The Volkov name is one I longed for.Their household is one I grew up in, but not as an equal—as a maid’s son.This didn’t stop me from becoming a man to be reckoned with.But even with my rightful name finally given to me, I still feel adrift. Until her. Everything I did was for acceptance.Everything I lost brought me to my family.To this life.To her.I fought for my status.I fought for my sisters.… fought for my status.
I fought for my sisters.
And I will fight to the death for my angel.
She has shown me there is light in our pitch-black world.
That the stars can’t shine without the darkness of night.
She is the stars, and I am the sky in which she shines.
There is evil lurking in the shadows we create.
The corruption and depravities of the First Families have become toxic and are infecting us all from within.
Games have been played, and now, they must end.
I am Vas.
Vocal. Voracious. Vindictive. Volkov.
A devil in love with an angel, and together, we’re going to rule Hell on Earth.
This is book three in The V Games series. Vlad and Ven must be read first in order to understand this story.
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5 Stars
Review by Nancy
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Vas by Ker Dukey and K Webster is a sinful, all-consuming read! It is a dark romance that had me immersed in their world from the very first page. Vas is the third and final book in The V Games series. Although it can be read as a standalone, I do highly recommend reading the series in order.
Vas, although born into a first family, is not privileged. Being a Volkov doesn’t guarantee him anything, he has to work hard to rise to the top. Being accepted and respected was always a goal he worked hard to achieve. Although he showed a hard exterior, deep down he was a wonderful, caring man. Vas learned early on from his mother what kind of monster his father was, and what kind of man she wanted him to be. Protecting his family and the ones he loves was ingrained in his characteristics. When he meets Darya, his need to protect her was inevitable.
Darya broke my heart. From the very beginning, her life was disastrous. She went from one monster to the next, never by choice. Despite all the hurt and suffering, she had faith. Faith that God was watching out for her. When she meets her dark angel, Vas, she feels an immense sense of security. She can finally breathe with him watching over her. But her feelings were not just those of feeling safe, she yearned for him like she had never yearned for a man before.
This story is DARK and not for everyone. I, for one, have nothing but love for these authors and their writing. This book, just like all their others, is wonderful! It is a story about tragedy, acceptance and monstrous events. All in all a perfect dark romance. It is my absolute favorite book in the series! Without a doubt, one of my favorite reads from K. Webster and Ker Dukey. I can not wait to see what they have in store for us next, hopefully, some familiar characters!
Vas….virtuous, valiant, vicious, vanquisher, victorious.
This is Book #3 in the V Games books. It is Vas and Darya’s story. It picks up where it left off at the end of Vlad (Book #2). You will need to read the previous books, Ven (Bookj#1) and Vlad to understand what is going on in this book.
This book gripped me from the start and took me on a wild ride with twist and turns that gave me whiplash, and bombshells that left my mouth hanging wide open! It was dark, twisted, sexy, steamy, suspenseful, surprising, intense, intriguing, and addictive. I loved seeing the characters from the previous V Games Books!
I highly recommend this book if the above characteristics appeal to you. This book has a great and unique plot with addictive characters! Ker Duke and K Wesbter did an amazing job writing this captivating, page-turner! And just when you thought the ride was over, they hit you with the epilogue! OMG! I am uber excited to see what happens next in the V Games! I don’t know how they keep outdoing themselves but they do! I am anxiously awaiting the next V Games Book!!!
****ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.****
This book was sexy, suspenseful, intense, dark. twisted and addictive.
It kept me so intrigued. And then the epilogue with our next V Games fighter(cliffhanger).
It is very hard to put this book down!
Full review: https://shahlas-world.blogspot.com/2019/01/i-dont-even-know-what-to-say-but-this.html
K Webster Ker Dukey
When I signed up for this one I didn’t realise this was book 3 in this series and now I am kicking myself for missing the first 2 up until this point.
This duo have written a brilliantly dark, intense tale that grips you and holds you captive. These two are brilliant at collaborating together, the drama filled with secrets, mixes perfectly with the violence and love. Definitely a page turner.
Vas is quite a strong character. He’s had to work hard to earn his place in the family. He has this protective and caring side which is a contrast to his dark vindictive side. He has to be strong, be a fighter as he trains the fighters for the V Games..
Darya has led a sheltered life until she ends up in the middle of the dark twisted world Vas lives in. She is used and abused. She is at the mercy of Yuri but she inspires the protective side of Vas.
I really liked that this is written in a Dual POV. Its hard to tell which bits each author has written, this shows how in sink these 2 warped, brilliant minds are. They put you through a wide range of emotions reading this as you are left angry, shocked and loving characters your head tells you that you shouldn’t.
Vas had me at how protective he was with First of all I’m sad this is the last book to the series. It’s a series you never want to end. So much drama and shocking things happen that make your heart beat fast and bite your lip waiting to read what’s gonna happen next. Now on to this book Vas. Vas is protector a man that will do anything he can for anyone he cares about. Darya this poor girl has been in hell since she was practically born. So many lies and deaths who knows what the truth is anymore. But Vas is there to help Darya and hopefully protect her through it all. I did have to read this book slowly so I won’t get confused by the names. But in the end it’s totally worth it. So go find out who wins the Game series and how twisted it can truly be. 5/5 stars oh and I want more read it and find out why!
This was the first book of The V Games series I have read. It blew me away. Talk about drama. It reminded me of watching a soap opera. I could never predict what would happen next. This book has it all. I can’t wait to go back and read the first two books in the series.
Wow I swear these get better and better every time! Another insane V-games with even more insane family get together!
Vas has a upside to the priors, he wasn’t raised in one of the families but later found out he was one.
Darya is a bit of a mystery at first. Slave to Yuri, only to discover she is actually part of the original family.
Vas becomes strongly protective of her. He wants to worship her after everything she has been through and it’s a lot.
It’s intense but with more romance between these two. The main surprise is the training of the new V-games warrior for one of the families. Alyona is one tough cookie. She befriends Darya and really helps her grow out of the shadows.
This is the best novel in the series so far. It’s crazy awesome!
So I haven’t read the other books, which kinda hurt knowing who everyone was and what the V games actually are but I kept reading. This is a very well written and action packed book. The families are very well loyal and will defend to the death. I loved Vas and Darya so much. It was obvious that Darya didn’t have the best life. She was treated like a slave but she got survived. When she found she had a family, they accepted her and protected her like a princess. Vas was an exception to the rule. He was in love the moment he loved her. He protected and comforted her in a way that she never knew existed. He was so sweet and tender with her. This book has so much drama but its all part of the mafia world. This book was addicting. I seriously couldn’t put it down. I will definitely be reading the first 2 books now!
**ARC REVIEW**
This was my 1st book by Ker Dukey & K. Stewart. I definitely need to go back and read the other families in this series!!!
This is the story of Darya and Vas.
Darya is so innocent in this web of families. Her innocence is shocking at times and you feel for her. You have to remember how and where she was raised in order to understand these moments in her life where you wish her reactions were different. The torment she goes through is absolutely horrible. She meets VAS and in one look into his eyes she sees hope. Vas in turn just wants to go and protect her from the torment and misery she’s living. He is so compassionate towards Darya but make no mistake one wrong look or word toward Darya and he will break you!
The odds are against Darya… Will VAS be able to hold them back… Will Darya be able to secure this hope she finds in VAS and have a complete life? A Must Read!
This is a dark romance that can be read as a Stand Alone which I did and has made me super curious on other the Families. So I will be reading VLAD & VEN – The complete V Games Series.
Oh and I look forward to Alyona story and her boys!!!
The double K duo has done it and left me asking can we get the MAD Men?
These authors come together to give us twists and turns, reveals of secrets pasts. A conclusion to the V Games series, however while they tried to bring a circle to close they opend a window and my attention was stolen, so while I recommend this book series this being book 3 you would have to beging with Vlad, I plea to you reader join me in the request for the continuation of The Mad Men of Moscow who you’ll meet in book one and watch them consume the pages of your reading device as they progress futher into the following 2, total of 3 books.
Gah. These V games never get old. Each story leave an impact and brings us closer to what I hope is redemption for all the characters and those from a different series. I won’t go into details with that statement but those who have read the other series knows what I mean.
Vas was the perfect hero and person for Darya. With her last she really needed someone to step up and protect her. Help her move past things and in this book she found it all. She had a strength to her but it was quite. I loved seeing how much she changed from page one to the end. Vas was a total protector and I loved everything about him.
With these authors signature grit and passion, Vas is another amazing addition to the V Games series and has left me with a warm heart and excitement to see what’s going to happen next. The look at the next characters book was so exciting. Bring on more of the V! 5 stars #2OCCJD
If you have read the other two books in this series, you should see how different this book is. Vas is not an over the top alpha male like the other book males are. He is a badass but a sweet guy. Knowing he has to be a badass in the ring does not mean that he has to be that way out, and so you get this beautiful hero that you want to hide away with.
Vas is in love with a slave, but we have known this for a while. Darya is an angel that needs saving, but he has no idea whom he is saving. When Darya finds out who she is her world comes to a head. Will she fall for Vas when her past comes to light or will she walk away?
This book is beautiful. This one is different as we don’t get so much of the V Games. But the end of this book will kick you in the butt.
If dark mafia underworld romance is what revs your engine, then by all means #oneclick immediately. If it isn’t, walk away LOL I know I laugh, but I’m serious. I’m tired of seeing reviews for these kinds of stories being 1 and 2 stars because readers can’t take the darkness, so fair warning, it’s dark!
Okay, so I myself read all three back to back and I think it enhanced my appreciation for the story. Vas and Darya had an incredible amount of heart and it helped to balance out the perversion and total debauchery this series had. The authors chose well to end this series with Vas although I hope this is not the end of the world they have created. There are stories hidden in this world that would make for spectacular spin-offs so we shall see ….
Everytime I think the last installment can’t be topped, I’m left in awh by more perfection from this duo. Jaw dropping secrets are revealed to cause havoc!
The V Games are brutal and gripping but the love stories are all consuming and enrapturing. Another amazing read!!!
I enjoyed this book, although I think Vlad remains my favorite! But Vas may be one of the most likable men in this world I’ve seen. He’s much more human and protective and romantic. He wants to save Darya and protect her and keep her from anything bad ever happening again. I enjoyed it, but I think Alyona and the Mad Men of Moscow almost stole the show towards the middle and end of the book. I’m looking forward to the next book!
***5 ‘Villainous Motherfuckers’ Stars***
I wanted to savor this one because it’s the last in the series, but failed miserably…or not so miserably depending on your POV, but this book was kind of everything. Not that I didn’t think it would be, especially after Ven (Still a TOTAL Diana #fangirl) but this one was all kinds of deliciously dark, deviant, debauched, bloody and full of heart. I know you just went “Huh?!?” But, seriously. This book wrapped up the series so well and I’m crossing my toes *while making pitiful puppy dog eyes at the authors* that this won’t be a true farewell to this world.
I adored Darya and Vas. Darya, we’ve “seen” and heard about throughout the series and none of the reasons have been good ones and one would expect her to be broken after all she has been through, and yet she isn’t. At least not down to her very soul. She’s bruised, battered and scarred, but boy is she strong. Her strength of will and faith is amazing and watching her heal was a something to experience. Vas is like none of the men in this series and yet he fits right in with the most vicious of them. He has this air of confidence because he knows exactly who he is and what he wants and doesn’t apologize for it all. He’s smart, sneaky and intense and yet he’s also good down to his very core. Their journey to their HEA is nothing like anyone else’s in the series and I absolutely loved it. It fit them and who they are perfectly and loved where they were at in the end.
Now, as much as I loved and adored Darya and Vas and their journey, I cannot deny that it was getting to hang out with the rest of these unique and intriguing characters that really made it a lot of fun for me. It was fun catching up with Vlad and Irina and Diana and Ven, especially Diana because, well, hello, #girlcrush. But it was the Madmen of Moscow, Rodion and Zahkar, and Alyona that absolutely stole the show for me. I was already in love with the Madmen after Ven’s book and this one just intensified that feeling. But Alyona is kind of everything. She was just a lot of fun. And then there is Vika…let’s just say, she is still a viper.
I’m a #fangirl of these authors and think that they did a great job with tying all of the little intrigues and issues in this book. There are still some that could have more added on, hence why I’m hoping we will get to revisit this world one day, but I’m quite happy with where everything was at in the end.
~ Copy provided by IndieSage PR & voluntarily reviewed ~
Vas is finally here! This is the conclusion to the V Games series…but is it really??
Everything you want in a dark mafia romance is in this book. Death, betrayal, honor and steamy scenes.
Vas has been watching Darya from afar and is utterly intrigued. This poor beautiful slave needs to be saved and he is the perfect one to do it.
Vas and Darya have this connection that is other worldly.
I know this is supposed to be the end but I need more!!
Vocal.
Voracious.
Vindictive.
Volkov.
There ain’t nothing like the V Games. There were so many connections between characters, which stem from blood, friendship, or business. There were so many secrets and you had to be quick in order to catch the answers. Vas was unlike Vlad and Ven. He wanted his world to be different and not just to be about the games. Vas wasn’t about playing everyone’s knight in shining armor. He wanted to be independent. Basically, he wanted to have his own way of thinking. It was hard doing so, especially when you are part of the First Families.
Vas found his other half in Darya. She has been through so much but found her dark angel in Vas. He protected her when everyone was fighting and out for blood. I’m wondering if there will be some type of spinoff for the Voskoboynikov girl. It was a little open ended.
I truly love this series! What’s not to like, it’s a dark read but to me it was so much more! It is full of action, evilness and love all mixed up together. It’s such a rush! I hope this isn’t the end, I want some more!
Vas is so different from his family, but he still holds the bloodline. He’s caring but smart and knows just how to play the game along with them! I think that’s what I loved about him! Derya is also an outsider also, raised differently but holds the bloodline as well! And for these family that’s what’s important above anything else! I liked Vas and Derya story. Their love was just innocent.
The V game part was so intense I was literally on the edge of my seat! I couldn’t stop Fidgeting! I was so not expecting that ending!
I truly hope there is more to come from these two! They work so good together. I just love how twisted they both think and mixing it with their own uniqueness makes this such great reading style! One of my favorite crazy drama anyone will enjoy reading.
The V Games series just keep getting better with each new addition and Vas is my favorite book so far. This book took me by surprise when Vas strolled in and stole my heart. Up until now Vlad had been my favorite but oh how Vas Volkov soon changed that!
From the very first book in this series I was a bit intrigued by Vas and knew there was so much more than meets the eye with him. In the midst of the world the First Families were brought up in he was always in the shadows so to speak making his childhood was quite different. He was always street smart, cunning, determined to prove himself yet fiercely loyal and affectionate with those closest to him. When Darya was swept up into the dark world of the First Families she drew Vas’s attention like a moth to a flame. I loved seeing Vas in his element as a fierce protector yet also a bit unguarded with Darya. These two together were utterly captivating and kept me glued to my Kindle.
Yet nothing is ever as it seems in the V Games. With characters I either simply loved or loved to hate, secrets, lies, deceptions, twists and turns I didn’t see coming Vas kept me on the edge of my seat voraciously devouring this book as quickly as I could. From moments that had me swooning like crazy, to others that stole my breath and then made my jaw drop this book was a non stop thrilling read I couldn’t put down. I was sad to realize this series may be ending yet I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed I’ll get more V Games especially if my favorite Madmen of Moscow are involed!!