Vera Caine writes slow-burn, character-driven mafia romance set in the Russian Bratva of New York City.
The Volkov Empire is a world of quiet menace — men who deal in debts and loyalty, and the women who refuse to be just another thing they control. These are romances built on tension rather than spectacle: restrained, patient, and dangerous in the understated ways. Every book is a complete love story with its own ending.
Start with Claimed, Book One.
What you’ll find
- Russian Bratva, set in New York City
- Marriage of convenience
- Forced proximity
- Slow-burn tension
- Morally grey, dangerous heroes
- Strong heroines who hold their ground
Frequently asked
What kind of romance does Vera Caine write?
Slow-burn, character-driven mafia romance set in the Russian Bratva of New York City — morally grey heroes, strong heroines, and a complete love story with a happily ever after in every book.
What is the Volkov Empire Series?
A series of interconnected, slow-burn mafia romances. Each book follows a different Volkov man and stands on its own, with its own ending. Reading order: 1. Claimed, 2. Broken.
Where can I read the books?
On Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.
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