She stole my wallet, my car, and my favorite oil painting. I never expected her to steal my heart.
This complicated, beautiful, annoying woman doesn’t know that I’m a thief too. Only, I don’t steal things. I steal secrets and sometimes people. And her name is next on my list.
The problem? I admire her. Like her. Love her. So many wasted feelings because we aren’t meant to be. Years ago, I sold my … to be. Years ago, I sold my soul and body to the devil. Now, my back is against the wall. If I want to save my precious niece from death, I’ll have to turn my sexy little thief over to my enemy.
She captivates me. Soothes me. Makes my life a living hell. And I love every minute of it.
But I have no choice. I will be ruthless.
And she will ruin me.
From USA Today bestselling author, Jeana E. Mann, comes a heart wrenching, suspenseful, tale of love, deception, and sacrifice.
Are you ready for Sir Nikolay Reznik Tarnovsky? He’s coming for YOU!
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The Ruthless Knight by Jeane E.Mann is not your typical royal romance. It’s quite the twist on royal romance and I loved it!! It is dark, intense, forbidden, steamy, tempestuous, sexy, hot , a bit kinky, with mystery and suspense with danger thrown on top. Nicky, who we met in The Exiled Prince trilogy and The Rebel Queen duet now has his own book and is the main character– ends up colliding/forced into meeting Calliope at a party. Their chemistry is sizzling and hot. Before they can really get to Know each other outside of the party, Calliope disappears and Nicky finds himself looking for her. Soon terrible things happen that are orchestrated by a despicable human being.
What you read is the journey that two people go through, the feels, romance, drama, angst , twists, pain, torture , torment, depravity and manipulation-yet thru all this forgiveness and love is found and a bond is forged, family love is stronger and a new love comes out of the ashes.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
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Jeana E. Mann finally brings Nicky’s story to readers and OMG, it was everything! I am so in love with Nicky . . . after reading The Exiled Prince trilogy and The Rebel Queen duet, I knew there was so much more to his character than the spoiled playboy we saw and I was so right!!!
Calliope Jones is one tough woman. She’s done what she’s needed to throughout her life in order to survive. And, so has Nicky, which is why, even though he intends to be completely ruthless with her, he simply can’t once he realizes what she is made of. And as for Nicky, he has sacrificed so much more than Roman or anyone could have imagined, and when we finally see all of that come out, his character is redeemed in ways readers didn’t even realize it needed to be redeemed in.
Nicky and Calliope are perfect together as they deal with the impossible situation they find themselves in with the psychotic madwoman that is Valentina Sokolov. They bond and forge a relationship out of lies and betrayals and form the unlikeliest of partnerships.
I loved everything about this story. I love that we all know Nicky’s worth and that he finally had a champion in Calliope that was willing to shout it from the rooftops! I love that he accepts everything about Calliope as well, and doesn’t think less of her, but more for doing what she needed to in order to survive. The Ruthless Knight was not the story I expected, but it was phenomenal and definitely the story that Nicky deserved. 5 stars!
This was an interesting read. It was full of mystery and suspense. Nicky is definitely ruthless, so this title fits perfectly. And the cover is gorgeous!
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“This is not your typical royal romance. The Ruthless Knight is sexy, hot, steamy with drama, suspense, love, romance, sacrifice and some darkness. I am enjoying Jeana Mann’s twist on royal romances and look forward to more!” ~Stephanie, Blushing Babes Are Up All Night
She stole my wallet, my car, and my favorite oil painting. I never expected her to steal my heart.
This complicated, beautiful, annoying woman doesn’t know that I’m a thief too. Only, I don’t steal things. I steal secrets and sometimes people. And her name is next on my list.
The problem? I admire her. Like her. Love her. So many wasted feelings because we aren’t meant to be. Years ago, I sold my soul and body to the devil. Now, my back is against the wall. If I want to save my precious niece from death, I’ll have to turn my sexy little thief over to my enemy.
She captivates me. Soothes me. Makes my life a living hell. And I love every minute of it.
But I have no choice. I will be ruthless.
And she will ruin me.
From USA Today bestselling author, Jeana E. Mann, comes a heart wrenching, suspenseful, tale of love, deception, and sacrifice.
Are you ready for Sir Nikolay Reznik Tarnovsky? He’s coming for YOU!
**This is a standalone novel written in the worlds of The Exiled Prince Trilogy and The Rebel Queen Duet.
Add to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49524406-the-ruthless-knight
Stephanie’s 4 Star Review:
I received a free copy of this book from the author.
If you’ve read the Exiled Prince Trilogy or The Rebel Queen Duet you’re familiar with Sir Nikolay Tarnovsky. Don’t worry – if you’ve not ready the aforementioned five titles you won’t be lost reading The Ruthless Knight.
Nicky tries to act aloof and shrug like nothing bothers him. Though all he’s ever done is protect his family at every turn. Said family has no clue the sacrifices he’s made for them. Finally, he thinks, he’ll be free of the chains that binds him until one woman happens to pull the rug right out from under him and now he has to find her to repay a final debt.
Calliope isn’t like any woman he’s ever run across. Yes, she may be a thief. Yes, she may be the answer to his complete freedom. Yes, she might be a woman he can see spending more than one night with. However there’s another woman that might prevent any relationship between the two from forming since she wants Calliope dead.
Love, honor, and intrigue is what you’ll find with this ruthless knight. Calliope and Nicky might not have a conventional love story but theirs will definitely prove they can weather any storm.
I haven’t read the preious books in the series and whilst I could follow the story I felt like I had missed out alot by not knowing the other characters stories. The Nicky I met at the start of the book was a playboy who lived a hedonistic lifestyle and loved every minute of it. He doesn’t so much meet but collides with Calliope at a party where they have some fun. When we find out more about Nicky and what he has sacrificed for his family I was stunned, it was so unexpected. The story had suspense danger and cruelty at the hands of a deranged power hungry woman. I enjoyed the pace of the story and liked the main characters however everything was wrapped up too quickly for me I would have liked more of the ‘after’ story to round it out.
“She stole my wallet, my car, and my favorite oil painting. I never expected her to steal my heart.”
Nikolay “Nicky” Reznik Tarnovsky, his story is one of danger, sacrifice, and lust. Nicky has done everything for his family, and by everything, he truly does mean EVERYTHING. Drowning his sorrows in booze, woman and God only knows what else he leads his life the best way he can. At a masquerade ball he spots a beautiful, sexy woman that he falls in lust with. For Nicky that is nothing new, he thrives on sex, but this woman is different. This one he is smitten with.
Calliope is at this ball for one reason and one reason only.
To Steal.
Little does she know this one job is going to cost her more than just her time…
Calliope is trapped by a crazy abusive ex, one that has made it his mission to see her in pain and in order to get away from him and to start a more normal life with her sister she takes on one more mission. A mission she was not prepared for.
After meeting the mysterious, sexy as sin man at the ball, things go way off course and the normal life she craves so much seems farther and farther away.
I don’t want to go to much into details as to not spoil this for you, but this is not your average romance. This is dirty, sinful, sexy, dangerous and so tantalizing, once you pick this book up you will have no choice but to finish it in one setting. Jeana is quickly becoming one of my one-click buys.
This dark romance definitely lives up to its blurb. It is disturbing and sensual and erotic in all ways nice and nasty. Valentina is a piece of work and frightening in her blankness. The ultimate puppetmaster that is not afraid of her dark side. I fell in love with Nicky with his brash and sass filled ways. He breaks your heart and makes you love him all at the same time. I hope there is more to the story with all the amazing characters that are part of it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I was excited to read The Ruthless Knight by Jeane E.Mann as I had a glimpse of Nicky and his world in previous books. The story started brilliantly. But unfortunately it lost the flow somewhere in the middle.
Nicky has done a lot for his family but he remains this misunderstood and mistrusted black sheep to his brother. And he drowns his sorrows in depraved sex, hunt for money and power games. But he has enough of it and he is desperate to get out of his demeaning and shameful contract with Russian Mafia Queen Valentina. But for that he has to bring Callipope Jones to Valentina. Incidentally she is the thief who stole his wallet and car and robbed his guests a while back. Callipope is imprisoned in Valentina’s dark and cruel crutches right along with Nicky. As they try to survive, they find their soul mates. But can they escape?
I loved the cruel and terrifying mind games Valentina was playing with them. Their struggles added to the adrenaline rush and I was hooked to their connection. Nicky is dangerous, sinfully sexy and deliciously dominating. But my heart was breaking for his broken pieces. Callipope is a strong woman who defied all odds and survived with scars deep in body and soul. But around two third of book, I lost the intense feel suddenly. Everything resolved too easily and too quickly including their rescue and Nicky’s family conflicts. I expected the author to go into a bit details of Callipope’s struggle to fit with the strange world of Nicky. I felt it was unfinished business and everything was wrapped up in a hurry that felt incomplete.
The Ruthless Knight by Jeane E. Mann is a story with great possibilities but without a solid execution.
Received ARC for honest review
I enjoy this authors style of writing, which hooks you in from the start. This is raw & quite gritty in parts with two quite resiliant protagonists. Nick has been the family fixer & go to man for all his life. Whereas Nina has had to fight to survive & done a lot of things to exist.
Of course there is always that wicked witch, coming in the form of a very sadistic & coniving Valentina. She pits our couple against the other to satisfy her evil cravings. There is some darkness & abuse which some people may not like.
In the end you can only hope for karma & our couple will get the HEA they deserve.
Although characters from previous tales are mentioned it didn’t impact on the story for me. This could be read as a standalone but I’m sure their mention might pique your interest.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. 4.5*
The Ruthless Knight is Sir Nikolay Reznik Tarnovsky’s story, finally!!! Nicky has been in The Rebel Queen Duet. The Royal Arrangement, book 1 & The Rebel Queen, book 2. It is great that Nicky finally gets his own story. Roman is Nicky’s brother and Roman had the Rebel Queen Series! Oh you don’t have to read The Rebel Queen series to enjoy The Ruthless Knight unless you want to. This book can be read as a standalone but it would enhance your reading to know the other characters.
This is “Nicky” Tarnovsky’s and Calliope Jone’s story. Nicky has always been the rash & reckless one. (It is explained later on in the book as to why he was like that) Nicky has sold himself to the devil (Valentina the head of the Columbian drug cartel) in order to keep his family safe.
Nicky and Calliope end up being under Valentina’s control. Nicky and Calliope are thrown together in order for Valentina to use them against each other.
Valentina is a sadistic ruler over Nicky and Calliope. But they are comforted by each other and they are sexy as sin together. I really enjoyed the telling of this story. It was intense and definitely a page turner and kept me on the edge of my seat type of book.
A Ruthless Knight is another book that I highly enjoyed the storyline and can’t wait to see what’s next for Jeana E. Mann. 4.5 stars
I loved reading this story and even see the other members in the series. The series was a great read with wonderful, capturing intels in this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This definitely wasn’t your typical love story. Nicky and Calliope’s bond grew by force. The only thing they had was each other. While their attraction for each other was there from the beginning, being trapped and tortured together really forced them to open up to each other. I only wish we had a little bit more of their relationship once they were free. Other then that, really great story.
I wrote this review based on an advance reading copy that the publisher sent me.
Amazing read! I have never read Jeana’s books but this one makes me want to find her other books and binge read! It’s got everything you could want in a book. Mystery, suspense, throw in a dash of love (and some really hot sex) and whole lot of freakin darkness….so much darkness! It’s a cruel world out there….people do what they have to for family and to survive…for Nicky and Calliope those choices have made them pawns in a game – a sadistic and vindictive game they didn’t choose to play. Lives are on the line and not everyone can win…..Loved this book!!
Okay so… I love Jeana E Mann’s writing. Most of her characters are complex. I love the fact that you COULD read this as a standalone if you want (although I don’t know why you’d want to).
We’ve seen Nicky over and over again throughout Royal Secrets Series. He’s been a key player, yet never finding his story until now..and what a story it is.
It’s lust at first sight…okay with Nicky isnt’ it always? At a masquerade he spots a vision ( and I pictture her as sort of feline) and in typical Nicky fashion she is soon on her knees 🙂
What happens from there is both heart wrenching and reaffirming. So sad and sadistic, yet one would argue the result was so worth it. Nicky was allowed to grow as a character and tell his story and yes, find love… although it didn’t come easily. Calliope was a great addition to the Royal Secrets Series! She was strong, independent, yet knew she couldn’t accomplish what she wanted to do alone. And oh, what she had to go through… Valentina was… yikes.
As always, Jeana’s writing is impeccable. Her story flows so smoothly, no hiccups, no reading over to get the point. She takes you on a journey through depravity and manipulation to lead you to a family forged in love, forgiveness, understanding.
HOTT Torching TWISTED EXCITEMENT!
Gets your blood pumping your heart pounding and your senses humming with a want for more. This story is another fantastic read by this author who dominates your mind plays havoc on your emotions and torchers your most intimate places. The twists are rendered in shock, angst, danger, brutal torture, excitement, hott chemistry and page turning suspense that pushes you to the edge as the intensity of the drama spirals out of your control and sends you into an out of control panic with no fricken way to bring in under control except to pick up your pace and survive to the end. I loved every adrenaline filled addictive word and absolutely recommend as a Must read.
“She stole my wallet, my car, and my favorite oil painting. I never expected her to steal my heart.”
Who doesn’t love a Billionaire Royal Romance? Come on – you know you’re guilty! This is not your typical “Royal Romance.” The Ruthless Knight is sexy, with a touch of kink and at times a bit crass. But this is what we love! There is an added touch of suspense and danger that can only come with Sir Nikolay Reznik Tarnovsky! There is also lots of hot, steamy, and sometimes kinky sex!
Nikolay (Nicky) is sexy, arrogant and so very angry! He loves the forbidden and is a very alpha male! Nicky has a lot on his plate. In order to keep his family safe he has to make a deal with the devil herself! Things start off so simple but end up so complicated.
“I am trapped in a world of lies, subterfuge, and servitude.”
Calliope Jones is not your average thief. She has done what is necessary to survive. She finds herself in a situation that at times seems impossible. She is resilient and determined. Can she tame Nicky?
The Ruthless Knight is a stand-alone set in the world of The Exiled Prince Trilogy and The Rebel Queen Duet. It has drama, suspense, love, romance, sacrifice and some darkness. I will say that my only complaint is that the story just – ended. I would have loved an epilogue. But, I am hopeful that we will be thrust once again into the royal worlds and have our update with Absolute Power due out soon! I am enjoying Jeana Mann’s twist on “Royal Romances” and look forward to more!
4 stars!
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