Kostya “Mad Dog” Sokolov has earned his reputation as a ruthless enforcer for the Russian mob. Cold, menacing, and driven, he has long ago dismissed any softness that might have been inside of him. And since his father was murdered, he’s wanted only one thing: revenge on the man who did it. The best way for Kostya to flush out his prey—Anatoly Popov—is to follow Popov’s daughter, Maya. What … Kostya doesn’t count on is getting knocked out and forgetting why he’s in London or how he ended up in the flat of a beautiful woman. But once he remembers his mission, he realizes the only thing standing in his way is a pretty girl with a too-big heart. A pretty girl who’s the daughter of the man he’s vowed to kill.
Maya has rejected everything about her father since learning at a young age that he’s a brutal mob boss. She’s changed her last name to Orlov and set about creating as much distance between her and the Russian mob as she possibly can. So, when she discovers that the man she’s rescued outside her London flat—the man she’s falling for—is her father’s greatest enemy, she’s torn. She hates her father, but she hates the violence surrounding her family even more. How can she allow Kostya to carry out his plan? And, at the same time, how can she resist Kostya when his kisses make her weak-kneed and his touch makes her wish for a life that she can never have?
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I like this as I like everything by this author. You get all the feels of a full novel in a novella. I liked the idea of how this story develops but unlike other stories I didn’t feel the love between the characters as much. Their connection feels a bit forced as opposed to immediate attraction. Overall still a good read.
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Loved it!!! Kostya “Mad Dog” Sokolov wen to London to kidnap Maya “Orlov” Popov tp draw her father out. But instead of kidnapping her, she rescues him after finding him hurt in an alley. Kostya could not remember why he was in London but he knew that the person who saved him was becoming very special to him. He hasn’t felt these feelings in a long time. After seeing Maya upset, he vows to protector her from the person hurting her. While he is protecting her their attraction grows stronger everyday. He finally remembers why he’s there but he can’t go through with it. I loved watching him fall in love and even though she’s the enemy he can’t let her go. Being the person Maya is she only ask him one thing. When he goes after her father not to kill him. Can Mad Dog reign it in. There is some twist and turns that I like and it is a heartfelt love story. Family matters and you protect them at all cost when you love them. Must read book and series. I wasn’t ready for it to end.
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A well written extremely captivating, intriguing and emotional story. This interesting action suspense storyline is filled with turmoil, revenge, violence, murder with intriguing characters. Maya doesnt want anything to due with her father or his business. Kostya is there for revenge against Maya’s father for the death of his father. In acting on his plan he gets hurt and amnesia and Maya helos him and the chemistry is off the charts. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to uncover how the story would unfold. A must read.
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The forgotten daughter living under the radar….The sexy enforcer looking for revenge. What happens when two different worlds collide.
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This relationship is hard to follow, Kostya is set on revenge for the man who caused his fathers death so he plans in taking the mans daughter only to be injured when he arrives forgetting his mission, only to remember but as a twist the person who is helping him the one he is set on taking. Falling in love was bot on his menu, Maya doesn’t want anything to do with her dad and his nasty business only to be sucked in by the tne man she has fallen.
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He is an enforced and he wants revenge on the man who murdered his father. He needs to find the daughter to get to them. He ends up losing his memory and she finds him and when he finally regains his memories. He is torn and so is she. What will they do? See what they will do
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Maya is a wonderful heroine! She’s strong enough to leave a mafia family and survive on her own. She also keeps true to herself and her big heart, fighting for a homeless shelter and rescuing an injured man on the street and bringing them into her house. (Ok, she is definitely braver than me!).
Koysta is the man she rescues and he originally intended to abduct Maya in order to bring her estranged mafia father out of hiding so that he can get revenge for her father murdering his father. Fortunately/Unfortunately Koysta has forgotten his original intention and provides protection for Maya.
Things get more complicated from there as “daddy dearest” is not about to let this situation go anyway other than they way he wants it to.
The drama and action are both enjoyable in this story, but the passion (for life and other things) keeps the story flowing and brings them eventually through all sorts of challenges to an HEA. (Love the HEAs – Need to have them in the stories I read).
A very enjoyable story, perfect for an afternoon and definitely worth the cost of the book.
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A very intriguing, excellent story with love scenes that steam up the pages a lot of challenges filled with action that add a whole twist to things which made me love it more
The great character and storyline development kept me glued to my kindle until the turn of the very last page! I was so engrossed in this story that I ended up reading this book in one sitting!
Saving the Russian Enforcer sees Kostya “Mad Dog” Sokolov get his story, he’s the enforcer for his brother always there to do what’s needed, but when he goes after Maya Orlov the daughter of there enemy thinks don’t go according to plan. Two people who are nothing alike feel emotions for each other they do t want to. Can Maya hold back or will she give into her feelings.
The story is full on action, intrigue, memory issues and romance. Another exceptional book from Leslie North that you can put down once you start.
Forbidden attraction, heartbreaking betrayal and dangerous love seems to be a theme when your last name is Sokolov. For Viktor and Kostya their is no written in the stars, they carry a message tattooed on their hearts and it’s as ugly as the bruises they carry on their bodies. Revenge stalks them like a shadow. Love is an emotion they can’t afford, but are hopeless to live without. Saving the Enforcer begins with a mission and ends with a choice. Kostya and Maya are brought together by empathy and destined to be torn apart by hate. He’s lost his memory, she’s lost her heart. What happens when his memory returns? The most beautiful love stories come from life’s ugliest moments. Leslie North tempts with danger, taunts with attraction and heals with love.
This is the third book in this series, each book in the series is stand alone but you will want to read them all.
Maya defected from her family years ago and changed her name so as not to be associated with her father again. Kostya is in London but after having been beaten and left to die, he can not remember why? When Maya stumbles on Kostya beat and left to die, she brings him home. Kostya has never been treated so kindly and pledged to repay Maya. This story has a few twists and turns and will have you turning the pages to see is Maya can melt Kostya’s heart and if they can bring the end to a family feud.
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Saving the Russian Enforcer is the 3rd book in the Sokolov Brothers series and having read the 1st two books, I knew I could count on Leslie North to deliver another fantastic Russian mob romance story. As with the 1st two books, I was hooked from the very beginning. This is an extremely captivating, intriguing and emotional read filled with turmoil, revenge, violence, murder and so much more.
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The third book in the Sokolov Brothers series this is Maya Popov and Russian Enforcer Kostya “Mad Dog” Sokolov’s story a well-written book that I enjoyed reading. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I enjoyed reading Kostya and Maya’s story on the way to their HEA. I kind of hate to see this trilogy coming to an end.
This book was emotional, intense and full of action as Kostya and Maya discover each other’s identity
Although their families are sworn enemies the chemistry between them is undeniable. Both of them have their own baggage to deal with before they come to terms with how they feel about each other.
This book as the other two before it grab your attention and hold it throughout the book which is a real page turner with lots of action.
A very entertaining and intense emotional read. Kostya and Maya’s road to a HEA is to say the very least, complicated. Both these characters are complex and they both have lots of emotional turmoil that must be dealt with. The plot is engaging and interesting; so you very quickly get totally invested in this book and couple. A very exciting and enjoyable romance.