Her Hidden Protector

She thought he was gone forever, but he's been watching her from the shadows for years. When he finally steps out of the darkness, can she forgive him for letting her believe he was dead? Alina For years, I've been in hiding after my uncle ruthlessly seized control of the New York Bratva, killing my father, brother, and the man I once loved, Niko Stepanov. With almost everyone I cared about gone, only my best friend, Noelle, and I escaped. To stay safe, we separated, keeping in touch only through burner phones-Noelle in Denver, and me in North Carolina. But a few months ago, my uncle was arrested after trying to kidnap Noelle, and for the first time in years, I felt it was safe to come out of hiding. Now, I'm living with Noelle and her new husband in a peaceful, small Colorado town. I finally feel a sense of happiness again-but I can't shake the feeling someone is still watching me. At first, I think it's just paranoia, but with each passing day, the feeling grows stronger. Someone is out there, and it's only a matter of time before I find out who. Niko Everyone believes I'm dead, and until recently, that's exactly how I wanted it-it's the only way I could keep Alina Vasilev, my Roza, safe. She's my best friend's little sister, and I've spent years protecting her from afar after her father and brother were murdered by a ruthless Pakhan. But now the man responsible is finally behind bars, and I'm ready to step out of the shadows. When Alina moves to Hideaway Mountain, I follow, quietly securing a job at the local fire district while I watch over her, waiting for the right moment to reveal the truth. But when our paths finally cross, she isn't relieved to see me-she's furious. Can I prove to Alina that everything I've done was out of love, or have I lost her forever? Welcome to Hideaway Valley-where the alpha heroes of the local Fire District fall hard and fast for feisty, independent women. This is book three in the Hideaway Valley Fire series, featuring insta-love in a small mountain town and a mix of your favorite romance tropes. Though each book in the Hideaway universe has interconnected characters, they can all be read as standalone stories. If you love spicy, sweet, and daring small-town romance, then take a trip to Hideaway Valley. HEA guaranteed!