Born into Ruin (Devils Will Rise: Melnikov Legacy #9)

"You'll be my first, and I want you to be my last."

Sitka:

I knew I was in trouble the moment I started looking for Damien in every room.

One smile became a crush.

A crush became an obsession.

And somehow, without either of us meaning for it to happen, I fell hopelessly in love with a man everyone else seems determined to fear.

The more I learn about Damien, the harder it becomes to imagine a future without him in it.

But every secret eventually comes to light.

And when my brothers discover what we've been hiding, Damien is going to be the one paying the price.

Damien:

The first time I saw Sitka Medvedev, I was done for.

She makes me laugh, steals my breath, and somehow manages to see the parts of me I've spent my whole life trying to hide.

I should stay away from her.

I know exactly what her brothers will do if they find out about us.

Unfortunately, I've never wanted anything more than I want her.

Now I'm keeping secrets from the people closest to me, falling harder every day, and making plans for a future that all depends on one thing.

Surviving the moment her brothers discover she's mine.

Born into Ruin is a steamy mafia romance featuring a possessive hero, a fearless heroine, secret dating, protective brothers, found family, emotional scars, touch-her-and-die vibes, and a guaranteed HEA.

This is the ninth book in the Melnikov Legacy series, but it can be read as a standalone. No cheating, no OW drama, and an HEA are always guaranteed.