From Bestselling Author, Anna Edwards, comes a new Dark Romance that is part of BLAIRE’S WORLD. Anita Gray is proud to announce that Anna has written a BLAIRE original character!About OLIVER:My name is Oliver. I was a guard to Maksim Markov; king of the Russian underworld in Europe.I’ve seen things that would turn a cast iron stomach.I’ve stood by idly and watched endless acts of depravity.I’ve … stomach.
I’ve stood by idly and watched endless acts of depravity.
I’ve created hell on Earth in exchange for fortune.
I’ve maimed, tortured, taken, and I’ve killed.
My mind is dark, my inclinations perverse, and my soul is black.
There’s no salvation for me—until Amaya enters my life; a raven-haired beauty with blue eyes that sparkle like sapphires. She’s the epitome of what my life isn’t.
I’m not worthy of her, and she certainly deserves better than me, but that’s never stopped me before.
When I want something, I take it, and right now, I want her—and I won’t let anything or anyone prevent me from making her mine.
About BLAIRE’S WORLD:
BLAIRE’S WORLD is a spin-off series of 6 Dark Romance titles, written by a collection of USA Today and Amazon Bestselling authors, deriving from Anita Gray’s Top 20 Amazon Bestselling, The Dark Romance Series.
You do not need to read The Dark Romance Series in order to follow BLAIRE’S WORLD – however, please note: BLAIRE’S WORLD may contain spoilers to THE DARK ROMANCE SERIES.
Each story in BLAIRE’S WORLD is a standalone within the series, following the journey of a character from The Dark Romance Series, so expect to see some old faces—and some new ones.
The BLAIRE’S WORLD Series can be read in any order.
Anita Gray has had no creative influence over BLAIRE’S WORLD. The storylines are solely crafted by the authors.
BLAIRE’S WORLD titles include:
BEAUTY, Part 1 & 2, by Kirsty Dallas
KRISTOFF by Measha Stone
LUNA & ANDRES by Nikita Slater
EVELINA by Ally Vance
SERAFINA by Skye Callahan
OLIVER by Anna Edwards
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Oliver is the first book that I have read in Blaire’s World and it will not be the last. I will caution those who have certain triggers to carefully read the description as it is not for the faint of heart. Oliver is a boy who had to grow up too fast after he was forced to watch the brutal murder of his parents by the Russian Bratva. On that day, he swore to avenge their deaths. Amaya is a woman living in a world where she is nothing more than a possession to be used, abused and shared at will; first by her father and then by the Pukhan. When the two first meet, there is an instant pull. However, after all of the years that Oliver has been living in the darkness, is he able to change? Ms. Edwards has penned one grippingly edgy, raw storyline. The characters just suck you in with their interplay and the reader cannot help but fall down the rabbit hole, hoping for a light at the end of the tunnel. This is one story that begs any reader’s attention and will hold it until the final page.
I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book and all opinions are my own.
Kept me on the edge the entire book…Great Read!
If you like to read dark books, you will love this book!. It starts off fast and keeps going. I liked it a lot and couldn’t put it down. I could not figure out how it was going to end. I mean right up to the very end it had me on pins and needles. I highly recommend it.
Omg! Amazing,dark,twisted,in one word INCREDIBLE
Oliver is hot and scary at the same time! He thinks of himself as a monster with no heart but when he meets Amaya everything changes. Amaya was given to the Pakhan to be a sex slave by her father. This book is a dark, gripping, suspenseful, twisted story about two people who have gone through so much in life but are perfect for each other. Amaya and Oliver’s story took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions and I loved every dark, intense twisty turn along the way. Great addition to Blaire’s World.
I really enjoyed reading the novella’s in the Blaire’s World series and Oliver was no exception. Oliver is a foot soldier turned Captain in the Russian Bratva under Ivanov but having worked with Markov. As one can imagine it’s a gritty and brutal world Oliver has had to live in from the age of 8 when he was forced to shoot at his father. When Amaya comes into his life it sets off a domino effect of chaotic events and emotions. While the story was engaging and entertaining I will say the immediate familiarity and ease between Amaya and Oliver seemed somewhat dubious considering his role. In a world of extremes where life and death are always at stake it makes sense that two people would cling to each other so intensely. Overall another amazing read and I hope there will be more to come.
The story of Oliver and Amaya is one filled with betrayal, vengeance, violence, abuse, heartbreak and hope. It’s a dark and twisted story that will take you on a journey you won’t forget in a hurry.
3.5 Stars
Review by Allyson
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night w/ Books Blog
Darkness is set within those that feed off it. Within those that live it 24/7, Welcome to Oliver. Anna Edwards did a good job at portraying his life; which is dark, deprived and depressing, and turned it into a HEA. But to get him to his light, he must wade through thick smoke and shadows, somewhere along the way there will be hardships… can he survive it?
Not my favorite out of the series/set, but one that was fast paced and good to escape reality in. At times my heart hurt for his tribulations and how he grew up, other times I didn’t know how this story was going to spin (way to go Edwards for keeping us readers on our toes). Amaya is a wonderful soul within the murky waters of Oliver. These two are perfectly paired which makes for a good pairing within the set of Blaire’s World.
Very dark broken intense gasping for more love story of Amaya and oliver.ready for more
Delve back into Blaire’s World with Oliver.
The dark twisted place of The Cartels.
Where women are degraded,humiliated and are worth nothing.
Where any men under the Pakhan are easily disposable and replaceable.
Where violence and death are the way of life.
That’s all Oliver has ever known since the age of eight.
His life is not his own.
He just lives to carry out the orders of The Pakhan.
He’s obeyed and followed through with cunning and the darkness of his environment his made him so hardened nothing is too much violence.
His brutality has led him to be second in command of the Russsian Mob.
But something inside of him sifts when he sees Amaya.
Amaya also knows what the life of the cartel entails.
She has been “lent out” much of her life.
When she “gifted” to the Pakhan she’s brought to her breaking point.
Both Oliver and Amaya are such strong people.
But it took coming into each other’s lives to find the courage they needed to try and take back their lives and change the course of their destiny.
But nothing gets by the head of the Russian Mob and he’s not about to be showed up by his second in command.
Great addition to the darkness that is Blaire’s World
Oliver since the age of 8 has served his Russian Pakhan its all he knows and is relentless in everything with no feeling or remorse for what is expected of him he does what hes told and knows his place until Amaya is now property of the Pakhan and catches his attention. This was a very dark intense scary Cartel story and you never knew what was going to go down one word or look could get you killed and I loved it, great plot and character development was fantastic
Dark, gripping read…
This is a dark, gripping read and a worthy addition to this collection set in Blaire’s world….the plot is suspenseful and the characters are complex and damaged products of the Bratva society where there is no room for compassion.
The narrative is provided by the two main characters, providing a view into their inner thoughts and conflicts.. Amaya is a strong young woman but still a pawn in the machinations of her father and the other men she encounters in the violent world of cartels and mafia. Oliver comes across as cold-hearted having survived a brutal childhood and has fought his way up to be the second in command.. he is ruthless and has no room for emotional ties…I love these two there is no hope in their lives, but that doesn’t stop them from being determined to survive.
This is an intense and violent story of twisted loyalty, revenge but amongst all the darkness is an unexpected and star crossed love story…a 5 star must read…. I received an advanced copy of this book from the author.
I loved this book. It is a dark story that has some twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. I loved the characters, Oliver was my favorite and the chemistry with Amaya is off the charts. He was taken as a child and has been raised in the Russia underworld. What he sees, he takes and he wants her. This story is steamy, action filled, and revenge. I read this book in one sitting and don’t regret picking it up. This is a must read.
This is one, gritty, dark, intense and emotional read. Oliver and Amaya’s story is gripping, painful and raw. This book will very quickly pull you under and leave you gasping for breath as this complex romance unfolds. My heart bled for both these characters. Life can be brutal and completely unfair and that is unfortunately true for both Oliver and Amaya. With a storyline that offers drama, danger, action, angst, heartache, love and hope, you will be kept on edge page after page.
Oliver watched as his parents be murdered when he was only eight years old. It was the day a gun was placed into his hand and he was forced to become a monster.
Amaya was given to the Pakhan by her father. Her fate sealed when the Pakhan discovered her father’s plans to betray him. Now she is his toy until he no longer has a use for her.
Trapped in a world of darkness, Amaya makes the decision to end her suffering. It is at that moment that Oliver realizes that he cannot let her go. Will they find a way to escape the clutches of the Pakhan or are they destined to only find peace and happiness in an afterlife? This story is dark and twisted must read.
I started 2019 with an ARC of this book and let me tell you I don’t regret signing up for the arc. This book is a must read. You definitely need to have this baby in your library. You will neither regret reading this book nor be disappointed. From the very first page till the end this book takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride full of emotions. From having mixed feelings about the characters till curiosity to know more, this book contains all the elements to grab the attention of the reader.
Once again the fabulous Anna has nailed it with this beautiful masterpiece
Another great story from Blaire’s World this one focussing on Oliver, it was good. Loved the characters loved Oliver’s back story dark and gritty and his position in life and how he got there. Loved Amaya again a good introduction on how she ends up where she is. Loved the relationship and the hea, I’m a sucker for a hea! Four stonking stars from me, would have been five but felt Oliver and Amaya’s story deserved a full length novel and that there was definitely more which I would have loved and devoured. still really good though and all the links to Blaire’s World
I loved Oliver’s story! It was dark and gritty so of course that is always a good thing in my book! I did have one thing that didn’t really add up to me but I can’t say what because I’m not into sharing spoilers. However it wasn’t anything major to the story so no worries there! I would definitely recommend it!