Books Hidden Truths, Painted scar by Neva Altaj , Bourbon and Lies by Victoria Wilder 

• Hidden Truths by Neva Altaj:
  This novel follows Sergei Belov, a trained assassin suffering from PTSD, nightmares, and violent episodes. After rescuing Angelina Sandoval, she becomes the remedy to his condition. The story explores their shared hidden scars, complex emotional healing, and the danger intertwined with their lives in the mafia world. The book is part of the Perfectly Imperfect series and includes themes of trauma, protection, and an intense romantic bond with a guaranteed happy ending.
• Painted Scar by Neva Altaj:
  The story centers on Roman Petrov, a ruthless mafia leader, who wakes in the hospital overhearing betrayal plots. Roman's world is defined by loyalty, money, and death. The narrative unfolds through dual perspectives of Roman and Nina, highlighting their evolving, complicated relationship amid brutal violence and power struggles. The story includes themes of forced marriage, ethical dilemmas, possession, and love’s endurance even in darkness. The book is known for its suspenseful atmosphere and moral ambiguity, ending with a message of hope and imperfect love.
• Bourbon and Lies by Victoria Wilder
• In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did, ended up dead—or so the rumor goes. Townies call it a curse. But I’ve lived it, and I won’t survive it again.

I’m not a cop anymore, but I’ve seen enough danger to know that Laney Young, the beautiful stranger who just showed up in my small town, is running from it. She’s lying about where she came from and what she’s doing here.

I don’t want her near my family or the quiet life I’ve made for myself. But my brothers have other plans. Now she’s everywhere–working at my distillery, living in our guest house, calling me ‘cowboy’ and skinny-dipping in my horse trough.

But it’s the way she dishes out attitude from that pretty mouth of hers that has me wanting things I’ve sworn to myself I’d never want again. I should push her away, forget how her lips taste, and ignore how she makes me want more out of life again.

When her past shows up and mingles too closely with mine, her lies begin to unravel. The rules don’t matter anymore. I mess up, dig too far, and get too close. Only two things have the power to keep her safe now: bourbon and lies.