Didn’t you get the hint yet? I’m not a nice guy. I’m the man you need to fear. Hell, I sell fear. We call it protection, but in the end? Fear is what they want in return for their payment. I’m Grigory ‘Ford’ Dudnik, head of The Dudnik Circle. The Russian Mob, in case you need a label. We take care of threats, gangs, enemy or distasteful situations our clients may find themselves in. We have an … obligation to do what’s wrong on a regular basis but even within the fine lines of murder and just plain old handling shit, we’ve got honor.
If that’s not enough…I’ve managed to tangle myself up with the head of another gang. Tarzan. Type of person? Hanged a man at a construction site, climbed the rope and stomped on the guy’s neck while swinging on the rope. Seems like Tarzan wanted to kill him twice.
My past and future seem to collide as we are contracted to handle a gang connected with snuff films. Loose ends are now left dangling; I either need to grab hold of the ropes and string knots or cut ties. Or feel the burn of the rope around my throat, leaving no room for revenge.
**This intense, standalone romance is not for the faint of heart. You’ve been warned.**
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Ford By Esther Schmidt was an intriguing read, I did enjoy reading this, but I also have major issues with certain plot lines.
This detracted a bit from my overall experience but taking everything into consideration, there still was more good than bad, so this kept me reading.
So first things first, a brief synopsis
We have Ford who by his own admission is not a nice guy, Grigory ‘Ford’ Dudnik, head of The Dudnik Circle. The Russian Mob.
Yikes!!!
Ford manages to get tangled up with the head of another gang, Tarzan so-called because she hanged a guy then climbed up stomping on the guys head while swinging on the rope, PSYCHO MUCH LOVE!!!
So in good old romantic mobster fashion, Ford is struck all googly-eyed when he accidentally abducts Tarzan aka Justice and absconds with her to his evil lair, while she’s still knocked out
So If you’re wondering how you can accidentally abduct someone,
well, read carefully you will understand, it’s such a mishap if you don’t know who you’ve actually kidnapped,
Considering he is part of the Russian Mafia, he had no idea who she was.He is by his own admission a very bad man.
Yes, if this was just Jenny from the Block, that would be fine, So long as it isn’t someone important.
But low and behold
When Justice awakes tied down and blindfolded instead of screaming her head off, like we would. shes ready for some playtime because this so isn’t a scream your head off moment Girly is it !!!
Shaking your head in disbelief yet.
1) YOU’VE BEEN ABDUCTED WOMAN!!!
2) YOU’VE BEEN TIED DOWN SO HE CAN HAVE HIS WICKED WAY WITH YOU!!!
3) HE LIKES TO MURDER WOMAN IN HIS BASEMENT!!!
4) BUT ONLY HALF OF THEM SWEETHEART SO YOU DO HAVE A 50/50 CHANCE GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LIKE “WTF” HAVE I JUST READ,
But the story does get better if you can suspend believe.
Our two psychopaths connect with a meeting of minds(sicko’s both of them ) and sex, Emerging as The king and queen of their crime empire and taking on together, a rival gang who are heavily invested in snuff movies.
So here’s my main gripe and it may seem a stupid one, and I know you shouldn’t look a gift horse and all that But Ford & Justice were Virgins,
I do find this part a highly unlikely scenario, but let’s put that aside for a moment as that isn’t my main issue,
My major shock stems from the fact that they are both instant sex Gods, no fumbling for them like us lesser humans, lol they dive right in and there instantly experts in all things carnal and sexy. Oh I wish my first time had been so exciting
Also what is the crack with them both kidnapping and doing away with their little playthings if there not actually going to well play properly with them, what’s the point.
the sex scenes themselves were steaming, there was absolutely nothing wrong with them at all, they were hot and knicker wetting, everything you could want BUT!!! and I’ll say it again, they were both bloody virgins, not porn stars!!
Also, call me soft but the killing of innocent woman SO A BIG TURN OFF!!!
even if it was only second-hand information I found it really difficult to get past this.
I also struggled understanding how Ford could have such an issue with the snuff when he has essentially done the same thing, maybe not during and for kicks but after he had finished playing with the woman he used.
you would think with what happened to his sister, this would be abhorrent to him.
this also negated his reason for abstaining in my opinion.
so let me get this right it’s ok to take what isn’t offered and then get rid of the problem if It protests too much. but let’s not shag them because I’m so damaged from a past trauma and it wouldn’t be nice
So Rant over for me, PHEW!!! glad I’ve got that off my chest peeps.
Anyway, All that aside, This was an easy read that sucked you in, I think my favourite scene was in that darn aforementioned basement again when Justice got to play observed by a gleefully sadistic Ford.
Some Go for Roses, This couple Rope & Torture, too Cute!
I suppose you could say Justice & Ford were a match made in Hell, Who needs heaven with these two badasses lol.
So I really wouldn’t class this as a dark read more an unconventional romance with elements of grey, Ford was too googly eyes and sweet to Justice to be considered dark.
Maybe he was an evil bleep to all and sundry but I’m quite sure Justice got a free pass for life.
Read in August 2016
Arc for an honest review.
These guys are tough, violent and do not give an inch. Ford avenged the murder and rape of his sister several years ago, but has suffered for the wrong he inflicted on an innocent at the same time. Tarzan is a leader like no other in this group made up of different Mafia leaders, proven strength on several occasions. Justice suffered a trauma years ago which has affected how she lives her life, especially when it comes to sex. I loved this book, the subject matter is violent, the Mafia the same. Underneath it all they each just need to find their personal match, then you get not only a love so very fierce but the vulnerabilities that make them equals as well. The leaders working together to overcome mutual enemies was uncommon but I thought made sense. I liked that this was hard but also had humorous moments that made me chuckle to myself, the sexual content had me on edge almost as much as the characters were themselves. I cant honestly say that Esther has written a bad book ever, but this is definitely one of the best. But I love them all, the men and women I adore for all their flaws and the love they show each other without any embarrassment.
Ford is an intense, dark, high energy read. There’s nothing about it that’s intended to be slow and calm. When you have the leaders of two different families, well, then you can’t expect anything less than an explosion of excitement. When these two leaders have the chemistry of a bomb going off it makes it even better.
Grigory “Ford” Dudnik is the head of the Dudnik Circle or Russian Mob and Justice “Tarzan” Rybin is the leader of the Rybin Gang. These two take us on a steamy, combustible journey that I hated to see end. This author is off to a great start with this series. Ford is an incredible read!
Who knew there was a series by this author that I have NOT read?!!! And oh my days, what a atart!! Ho!y freaking fudgesticks!!
This book is full on from the first page and I could not and did not want to put it down! The connection between Ford and Justice is absolute fire! Both used to getting their own way and being the boss.
They make a fantastic team though and when the truth comes out they work together to make sure they end their enemies. Wow, just wow!!
I think Justice is my new woman crush too!! Just saying! She is badass!!
Loved, loved, loved this book! I’m going to have to invest in the series. I was so sorry when I read the last page as I wanted the story to continue.
The story took me in from the first page. Absolutely love it! Thank you! Dank je voor dit mooie verhaal!
Loved it!!!
What a match made in kinky heaven lol. Ford and Justice are perfect for each other even with their past.
Ford By Esther Schmidt was an intriguing read, I did enjoy this, but I also had some major issues with certain plotlines, This detracted a bit from my overall experience but taking everything into consideration, there still was more good than bad, so this kept me reading .
So first things first, a brief account of events going on here.
We have Ford who by his own admission is not a nice guy, Grigory ‘Ford’ Dudnik, head of The Dudnik Circle. The Russian Mob.
Yikes!!!
Ford manages to get tangled up with the head of another gang, Tarzan so-called because she hanged a guy then climbed up stomping on the guys head while swinging on the rope, PSYCHO MUCH LOVE!!!
So in good old romantic mobster fashion, Ole Ford is struck all googly-eyed when he accidentally abducts Tarzan aka Justice and absconds with her to his evil lair, while she’s still knocked out
CUE EVIL VILLIAN LAUGH!!!
So If you’re wondering how you can accidentally abduct someone,
well, gather round and listen carefully, it’s so a mishap if you don’t know who you’ve actually kidnapped, Yes, if this was just Jenny from the Block, that would be A-Ok, So long as it isn’t someone important.
Ya got that!
When Justice awakes tied down and blindfolded shes ready for some playtime because this so isn’t a scream your head off moment Girly is it !!!
Shaking head in disbelief here.
1) YOUVE BEEN ABDUCTED HONEY!!!
2) YOUR TIED DOWN SO HE CAN HAVE HIS WICKED WAY WITH YOU!!!
3) HE LIKES TO MURDER WOMAN IN HIS BASEMENT!!!
4) BUT ONLY HALF OF THEM HUN SO YOU DO HAVE A 50/50 CHANCE GOOD LUCK
So our two psychopaths connect a meeting of minds and bodies, merging like The king and queen of their crime empire and taking on together, a rival gang who are heavily invested in snuff movies.
So here’s my main gripe and it may seem a stupid one, and I know you shouldn’t look a gift horse and all that But Ford & Justice are Virgins, I do find this a highly unlikely scenario, but let’s put that aside for a moment as that isn’t my main bitch, My major shock stems from the fact that they are both instant sex Gods, no fumbling for them like us lesser mortals lol they dive right in and there instantly experts in all things carnal and sexy.
Also what is the crack with them both kidnapping and doing away with their little playthings if there not actually going to well play properly with them, what’s the point.
the sex scenes themselves were steaming, there was absolutely nothing wrong with them at all, they were hot and panty wetting everything you could want BUT!!! and I’ll say it again, they were both bloody virgins, not porn stars!!
Also, call me soft but the killing of innocent woman SO A BIG TURN OFF!!!
even if it was only second-hand information I found it really difficult to get past this.
I also struggled understanding how ford could have such an issue with the snuff when he has essentially done the same thing, maybe not during and for kicks but after he had finished playing with the woman he used.
you would think with what happened to his sister, this would be abhorrent to him.
this also negated his reason for abstaining in my opinion.
so let me get this right it’s ok to take what isn’t offered and then get rid of the problem if It protests too much. but let’s not shag them because I’m so damaged from a past trauma and it wouldn’t be nice.
Mmm Makes sense NOT!!!
So Rant over for me, PHEW!!! glad I’ve got that off my chest peeps.
Anyway, All that aside, This was an easy read that sucked you in, I think my favourite scene was in that darn aforementioned basement again when Justice got to play observed by a gleefully sadistic Ford.
Some Go for Roses, This couple Rope & Torture, To Cute!
I suppose you could say Justice & Ford were a match made in Hell, Who needs heaven with these two badasses lol.
So I really wouldn’t class this as a dark read more an unconventional romance with elements of grey, Ford was too googly eyes and sweet to Justice to be considered dark.
Maybe he was an evil bastard to all and sundry but I’m quite sure Justice got a free pass for life.
So all that remains is for me to say Thank you to the author Esther E. Schmidt for providing me with a free readers copy of Ford (The Dudnik Circle #1) will be interesting to see where this series goes next. This is my own honest personal opinion.
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Omg. This is oh so good. I read Peacock already and was super happy to bump into him again in this story.
Ford is the head of The Dudnik Circle, the Russian Mob. He’s a man to be feared and lives off it. Ford doesn’t do the relationship thing. He finds his prey (women) a few times a year and that’s what leads him to a club to find his next one. When Justice literally bumps into him their lives are going to change so so much.
There is so much to this story. The main characters Ford and Justice are so good. The secondary characters can’t be forgot in this review. I’m hoping there are gonna be lots more books about these characters. The storyline is fantastic. Im wary about what I say as I don’t wanna spoil it for anyone.
I’m whipping up this review so I can jump right into book two. Highly recommend this book.
I really liked this book. Going to read the next one in the series.
WOW…. Justice and Fords story was amazing. And I just got to say Justice is one hard core woman, you really do not want to be on her bad side. I think she was more dagerous then Ford. Esther is amazing cant wait to read Peacok’s and Yegor’s story.
This book is absolutely amazing! But then again it is an Esther Schmidt read so it’s totally expected. I have yet to read one of her books that has not pulled me in from page one and had me hooked page after page. Esther was born to be a writer and this is yet another book to prove that. Whether she’s writing about MC or Mafia, Dark or not, you are guaranteed to be addicted to her books within a short time.
Ford and Justice are a dangerous duo apart but when they get together its kinky and jam-packed full of action, adventure, and Mafia.
Justice is a woman who knows what she wants and doesn’t take shit from anyone even Ford the head of the Dudnik Circle. While Ford is someone who within the first chapter you want to hate and dislike but before you even realize it you have fallen in love with him.
There is so much to say about this book but without giving anything away all I can say is YOU MUST READ IT!! Another one of Esther’s book that you do not want to MISS!