“This story is so effing amazing. I need me a Brash of my own,” Tasha Talks Books Blog.I’m cast away on a tropical island with a dirty, damaged alpha-hole.Women swoon over him.I’m not one of them.I hate him.And I see right through those indigo-blue eyes.Brash is hurting.But that doesn’t give him the right to be a douchebag.Especially now that I’m all he’s got here.A mafia princess who knows how … to be a douchebag.
Especially now that I’m all he’s got here.
A mafia princess who knows how to set someone straight.
I will bring him to his knees.
If only he’d stop making me weak in mine.
His strong arms have become my refuge.
And his gorgeous smile, my hope.
He tells me that I belong to him.
That he’ll protect me in this dangerous place.
But what happens if my heart is at risk?
Who will save me then?
From international bestselling author SC Daiko comes a thrilling new standalone romantic suspense novel, a spin-off from BRUTE, BEAST and Nanny and the BRATVA BOSS.
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Fabulous enemies to lovers romance with some exciting and thrilling scenes, the writing is easy to follow and the characters pop.
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3.5 stars
This was a quick-moving enemies to lovers, age taboo romance with a splash of mafia spice and an unexpected Cast-Away feel. (*This story is linked to others but can be read as a standalone.)
I enjoyed the fast ride that this story took me on. There were a number of ‘what would you do’ type situations, good action, steamy love scenes and great handling of the sensitive topics. Aly is relatable and Ben, I was surprised to learn was as well. I did get a bit frustrated a few times with the 180 degree mood changes, but overall it was a great step away from reality!
This was a great story and I loved the characters we get to see the drama the danger and little bits of the mafia. Brash the workaholic/ player one night that’s it until he meets the feisty Alyona mafia princess who really can hold her own and these two have all the hate going on full force and are forced to work together just to survive. I really enjoyed the journey these two took and the huge change in them a match made perfectly full of emotion and so many feelings, these characters were very well developed and you easily become addicted.
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I’m cast away on a tripical island with a dirty, damaged alpha-hole. Women swoon over him. I’m not one of them. I hate him. And I see right throught those indigo-blue eyes. Brash is hurting. But that doesn’t give him the right to be a douchebag. Especially now that I’m all he’s got here. A mafia princess who know how to set someone straight. I will bring him to his knees. If only he’s stop making me weak in mine. His strong arms have become my refuge. And his gorgeous smile, my hope. He tells me that I belong to him. That he will protect me in this dangerous place. But what happens if my heart is at risk? Who will save me then?
I so love a good enemies to lovers book and S.C. Daiko has delivered an amazing one in spades. I was so engrossed in this book that I read it in a day. I am not a super speedy reader so that tell me that I loved it. This is the story of a mafia princess Aly and Ben who is called Brash for a reason. He is the owner of hotels all over the world and she is a photographer. They meet at an event and he is not very nice to her but he does hire her to go to his resort and take phots of it for his advertisement as his is outdated and not very well done. This is the chance of a lifetime for Aly as she is trying her hardest to lose her mafia princess reputation and get her career off the ground and be taken seriously. But her dad still thinks of her as his little girl and is determinded to have things happen his way and not what she wants at all. When Brash and Aly become trapped on a deserted island after a plane crash that very well should have killed them they have to learn to depend on each other for survivial while waiting to be rescued and figure out just exactly how their sea plane ran out of gas in the middle of the ocean. I loved so much the time these two spent on the island and how they got to really know each other. Will they ever be rescued and who exactly wanted their plane to crash and why? You have to read to find out but I am telling you this book was so good. I can’t wait to see what S.C. Daiko gives us next. This is one of my favorites that she has written and one that I am sure I will read again and again.
Alyona Abramovich is a Mafia princess who wants to live her own life and not the one her dad wants her to live. When she has to opportuntiy to take some pictures for a new hotel chain she jumps on the chance even though it means she will be working with Ben Collins, a friend of her brothers and well known playboy.
Ben “Brash” Collins is a billionaire hotel developer who is constantly working and striving for more. He sees a talent in Alyona and knows he can use it to his advantage for his new hotel in the Maldives and get it some extra publicity.
When Brash and Aly are returning from Maldives they unexpectedly crash and now are stuck on a deserted island together. Sworn enemies the two need to do what it takes to survive but can they call a truce before one of them kills the other one?
I really like the enemies to lovers books as you start off with so much animosity and gradually know things are going to change and I liked that this one was different than most of them out there.
Aly lived a privileged life but she was still very much controlled by what her father wanted to do and that was settle down with a man from the right family to continue on and make a powerful merger. That was nothing that Aly wanted for herself as she loved taking photographs and wanted her own life.
Ben is a man who is to the point and driven by his successes in work. He is known for all the women he has been through and he stays as far away from relationships as he possibly can. He is also known as “Brash” due to his no nonsense attitude that leaves no room for questions or second guesses. He strives on getting more and never stops working.
When the plane crashed I was happy that Ben did everything he could to make sure Aly survived and he never gave up. I was impressed with everything that Ben was able to accomplish on the island and how both he and Aly made the best of the situation and did what they could to survive. It helped that they had some help from people that had been there before but they still had to make it.
The sexual tension between the two slowly heated up and it was no surprise as they only had each other. They both grew to love each other but at the same time they were both worried that it was only because of the island and if they never crashed things wouldn’t be the same. I liked how it all progressed and developed and how they both gradually opened up to each other about certain things, specifically Ben.
I was worried at a certain point when a boat lands and what happens afterwords and I knew they would survive but I wasn’t sure at what cost. I was so mad at Aly’s dad for his decisions after everything she had been through. I knew why he was protective but the arrangements he made were not right and I was frustrated for sure!
I understood why both Ben and Aly made a rash decision after but I was worried when Ben’s parents reacted the way they did and I was shocked at what Aly’s dad did after. I think it was a little too much personally as it took a little weird turn. I’m also super curious to understand how Ben’s Uncle Gleb was able to turn the situation around so fast.
The end was awesome and I really loved the update we got for a year down the road and what Ben surprised Aly with! That was so cool and an awesome surprise!
The epilogue was great and I will definitely be going back and reading the other stories!
I loved this wonderful read. This entertaining read delivers a welcome combination of steam, drama, suspense, twists, danger, action and emotions. Lots of sparks and banter fly between Brash and Aly. I really liked the evolution of the relationship between these two. From enemies, to castaways working together to survive, to surprising friends, to lovers. There was a lot of personal growth for these two during the story for these characters and I found that very entertaining.
I can’t say enough about Brash. This reminded me of a love story set on a beach. Brash and Aly a match made in heaven. Amazing, sensational, thrilling are a few words to describe Brash. From page one until the last page you will not want this to end. It is exciting watching love happen. You will love this as much as me. A must, must, must sexy, hot, breathless read.
Wow!! I didn’t know what I was getting into. This is my first time reading a book by this author and I must say…It was an awesome introduction to this authors work.
Alyona & Brash aka Ben (real name) were total opposites. Alyona was a spitfire and Brash was a top alpha as**hole if you know what I mean. Seeing these two characters go back and fourth until “BOOM” I won’t give out the juicy details, you just have to read the book! Watching Brush & Alyona did give you whiplash, but in an enjoyable way. I’m glad that they both got their happily ever after!! **5 stars read all the way!!** Recieve a free copy for an honest review.
Aside from the fact that tampons should never be flushed down the toilet, this was a terrific book about survival, family dynamics, trust, friendship, setting boundaries, forgiveness, opening the heart, and love. The characters were great, as was the dialogue, and the steamy scenes were sizzling hot.
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Brash is a standalone romance but has characters from some of her other books (Brute, Beast and Nanny and the Bratva Boss). It’s like a family and friend reunion! I love that if you haven’t read her other books it is ok as the story is great on its own.
Aly and Brash are put into a situation after meeting that brings out their need to communicate and survive together. When you read this you want to smack Brash upside the head a few times. He brings that out in you. Aly is a lot stronger then people give her credit for. When the situation is over and her family gets involved she has to prove she is able to do life on her own. What they discovered together is put to the test and just may mean that together is not going to be easy.
Brash is a full on sizzle of a read as well as having the elements of suspense and of course lots of love!
4,5 stars
I really like that some of S. C. Daiko’s books have mutual characters. It’s always a pleasure to see more from characters whose stories I enjoyed!!
Alyona “Aly” is the daughter of a Russian mafia kingpin. Ben “Brash” is the owner of a multi-billionaire hotel chain. They mer on Emma’s (she’s Tara’s daughter from “Nanny and the Bratva Boss”) and Aly’s brother’s wedding. Their first encounter only brings out hate to each other. Ben is an asshole to her and treats her like a spoiled brat. When they meet again he offers her a job as a photographer for his resort’s promotion.
I loved the landscape! Maldives is my dream destination Also, everything that happens after their plane crash gave me some major “Blue Lagoon” vibes-I love the movie!! It was interesting to see how perspectives can change when things you take for granted are lost. Aly grew as a character through everything and she helped Ben see the fault in his ways as well.
This is a really good book; one that I devoured in one sitting and left me only good feelings at the end! I’m looking forward to seeing more of these characters. S. C. Daiko is definitely an 1-click for me from now on!!!
Shes a mafia princess under lock and key by her father.
Her future is marriage and babies, but that’s not what she wants. Her true dream is freedom.
He is a CEO Billionaire, with family connections both above board and below.
They meet at a wedding. Its not love at first sight, it was never meant to be.
Can time change anything…?
ohhh *sighs happily* did it really have to end I was thoroughly lost in their world and loving every second of it.
Sc Daiko always amazes me. I openly admit that the mafia genre isnt my first love but somehow she changes that and I fall in love every single time!
I couldnt get enough of Ben and his arrogance. I love a guy with backbone and bite!
Aly and her determination to work rather than be a trust fund kid endeared me to her right away. Shes a fantastic character.
The storyline had me gripped wondering what was coming next, quite unpredictable in places which thrilled me!
Overall a good solid four stars from me and once again I’ve lost my heart and found a new book boyfriend to add to my collection.
This is a good read by S.C. Daiko ,,,,
Alyona Abransovich, 22 y/o has a brother, Valentin, 25y/o who is getting married to his fiancé Emma ,,, and Aly is a photographer who went to Visual Arts School and got her degree in photography,,, her brother went to med school and is a Dr now,,,, both were trust fund babies from a wealthy Russian Kingpin,,,, and now Aly is trying to get more jobs booked and is offered a job by her father’s business partner, Ben Collins to go to Maldives and photo the whole resort of the All Season’s Hotel paid for by Collins,,,, no strings attached ,,,,
Ben Collins is a 39 year old Entrepreneur who is into all kindza business and his nickname is BRASH,,,, he is called BRASH because apparently he is running around with his hair on fire doing business deals, never takes a day off,,,, but he has caught the eye of Aly ,,,, he makes her a deal she couldn’t turn down taking photos of one of the hotels he owns,,, and flying to another place, he has his pilot fly a certain route but didn’t file a flight plan,,,, their plane goes down and breaks up ,,,, Collins and Aly find a way to get to shore with nobody on this island except for things that have been left an abandoned outpost and they have to try and live there while hoping somebody comes to rescue them,,,,
I loved reading this book by an author I’ve read a few times,,,, I like her work, alot,,,, you will find action, adventure, a lot of adventure,,, and some yummy steamy material we all love to read,,,, I would so totally recommend this book to anyone,,,,,
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The story of Alyona and Ben, and they’re not particularly fond of each other. Aly is a mafia princess and very sheltered, her father is a Bratva boss and very over protective, but Aly is a great photographer and hopes one day to make a business for herself with her talent and agrees to go to the Maldives with Brash to photograph his resort.
And Ben – nicknamed Brash. A hotel multi billionaire who seems to succeed at everything, failure just isn’t in his vocabulary. He’s a player, he likes a good time, but he’s jaded by love and work is his true mistress. He see’s the potential in Aly’s work and what she could do for him.
The story is told in dual POV which I liked.
Things went well at first but the plane crash’s and Aly and Ben find themselves stranded.
I loved how they took their dislikes and angers for each other and their situation to trying to make the best of what they had and ultimately becoming friends, plus more….
An entertaining read. Great characters and a very unique storyline that was very written. I loved it! I highly recommend this book!
FABULOUS!
A beautifully written second chance read that would be a shame to have missed out on reading. The storyline quickly pulls you in with plenty of angst and a perfect flow of suspense. A non-stop bundle of captivating twists and turns with passionate hot lip-biting chemistry. A perfect read that gives you all the feels that I couldn’t put down.
This story was beautiful, The pure love that ran through the pages had me in ore.
The way that s.c.daiko writes makes me hang on her every word, The book are standalones but making reference to the characters from previous books warms my soul.
I well and truly fell for brash, the same way I fell for Brute.
I think Brash is my favourite yet
Loved the book it was great the story was well written and the characters were interesting. Brash and Alyona were in a plane crash, now they have to learn and except each other. Brash is a womanizer, he is rude and owns a hotel. Alyona is the Princess, her father is a mob boss. Do they work out their differences
Thank you for allowing me to review this book it was great.
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I loved this book and couldn’t put it down! Brash isn’t what I expected but so much better than I hoped for! I can’t wait for more from SC Daiko!!
This book is absolutely amazing. Brash and Alyona are perfect characters. These two give you all of the most wonderful feelings ever. There wasn’t a single moment I didn’t enjoy. Their journey is one adventure you don’t want to miss. The writing and flow of this book is perfect. I absolutely recommend this book.
This was a great read! I loved Ben and Aly’s journey together and Aly forging her independence.