Her ex is back and he wants revenge. But what will he do when he finds out the real reason she dumped him…And about their secret baby? Revenge is best served SEXY Russian oligarch, Alexei Rustanov, wants nothing more than to leave his past behind, including the sassy Texas beauty, Eva St. James, who so callously broke his heart back when he was a poor grad student. But when he runs into her at … grad student.
But when he runs into her at a wedding eight years after their tumultuous break-up, passions ignite and Alexei decides he will settle for nothing less than red-hot, dirty, and oh-so-erotic revenge.
Can he have his Eva and get his revenge, too — without losing his heart again?
This is Book 1 of the Ruthless Russian series. Meet all the Ruthless Russians:
HER RUSSIAN BILLIONAIRE
HER RUSSIAN SURRENDER
HER RUSSIAN BEAST
HER RUSSIAN BRUTE
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Very good story that didn’t really have any surprise twists, but was a great way to spend some time. Sexy couple, but you’ve read this one before.
This book was pretty neat, it was fun trying to keep up especially at first when everything goes to pot. It was hard to understand, but later it all comes to light and makes sense. Lots of hot, hot sex, so if you are not into that this book is not for you, lol.
Excellent interracial romance that kept me glued till the early morning hours. Love Theodora Taylor books!
This author never disappoints.
So many ups and downs. Honestly from Alexei’s perspective I would be pissed off as well. And personally be a fronted about how she left things. And honestly I didn’t like her for a little bit until you learn about why she really left him. Yes I agree with protecting Aaron but she still should have told alexei. She could have hidden and left while alexei took care of things on his end. If they both just communicated better things would have been resolved earlier on. She was stubborn and refusing to see him as anything other than his uncles nephew and a criminal underworld ruler when in actuality it was not the case he legitimized everything. I’m glad they cleared things up and he was kick ass in how he handled things with the family. Can’t wait to see them pop up more in other books.
I loved it couldn’t put it down
3.85
Style: Multicultural Romance (IR)
Story: 3/5
Enjoyment: 3.85/5
Dark Level: 0/5
Sexual Level: GOOD
Triggers: No
Violence: Yes (very mild)
Male: Russian Billionaire & Stoic
Series: Book 1
Pages: 256
Audio: FAIR (f)
Kindle Unlimited: No
STORY:
I like this story with a few buts. The audio, no, just no. I wasn’t a fan of the female narrating, as she did not match or embody the female character. She also made the male sound like a robot.
The story was likable and even enjoyable, but to be honest, I wouldn’t have put ruthless in the title or sub title. I don’t feel like he was really ruthless, just more angry for a short period. I got the revenge aspect, and blackmailed. I honestly thought in my mind that Alexei would have found out about his child sooner and used him against Eva in a ruthless way, however, that’s not how it played out.
Alexei came from a crime family, but at the time he met Eva, she did not know this. I love the way the story while in the present takes us into the past and weaves in and out. Eva, I like that she is not the typical rich daughter and had things coming against her. She can be annoying at times, but she did ok. I also wish the finding out about his child had a bit more longevity in the story, I felt it was too short.
SEXUAL CHEMISTRY:
Sex scenes were good and satisfactory. I think with the way Alexei’s personality was, it could have been a bit more as well.
SECONDARY CHARACTERS:
No one stood out really. I was not a fan of Eva’s father or whole family. However, they did give a good enough read as other characters were needed to fuel this storyline.
OVERALL:
Likable, not ruthless enough, more a blackmail and would have like the secret child to have a bigger part.
TRIGGERS:
****I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the books you read. I know we all have different opinions and preferences with what we read. I based my book reviews on my preferences and what I like, and while these preferences may not be the same for others, I hope this review was still helpful.
Wow I absolutely loved Alexei story. First read in this series and I enjoyed every moment. Drama and hot and sexy. If you enjoy reading about Russian lovers, you won’t be disappointed.
I am not going to give a blurb because I am so excited about this novel. I have been wanting to read this novel for ages, but never took the time until now to read it. I have loved Alexei since reading the story of his half-brother Boris. Alexei and Eva were so goo together. I simply loved the characters and that it was set in my home state of Texas! Engaging characters and story line. Keep reading her other novels to see how Lexie and Eva do as the years go by.
Review coming soon.
Her books are not light reads, they are heavy, sexy, with Characters that are put in tough situations and try to make the best of it. Can be dark at times. But always a wonderful read.