I’ve been in hiding for four years. On the run from the man in whose bed I once slept.
I saw something I shouldn’t have seen. Took something I shouldn’t have taken.
And he’s just found me.
But it’s not just my safety I have to worry about. I have a little boy. His little boy. The secret baby of a Russian mobster.
He told me in no uncertain terms that I’m his. That we would be a … terms that I’m his. That we would be a family.
But his uncle still wants me dead and I know the man whose been hunting me is the only one who can keep us safe.
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Nastasha Knight and A. Zavarelli came together to give us a dark duet with a great storyline and even better characters!
This was awesome conclusion to the Ties that Bind Duet! This duet is so full of suspense that it leaves you anxiously reading to find out what happens next. I loved Lev and Kat from the very beginning and their story was wonderfully, and darkly, written.
His is not a stand-alone and should only be read after reading book 1, MINE. If you enjoy a great dark suspenseful romance, I highly recommend this duet!
Gah! This book had me up reading late into the night because I just had to finish it. It’s sooo good! It has everything- mafia, secret baby, sexy lethal alpha, and a strong heroine. Plus lots of action and suspense, darkness, and it’s super fucking hot. If you like dark romance and/or romantic suspense… you’ll definitely want to read this duet! Start with the first book, Mine, and you’ll never look back!!
These two authors gave us just what we wanted. A great conclusion to an very addictive story. His picks up where Mine left off and as much as I loved these two to begin with now I find myself more in love. Kat is one of my favorite female characters, I love her spunk and determination.
With this book we get revenge and oh how good it feels. We get new beginnings for a family that really deserves it. The writing was impeccable and the story absolutely wonderful. Loved it!
*Review by Michelle
His by Natasha Knight and A. Zavarelli is a dark, dirty and adrenaline filled treat for us mafia romance lovers. This is the kind of story that made me scream for more! I couldn’t get enough of this twisted, violent and intense world of Lev and Kat.
Lev has rescued his son Josh and his love Kat from a deadly situation just at nick of time. But they are on run as Lev’s old Russian mob boss Vasily is after them. Kat and Lev both have been wronged by him time after time. And now he is determined to take revenger for once and all. And he also has to protect his family. A closet full of secrets is waiting for them.
I am sucker for bad men. The honest truth. Rough, violent and arrogant men like Lev turns me on like nothing else. I literally crave for his bloody and brutal kind of protectiveness. He can go to any extreme to save his family and that is something I absolutely love. He has lived a corrupt life with twisted sense of morality but he is a good man through and through. There is something insanely attractive in the calm and confident way he handles all the troubles. Yet he is a storm of passion and emotions for Kat and Josh. Kat is his perfect soul mate. She has a spine of steel and she doesn’t back down when danger comes knocking at door. The story has some very interesting turns and I would say the plot was extremely well planned. The puzzle pieces fit. The chemistry is very intense. As they dodged bullets together, they needed an anchor in each other’s embrace. It was scorching hot and soul deep.
His by Natasha Knight and A. Zavarelli is a deliciously sexy and dark mafia romance that kept me glued to the pages all the way.
Received ARC for honest review
The ending to Lev and Kat’s story was a page turner. The suspense had me on the edge of my seat, well sitting up in bed, until the last page. The drama, betrayal and suspense was heart stopping in places. This is a duet that I will read many times over. It brought out ALL of the emotions and will leave you with a book hangover. Loved seeing some old characters and I’m looking forward to more books by this talented author.
Lev and Kat must stay ahead of their enemies in order to have the life they want for them and their son. Secrets will come out for each of them and things will never be the same. A stunning conclusion for the duet that will tie up all loose ends and leave you satisfied with the story.
His is the conclusion to Ties that Bind Duet by A. Zavarelli and Natasha Knight. This book picks up right where Mine left off and takes the reader on a high octane thrill-ride full of action, twists and turns, betrayals, passion, loyalty and love. Lev is the perfect protective and fiercely possessive alpha male. He goes to the ends of the earth to ensure the safety of his new family. He is also hot af as he’s doing it. While Kat is growing into her own, she is quite immature at times, putting herself and others at risk with her rash actions. However, I still enjoyed her sass and spunk, she is not a doormat heroine and is a great counterpart for Lev. Their chemistry is scorching hot as their relationship grows and evolves. Lev as a dad is beautiful to see and I lived for those moments! Overall, this is an outstanding conclusion to this collaboration between two awesome authors and I really hope that they work together again!
Fantastic conclusion to the Ties That Bind duet.
Individually, these two authors are fantastic..together they are dynamic.
Dark, exhilarating, action packed, everything you want in organized crime read.
~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 5/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 5/5
Secondary Characters~ 5/5
The Feels~ 5/5
Pacing~ 5/5
Addictiveness~5/5
Angst~ 5/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 5/5
Theme or Tone~ 5/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 5/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 5/5
Originality~ 5/5
Ending~ 5/5
Book Cover~GORGEOUS
Series~ Ties That Bind duet
Source~ Kindle eBook
Would I read more from the authors? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
The conclusion didn’t disappoint at all. So much suspense and betrayal from so many angles. It’s a race against time, taking chances, fitting the pieces of the puzzle together and learning how to trust those you love and fight till the end for what matters most. Great story!
I really enjoyed the second part of Kat and Lev’s story.
The second book was jam packed with action and drama as Kat and Lev unburied secrets from both of their pasts. The chemistry between these 2 helped them as they became a team against anyone wanting to bring them harm.
More secrets are uncovered, emotions were high during this book for the characters and myself. This was an amazing second part of this duet.
A thrilling conclusion to Lev and Kat’s story!! I absolutely loved every secret uncovered, nail biting moment and betrayal! This installment picks up right where the first one left off so it is not a standalone. Lev has found them, what they do now? That is all that is running through Kat’s head. She has to make sure her and Josh are safe. Lev is not relenting in the least especially now that he knows who Josh is to him. I love the intimate moments between him and Josh, it just makes my heart melt. Him and Kat have an explosive relationship but deep down they really love each other. Can they make their family unit work? Will Lev be able to eliminate all of the threats to his family? Fabulous conclusion to the duet!!
Yes, yes, yes… It’s here… It’s here…
This book is here… Hell yeah…
Yeah, yeah, I know that I sound like I’ve lost all of my marbles, but do I care? Absolutely not… Lol
Since the moment the words The End appeared on my kindle in the last book that I’ve been painfully waiting…
How can you wait for the second book from a duet written by not 1 but 2 of your favorite authors?? You can’t… I mean you will wait but sad and anxious…
Natasha Knight and A. Zavarelli are the fantastic duo that I’m talking about…
Guys just get ready because their writing is hard, hot, wild, and freaking dangerous.
His is their latest release and it’s the second book from the Ties That Blind duet and it continues to explore the lives of Kat and Lev.
Kat and Lev let themselves get lost in each other. She knows that he’s not a saint but she hadn’t realized that the devil was near them. When she sees a brutal murder she ran away but after 4 years…
Stunned doesn’t even cover the way I was feeling when this book ended.
I was happy and sad at the same time.
Happy because it was an amazing adventure, but sad because it’s over… Why? I need more…
Superb plot, very well written, super engaging, super dark and super intense.
And let’s not forget to hot stuff in there too. Oh boy… Let’s talk about chemistry…
Darkness surrounded the majority of the story but then we were presented with the best rainbow.
Darkness, crime, punishment, torture are very present in this book as well as love, loyalty, friendship, and complicity.
Some of the chapters put me into tears but then some scenes came up to out a smile on my face again.
I’m in love with this duet and everyone should read it.
Natasha Knight and A. Zavarelli created the best duet that you can’t miss.
It has all the things that can turn a book into something masterpiece. I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
HIS the conclusion to the Ties that Bind duet will have you hooked from beginning to end. The story was fast paced, filled with drama, suspense and betrayal, secrets and lies, and so many twists and turns you will be at the edge of your seat. I loved that the story showed Lev’s protective feeling for his family and Kat’s mama bear tendencies. These two were perfect together with intense chemistry and I loved seeing the connection between them. This well-written page turner was a great conclusion to this duet and I would recommend it to lovers of scorching hott, dark mafia romance.
His picks up exactly where the nail biting cliffhanger at the end of Mine left us and takes off running. There’s a lot going on in this action packed conclusion to Lev and Kat’s story and I really enjoyed the darker turn the story took and the tone of the story overall. We know going in that there are many secrets and lies, all of which unfold over the course of the book to complete the puzzle, but despite certain revelations, this couple struggle to stay ahead of the threat, and the danger just keeps on coming.
Amongst all the mayhem, the mystery and deceit, it was great to see their feelings develop and grow and I particularly loved Lev’s blossoming relationship with his son. I found Kat quite a contrary character at times. Happy to go along with Lev one minute, then disregarding him the next, her actions putting them all in peril. I could quite happily have shaken her for certain decisions she made, her total naïveté and lack of judgment under the circumstances.
The introduction of new characters along the way, individuals who have their own clever parts to play in this twisty tale, really shook things up. I began to realise that all their lives were more intertwined than I could’ve imagined. There were some quite vile, morally corrupt people in this book, some real villains, and I couldn’t wait to see if they would ultimately get what was coming to them. However, with the threat of losing everything becoming a real possibility, we see another side to Lev. A savage and brutal side, born from his almost uncontrollable need to protect his family in whichever way he could, gave me confidence that they would. For me, these dark, action filled chapters were my favorite parts.
His is a fast paced, suspenseful story. A thriller filled with danger, drama, violence and retribution. The road they travelled was far from an easy one but despite everything they endured I was pleased to see this couple stayed true to themselves right to the very end.
Get ready for the ride of your life!
As Katerina and Josh’s lives are threatened, Lev makes sure he will be there to protect them. Andrei is the hospital from the injuries to his nether regions. Yes, a few bullets there will ensure that monster never violates anyone again.
Now all Lev can think of is how to keep them all alive. How can he solve the problem of Vasily’s hunger for revenge? This is the moment for Lev to think strategically and seek out the answer to all the secrets.
Engrossing to the very last moment, this book was thrilling to read. An amazing mafia story I will enjoy reading again and again.
I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.
Holy WOW! The action starts from the first page and doesn’t let up. My mind and my heart are racing, still trying to catch up with this epic conclusion to the Ties That Bind Duet. You need to read Book 1, “Mine”, in order to understand what is going on in Book 2. Book 2 picks right up where Book 1 left off in a gut-wrenching, heart-pounding cliffhanger. I cannot say enough how much I loved this duet!
This was an intense, thrilling, action-packed, heart-pounding, gritty, raw, twisted, and beautiful love story. I was impatiently waiting for “His” to come my way, and the authors did not disappoint. I thought I was hooked on the first book but “His” surpassed my expectations with action, deceit, violence, loss, secrets, revelations, as well as unexpected twists and turns. The authors managed to combine a twisted love story with passion and beauty. The story is extremely well-written and paced perfectly. I was addicted from start to finish. Don’t even get me started on the characters! Lev and Kat have both experienced losses. Lev was so unexpected. He is dark and light. When it comes to Kat, he treats her like she is his world. He is a wonderful father to his son, Josh. He’ll do anything to protect them. I mean ANYTHING! Kat is small but she is mighty. She loves with all of her heart but she is badass when necessary. When Lev and Kat come together, their connection is undeniable and their passion sizzles and burns hot off of the pages. The secondary characters are just as addicting.
This was such a wild, thrilling, epic conclusion. I enjoyed every last minute of it. If you like dark mafia romances, you need to scoop this up immediately. It does end with a HEA. I loved both books and highly recommend reading this duet! I hope this dynamic writing duo has plans to write more of these thrilling reads in the near future!
***ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.***
Perfect Ending To This Duet
*arc generously provided by the promo team in exchange for an honest review*
“Their heavy words can’t bring me down
Boy, I’ve been raised from the dead
No one even knows how hard life was
I don’t even think about it now because
I’ve finally found you.”
Radio – Lana Del Rey
What’s this book about? (I’m trying to give as little spoilers as possible)
Kat is the mother of a Russian mobster’s son. That mobster knows it. He also knows in how much danger he and his family are in and he’ll stop at nothing to protect his family.
This is my second read by both of these authors in unison. This was definitely a page turner. I was so happy to be back in their dark world and they made it so easy to fall right back in the mood of their world. Lev and Kat have a way of entertaining you. Their steam is impeccable. Their family dynamics are adorable. This was a solid story that entertained you and kept you on your toes. There was nothing cheesy or cliché about it, at least in my humble opinion. The Russian mob situations were handled smoothly. I endured a rocky start with this story, not liking the beginning of book one. After the time jump, I was completely invested though. Sometimes, it pays off to be patient and keep reading! I’m definitely checking on these two authors’ other work. This was a perfect ending to this duet!
I recommend this read to lovers of mafia reads, intense and scorching hot romance between two characters that shouldn’t have met, overprotective daddies and sexy momma bears.
4.5 stars
The conclusion to this duet was epic. I loved every single moment of the edge of my seat while turning the pages to this dark love story that I’ve fallen in love with from the beginning in the first book.
After that gut wrenching cliffhanger I needed to know what the heck happened and how everything will turn out because my theories were all over the place and I cannot tell you how wrong I was because the authors have delivered another masterpiece.
4.25 stars— HIS is the second instalment in the contemporary adult TIES THAT BIND erotic, dark, Mafia romance duopoly co-authored by Natasha Knight and A. Zavarelli. HIS is the continuing story of mobster Levka ‘Lev’ Antonov, and teacher’s aid Katerina ‘Kat’ Blake. HIS should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events and cliff hanger of book one MINE.
WARNING: Due to the graphic violence and nature of the story line premise, there may be some triggers for more sensitive readers.
SOME BACKGROUND: Katerina Blake, on her nineteenth birthday, met Lev Antonov, a man who was about to destroy her world. On the run, following the murder of her friend, Katerina left everything behind when her world collides with the Russian mob. Four years will pass before Kat must face the past, the past that will quickly divide into two intersecting paths. Trying to protect the son he never knew, Lev Antonov forces Kat back into his life, only to discover that he has brought the mob back to Kat’s front door.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Kat and Lev) HIS follows in the wake of an attack against Katerina Blake by the Russian mafia. On the run, with Lev Antonov, Kat and her son Josh, will have to face their new reality, as the targets of a powerful man hoping to destroy them all. While Lev goes in search of the truth, his discovery will change the course of their lives, as the past comes full circle, revealing secrets and lies, that will directly affect their path going forward. Vengeance is promised but the price will be high, as Lev, Kat and Josh turn to an unlikely source.
HIS is a dark, gritty, violent and graphic story of vengeance, retribution and betrayal; of family and hatred; revelations, second chances and love. The premise is unforgiving, powerful and raw; the romance is passionate and intense; the characters are colorful, energetic, resilient and strong.
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The melodrama and turmoil continue in this conclusion of this duet. An anthem of vengeance and retribution.
Lev, Kat and Josh are in danger, but Lev is not the type of man to run. This threat ends now, and he will do whatever he must to protect his newfound family, even if it means starting a war with his uncle. A day of reckoning is coming, and Vasily Stanislov’s days are numbered. How do you take down one of the most powerful men you know, well you do it with the help of a Vory Crime Boss.
It was so effortless to become immersed in Kat and Lev’s story. Both characters were easy to develop a connection to. Lev is such a protective male that it wasn’t difficult to gravitate towards his character, and Kat really was such a strong heroine that made you want to stand up and applaud her for her tenacity. A great collaboration by both A. Zavarelli and N. Knight!