Nikolai Popov was raised in a criminal entity that’s as bigoted as it is violent. A byproduct of a woman pushed to the brink, he’s lived a hard and fast life that often sees him facing a line-up, yet he’s not spent one night behind bars.
After a confrontation with a known enemy, Nikolai stumbles upon an angel precariously balancing on the balustrade between good and evil. To others, she seems … she seems too pure to be dragged into the dark and demented world of the Russian Mafia, but Nikolai knows better. He sees the survivor in her eyes, the one dying to live again.
Confident a long-weekend with his newly-appointed defense attorney will cure his sudden wish to help a stranger, Nikolai gets inventive with his home arrest documentation. He thrusts Justine Walsh into a dark and volatile world, having no clue she’s been there before. Will she survive a second meeting with a prince of darkness, or will hell open its gates for an angel for the second time in history?
Nikolai: Through The Devil’s Eyes can be read as a standalone, however, it is best after the previous Nikolai books to avoid spoilers.
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Nikolai is the sixth installment in the Russian Mob Chronicles by Shandi Boyles and presents the story of Nicolai and Justine through his eyes. This retelling of their romance is a great story which presents an intriguing story of the characters. I strongly recommend this book and the complete series.
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Riveting and intriguing from Nikolai’s POV
Nikolai: Through The Devil’s Eyes is the sixth book in the Russian Mob Chronicles series and continuing story of Nikolai Popov. If you have read the first book in this series, A Mafia Prince Romance, then you will love this one as it is the same story but from his POV, which is really interesting. Once again this author was able to deliver a book that is well written, engaging, riveting and a whole lot more. Yep we know the story-line but this is so much more than a “retelling” as the author gives the reader a great look into Nikolai’s head and the way he feels about Justine, and why.
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Dramatic, compelling reads that will leave you wanting more!
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Nikolai was a man with hatred in his heart, as the only son of Vladimir, he was a mafia Prince who longed for the day that he could claim his father’s crown by killing the man who had tortured and beaten him throughout his childhood and teenage years. Jasmine was a lawyer in charge of his latest arrest. She was young and beautiful, but more importantly, she was going to be his. This Box set is part one and part two of a series, there s a cliff hanger at the end of this book, which will continue in the next book of the series. The compulsion Nikolai felt for Justine was different from anything he had felt for a woman before. Justine was a woman driven to succeed. She carried physical scars that time would never erase, but, for Nikolai, her scars were outward signs of her strength to survive, and by accepting his love, she carried them with pride. I found these two books in the series, both fantastic and compulsive reading. After I finished reading these two, I immediately started on the third. Be warned, and they are dramatic, compelling reads that will leave you wanting more.
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This is book six in the Russian Mob Chronicles series. This book is Nikolai and Justine’s story told from his point of view. I had mixed feelings about this book but I am so glad I read it. I loved reading the condensed version of the changes between Nikolai and Justine both individually and on their relationship. Reading the series you read about Nikolai, this book you get a real glimpse at what goes through his head. A great story that rounds out the series, perfectly. Enjoy!
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I enjoyed Nikolai’s series so much and was thrilled when I saw this. I didn’t think it could get any better but this is my fav. I loved that this was told in Nikola’s POV. After reading the previous stories, it was so nice knowing what he thought. This story is excellent. If you haven’t read the series, this is a great one and you’ll have this to look forward. The story is very captivating and I couldn’t put it down. I will likely read the whole series again, loved it. Well done!
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This is the 6 book in the Russian mob Chronicles series. The story is told through Nikolai eyes. the storyline will take you on a wild ride.
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ONE SENSATIONAL WHIRLWIND!!!
Unprecedented! Shandi unleashes one heart pounding, pulse racing, adrenaline pumping, page flipping, block busting bombshell, bestowing one brilliantly composed spin, with a killer storyline and gripping plot, wrapping this baby together sleek, shiny and tight. A tumultuous whirlwind full of unsettling mishaps and vexing circumstances, thrusts those churning emotions into play front and center, blasting this sparkling jewel to life spectacularly. Maneuvering through intimidating trials and challenging tribulations, noting the shocking twists and wicked turns, putting our characters through their paces, testing them in ways they could have never envisioned. Anarchy, escapades and havoc run amuck, booting this gem into a tempest, bursting it into a hissy with a mind-blowing culmination. The attraction and chemistry sizzles from the pages and suck you in so deeply until you feel the heat and electricity thrumming through your veins. The characters, banter, dialogue, interactions, charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, transforming into genuinely charismatic personalities. The scenes are written with such realism, impressive talent and unique insight, blasts this sparkling jewel to life, making the storyline pop. Awesome job Shandi, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
After reading the Nikolai series from Justine’s POV, I loved getting their meeting and subsequent house arrest in his POV. I loved getting all those moments where you wondered what he was thinking. This book was absolutely phenomenal. I did not feel like I was reading the same book over again like I have in the past when other authors have tried the same thing. This book felt completely new even though you knew what was going to happen.
I loved getting inside of Nikolai’s head, and knowing his deep inner thoughts. This is one of my favorite Shandi couples, and this book just solidified that.
I would recommend to read the first four of the Nikolai series before reading this one.
This is definitely a must read!!!!
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To read the same book twice as such, from the others perspective is like reading two different books completely it let’s you know so much more about Nikolai and what makes him tick, Nikolai I loved this Nikolai I love even more. I voluntarily reviewed this book.
I have always had a soft spot for Nikolai the mafia prince. This captivating story is through the devil’s eyes. Justine and Nikolai have a beginning that has been built with a fierce devotion as Nikolai sees himself through Justine’s eyes as a powerful strong survivour who despite what he thinks she continues to remind him of how she sees him and believes he will always protect her.
Reading their story through Nikolai’s eyes and his conflicted emotions and trained upbringing belief of self has you falling for this man all over again.
Nikolai knew the minute he saw the angelic Justine there was more than meets the eye. Her innerstrengh and confidence his fiercely protective Queen.
Justine saw beneath the monster she saw his lost broken heart and her intensely to love him to show him he was more than his monster.
I absolutely loved reading from Nikalai’s perspective.
Omg! Just when I thought Nikolai couldn’t get any hotter, I’ve been proved wrong!! He is. Scorching Hot!!
In this book we get Justine and Nikolai’s story but strictly from his POV. It was awesome to know what was going through his mind when he meets Justine. All I can say is it was Awesome! Another great Nikolai story from Shandi Boyes!
All the feels and heat just as strong as Justine’s POV. Knowing the other side of the coin was just
Something people don’t get anymore! I relished it with all it’s sweet bites!
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This is a very different book in that it follows the completed Nikolai series, but I found it all the more interesting because I could relax and not wonder how things turned out, I already knew. Nikolai will never be one of my favourite Shandi Boyes heroes but he is the quintessential anti-hero and this novel confirms that. At the beginning he is so cocky and self-absorbed and Justine appears so innocent then so subtly that the reader is hardly aware, they both transform. Nikolai shows his caring, loving side not only for Justine but also for Trey and Roman, it is not overt but it is very real. Justine becomes a much more self assured and strong ready to become Nikolai’s queen. This a very clever perspective on Nikolai and Justine’s beginning and Nikolai’s rise to power and is a worthy addition to the series.