There is a reason I’ve hated Michael Volkov for most of my life. He’s arrogant, entitled, and as ruthless as he is beautiful. As the son of a Russian kingpin, he’s turned cruelty into an art form. Unfortunately, for reasons I can’t fathom, he’s set his sights on the daughter of the Romano Family crime boss—me.When I become linked to a heinous crime, one my own mobster family turns out to be … to be responsible for, Michael sees it as the perfect opportunity to ensnare, imprison, and finally claim he as his.
Now that he owns me, this hot Russian god will use me, torment me, and humiliate me as he sees fit. Somehow, I’ll take him down and escape before he possesses me, mind, body and soul. The trouble is, there’s a monster even more diabolical than him out there hunting us, and like it or not, Michael may be the only one who can protect me.
What do you do when the devil you hate is the only one who’s keeping you alive?
***ENSNARED is the first book in the sizzling new series, The Mafia’s Prisoner. This full-length book contains strong violence and dark themes. If you have triggers, please don’t buy this book. No cheating, and the series concludes with a guaranteed happily ever after.
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Love this part—Michael comes home with blood on his hands (literally) and she boldly asks if those bloodstained hands killed an innocent man who might have tried to help her:
“What happened, Michael? Did he find out about what you’re doing to me?”
He grabs my wrist and pulls me into the bedroom. “If you won’t learn to keep your place, I’ll teach you.”
Sht. Now it’s off to the kink chamber we go.”
That last line made me laugh—you can just see her saying it. That’s the kind of black humor that keeps her from losing it.
Michael likes this situation more than he expected and realizes he doesn’t want Aurora to be a blindly-obedient, robotic shell. He likes her pushing back. She’s terrified and angry but grew up in the mob and is usually aware of the rules and when they can be broken.
The ending has me wishing the next book was already out.
Dark and with triggers……not for the faint of heart
Ensnared is the first book in The Mafia’s Prisoner series. Be warned that it does end with a cliffhanger so you will need to read the next book when it is out. Also be warned that this is definitely a darker book with a “H” that is very dangerous and willing to do anything to get what he wants. There are triggers also so this is definitely a book that is not for the faint of heart.
The story is well written with a lot of darkness, danger, suspense, twist and turns and of course a whole lot of hot and heavy chemistry between Michael Volkov and Aurora Romano.
I thought overall that the story was well written but it had some thing in it that were just too questionable for me and crossed some of my lines, and I am fine with darker and dirtier stories. I am not sure if I will read the second book in the series if/when it comes out.
I received a copy of this book for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
This story is Very intense , sensual and emotions run wild .Believe me that suspense filled cliffhanger will hurt me until Mastered is released
This book is the beginning of a series and as such it ends on a cliffhanger. The story is intriguing and I’m looking forward to seeing where it goes from here. Both characters are strong but there are definite trigger warnings that apply to their relationship.
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This is not my normal type of read but I enjoyed reading. The story and characters are well written. If you enjoy mafia type books then you will enjoy this book.
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This book isn’t for the faint of heart. This book is a dark mafia romance that that takes you to the depths of darkness. If you are easily triggered then this book is not for you. It does end in a cliffhanger but I’m excited to see what happens next.
This is the first book in this series, and does end with a cliff hanger. This book also isn’t for everyone, so please be warned. This is the story of Michael, and Aurora, enemies, from rival families, Aurora captures Michael’s interests, a his obsession begins. This book is depraved, dark, violent, twisted, mysterious, intense, and suspenseful.
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This is a great read with plenty of chemistry and steam to be had. The characters are well developed and engaging with a storyline that flowed smoothly from the beginning to the end.
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ONE AMAZING THRILL RIDE!!!
Crash and burn baby! Rough and rugged set the pace for this awesome block buster with all the thrills and skillful dynamics that catapults this baby to life flawlessly. An eddy of hapless surprises and a bevy of daunting events bounce this baby home sleek, shiny and tight. All the trials and tribulations along with the throng of mishaps fuse this baby together wonderfully. One chaotic ride with a bounty of swirling emotions bursting into play front and center. An impressive storyline and a gripping plot carries this treasure through surprising twists and turns that blow this gem wide open. Scenes, characters, location and details are written with such realism there’s no trouble interpreting each scenario as they play out propelling this jewel to life colorfully. Their personalities are well matched as the revelations and speculations blend and flow. Outstanding job Raven, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
When I started reading I couldn’t put it down. Raven Dark is magnifysent and amazing writers.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can’t wait for the next book.
This is book one in the mafia series and it sets it off with a bang. Meet Michael Volkov who is heir to the Russian Bratva and Aurora Romano who is the daughter of the Romano Family crime boss. These two have no reason to meet or cross paths but Aurora captures Michael’s attention when she does something (a mystery). Michael is not exactly a nice guy by any means but just has that something that draws Aurora to him. Something else seems to be under foot as well and that something is a someone that has set their sights on Aurora and Michael. Can Michael keep Aurora safe? Does Aurora even want to take the chance with Michael as her protector?
This is a very dark themed story and it does not end here. I will continue on with the series as I am curious.
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This book was a real page turner from the very beginning with strongly written characters and the well written and well planned plot! I was so engrossed in this book that I read it in one sitting!
This is such a delicious and dark book and if you don’t like dark then please heed the warning from the Author and don’t get the book. This is the start of a new series by Raven Dark and I can’t wait until the next book comes out. This book had me going through so many emotions, the chemistry between Michael and Aurora was off the charts. One minute she hates him the next she can’t get enough of him. This does end in a cliffhanger but it was so good that I won’t complain too much about that. This will have you on the edge of your seat with the drama, dirty sex, action and suspense. You won’t be sorry that you read this book.
The book started out with a good chance at 4 or 5 stars but I disliked it more and more as I continued reading and just couldn’t give it more than 2.
Firstly, I feel the need to mention I mostly only ever read dark romances, so I do not have triggers. To say it has non-consent just doesn’t speak strongly enough. It’s straight up rape between the heroine and hero. It never changes into anything else but rape from beginning to end. So if that’s a trigger for you, you better run away and never buy this book.
Michael was a character I thought I’d really begin to like because I also thought he would be different or misunderstood or something else other than how he was, but I never connected with him as a character and actually never began to like him at all. In my opinion, he acted like a brat in the form of a grown man. Just making rules and pretending to be large and in charge. And to feel powerful, chose to take it out on Aurora.
Aurora seemed to try to be strong but then acted spineless the next moment. Bending to his will too easily and not batting an eyelash when being raped all because he was hot and turned her on.
And this might sound ridiculous but I have a huge pet peeve when characters call other characters by name in their speaking to one another repeatedly per page. And this one has a ton of that.
I understand the series is not finished and Michael probably redeems himself at some point but I just have no desire to read anymore in this series to find out because it was just lacking a lot for me personally.
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This book is incredible. I do not have the words to adequately describe how great it is.
Michael Volkov is the heir to the Russian Bratva, and he has his sights on his enemy’s daughter, Aurora Romano. Raven Dark does not reveal in this installment what exactly Aurora did to capture Michael’s wrath, but I am definitely looking forward to Mastered, book two of The Mafia’s Prisoner and hopefully finding out. The “relationship” between Michael and Aurora is a forced relationship of Michael’s doing. Aurora is a strong independent woman and is an unwitting participant in Michael’s depraved obsession with her. This book does end in a cliffhanger, but it is still very well written and very much worth reading. I for one could not put it down.
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Wow, what a story. This one will put you through the ringer and spit you out the other side. This dark mafia story will have you racing through your whole scale of emotions. Aurora faces both cruelty and manipulation from Michael and the chemistry is wickedly sexy. Michael is determine and very dangerous with a hot sexy twist. A bold, shocking and completely captivating story that ends with a cliffy and will keep you wanting more.
This book is twisted, seductive, and a little evil. A hot Alfa Russian will stop at nothing to get what is his, even if she isn’t convinced. Sometimes the heart makes us do things we don’t understand (or refuse to understand), but in the end, we will always protect what us ours. The book will grab you and twist you in so many ways! Can’t wait for the next book in this series that is going to break the mold on all other series this year!
Loved the book it was great the story was well written and the characters were interesting. When you have an alpha hot male Michael Volkov and then you have Aurora Romano and you get really hot chemistry between these two. As soon as I started to read I had finished now I have to wait.
Thank you for allowing me to review this book it was great.
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TWISTED SEDUCTIVE EVIL!
OMG! What the heck did I get myself into. Reading a kickass exciting read that had me speechless, gasping in shock riddled in fear overcome with adrenaline and possessed like a mad woman loving every wicked ink stained word. A first by this author and most definitely won’t be the last because this story hooked me with ease making it feel like I was watching it unfold instead reading the dark demanding words with wide eyes heart racing and so on edge eagerly wanting to digest every vile word as humanly possible. Wild wicked dark sizzle popping chemistry that frustrated irritated and consumed me with a love hate relationship for wanting more. A tsunami of powerful emotions that are impossible to escape. Fear, angst, violence, lust, adrenaline, anxiety, intense, betrayal, secrets, heartfelt, action, adventure, nail-biting suspense and incredibly hard to put down. A seductive evil read that I absolutely want more of.