Ava belonged to me. No one else could be with her, and no one else would do for me. It would take time and gifts, wine and listening. Whatever else. But she would understand one day. She would know. Only me. Once I had Ava in my grips, I would never release her. ________________________ MISHA For a year, Kazimir’s cousin Misha has been obsessed with Ava—the only black ballerina in the Mariinsky theater company. When the opportunity arises to spend time with Ava, Misha seizes it. But over and over distractions appear—a psycho here and there, a devil, stolen nukes, and even a missing corpse. Over and over, obstacles arise. Can Misha battle them all as he fights for Ava’s love? Or will he never get his ballerina? AVA Ballet is all Ava has ever known. Due to the murder of the company’s prima ballerina, they gave Ava the principal role in the ballet. On opening night, she blew minds and captured everyone’s hearts. If the company keeps her in the position, they will be making history. There has been no ethnic principal in the Mariinsky Theater’s 150 years of operation. But is Russia ready for their first black prima ballerina? And what dark, threatening things come with the position? Dirty Desires is part of the Lion and Mouse romance series and is a sequel to the bonus short story Dirty Dancing, which is at the end of Dirty Love. It is 90,000 words long. WARNING: This novel has scorching-hot sex scenes that could cause impregnation. The Author is not liable for any children conceived from reading this book.