Cerys: Blind since birth, I’ve learned the hard way I can’t rely on my father. When he gets in too deep with the wrong sort of people, I find myself the property of Viktor. I’ve heard whispers of the mob and what they’re capable of and know I should be terrified, but it doesn’t take much for me to fall for Viktor. I see a side of him he seems to show only to me. His kisses make my knees weak, and … and just one touch makes me dream of forever. He makes me feel… special. Precious. Important. But what would a man like him want with collateral damage? He can have any woman he wants, and probably has. I don’t see a happily-ever-after in our future, no matter how much I might want one.
Viktor: Death and destruction cling to me, blood and violence just a way of life. I didn’t climb my way toward the top of the Bratva by being a saint. I may be gruff and dangerous, take what I want when I want, but when it comes to Cerys, I find that I can’t be harsh with her. She’s gentle. Sweet. An angel. My myshka. She’s the light to my darkness. Now that I have her, I know that I can’t let her go. I’ll make her mine in every way possible. Only one problem. Artur Orlov. He wants me to marry his daughter, but I won’t. I didn’t count on him retaliating by taking my myshka from me. I’ll get her back, and if she’s been harmed in any way, I won’t stop until every last man responsible has breathed their last.
WARNING: This story contains adult content, including language and violence that some may find objectionable.
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She’s already an amazing author to her other books but this one? Yeah she set it on fire, I couldn’t believe how amazing this book is. Viktor owned my heart for sure, they didn’t meet under normal circumstances but she was it for him, love the action, the emotions the characters potray. This is a must read hands down!
Whoa, this one was intense! Having read Harley Wylde a lot I can say that the violence was taken up a couple of notches compared to her MC books. It was totally in keeping with the Bratva element and it was awesome. Cerys is blind but she isn’t weak. I am a total sucker for disabled heroes or heroines in books so I snapped this one right up. Viktor takes her from her father’s home as payment for a debt. He is kind to her, yet he doesn’t completely soften. Cerys feels trapped and scared but is still drawn to Viktor. I loved that she did speak up, feeling she didn’t have much to lose. He defends her, caring for her in his way. I couldn’t put this one down, would have loved for it to be longer as I fell in love with them both. Can’t wait for more mob stories from the amazing Harley Wylde!
Just as wonderful as her MC books. Short and intense with a great connection between the couple. I cant wait to see what comes next.
Meet Cerys, a blind woman who is abused by her father and who lost her mother. Victor is a high member of the Russion Bratvabut and Cerys catches his interest. He even gives her a nickname myshka which means mouse. To protect her from another one of his commanders who had been pushing him to marry his daughter, he married Cerys.
Cerys is a strong woman, who has to face the outside world suddenly. She had never gone very far from her home and each experience is new for her. It’s obvious by several experiences that she has trouble in crowds, for example when she was going to get new clothes and had a panic attack. She is surprised at the difference in Victor from when they are home and when they were out in public. Like any of us facing a new situation and the love that develops so quickly, she is unsure if he really wanted her forever or if he would leave her. What she learned about her sexual preferences surprises her. She ends up liking the spanking and even the anal play.
Victor is a tough, hard-hearted man and able to keep himself and Cerys safe. He was attracted to her at first sight and impressed by her bravery, even knowing that her father was a jerk. He When he noticed all the bruises on her and finds out that it was his father’s fault, he even went back to show him that he had ruined a treasure. The poor guy didn’t know how to handle a woman he wanted to keep, and when he gives her jewelry he doesn’t understand why she is not ecstatic. He opens his heart to her, slowly realizing that he loved her even though he thought he was never able to love.
I did think that their relationship was too fast and the fact that they fell in love so quickly was a little crazy. I did enjoy the story, especially being blind myself and reading how she navigates the world. The author does a good job keeping her in character. This is a wonderful love story where a hard man learns that love makes a man stronger than being seen as a man who kept himself apart.
She is collateral but will she damage him or be his salvation
I have read a couple books by Harley Wylde but Collateral Damage is the first book I have read which has been co-authored by Paige Warren also. I liked this pairing of authors and thought the story was well written, had an interesting and engaging story-line and characters that had depth and emotion. This story is about mobsters and the women that bring them to their knees and have their protective and possessive Alpha’s roaring out when they need to take care of her.
I liked this story and will definitely be picking up more in this series as they are published. I would recommend this book to anyone that already likes Harley Wylde or would like to discover her writing.
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
If you’re a fan of Harley Wylde’s MC series, you’ll love her new venture into mobsters and their ladies. What a fantastic way to start the “Owned by the Mob” series. Cerys and Viktor don’t necessarily have the greatest introduction, but you can tell from the beginning that life will be better for Cerys. Or, so we believe!
Viktor is a member of the Bratva and Cerys’ father owes a debt. As you can imagine, Cerys somehow becomes the “collection” and from there, the sparks and suspense begins for our mismatched couple. As the description states, Cerys is blind. However, she’s a tough cookie and could put the sight seeing world to shame.
If you need a great HEA for a Friday night or weekend, this is the book for you. I enjoyed the book without having to wait for suspense, drama, or even love between the characters. The authors made sure to pack as much detail in the pages as possible. I can’t wait for the continuation of this series. I’m very curious what becomes of the other Bratva members and also, what becomes of Tania? Curious minds want to know!! You’ve read my review! Go get the book and feel better!!
What a smokin’ hot read! So, after finding Harley Wylde and Paige Warren, I’ve learned to LOVE New Adult romances. I like the power dynamics and how these authors spin it as well as balance the power between the couple. In this story, the heroine is blind, giving her a distinct disadvantage with her Bratva lover. Yet, somehow, she manages to fit right in and get what she needs out of the relationship. There are some violent triggers in this book but nothing that distracted from the love story. In fact, given the world, I’d say a Russian mob boss who didn’t commit acts of violence wouldn’t be very realistic at all. 🙂
Awesome story!