Running scared, I’m forced to start completely over. I escape to Tennessee where no one knows who I am. I try to blend in and decide that a huge University will be the easiest way.
Tainted, scared and alone, will he find me? Will he hurt me again?
I have a secret you see. I need a savior, someone who can help me be free.
I never expected to meet Tate Masterson.
Strong, sexy and stubborn; with … and stubborn; with his alluring hazel eyes, tattoos and Russian accent.
I never had a chance; he took one look at me and decided I was his.
Tate has a secret too; the Russkaya Mafiya is in his blood.
His secret could help save me, but will Tate embrace it or destroy us?
Updated July 2015, Re-edited as of 9/23/2005
Around 190 print pages
Book 2 Exposed, Book 3 Relinquish, and Book 4 Corrupted- in this series is now available
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Absolutely love Tate and Emily. I reread this book as I have it in paperback. So glad that I did as I loved it the second go round. Emily is on the run from her abusive past. She is trying to start over. I absolutely fell in love with Emily. Her character was written so well she is so relatable and strong. She was trying to start over not start anything with anyone until she runs into (Luke) Tate. Sapphire did not force this relationship which is something I enjoy in a good book. I absolutely loved how these two make the relationship work. Settle in a soft chair because you will read this one from beginning to end. Gripping page turner.
Emily is hiding from one abusive ex and trying to get her life back on track. She has no interest in getting involved with another man. Tate can’t seem to control himself when he he meets Emily. He makes her mad when all he wants is to make her love him. This fun and exciting read takes Emily, Tate and their friends on a journey that is filled with danger, fun, laughs and crying before they finally get their HEA.
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Emily has left her beloved Texas behind to attend college in Tennessee she needs and escape and a new start. Emily can’t go back her ex boyfriend will kill her if he ever finds her he did awful things to her he was supposed to do 2 years but he’s out and looking for her she just doesn’t know it yet. Emily wants to stay below the radar but her new friend Avery is determined to make her have fun and a boyfriend. Tate he’s hot but rubs Emily the wrong way she doesn’t know weather to kiss him or slap him he’s definitely different from other boys. London is Emily’s best friend from Texas she has her own problems and now she has to let Emily know that Jeremy is out. Emily will tell her friends her secrets how awful things were with Jeremy. They beg her to tell Tate before it’s to late. Tate has secrets of his own he may be a collage boy but he’s more then that he’s done shady things criminal things and we’ll he’s Russian Mafia he will run everything when his father retires because his older brother Viktor doesn’t want the leadership. Tate will kill to keep Emily safe she just doesn’t know it yet Emily will face death more then once relationship will end and there will be one more secret to reveal at the end one that Emily never say coming.
Emily is tuf but afraid she is also slightly immature. Tate is and Alpha type guy but at times he was different acting weird about stuff being shy with Emily then acting wierd the next instance I liked this book it threw me a couple of times with the Avery Cameron thing then the London Cameron thing there was allot happening in this book but I think Tate character confused me the most with his constant personality switches other then that it was a good read and I gave it 4 stars.
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emily is a woman on the run trying to move on with her life , brand new college ,city and friends. As she moves on with her life and meets luka tate masterson. Everyone have secrets and its no different with luka , will the secrets that they have will this separate them forever or make them stronger. This is a great read.
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I loved this book. it’s the 2nd time I’ve read this. Sapphire knight did a terrific job with this book. I need me a hot sexy alpha mafia Tate .
Tate and Emily story is just awesome. they both have Secrets they are hiding until one day Emily’s past catches up to her.
great read honestly
Emily and Tate’s relationship was a loving and protective one that grew deeper over time.
by sewsummore
I found this book a heartwarming story of new love and new beginnings. Emily wants to start again away from the memories of her past mistakes. She begins to make new friends and even to start going out and having fun at night with her friends. Emily meets Tate on a double date and soon move from friends to a deeper relationship. When Emily’s past catches up with her, it was Tate who steps in to take control of the situation. It became clear to Tate, very early in his relationship that Emily was the woman for him. What I liked most about this book was the relationship between Emily and her friends. Good friends support one and other in good times and in bad. As her friends rallied round to protect her, she discovers that friends can also become family. Emily and Tate’s relationship was a loving and protective one that grew deeper over time.
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I have to say this has to be the best book I’ve read in a long time. I haven’t read much mafia style books in the last year or so but now that I’ve read this book I’m gonna have to gobble up all the rest of these books stat.
Emily and Tate are an amazing couple to read. They come from two different worlds but come together and it’s like fire. There chemistry is addictive and Emily is lost right form the start. Tate is my new book boyfriend. He’s fierce, sweet, and so protective.
I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
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Story line is great and I loved the characters. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it! Unexpected twists and turns had me reading this book in one sitting. Great storyline and character development made this book a hot and enjoyable read!
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I have been a big fan of this author but missed this series. So glad I have been going thru some of her earlier work.
Strong storyline and characters. Emily I connected with. Fell for Tate! I loved that it was just right amount of dark and gritty with a slightly YA vibe.
This turned dangerous and exciting quick but I am here for it. She’s running and never expected to run into Tate, who turns out may the her only savior. Their chemistry is explosive and I found myself panting and fanning myself right along with them. But the story has some danger and suspense that will also keep you on edge.
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The story line and character work were good. The book had a fairly smooth flow to it. There were behaviors and attitudes of the characters that drove me insane. Some areas were overly descriptive and seemed like it was added just as filler since there was no impact to plot or characters. All that being said, I was entertained by the book. I look forward to the next one.
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This book had a little of everything in it, humor, violence, suspense, secrets, and some super steamy moments between Tate and Emily. Overall it was a great story.
Its okay to be afraid…As long as you don’t let it own you.
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This is the first book I’ve read by Sapphire Knight and wow Emily’s story is compelling about a young courageous woman trying to recover from the damaged done to her by her ex-boyfriend.
Tate, the very definition of a bad boy who always knows what he wants and he’ll do what ever it takes to get it.
And when these two collide the twist and turns will leave you speechless.
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Secrets by Sapphire Knight was an explosive emotional romance story filled with danger, violence, secrets, suspense and plenty of passion between Tate and Emily. This story had it all sexy men of the Russkaya Mafiya, an abused ex stalking Emily and a wonderful core group of friends that round out this storyline. Tate/Luka is part of the Russian Mafia and looked upon as the Boss along with his father. This sexy, tough man may be brutal in his dealings and feared by many, but he has a warm loving side for the people he cares for. Emily is a young woman with a tormented past hiding away in Tennessee from her ex who has abused/tortured her. Each day she lives in fear that once he is out of prison he will come back for her. From the first time these two meet on campus the interaction between these two becomes explosive, as Tate is drawn to Emily and now finds he will do everything in his power to make her his. Emily soon sees that she can’t resist this sexy man with all of his Russian endearments, she becomes hooked and they begin a relationship full of hot steamy moments. Will Emily finally achieve the happiness she yearns for? Emily is a feisty sexy young woman and Tate hopes that she just might be able to handle his secret about who he really is. When Tate finds out Emily’s secret by her friends Avery and London, he and his men will do all they can to protect her. Will Emily accept that Tate is really the Boss of the Russian Mafia and what happens when she meets his family? The storyline and characters was well thought out with all of the twists and turns in this story. Now between a car accident, a surprise family member as well as a wedding, this story was thrilling, entertaining and full of love between Tate and Emily as well as family and friends.. Now we find a new secret is being kept between London and Cameron as well as Cain from the Oath Keepers MC that may change lives forever. OMG! Can’t wait for the next book by Sapphire Knight.
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This was the first book I’ve read by this author. I really liked this book and all the characters. Their relationship certainly did move quickly but didn’t bother me to much. Tate even though he had his mafia persona he was super sweet and devoted to Emily. And Emily that poor thing she was definitely tough and a fighter. Not many people would survive what she went through. But she did. She picked herself up and moved on and away to make a fresh start. She found awesome friends and had some crazy things happen to her and her past came back to haunt her but Tate and all her friends were there for her. Then later in the book she gets another shock. The only thing that bothered me was that it wasn’t really explained about why there was separation(sorry trying not to put spoiler). But if you’ve read it than you know what I’m referring to near the end. Hopefully it will all be revealed in Elaine and Victors book so I’m not to worried. Look forward to reading more by this another and about the secondary characters.
This is the first Sapphire Knight book that I read. I had not read any Mafia books and thought I would give this one a try. This book was AWESOME! There is a great balance between action and romance, I could not put this book down. Tate is Alpha all the way and Emily is a strong women who has overcome tragedy. There are some plot twists and surprises. I cant wait for the rest of the series!