Vanya by Linzi Basset

Arian, named the Godfather of the EU Bratvas, believed in equality… of power and responsibility. Vanya, Vadim, and Arian, leaders of the Guzun Bratva, ruled Moldova as a team.

Vanya Guzun
I am cut from the same cloth as my mother, who, to this day, is referred to as the Comare—the Godmother. Like her, I’m not one to be trifled with. I’ve been called intimidating, immovable, and cunning. Guess what? I am all those and more. Whoever is attempting to get rid of the Guzun Family is going to learn that lesson the hard way.
On the other side of the coin, I’m fiercely passionate about protecting those I love. A woman who knows what I want. And I will have what and who I want.
It’s time to act. No more yearning… no more waiting for him to notice me with eyes other than that as our Underboss. But he’s stubborn and attempts to keep me at arm’s length. I won’t let him.

Andrei Balan
As Underboss it’s my duty to protect the leaders of the Guzun Bratva. Not an easy task since all three of them are hardheaded and stubborn. I’m feared among peers as a ruthless Mafioso with no compassion or empathy, especially toward those who cross my path and hurt the ones I care for. Getting shot and tortured is part of the job. I’m used to it and take it in stride. What I don’t need, is to suddenly have the Guzun Mafiosa underfoot, flaunting her seductive curves in my face. It’s time she’s taught a lesson.
The arrival of a very charming Luciano Maranzano, the Capo de tutti capi of the La Cosa Nostra, disrupts the budding relationship between Vanya and Andrei with an offer of his own. Now, caught in a vortex of lust, deceit, and murder, she will be forced to choose.
Except… fate made the decision for her.

PLEASE NOTE: Although the blurb is in first person, the book is written in third person.
For best reader experience, the Guzun family Trilogy should be read in order