She was promised to me. I was promised to her. She was the daughter of a drug lord, I was the cousin of one. Together we could have been beautiful. Oh, so beautiful. But beautiful doesn’t factor into my life. Death. Destruction. Pain. That was my life. She’d had her taste of it. But was she really ready for it?Because I lived in hell, and my wife would soon be Satan’s bitch.She wouldn’t be … would soon be Satan’s bitch.
She wouldn’t be prepared.
She could never be.
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This is the 3rd book in this amazing series and is Viktor and Freya’s story. There are fireworks between these two from the start, and Freya has certainly no fear about anything, and she gives as good as she gets. Viktor has his hands full with all of the shenanigans and drama, and Freya makes him work hard at getting her back. I cannot wait to read Anton’s story. This is another amazing story from this talented author, and I was totally hooked and intrigued throughout this captivating page turner. I highly recommend this authors’ work for all readers!
This book was intense, dark, steamy and filled with drama. I loved it!
Oh Freya, what can I say about this girl. She’s so unpredictably crazy.
I love the relationship between Viktor and her, it’s so funny the shit they do to each other.
Anton had me pissing myself with his antics I’m glad he’s getting a story he deserves one.
I love the brotherhood of these men they maybe dicks to each other but they’ve will always have each other backs.
I enjoyed this book, it was a great like the rest of this series.
Again….TL has done it again.
I have so much love for her and her writing hand.
I have read everything TL, and again she has given us another perfectly executed read that I couldn’t put down.
In this instalment of the Smirnov Bratva Series, we get to meet at length Viktor and Freya. Although we know them both from the first two novels which touched on their characters briefly, Defiance is their voice , their story….And let me tell you, it’s explosive.
Forced together by marriage, Freya and Viktor are left to deal with being united when it’s the last thing they want to be.
Ordered to be married by Kazier, they don’t have a choice.
Freya…What a firecracker. She has sass, class and a mouth to match.
Viktor. Strong, fearless, family always comes first.
These two together….It’s bloody, raw, dangerous and downright humorous.
A marriage that is likely to be destroyed by their own hands.
A union that is likely to be ruined…..And why?
Because they love and hate each other……And that’s the problem.
There is always such a fine line between both of these emotions.
Which way will they fall?
Guys read this. I can’t tell you how much you need this in your life.
Gruesome, deadly, stomach churning, hilarious, seductive, heartbreaking, deliciously naughty, breathtaking, it has it all.
You also get to be re-united with Kazier, Anton, Elina, Death, Poppy, Angelina and a new edition to the family.
A must read.
5 stars
If you once fall for one of Smirnov Bratva boys, you’ll fall for all: 4 solid and well deserved stars!
Love this book!
So far this is the best of all three. With each book T.L. Smith improved the reading experience. Even though I really enjoyed reading all books of this series, Defiance is by far my favorite. Not only because I fell in love with Freya in the first book but also because the whole plot is almost flawless.
Freya is like a heroine in perfection. She’s brave, fierce, dauntless. She knows exactly what she wants and has no problem to go for it. T.L. Smith did a great job forming Freya’s character. Beneath the hard shell she’s still a girl, a woman craving to be loved and understood. Freya is also funny, witty, easy going and has no shame saying what she thinks. I had a fun time joining Freya on her journey discovering herself and learning to stand up for herself.
Viktor. Oh my dear Viktor. You are only half bad-ass as you seem when we get a glimpse inside your head. You might look like a bad-ass, you might talk and fight like one and you might have learned since the beginning to follow orders without questions. BUT you are still a man. One that fell in love with a wonderful woman which is his perfect match. You only needed time to realize this.
T.L. Smith has the gift getting you hooked from the first pages to the last. Freya’s and Viktors story is full of everything you can wish for in a mafia book. It’s dark but also makes you smile, it is thrilling but you are not too frighted, it’s romantic but also dramatic. Reading Defiance is intoxicating leaving you with the want for more.
This is the third book in the series and my favourite of all of them so far. This is Viktor and Freya’s story and their journey is not an easy one. Both having a decision forced on them that they are not ready for, mistakes will be made and words and actions are said and done that may just be their undoing. Their book is full of angst, drama and self discovery. Anton will have you laughing at the things he says and does in this book and Death will surprise us all as his life with Pollie moves forward. These Smirnov guys will have you addicted to their family.
Once again TL Smith delivers a book that will suck you and from beginning to end!!!
In Defiance, you get Freya and Viktor. If you have read any of the Smirnov Bratva books before then you will be familiar with both characters.
Freya is a firecracker, brave and she’s also tired of being used as a pawn by her family. Viktor is loyal and follows his orders no matter what they are. These two are forced to marry and neither are happy with this.
But what happens when shit hits the fan after the wedding? Will they be able to get past the hate for one another and love each other? Or will hate always be a factor in their marriage?
The banter between the two of them will have you wanting more and more, as well as wanting to yell at the two of them and tell them to get their shit together because they are the perfect match.
I want to start by saying I am addicted to TL Smith’s writing. The #SmirnovBratva series is one of my all time favourites and was always going to be a action packed ride.
Right from Book 1 you are introduced to the firecracker herself Freya, now Smith knows how to write Strong Female leads and Freya is one Bad Ass chick. She is not afraid of much and gives every bit as good as she gets!
That is until she is told she is to Marry Viktor…oh he is the real deal and will challenge her in the badass dept and bend her will. There is definite fireworks when these 2 are involved, just who will win this battle of the wills?
Defiance (as it’s so aptly named) is book 3 in the series and explains Freya to a T, it will give the reader a mix of light and oh so dark. The sex is off the charts and downright dirty. I love that we get more of Kazier & Elina and Death & Pollie….oh and let’s not forget about that wisecracking smart arse, all talk hot AF Anton. I Fully recommend this series, it’s one hell of a ride.