{"product_id":"demitri-small-town-romantic-suspense-paperback","title":"Demitri: Small-Town Romantic Suspense - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCM Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy name is Demitri Petrov\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy father was the head of the Bratva for the east coast. He ruled the area with an iron fist, bringing in drugs, women, and murder. I wanted nothing to do with it. When he died, the family fell apart. I had freedom for the first time in my life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI've learned not to trust anyone. Finding someone who shares that philosophy? Who wants no strings and no commitment? And a desire that matches mine? Perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMia Alexander fit the bill for all of my fantasies. She wanted the same things I did. Her own past creating invisible chains around her heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter breaking my own rules and falling for Mia, she's in danger because of me. I'm being pulled back into the life I fought so hard to leave behind. And they will use Mia against me if they have to. Because I'm never going to be truly free. My name ensures that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut I'll be damned if Mia is hurt because of me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI'll make sure the world burns before that happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy name is Demitri Petrov. And I will protect what is mine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor's note: This is a secret relationship, protector, with a side of family and past trauma and a dash of Mafia book. Content warnings prior to first chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 344\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68361970614493,"sku":"9798987840559","price":32.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/4p3oGsnypz9798987840559.webp?v=1793382668","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/demitri-small-town-romantic-suspense-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}