He killed my family. So I took his daughter.My enemy murdered my family in cold blood.The time has come to claim my revenge.His daughter thinks she escaped from the clutches of her mob boss father.But I’m coming to show Cassandra that she can never run from me.This doesn’t have to be painful, kitten…Help me crush your father, and I’ll give you everything you’ve ever wanted.Like the beautiful … give you everything you’ve ever wanted.
Like the beautiful baby your father stole from your arms.
But defy me, and I’ll be forced to teach you a lesson.
I’ll make you my wife.
I’ll make you my toy.
I’ll make you mine…
Forever.
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This is the first book I’ve had the pleasure of reading by Nicole Fox and wow absolutely fantastic and oh so good it deserves each and every star.
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He’s cold and calculating and ruthless.
She’s looking for a better story.
Maksim pays for his pleasure, is seeking revenge against a rival mob. Why do they always go for the daughter? Why? Go after the one who actually done them wrong.
Cassandra was hired to do a story based on her mob connections. Her pops is the baddie that took out Maksim’s family. Now, he’s gonna use her to get to her family.
Mob drama, steam, a bit of grit and a deal with a devil.
Recommend.
I couldn’t read this book fast enough.
Maksim is the leader of the NYC Bratva and he wants revenge against Gianlugi Balducci the Italian mob boss who murdered his wife.
So it takes Cassandra his daughter.
What starts out as revenge quickly turns into something so much more.
Maksim didn’t plan on Cassandra being so beautiful and irresistible. Their relationship is explosive and heats up pretty quickly.
Cassandra ran from the violence betrayal and her fathers brutal lifestyle only to be right back in the middle of a war. Cassie can’t resist the gorgeous Bratva boss. He wants everyone to fear him but Cassie knows the truth. Underneath
his ruthless exterior lies a man with a heart of gold.
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I enjoyed reading this splendid mafia romance & it has a somewhat dark “enemies to lovers” undertone. The well-paced plot is suspenseful & full of good scene descriptions & world building. The well-developed characters portray believable emotional turmoil suited to the unexpected situations they find themselves in although one is fixated on revenge. . There is good support from the secondary characters.
There is: a NYC Bratva boss (Maxsim) is determined to take revenge on the Italian mob boss (Gianlugi Balducci) responsible for the murder of his wife & decides to take Gianlugi’s feisty daughter (Cassandra) for his own, twists & turns, intrigue, drama, suspense, secrets, memories, Bratva, mafia, rivalry, war, threats, danger, enemies, conflict, violence, brutality, blazing gun battles, deceit, betrayal, vengeful feelings, devious plans, abduction, blackmail, manipulations, disagreements, defiance, longings, emotional turmoil, unease, decisions, eavesdropping, confrontations, accusations, distrust, realization, contentment, love, steamy scenes & a well-deserved happy conclusion.
This action packed book was a very intriguing read from the very beginning with the great character and plot development that Maksim and Cassandra kept me turning the pages until the very end!
Nicole Fox writes exceptionally brilliant Mafia novels and with Maksim she doesn’t disappoint, the storyline draws you in with both Maksim and Cassandra not only being likeable but believable, there’s plenty of steam and a chemistry that can be felt throughout the book, it’s gritty with lots of twists and turns, betrayal and angst. I loved the interaction between Maksim the boss of the Akimov Bratva tough devious and out for revenge and Cassandra tough and sassy, her father the Balducci Don, Maksims enemy, but she doesn’t want any part of it her heart is in journalism and intends to make her mark. When Maksim kidnaps Cassandra as part of his retribution plan neither of them could have predicted the outcome, it definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat. This is one amazing and must read so don’t miss out. I was given this as an ARC by the author in exchange for a voluntary honest review which I was happy to give.
This is a book about loss and the journey to regain something…. What Maksim thinks he is going to regain is revenge for all the losses he has had at the hand of the Gianluigi Balducci Mafia. For Cassandra, her hope is to regain the most precious thing that was ripped from her so many years before. Leaving the house of her father, the Balducci Don seemed like the only thing she could do to save herself from his violent life. Little did she realize that she was at the center of Maksim’s revenge plans. This is a wonderful story that kept me on the edge of my seat as the main characters worked toward the culmination of their individual plans only to realize that despite the initial hate that brought them together would steadily work toward their final goal and something neither knew they would missing. Another winning hit for the Queen of the Mafia Romance, Nicole Fox.
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This is a dark, steamy, mafia enemies to lovers’ romance. This author really does have a knack for writing this type of genre. There is a lot going on in this plot and it kept me easily engaged and turning the pages as fast as I could. Definitely looking forward to more in this series.
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This is the 1st in a new series and is Maksim and Cassandra’s story. Maksim is out for revenge against a rival mob Don and intends to kidnap his daughter. Things are not as they seem with Cassie, who has not spoken to her dad for years. No spoilers though; this is a definite must read you will not be disappointed. This is a well written story which is an emotional roller coaster, and filled with twists, lies, betrayal, and is a dark and steamy read. I was hooked and intrigued throughout, and I cannot wait to read more in this addictive series. This talented author just seems to get better and better, and it is a pleasure to read her work!
Nicole Fox has done it again! Maksim has fought his way to the top of the Akimov Bratva, but has endured heartbreaking losses on the way. Cassandra was born into a mafia family that has torn something precious from her and that she wants nothing to do with. When Maksim decides to use Cassie as a means of revenge against her father, neither has any idea how their undeniable attraction to one another will play out. I loved Cassie’s strength and endurance in the wake of her father’s brutality. Maksim is so much more than a hard, cold boss. The book has great pace, twists and turns, and some heartbreaking moments. Great Read!
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DANGER-ously ADDICTIVE!
A well crafted powerhouse that is filled with danger violence, crime, lies, secrets, betrayal, heart pounding twists, a myriad of emotions and steamy chemistry laced with angst and an undeniable passion that impossible no to feel. From one page to the next I didn’t know whether to be in shock or delighted as this amazing story had me clinging to the edge of my seat at times holding my breath as the page turning suspense turns cold and dark with just a turn of a page that the intensity was a bit overwhelming as chaos spins out of control sending my mind racing into a doom and gloom state with no happy ending several times but believe me there is a happy ending and the suspense was so worth the wait. This is another great read by this author that is addictive extremely enjoyable and a must read.
Excellent dark mafia romance!
Cassandra returns to New York after ten years of being gone. She left after her father talked her into giving her daughter up for adoption, saying the child would be safer and now she’s back to try to become a top investigative reporter. When Bratva boss, Maksim tells her he knows where her daughter is, but that she must come stay with him to get the information she’s not too keen on the idea. Maksim plans to use Cassandra against her mafia Don father, only he doesn’t realize he probably cares more for Cassandra than her father ever will. This is a great read and I highly recommend it!
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Loved the complex relationship between Maksim and Cassandra. A relationship built on lies, deception, twisted and false pretenses but, is it really or will Maksim’s cold heart finally melt? Thoroughly enjoyed this book and so will you.