Böcker av Roxie Rivera

It's Christmas in Houston, and the Russians are ready to spoil-and protect-the ones they love. Featuring nine sexy, flirty stories, this holiday-themed collection from the Her Russian Protector series allows readers to revisit favorite couples and meet new love interests. It includes the following tales: It's A Wonderful Life (DIMITRI) The Luxury Sleigh Ride (ALEXEI) From Russia, With Love (VASYA) All I Want For Christmas (NIKOLAI) Nine Ladies Dancing (KOSTYA) Toys for Tots (DANILA) My Favorite Things (YURI) Five Golden Rings (IVAN) A Bright New Beginning (SERGEI) This novel-length collection fits the Her Russian Protector series timeline between YURI (Book 3) and the beginning of NIKOLAI (Book 4.)

Refusing to lose her brother to the violent Hermanos street gang, Benny turns to Dimitri, the dead sexy Russian who lives in the apartment above her family's bakery. He's the only man tough enough to get through to Johnny and save him from a life in prison-or worse.There's nothing Dimitri won't do for Benny, even if it means dealing with her troublemaking brother. He quickly realizes that it's not just Johnny and his thug friends that pose a threat to Benny. A shady real estate developer needs to buy her bakery to secure a multi-million dollar deal and he'll stop at nothing to make her sell.Threatened from all sides, Benny finds safety in Dimitri's strong arms - and in his bed. Her big, sexy Russian has no intention of ever letting her go-and he'll brave the fires of hell before he lets anyone harm her.

Desperate to find her sister, Erin goes to the only man in Houston who can help her: Ivan Markovic. The intimidating, tattooed Russian operates one of the most elite mixed-martial arts training centers in the world but it's his shadowy past and reputed connections with Houston's underworld that interest her most.To find her sister, she'll need the help of her big, scary Russian protector-but asking for help from a man like Ivan carries a steep price, one that might just include her heart.

After losing her older brother in a violent robbery, wedding gown designer Bianca Bradshaw refuses to date men with criminal ties. She's never been tempted to cross that line-until Sergei.The Russian behemoth works as an enforcer for mob boss Nikolai Kalasnikov and fights as his champion in the underground bare-knuckle circuit. Sergei is absolutely the last complication she needs in her life-but he's the only man who makes her body ache with desire. And right now she needs his help. When he learns some creep is bothering Bianca, Sergei Sakharov vows to protect her at all costs. He's been trying to get close to the plus-sized beauty for months but she rejects him at every turn. He's determined to show her that he's worth more as a man than his criminal connections. But Sergei's loyalty to his family-both blood and criminal-put him at odds with the future he wants with Bianca. He has to choose-the woman he desperately loves or his loyalty to the man who saved his life. Because the darkness of the underworld he inhabits is about to spill into Bianca's life and the hardest choice may be the only one that allows him to protect her...

Claimed and cherished by Houston's most ruthless mob boss, artist Vivian Kalasnikov embraces her new position as Nikolai's wife and the lonely, dangerous role as queen of Houston's underworld. But Nikolai is keeping secrets from her, and the whispers of a coming street war leave her terrified for the man she so passionately loves-and the tiny life growing inside her. Nikolai finally has everything he's ever wanted-power, wealth and a family with Vivian, the beautiful sun who lights up his dark life. But as his young wife prepares for her debut on the international art stage, he finds himself drawn into a bloody conflict that threatens the quiet life he's painstakingly built. He can feel the promise of his future happiness slipping through his fingers like grains of sand. One wrong move, and he'll lose Vivian and his child forever. One wrong move, and he won't see another sunrise. The sins of their fathers have come back to haunt Vivian and Nikolai. To protect his beloved wife and his heir, he'll do absolutely anything. The brutal gangster who violently conquered the streets of Moscow and Houston is about to be unleashed-and Houston's underworld will never be the same again.

Ten years ago, Nisha Jackson survived her serial killer husband but lost something precious during her escape. Since then, she's built a successful life for herself. She has a beautiful home, a grumpy cat, beloved friends, and a career that brings her joy. There's only one thing she wants to complete her life-Anton Vasiliev. Infamous for his loyalty to the mafia family he serves, Ten, as he's known in Houston's criminal underworld, is big, battle-hardened, and alpha to the core. He's the sort of man Nisha should shy away from, but he makes her ache with unfulfilled desire. When her sadistic ex-husband escapes his prison transport, Nisha runs straight into Ten's powerful, protective embrace. He vows to keep her safe-and in the process, she'll discover what it means to be loved and worshipped as the curvy goddess she is. As for her ex? Well, she's not the scared shell of a woman she was when he tried to kill her. She's reclaimed her power-and she has a score to settle.

After a year filled with drama and danger, Erin and Ivan are ready to focus on the one thing they want the most--starting a family. When she has yet another negative test, Erin worries there's something wrong with her.Ivan urges his wife not to worry because it will happen when it's meant to happen. He hates seeing her stressed out and does whatever he can to make her happy.But, when Erin's wayward sister is released from jail, he hesitates to allow Ruby to live in their home. He's worried she hasn't changed and that Erin will only end up getting hurt again.Trouble follows Ruby from the cell block to their front door, and Ivan finds himself faced with an insurmountable problem.f he can't save Ruby's life, he'll lose everything--Erin, the family they desperately want and his freedom.