She was never supposed to walk into my club. But she did. I shouldn’t have looked twice at her. But I did. The criminal underworld is no place for a girl like her. One night with Katerina isn’t enough, but men like me can’t afford to be weak. So, I tell her to leave me behind. She does, but not before she sees something she shouldn’t. When she goes into hiding, it’s my duty to hunt her down. I … she goes into hiding, it’s my duty to hunt her down.
I have a job to do, and she needs to disappear for good.
But four years later, Kat isn’t alone anymore.
And the little boy right beside her looks just like me.
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When Kat meets Lev at a club, it sets off a clusterf**k of events that irrevocably changes her life. She has no way of knowing that Lev could very well be her downfall. He might be something other than that, too, something amazing, if they can survive the huge obstacles in their way.
I loved Mine. Kat is the kind of heroine I like most – strong and tough and loving, and Lev is dark and broody and fiercely possessive. I may have wanted to smack him at first, but I soon fell for him just like Kat did and I am dying for these two to get their happy ever after!
I’ve long been a huge fan of Ashleigh Zavarelli and her dark tales of Mafia love, some of which are even touched upon here (Lev’s second cousin is Alexei from Ghost), and by pairing up with Natasha Knight, the two have come up with another intriguing, sexy Mafia tale. Beware that there is a huge cliffhanger, though, which has me really antsy, and I am dying to know what happens next, so if you aren’t into those, wait for His to release before reading.
Lev and Kat suffered so much, that I cryed with them, over and over.
They have so much pain inside, and what they feel for each is even stronger that all the pain or other ties.
The imagination of these two authors is fabulous and they kept me on the edge, over and over.
Finding Lyoshenka, one of my favorite Zavarelli’s character in this book, was a great bonus.
I highly recommend it.
Protecting What’s Mine
This Russian mobster will stop at nothing to protect his family. A possessive, alpha male who will risk it all.
Lev and Kat meet at Delirium. It’s a club that embraces the darker side of life. Kat was brought by her best friend Nina to celebrate her ninteenth birthday. A little extra chemical fun leads to a bad situation that forces Lev to step in. He’s no hero. He’s everything Kat should run from.
Kat’s young but she knows what she wants. She may not know what’s good for her, but Lev is a risk she wants to take. He knows he should stay away. But the temptation is just too much to resist.
Kat expects to have her fun and then walk away. However, her whole life is about to be irrevocably changed. Her best friend’s father is on the wrong side of the mafia and Nina gets dragged along. Kat unknowningly goes to Nina for help with a personal matter. Wrong place, wrong time. Now Kat is on the run.
You can’t run fast enough or far enough from the Russian mafia. It may take time, but they will find you.
Lev is fearless. Protecting his family is ingrained in who he is. His mafia boss was his family. When secrets begin to unfold, loyalties change. Lev wants the truth, but now he has more to lose.
A great mafia romance with suspense and steamy, hot sexy times. You’ll love Lev’s possessive side. This man will stop at nothing to keep what’s his.
Hollyyyyyy hotnesssssss!!!!! What a book ! I feel SPEACHLESS, can I have book #2 right freaking now???
This authors duo left me amazed ! I can’t find more accurate words to describe what I feel in this exactly moment. Mine has everything at the point – the story line, the… love story and suspence !!!! OMG!!! It was perfect !
From the begining I was deeply in love with this characters and how authors lead them thru the paiges. Specially that this tittle couldn’t be any different – after finnishing this book I feel owned from the top of my head till the tips of my foot fingers…. Jesus I know, it’s not too smart describing but it is exactly that way !!!! My heart beat for Lev & Kat. I breath for them. I want EVERYTHING…. and I will give them much much more!!!
I’m still in awe that kindle didn’t burn poor little fingers!!!! Mine is pure fire, I’m telling You guys ! You won’t read this book – You will devour it on one long breath, just like me – be SURE of this !!!! Waiting for book #2 will be pure torture, but I’m ready to suffer…. and You will be too !!! Just one click today this amazing book.
These 2 authors joined forces to collaborate and let me tell you they hit a home run. Mine is Book one in this duet and it is off to a great start.
Fast paced, well written, this Russian Mafia romance, was dark and sinfully delicious.
Told in dual POV, Lex and Kat’s story was full of suspense, secrets and betrayal.
The build up leads to the climax in the form of a massive cliffhanger.
If Mafia romance is your thing, then these two talented authors and their skill for writing amazing dark and gritty, edgy stories, have you covered. You’re going to absolutely love Lev Antonov, a dominant, dangerous alpha, a member of the Russian Bratva who unexpectedly bursts into the life of unsuspecting Katerina Blake. Not only does he turn it upside down, he blows it all to smithereens. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time, not once but twice, will have serious repercussions for Kat for the rest of her life.
There’s so much chemistry and passion between these two that neither of them can explain. With thoughts only of a one night stand, Lev wastes no time showing Kat just what effect she has on him. However, their lives are intertwined in a way which neither of them could’ve predicted. Any kind of association with someone like Lev shines a spotlight on you and danger will find you whether you seek it or not. You can run but you can’t hide forever.
Mine starts off slowly but soon picks up pace and there’s twists and turns and a good dose of suspense driving the story forward. Kat struggles to survive but despite this I loved her determination, her strength and resilience. Although sweet natured, she stands up for herself, giving as good as she gets. Lev is one possessive, unapologetic, forceful man. Despite his need for control, he has, well I wouldn’t exactly call it a softer side, cos there’s nothing soft about him, but he clearly has caring feelings and a need to protect and defend those that he sees as “his”. He doesn’t have the time or inclination to explain himself, he just needs Kat to trust him, something which under the circumstances is not going to come easily. You can feel the frustration, the push and pull, from both of them.
As this is book one in a duet, it of course ends on a cliffhanger and one heck of a breath stealing cliffy too. Lev and Kat’s journey is far from over, so many pieces of the puzzle still missing. I can’t wait to see where and how this all ends and who will be left standing when it does.
These two authors come together to give you another riveting mafia romance! Lev and Kat are the most unlikely pair as they navigate the Russian underworld together. A chance meeting between the two and then Lev couldn’t get enough of her. You will be on the edge of your seat as you try and anticipate what is around every twist and turn in the story. You will be left overheated in some moments and heart broken in the next. The roller coaster ride is worth it as you are filled with expectation for the next book!!
Yessssss!!! Mine was Everything and more!! Two Mafia Queens come together to give one Hell of a gripping read! Knight and Zavarelli are two of my absolute favorite authors, they give the Best male leads with the Hottest Magnetism! Lev was phenomenal! He’s all alpha with a heart underneath all that violence and he’s Sexy af! He captivates you from the start and it only gets better! I was hooked from their first encounter! So much heartache and pain in Kat’s past. This is definitely a dark romance with mature content, so not for the faint of heart. And get ready because it’s a tear-jerker! My heart hurt so much for Kat and everything she’s been through, It was very raw. Especially knowing so many out there are failed like her character! The dose of reality is terrifying and gives you quite the emotional punch. There’s a surprise in here!!! And it absolutely earth-shattering!! I loved the “surprise”, it’s one of my favorite things to read! Like seriously, This book couldn’t be more amazing! I’m a complete goner for this author duo! They really kill you with that ending! I’m dying for the next book! I NEEEEEEEED it! I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Kat goes out to celebrate her birthday and that’s how she meets Lev. Lev is a man with a lot of things on his plate but he’s drawn to Kat. He tries to resist but how long will that last? Kat hasn’t had an easy life but will Lev make her life better or worse? This book will have you on edge of seat.
A collaboration of my two top favorite authors when it comes to dark mafia romance? Oooh my lord, I cannot even begin to tell you how excited a got when I found out! And boy, team up and deliver one wild delicious Bratva story they did! It’s intense, dark, edgy and oh-so highly addictive!
A Zavarelli and Natasha Knight are phenomenal each writing on their own – but together I did not even know what hit me – and I loved every damn second of it … which is saying quite a bit, because I’m usually the one rolling my eyes at secret baby stories, down to avoiding them whenever I can. I could not with this one and I do not regret that decision one bit.
Katerina Blake and Levka Antonov’s journey is bumpy and complicated as their connection is passionate and unavoidable. All their emotions could be felt through the pages – intense and raw. Lev, the unapologetic, deliciously possessive hot Russian alpha, and Kat, his innocent but brave conquest turned strong and fiercely protective mother to her little son.
It’s simply the perfect balance between explosively hot and swoony heartfelt emotions that I just could not have loved more if I tried. Add in the Bratva side of things with its suspense, grit, danger and the unexpected and, voila, you have the compelling tale that is MINE – book one in the Ties that Bind Duet. I’m ready and desperately waiting for the second book!!
OmG this book is So freaking fantastic!!
Ahhhhhh, that end was such a Cliffy!! I’m relieved we get book two soon!
These authors did an incredible job working together that the story flowed flawlessly!
The relationship between Lev and Kat is explosive and is never supposed to be! Lev wants Kat and can’t deny himself! What happens between them is hot and naughty!
You should be good with a some domestic discipline in order to like this one Don’t worry Both parties enjoy it!!
There was some Serious twists I was not expecting!!! Then that end was a shocker!! I am so ready for more!!
Holy Moly!! I devoured this book and I need book 2!
Ashleigh Zavarelli and Natasha Knight nailed this book! I really have no words because I’m still processing but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Its everything and so much more than I’ve come to expect from both Ashleigh’s and Natasha’s books.
The ending of MINE has my mind reeling and coming up with so many different outcomes. I love when a book does this and it clings to you after you’ve physically finished the book. Talk about a book hangover!
These two incredibly talented authors are such a powerhouse writing team and MINE is absolute fire! So grab yourself a copy, you won’t regret it.
I’ll just be here anxiously waiting for HIS (book 2)! I need it now!!
WOW, my friends! I did a super squeal of excitement when this hit my kindle. I knew from the blurb and the fact that it was written by an amazingly talented duo like A. Zavarelli and Natasha Knight, that we were in for greatness. I was not disappointed. This book is dark, raw, sinister and gritty. It will grab you from the very beginning with this phenomenal combination of unbelievably hot tension and edge of your seat suspense. Get ready to be simultaneously fanning yourself and frustrated.
Levka Antonov was both her Prince Charming and her Villian. He was gorgeous and god like with his power. He was as delicious as he was dangerous. He was feared! When he wanted something he got it, and he decided that he wanted Katerina to be his “Katya.” They hit it off and it was everything more than even he could have predicted! He knew she was hiding things but he had ways of getting to the bottom of it and he would find out exactly who and what she was hiding.
When something in his business goes down and Katerina disappears, Lev is both concerned and angry at her for disappearing. There are a lot of speculations and distrust surrounding her from his Family business associates, will he abide by the orders he’s given when her location is discovered after a few years? However, will an unexpected secret game changing curveball Katerina has been carting with her for three years, throw a monkey wrench in all of Lev’s plans? Just how exactly will Lev punish her?
“I’m taking back what’s Mine”
Katerina Blake was a beautiful broken and poor young woman, but she’s hiding a troubled and scarred past beneath first glance. One no one could even imagine. She was such a strong and resilient character. I loved her so much. My heart broke for the little girl she’d been and what she endured as a child, but it fist pumped at the strong kick ass woman she’d become. Now, when she met Lev, it was a collision of hotness y’all. Good god!
Their chemistry was overwhelming. She was strong but he brought out a submissive side to her that she didn’t know existed, holy hell! She would do anything he said. She fell hard and fast, understandably so. But when a devastating tragic event happens and he is to blame on the same day she finds out life changing news. She must do what she needs to protect more than just herself.
She could have cowered but she didn’t. She did what she had to. She is the kind of character
I FLOVE, my friends! She goes through all the emotions and through such growth as a character and it makes for such an amazing read.You get to see her at her lowest then go to seeing her in her most protective and survival mode. She.is.just.fantastic!
*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book!
My Cr8zysockbookblock blog wrap up :
– This book is all you could want in a Mafia/Second Chance/Secret Baby Romance. It captured everything I was looking for and more.
It was so full of secrets, lies, action. It was full of suspense, angst, GAH the sex! My heart was on edge the whole time! Everything going on, fabulous!! These characters are fantastic and complex and I’m dying for “Him”
-OMG! Their encounters were SO.FREAKIN.HOT!! Lev is Alpha AF and made Katerina submit in the hottest of ways. Fanning and dying, fanning and dying
Cliffhanger Warning- HOLY CLIFFHANGER!You will NOT get resolution in this book! Book two is coming!!
Trigger Warning-This is a Mafia romance and does have gang-ish/fight/violent scenes that are a smidge graphic and could be considered triggers for some. If you have concerns you can PM for more information.
Levka Antonov runs a club named Delirium. All kinds of wickedness occurs there. When Katerina Blake step into the club, Levka knows she’s the good woman he shouldn’t get involved with but he doesn’t stop. Levka is from the Russian mafia, a dangerous lethal man. Katerina has no one to care for her. The two have one night and Katerina sees something she shouldn’t that puts her on the run. Four years later the couple meet up again and Levka finds out they have a son. Katerina is a fierce mother protecting her son. Levka is a sexy alpha male determined to protect his woman and son from any threat. A good mafia read that you won’t regret picking up and the next book is coming out soon.
Something drew him to her and that proved to be a good thing. Lev was just in time to prevent Katerina from being forced into a situation she might not be able to handle.
She obviously was tripping from something she took. Lev took her under his wing to ensure he watched over her while she worked whatever she had taken from her system. From the start, the attraction was off the charts. For a hardened underworld figure as Lev was, this was rather unusual. One thing led to another… and he could not help himself. Their night together was not what he expected. Now he was hooked to an underage girl who had stolen his heart.
The plot thickens as Kat’s best friend and family are killed and she has to run to protect herself and her unborn baby. Life on the run is not what she had worked for but it could not be helped. Meeting Lev again was a danger to be avoided at all cost.
Do not miss this first installment of this gripping series!
I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.
Wow! I’m loved book 1 in this duet. “Mine” has everything you would want from a Russian mob story. I was in love with Lev from his first appearance in this story. Kat and Lev had an amazing connection. Their journey won’t be easy and I can’t wait to read book 2 “His!”
I have been a huge fan of A. Zavarelli ever since I first read Crow but now I am definitely going to have to read some books by Natasha Knight because they are a dynamic team of authors!! While I have enjoyed all books by Zavarelli, her Boston Underworld series have always been my favorite and Mine is in the same Russian mob world (different city but same lifestyle). Katerina and Lev met at a bar when she was tripping on bad ecstasy and being harassed by a trio of drunk men. Katerina has a sense of fear and innocence rolling off her, she is just trying to survive in life while Lev is cold and closed off. From the first meeting there is some sort of connection between the two and I loved it, the way they each grew as people and I will admit that Lev’s protective possession was hot! This was a great story that had so much darkness beneath the surface and secrets that I quickly became addicted! I must admit that the best perk was that Zavarelli brought Alexei back to life with this book, he was my favorite character in the Boston Underworld series and I was so glad to see a little more of him! I was properly warned this book would end in a cliffhanger but it didn’t help me when I reached the ended and screamed in frustration … I need to know what happens next!!
Two amazing authors come together to give us a out of this world read. It’s dark, gritty and will totally consume you. It grabs you and doesn’t let go. Lev and Kat are wonderful characters that you will immediately fall in love with.
Yes, there is a cliffhanger and boy is it a doozie. I’m reading along totally engrossed and BAM…. to be continued. But hey, I knew that going in so now you’ll just find me sitting in the corner rocking back and forth waiting for the next book to come out. You gotta read this!!
Wow! A. Zavarelli and Natasha Knight write this story so seamlessly. Mine is Book 1 in The Ties That Bind Duet. This duo slayed this mafia read and blew my mind. Lev and Kat have this connection that bleeds off the pages and you can’t help but be affected by Lev’s alpha ways. This will have you captivated! This 5 star book is a must read!
***4 “You’re mine!!!” stars***
“I have no attachments. Because attachments become vulnerabilities.”
A.Zavarelli and Natasha Knight had joined forces and they brought us a fantastic result!!!!
Two great mafia writing pens had delivered a very beautiful story full of secrets, passion and suspense!!!
Levi and Kat were explosive, and even though in the beginning, i had my reservations, they managed to win me over as the story was developing and i’m dying to find more, especially after that ending!!!!
“Show me your world, Lev.”
Kat shouldn’t be at “Delirium”, but she was.
She shouldn’t had trusted her friend and swallow this little pill. But she did.
And because of that, she found out trouble and her savior was a bigger trouble than the previous one…
Lev was shady but gorgeous, and Kat couldn’t stay away from him, even though she knew she had…
“I feel like a hunter staring at his prey. I’m drawn to this girl in a way I haven’t drawn to anyone else… ever. And that’s exactly why I need to let her run, as fast and as far as she can.”
Lev was a part of a dark and dangerous world…
He knew that he had to keep Kat away from his world, but even though he tried, he just wanted a taste…
And then all hell broke loose…
Even very late, he tried to stay away from her, but even though he tried, she got into his life and get herself into his mess with no good results…
“I’m no good for her, and she’s definitely no good for me. Not with the type of life I lead.”
Four years later, Kat is still hiding, but she had created a new life away from the monsters of the past…. A life with her son!!!
She doesn’t know that she had been found from the man that she was running away from…
Lev, after all these years, finally found her and he was sent after her to end her life once and for all…
But being so close to her is bringing in the surface feelings that he had to bury deep inside…
And the existence of a small boy that looks like him doesn’t help things…
“Fuck me. She’s even more beautiful than I remembered. A little softer, a little curvier, and without a doubt. the sweetest poison I ever tasted.”
So what will happen after all with these two when they are having so many unresolved matters between them????
And when the whole mob seems to be after them???
Will Kat subside her fear for the only man that she ever felt something and who proved to be the worst of them all???
Will Lev let her go, when she was holding something so serious from him???
“Lev and I are bound to one another. I feel like we were from that first meeting. But it’s more than that.”
Well, i can’t wait more of them and their story!!!
Kat was a tortured creature… She had an awful past, a past that was still after her and Lev gave her hope… But then, he took that hope away from her and he found herself for once again, hunted and alone…
Lev from the other hand, he appeared to be the bad mafia boy, but he had his own issues…
From the very first moment, he was very possessive of Kat, and he had a soft spot of her…
So inevitable, he couldn’t not make a mess to protect his family….
And now, of course, I’m wonddering how the things will turn out after all!!!
“But this is him, isn’t it? The dichotomy of Lev. Violence and tenderness, they’re interchangeable. He is capable of both to an extreme.”
“I remember when she looked at me like I was her hero. Now, I’m the enemy, and it feels like a betrayal. A hot knife in my back. I don’t know how to make her understand.”
***I received an ARC of this book for the excange of an honest review***