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The Runaway & The Russian

A gripping Bratva love story
Brief Description
A Cinderella tale with guns and a Russian fairy godfather. My foster sister is missing, and the men who kidnapped her have turned their sights on me. I'm running, but I can't hide forever. Sleeping rough on London's streets is dangerous, but going back means death.... Read More
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A Cinderella tale with guns and a Russian fairy godfather.

My foster sister is missing, and the men who kidnapped her have turned their sights on me.

I'm running, but I can't hide forever. Sleeping rough on London's streets is dangerous, but going back means death. I've seen their faces. I know their secrets. And I have enough evidence to destroy them.

When I'm followed, I run againβ€”straight into the path of a bullet meant for a handsome stranger.

He's an arms dealer with ties to the Russian mafia. He says he'll protect me. He says he'll kill for me.

His name is Kolya Barinov, and this is the beginning of our story.

The Runaway & The Russian is a slow-burn age gap romance packed with mafia danger, found family, emotional damage, and a hero who would raze the world to keep his girl safe.


Praise for the Runaway series:

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… Kolya is hot, caring, and obviously adores Tess throughout the story, so much so that I may have swooned on more than one occasion.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… The chemistry these two have together is off the charts.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… Absolutely amazing story. Touches on a taboo subject; however, it was written brilliantly and dealt with well.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… This book... wow the storyline... It's unique and interesting, and I loved it.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… If I could give more than 5 stars, I definitely would.

Series: The Runaway Series

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781036707583

Publisher: Vinci Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vinci Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 220

About the Author

Helen Bright was born and raised in Yorkshire, UK, and often bases her novels in and around the county. Whether writing paranormal or contemporary romance, she frequently includes dark subject matters within her deep and meaningful love stories.

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