A heart is something that should not be entrusted to me. I will tear, crush, and destroy it with my very own hands. Then back away with a smile on my face. It’s who I am—a killer, a player, a joker. But hers, I’m unsure about. Do I want to rupture and rip it from her chest? Or do I want to hold and capture it with my own?
TL is one of my favs!!
This is the 4th book in this phenomenal series, and I can say with all honesty that this is the best series I have ever read! This is Anton and Samara’s story. Anton is the playboy who is not looking for any sort of relationship. Samara works a couple of jobs in order to make money to support her younger sister’s dream. After having a one night stand with Anton, he is baffled when she keeps on rejecting him. I loved all of the secondary characters, and especially Death and Anton’s relationship. No spoilers though; this is a must read, you will certainly not be disappointed! This author has done a brilliant job in writing this series, and I was totally hooked from the very beginning. This story is filled with drama, action, humour, revenge, and love, all which captivated me. I know that this is the final book in this awesome series, but I would love to read more about all these Bratva men and the women who love them!
This is absolutely an amazing series but, I’d have to say Anton and Sam are my faves. All these books are all filled with intrigue, and page turning deliciousness.
I love this series and after this one, I wanted to do a series re read.
I love the brotherhood of these men they may be dicks to each other but they will always have each other.
Anton is the funny one. His banters with Death are my fave scene, is Death still my fave? Yes. There’s just something about him.
What I like about this series is not only are the guys cool but also the women they are matched with, they compliment each other well.
The last installment in the Smirnov Bratva Series………I DON’T WANT IT TO END!!!
But what a way to end a series.
Sinful, dark, twisted, all consuming, delicious, panty melting, raw, confronting and yet again a manipulation of the mind.
Dismissed……Perfection.
Anton……My lord what a guy.
Sexy, all male, body to die for, a smart mouth and is not afraid to take a life. It’s in his blood. He thrives on his next kill. It’s who he is.
And love……Not a hope.
Anton doesn’t do love. In his world there is no such thing. Lust, maybe, but love no way.
But this tough, broody, smart mouthed man is about to meet his match.
One taste is all it takes.
He’s hooked and can’t get enough.
She will be his game changer.
Samara.
Young, beautiful and independent. Having to raise her sister Raven all on her own, Samara will do anything for Raven. The jobs she currently has pay the bills and that’s all she needs. Anything to get her sister to where she needs to be.
So a relationship is not on the cards.
It doesn’t fit her agenda.
But one taste is all it takes.
She’s hooked and can’t get enough.
He will be her game changer.
This is Anton and Samara’s world.
This is their story, their voice.
People…..Be prepared to be taken on the ride of your life.
I have no idea how T.L. Smith does it, but she just does. So beautifully written I stayed up until the wee hours of the morning to finish it. I couldn’t put it down. It completely drew me in.
A slightly different read to the other novels in the series as this contained a particular sensitive subject matter which I must admit tore my heart out.
But T.L gave it so much depth and respect that I can honestly say that I haven’t read another novel like it.
What Anton and Samara face is nothing short of heart-breaking and soul crushing.
The odds are completely stacked against them.
But what they face and conquer is simply breathtaking.
A perfect way to end an amazing series. I will miss Kazier, Viktor, Death and Anton, and not to mention Elina, Freya, Pollie and Samara. These guys have been a HUGE part of my reading life this past year and I will miss them all dearly.
Congrats T.L. You are simply brilliant.
5 stars.
3.5 stars
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
“To explain what I feel for Anton would be like explaining my love for cupcakes – I don’t need them, but I want them.”
Not sure how to start. I really really love T.L. Smith’s writing style and how she’s able to get you inside of those complicated minded characters. And I was really looking forward reading Anton’s and Sam’s story. But I got a little disappointed. Maybe my expectations were too high, after reading ‘Defiance’ which was for me the best book of this series.
“She has me fucked, and it happened just as I thought it would. I crashed.”
Without saying too much about the story, I can tell you that Sam and Anton are another perfect match. We all know what Anton is like because we met him in all three books before. Sam is kind of new, but she’s not only beautiful and independent, she also cares for her sister Raven perfectly. I also fell in love with Raven and I truly hope we will get to read her story some day!
But back to Sam, the feisty heroine who won’t holding back saying what she thinks. She is the reason Anton crashed and made him believe in Love like his cousins.
The sexual attraction between Sam and Anton is undeniably hot and their conversations made me smile big times. It’s like watching a tennis match.
“”Stop igniting my fire,” Anton says onto my lips. “Stop lighting the match,” I retort back to him.”
So, if I enjoyed reading this book, if I enjoyed the whole series and want to read more about the Smirnov Bratva, why only 3.5 stars? I really can’t pin point my finger on this one. It’s just something I feel or don’t feel. Compared to ‘Defiance’ I missed something. It just wouldn’t be fair go give a higher rating in comparison with other books I’ve rated higher.
In the end I would rate the whole series with well earned 4 stars and highly recommend reading all books. Even though you don’t necessarily need to read them in order, I think doing so it makes the reading experience complete.
This is the fourth book in this series and the one I had been really waiting for. Anton is the funny guy, the one with all the wise cracks but when Samara crosses his path can he keep his distance or will she be the one to put a smile on his face and in his heart for a whole other reason. This book had the grit of a Bratva book with the underlying beautiful romance of a man that didn’t think he could love one person forever and a woman who had a life that threw everything at her to test her worth and strength. Anton may be a killer with a smirk that would turn you into a puddle on the floor but he will steal your breath away for a whole other reason. Absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to see what is next.