat.

"Nobody has ever looked at me the way he's looking at me at this moment. Like I'm his possession. Like if anyone else were to touch me, he'd break both their legs and an arm for good measure." - A. ZAVARELLI, CROWElsaThe only thing I've ever wanted was to marry for love.Women like me can't have that indulgence, though.This is the kind of game where we have no control - we are used as tools.And what is the name of the game? La Cosa Nostra, the Mafia.I was stubborn enough to think I could win it...My soon-to-be-husband stated his ultimatum and called me his Queen.But his words didn't tell me the whole truth.They hid his beast, merciless nature.Hell cheered the day we married.Because the Devil himself stood before me when our fate was sealed...EduardoElsa was gifted to me.And they dared to snatch her from me.Thought they could touch what was rightfully mine.I made sure their hearts beat no more.I hope she cherishes her new home and life. They aren't going to change anytime soon.She's tough, stubborn, but she will come around. She knows I own her, after all.Mine in a manner only I can understand.Even if she doesn't comprehend it yet.To conquer her heart, I would do anything.For her, there's nothing I can't do... This is a dark mafia romance. Some scenes depicted in it could trigger some people. You've been warned.HEA guaranteed, and there is no cheating.

"What's the worst that can happen?He's ruthless and cocky, but he loves me. I just know he does.Still, it's not like I'm going to get pregnant or anything like that. It won't happen." Biker's Hidden Babies features all 3 novellas from the Plus Size Beauties series. Peppered with themes like secret pregnancy, triplets, mafia gangs, and crime fiction, it's perfect for binge reading. Check out the synopses for the three stories here: 1. Biker's Lost Baby There can never be any love between the two of them. Antez is a black, plus-size office clerk. There's nothing special about her, and she's much younger and even has a problematic son. That's what Harry keeps telling himself, even though every time their eyes meet, he feels something different. He tells himself that it's nothing. His marriage is like a dead body walking, but it's not bad to the point of making him cheat on his wife. That is... That is until he stumbles on her kissing another man! He's a CEO and he's supposed to keep up appearances, but he's also a biker, prone to having short bursts of untainted rage. And that's where Antez comes in. She's sweet, kind, understanding, but also brave enough to contain his beasty side. But she can never fall in love with someone so dangerous and already married... or can she? 2. Biker's Secret Twins Fred, aka 'Promise', doesn't want a family. His life has always been loose and wild. That's how he likes it, and it doesn't matter how infatuated he feels with Madeine. She's the vice-president's old lady, stunning, curvy, and drop-dead gorgeous. Just thinking about her, he knows that something will happen, and it does. He's certain that it was nothing more than a one-night stand, but then Madeine comes back one day, bearing twice the news he expected. She has twins, nobody can find out about them, and... he's the father. Can Fred finally give love a chance and build a family with his best friend's woman? 3. Biker's Rejected Triplets Zhaire doesn't want a family, at all, but her father thinks differently. Needing more money now than ever before in his life, he signs a deal. A deal that can never be forgiven or forgotten. He's giving his own daughter to someone that has never looked at her with kind eyes. Her fiancé has always despised her and is using this opportunity to turn Zhaire's life into a living hell. That's where Larry, aka the 'Rescuer', comes in - or is supposed to. He's forbidden to her. People would never look at their relationship with good eyes, not that Zhaire thinks it would ever happen anyway. He's a biker, a member of the 1%, and also a criminal. They can never kiss.They can never touch each other. And most of all, they can never have babies. Never. It would completely ruin their lives...

He's not a man you want to trifle with.Ruthless as he is, danger and resilience are his life's constants.He's never thought about love. He thinks it will never happen.That's until he meets me through his sister.It's love at first sight, a pull that he can't resist.He's obsessed and so am I, despite his sister's protests.His touches, his kisses set my heart ablaze... And when I find out that I'm pregnant with our twins, my life turns upside down. This release features all the stories in the 'Best Friend's Brother' series. Packed with suspense and spicy scenes, this title dives beyond typical BWWM dynamics.

JanetPeople didn't accept me for who I was, my parents included.I ran away and met a man who I thought could make me better.But he turned out to be the worst mistake of my life...I thought I was done with dating and trying to find a Big until I met him.His name was Ramon, and he ticked every checkbox I had.But I was afraid of letting him enter my world.I didn't even know if he was a Big, after all.I was afraid of letting him find out.But there was something that kept pulling me to him, and I didn't know for how much longer I was going to resist the temptation...RamonShe was a thing of beauty, and so cute I couldn't help but wish I could have her in my arms.But Janet was distant since our first meeting...I didn't know if it had been because of me for sure, but I blamed myself nonetheless.I wasn't going to give up, though.I had everything planned up, only then to have it all thrown out the window.Janet harbored a secret she thought nobody could ever unearth.She was a little.At first, she was troubled, but then I told her she wasn't alone.I was the Big she'd been looking for all this time, and I was going to show her I could give her all the care she needed...Dreams Come True is an ABDL standalone romance. If you are not into age play, this book isn't for you. Characters are consenting adults roleplaying. HEA included.

"We're never more vulnerable than when we trust someone - but paradoxically, if we cannot trust, neither can we find love or joy..." - Walter AndersonCelia He showed up at the most innoportune of times.But he knew I couldn't resist him.And so, after a few minutes of talking to him, we were dancing like impossible lovers.Fate, in the meantime, had other plants for the two of us.We got separated, and now had to fight our back to one another.And to save the ship from certain doom.To trust him?I didn't know if I could do that just yet.But his grip was firm, and I felt that, with him by my side, we could face any odds.And if he truly loved me, then there was nothing and nobody capable of stopping us. Craig I boarded the ship on a mission, to uncover its darkest mysteries.And then, I found her.Beautiful. Goddess-like. Proud of the captain she was.I couldn't resist the urge to approach her, even if that meant putting my mission at risk.It was all worth it if I could have some seconds with her.But those seconds turned into minutes, and those minutes turned into hours.And then, something weird happened.Now, we had to join forces, and I needed, once again, to decide between her and my career.It was an easy decision to make at first, but then I learned she was hiding something.I wasn't the only one here lying after all.We had to trust one another, but on this ship, that was easier said than done.Still, I didn't forget what those hours with her meant to me.I could never.Celia was like no other woman I've ever met before... "Venom Curves" is an instalove BBW Alpha Male Romance. There is no cheating, and HEA is guaranteed.

EvaI was set to be married to a man I didn't know...He was mysterious, obscure and frightening.And I couldn't even see his face before the wedding itself.But a turn of events planned to change everything.A family feud pulled me right to the middle of a turmoil I had nothing to do with.They wanted to kill my husband, and only one man stood in their way.His name was Boris Siciliano, and he was the man of my life...I was going to stand by his side and accept his protection, no matter the cost. That was my promise.BorisThey wanted to make Eva marry someone she didn't even know.But she was mine. She was the love of my life.And there was nothing I could do to impede the wedding...In the meantime, a family dispute reeled her to the middle of something she couldn't handle.In light of that, no matter what happened, I was going to keep her safe.A new, daunting face appeared...He also wanted her, and he was willing to do even the impossible to make it come true.I was the only thing standing in his way.She vowed we were going to marry one day, and I was going to make her happy.That was my promise.Beg Me is a dark mafia romance. Some of the topics and scenes herein can trigger some people.Warning: the first half is very steamy.

As Ava stumbled upon the gruesome sight of a lifeless body sprawled in the dark alleyway, and a gun pointed ominously in her direction, she should have fled in terror. But instead, she found herself irresistibly drawn to the dangerous and mysterious Giovanni, a man whose very presence exuded danger and threatened to ruin her life. But fate intervened, as Ava was kidnapped, and it was Giovanni who bravely risked his own life to save her. Now, with ruthless mobsters hot on their trail, they are forced to stick together, even as they struggle to resist the intense attraction they feel for each other. As Ava delves deeper into Giovanni's world, she discovers a deep wound that repels the attraction they feel. He is haunted by the memory of his late wife, and vowed not to let anyone close again. But little did he know that life had other plans, as Ava discovers she is pregnant with his twins. Now, with a new family to protect, Giovanni knows that he must put aside his past and open his heart to the strong and proud black American who has been thrust into his life. Despite their inner conflicts, they both know that their love is stronger than anything that stands in their way.

Fred, aka 'Promise', doesn't want a family. His life has always been loose and wild. That's how he likes it, and it doesn't matter how infatuated he feels with Madeine. She's the vice-president's old lady, stunning, curvy, and drop-dead gorgeous. Just thinking about her, he knows that something will happen, and it does. He's certain that it was nothing more than a one-night stand, but then Madeine comes back one day, bearing twice the news he expected. She has twins, nobody can find out about them, and... he's the father. Can Fred finally give love a chance and build a family with his best friend's woman?

Giuseppe isn't just the son of the Don, but he's also destined to lead the family after his death. A charmer without even trying, he sets Alaia's heart ablaze the first time their eyes meet. He's completely obsessive and possessive, not to mention dangerously cocky. His ocean-blue eyes gleam when he promises he'll marry her one day, despite his family's reluctance. He's white and Italian, and she's black and American. It just isn't meant to happen. But when all plans are thrown out the window, it's difficult to follow their norms. As he becomes the most important man in the country, his eyes focus on just one goal: claiming Alaia's wild heart. She's a little reluctant at first, but after each date and ridiculously expensive gift, she realizes there's something hidden in his heart. He might be ruthless to his enemies, but to her, he's... well, he's everything she could ever ask for. As things burn hotter than ever between the two of them, she eventually finds out she's pregnant. Giuseppe has always dreamed of becoming a father and now that he is, he's even more protective of her. But Alaia isn't really Alaia and as lies finally surface, he asks himself: can he ever forgive her? Did she ever even... love him?

"Even if it means I'll never be the man you give yourself to, I'll always do anything to protect you."NatalieHe was half shadow, every muscle on his torso flowing from light to dark.A living work of art, and his skin was so tempting to touch.Every move gave away his strength, locking me to his destiny...One day, dad handed my life to him.I belonged to his desires, and he had no mercy for women who didn't obey him.Marat was nefarious, immoral and vicious.But despite those things, I fell in love...Because I needed him as much as he needed me.Even if he didn't want to admit that initially.It was alright, though. I knew he soon would...MaratShe stole my heart the moment my eyes landed on her.Her angelic face was devoid of imperfections.She was so small, and yet, my knees weakened whenever she spoke.Her father trusted her with me.And I swore on my life that she would be happy.Nothing and no one could ever harm her. That was my promise.When she said yes, the ring glistened enchantingly on her finger...She was ready for our new life.A life outside of her comfort zone, where she didn't even speak the language...But that was okay. She had more than enough time to settle in...This is a dark mafia romance, and some scenes in it might trigger some people. You've been warned.No cheating. HEA guaranteed.

When he stepped into the room, a cascade of different emotions flooded Renae's mind. She'd accepted the offer to work in Le Kissr for one reason only - to pay off the loan she owed. She'd never once suspected such a hulking, handsome, and tall man would be her first and most important client. His eyes alone were enough to make her mind melt. Ever since their first meeting, she couldn't sleep well anymore. She'd always thought that a man with such an impossibly peachy skin would never have eyes for her.Weeks later, he proved her otherwise. He shared the same feelings for her too, and he couldn't hide them anymore. All it took was Renae's ex showing up to make him take the first step. Her heart sped up like a galloping horse when he wrapped his arms around her, more than willing to keep her safe, no matter what the future held in store for them.This is a BWWM interracial romance, including themes like alpha male and billionaire and possessive man. Characters are 18+.

MelissaI knew he was dangerous.I was aware he wasn't the right man for me.But his presence alone was an irresistible pull, and I felt myself drawn to him like a moth to an impossibly bright flame...His presence gave me comfort.He helped me when I most needed him.And we had a night I was never going to forget...But not everything was roses and sunshine. A chain of events turned everything upside down.I was pregnant, but people wanted me to believe in a lie.I wasn't going to believe in any lies.I was going to hunt down the perpetrator of said lies, and I was going to make him pay.With Affiano's help, nothing and no one was going to stand in my way - not for too long.AffianoShe was sweet, but she had a fiery rage rooted in her heart.It fished me to her in a matter of seconds.I knew she wasn't the right woman for me - too naïve and dreamy.But it wasn't like I could resist her and my temptations...We shared a night that was forever going to follow me, chase me even.I thought I was never going to meet her again, but then fate kissed me with other plans.She came back, and she had a mission.She told me she was pregnant, but that a lie conspired against her...Our love was rekindled, and I wasn't going to let her tackle said lie on her own.I was going to be by her side at all times.A lie could never outlive the liar, after all.Don't Cry is a secret baby dark mafia romance. Some of the topics and scenes herein depicted might trigger some people. You've been warned.

I have always wanted Mr. Paul, but he was out of my reach. I was a poor chubby girl that lived in the suburbs. He, on the other hand, was a tall billionaire with a commanding attitude - there was no one that could match him... I thought that he was for me. I had a job offer to move elsewhere, and our final goodbye, which I thought was going to be a cold one, promised to be anything but. When Mr. Paul finally meets the German man that hired me, he let his Alpha side come out, and when he gets very obsessed, there is no stopping him.

Brett. He's a monster. I shouldn't touch him. I shouldn't even approach him once in my life, but it isn't like I have full control of it. He found me. It was my first day of classes when we ran into each other. He showed me he didn't even want me around. He threatened me. Crestview Institute is his territory. In here, I have to follow his rules, fulfill his wishes, and keep my head down, but I... don't. I don't. I stand up for myself for nobody will. I see the hurt, the pain, the love, and even the kindness hidden deep within him. That's my weapon. That's how I can bring down, even if it means treading on dangerous territory, that of unlikely falling in love.

There can never be any love between the two of them. Antez is a black, plus-size office clerk. There's nothing special about her, and she's much younger and even has a problematic son. That's what Harry keeps telling himself, even though every time their eyes meet, he feels something different. He tells himself that it's nothing. His marriage is like a dead body walking, but it's not bad to the point of making him cheat on his wife. That is... That is until he stumbles on her kissing another man! He's a CEO and he's supposed to keep up appearances, but he's also a biker, prone to having short bursts of untainted rage. And that's where Antez comes in. She's sweet, kind, understanding, but also brave enough to contain his beasty side. But she can never fall in love with someone so dangerous and already married... or can she?

He saved me from a group of outlaws. His name was Arthur, and it was love at first sight. I had to invite him for dinner, despite my dad's reluctance. I learned a dark secret about his life, but that only made me want him more... I felt protected and safe around him. Out here, in the West, that was rare. He had the body most men would be envious of... One night, in the barn, he took me. Made me his, and we sealed our fate...

Steven was a shimmer of hope for Nia, but their marriage was a lie.And she didn't know for how much longer she could continue to take it. Working as a wife for hire wasn't how she'd dreamed her life to be like, but she was good at it. So good she stole the heart of one of the most important white millionaires in Lost Hope. He'd been obsessing over her since his eyes first landed on the frame of her body.His family coming home after years in Germany was the catalyst. He made the toughest choice of his life, but it turned out he was just giving himself a golden chance. Nia was unique, chocolate-toned skin, and a pair of caramel eyes that made his heart flutter every time they were together. Their married life was a lie, but little by little, they were making it their truth.The Rented Wife is a BWWM Interracial Romance. If you're looking for a book with a strong-willed female heroine and a flawed but redeemable millionaire, then look no further. It does include some pretty steamy scenes, so be ready for them. HEA guaranteed.

Eva Being a little was never an easy thing.Things got even harder for me when my former Big dumped me.Now, in a new town and with no friends, I needed to be someone else.Fake. Artificial. A lie.But things were about to change...And so they did when the chief of police rescued me.He had one secret he wasn't willing to tell me, though.A puzzle that could heal my wounds... Stephen She was a striking woman.Determination was her middle name.Strong. Confident. Resolute.I didn't think I would ever have a chance with her...Truth be told, I just wanted to distance myself from everyone.What happened in my past destroyed any chance of love happening in my life again.But then, I rescued Eva and she had other plans.She was a stubborn one and wanted to dig deep...Her mind wanted to know everything.One night, she shared her secret with me and I discovered she was the little my life was missing this whole time... "The Chief's Little" is a sweet short romance. HEA is guaranteed and there is no cheating. If you are looking for that cute story with diapers and pacis involved, then you need to look no further.

AmaraLee College was anything but normal.Cold walls and floors I didn't want to walk on.I had a dream, and I was willing to face any challenge to make it a reality.But something stood in my way. Or rather, someone did.Porter Winsett, the rich kid everyone loved.He hated me because I was not like everyone else.He set the tone the first day he met me...And now he was trying everything he could to make me leave.But despite also having a huge crush on him, I wasn't going to give up.Regardless of what was to happen, I was going to face him head-on. My dreams were more important than how much he hated me...PorterAmara shouldn't be here. She didn't deserve to be in Lee College.She became an enemy of mine the moment I first saw her.But she was a tough one, and she wasn't afraid of me...She was different from everyone else. She had courage and hope.She dreamed a lot, and that... I couldn't accept.Dreams are for the weak. They don't come true.I knew she had someone powerful backing her, but I wasn't afraid.She was a challenge to me, and I was willing to do everything possible to make her hate me even more. Hatred fueled my life, and she would soon find out I was too much for her...Stop Dreaming is a standalone dark college romance with a bully to spice things up. All characters are adults. HEA is guaranteed.

AmyThis tiny town in the middle of nowhere loathed me.The citizens singled me out for something that I had no control over.I was a little, and they thought I was a freak...I'd been looking for someone to complement my life; a Big.But in this place, I was never going to find the right man.One day, though, it seemed that fate was intent on proving me wrong.His name was Luke, and he was daunting, menacing and dangerous.But to me, he was caring and the man I wanted to marry...It was like a match made in heaven, and he was going to keep me forever protected under the comfort of his arms - that was, after all, his lifelong vow.LukeAfter my wife passed away, I didn't know if I was ready for another relationship.That was, until I found Amy.She was cute, lovely and charming...I just couldn't stop thinking about her ever since we met.Her eyes, hair and her angelic face - everything about her seemed perfect, as if she had been made just for me.She had a secret, though - something she thought I couldn't understand.But she was wrong. Her being a little just made her even more adorable.Finally, Amy opened up her heart for me, and then there was only one thing I was sure of.Amy needed my protection, and as her Big, I was going to do everything to keep her safe...Protecting my Princess is an ABDL-themed romance, and it depicts scenes some people might find triggering. All characters in the story are consenting adults.HEA guaranteed. No cheating.

Maksim Morozov. Russian, sexy, pepper and salt hair, and has a voice that penetrates anyone's heart. Mariena knows he means trouble. She's always been aware of that since their unlikely encounter in that shop while he browsed for tampons for his paraplegic sister. Still, how can Mariena not dream about him when he's the first man she's talked with that her father didn't approve of beforehand? He keeps her on a tight leash and pure, all for the purpose of marrying her off to the richest oil magnate he's friends with. Maksim isn't just from the Bratva, but also with PMC Wagner. His life has always been dangerous and he's never experienced true love - not until meeting Mariena and being stranded in the quaint little town of Larton. But being stuck there for now while using Mariena for his own benefit comes with another advantage. She needs him as her boyfriend to fend off her nightmarish marriage proposals, which means that she can become his fake girlfriend, too.It's a match. It all means hope for Mariena, but little does she suspect that he might hurt her heart as much as he can love her.

Iza has been on the run for most of her life. The Bratva can never find her. She's a single mom who has been struggling with her daughter since when she was born. That's why, when she learns that Akin lives next door, she needs to move ASAP. He's a member of the Bratva on the run, but he could easily use her as bait. Except that fleeing again isn't so easy for Iza. Her daughter is ill and she doesn't have the money to pay for the treatment. It all gets so much worse now that Akin knows who she is, too. They don't feel anything for each other initially, but they start an agreement - they will work together to keep each other protected until they can leave the city. Tensions are high, but as time passes, Akin and Iza realize that they do, in fact, feel something for each other. However, marred by all the initial distrust and confrontation, can they ever take the first step toward a beautiful relationship?