Didn’t you get the hint yet? I’m a bastard, and I own that shit. My soul is dark as well as my actions. In the end, life will always cause pain, it’s the shit you have to endure to appreciate the good things that are scarcely thrown your way. I’m Yegor Volsky, second in command of The Dudnik Circle. The Russian Mob, in case you need a label.The instant I laid eyes on Ruby, drugged and strapped to … drugged and strapped to a bed, every inch of me swore to protect her from that day forward, even from myself. She needs to know, needs to feel, what it’s like to belong to me. She will hate me for what comes next but it’s inevitable as I hunt down the one responsible for her kidnapping, and putting her in danger.
Family ties that should have been kept buried in the past, come floating to the surface as retribution lies on the horizon. Revenge is a slippery slope and as I brace for the fight to come that will bring the past to collide with the future, I find myself struggling to be worthy of her love. Will we slip in the blood of our enemies or gain traction to move forward?
**This intense, standalone romance is not for the faint of heart. You’ve been warned.**
The Dudnik Circle “world” is complete. All books can be read as a complete standalone story featuring a new couple. Order of release for a greater reading experience:
“Ford” The Dudnik Circle #1
Peacock (The Faults Of Our Sins)
“Yegor” The Dudnik Circle #2
“Afon” The Dudnik Circle #3
Marlon (Neon Marksman MC)
Ricca (In Loyalty Lies Trust)
more
Read in April 2017
Spellbinding read, couldn’t put it down. thrilling from beginning to end, action and excitement. Ruby is feisty, determined to be able to defend herself and understand those around her no matter what language they speak, luckily she seems to pick up both quite easily. Yegor may have rescued Ruby but after doing that he did the one thing she asked him not to do so she has pushed him away, until the day his house alarm goes off. Do not expect silly soppy lovey dovey with this couple, its more like fireworks and boxing gloves but it works. With more friends and colleagues being made amongst the various groups I see at least a few more books in the future, which is great news for me. This does contain graphic violence and sex, all in the context of the story and in no way deflects from the events happening in the plot. Awesome, fantastic and it kept me hooked. Worth more than the 5 stars I am allowed to mark as far as I am concerned, Definitely a best seller. I cant wait for more.
Yegor Volsky is the 2nd in command to The Dudnik Circle. He found Jude “Ruby” while they were taking out an enemy and immediately knew she was his. Their story is just as intense as the other characters in this series and every bit as hot. Then there’s the taste of Afon and Andy we get. And of course Borya and Tori. This book is full of action and excitement and we can’t forget all the sexy steam that seems to explode from these characters. Yegor is another fantastic read in the Dudnik Circle family.
Holy crap!! There is no stopping! You think you have time to breath and then….Boom! Right into another situation that will have your heart pounding, throat dry and hands aching from gripping your kindle!!
Yegor kicks off straight from where Peacock ends, the instant connection between him and Ruby is heart melting! And heart breaking as things beyond his control influence his actions.
Can he turn it round and get revenge for her? But dont be mistaken, these ladies are protected but more than capable to kick ass!!
Bloody love the ladies! And the men, of course!!
Why have I not read this series before now?!!!!!
Yegor knew that Ruby was his the day he found her drugged and strapped to a bed, he vowed to protect her but when he had to protect his boss he broke his word. He has been trying to earn Ruby’s trust ever since. Now that the threat to Ruby seems to have reappeared, Yegor makes a drastic move that changes everything.
Ruby knows that she wants Yegor but he makes her so confused at times and it doesn’t help that her temper flares whenever in his presence. Can Yegor and Ruby find a balance while trying to keep her protected at all costs?
Exciting chapter in the Dudnik Circle. I liked this couple from when they were first introduced n the first book. This story had all my favorite components and the introduction to some new characters I am anxious to read about. Full of sizzle, readers of this series will be thrilled.
I want MORE of this series!!! Loved the characters, plot and basically everything about this series!!!
honestly I don’t think there’s anything this author can’t write about. With each book she draws you into her main characters stories and then also leaves you hoping that she will write future books for some of the side characters.
I’ve been waiting to see how Yegor and Ruby’s story would turn out after the ending in Fords book. And I have to say their story did not disappoint I was drawn in from the very start and loved every minute of it the storyline flowed great it was raw dark and gritty at times but not to much because Esther added the perfect balance of banter,sexual tension and then you get hot as hell sex scenes. Yegor is all kinds of hot and domineering he knows what he wants both in and out of the bedroom which I loved about him . He’s loyal to everyone who matters to him. I absolutely loved Ruby even though she had been through something traumatic she didn’t give up and allow it to take over life . She’s strong and sassy as hell. I’ve been asked many a times what it is that makes me love Esther’s books so much so here’s my answer I love that she writes Hot domineering alphas but more than anything I love that her heroines aren’t weak even though they have faced something traumatic they don’t allow it to take over their lives. They come out fighting with everything they have.
This is the second book in this series though I do recommend you read Peacock (standalone) as well as reading the first book Ford as well.
I read Ford last night and as soon as I got up this morning I jumped into Yegor. I couldn’t help but read it in one sitting. We met these characters in book one and got the start of Yegor and Ruby’s story. As well as Yegor and Ruby we get the rest of the characters Peacock & Karma, Ford & Justice and so many other great characters.
This storyline is brilliant. We have strong alpha males that will do anything for their women. The women love their men but also are strong fierce characters. It’s oh so good.
Have you seen I didn’t mention how the storyline goes? Nope I ain’t letting anything spill. If you want a really well written mob story with amazingly good characters then jump on this now:)
Pretty rote and typical “erotica”, not much value beyond the sexual imagery
A Russian mob story. These I don’t usually like, but I did like this one. Very strong female characters. This is a series, but I’m not going to read the rest. This one was fine. Don’t get me wrong, I was entertained, but I don’t need to read anymore.
Pretty good. Worth reading of you like this type of romance.
Poor editing, shallow characters, not memorable
Can’t wait for book 3
As someone who has read nearly every single book Esther has put out (all but 2, pretty impressive yeah?), I can tell you that once again she’s effectively changed my favorite book of hers from Peacock to Yegor! Trust me, it’s frustrating! Why? Because I love all the characters and besides that, I love peacocks in general!
But onto my review!
In order to be familiar with the characters in Yegor and Ruby’s story, it’s a great idea to read the three books before this one. The reading order is: Ford (The Dudnick Circle #1), Peacock (The Faults of Our Sins) then Yegor (The Dudnick Circle #2). However, all three can be read as standalones!
Yegor is dark, mysterious, strong, loyal, some think a bit crazy. That’s all wrapped into a heart stopping, sexy-licous hunk! Life may have made him a hardened man (get your mind of the gutter! Although……my thoughts wander that way too….) who is both feared and respected by many. He’s made a name for himself as a ruthless man who will take down anyone that dares to cross him or the one he cares about. But what so many don’t see, is the man beneath the cloak of darkness. The man who vows to protect a woman he helped to rescue from a horrific situation. He may not understand why this feeling comes to him, but its there. What now?
Ruby is a strong willed, slightly nutty, passionate, intense and independent woman who is learning how to cope with what happened to her. She survived a kidnapping, being drugged and tied to a bed unwillingly. One thing is for sure, no one will ever make the mistake of trying to hurt her again. Even though she knows in her heart Yegor won’t hurt her, it doesn’t stop her from pushing him away every chance she gets. He may have set her up in a better situation, but she won’t let him own her heart. But she has a soft spot for the man who rescued her. How does she get past these feelings?
Their journey is freaking incredible. Be prepared for a roller coaster of a ride as the emotions are drawn out of you! Esthers creative writing style introduces you to characters that find their way into your soul and take up residence. I loved the way the characters from the previous books were entwined and not forgotten. I loved this book so much!!!! It took my breath away and it’s one I’ll be reading again. I have to say I’m not one for dark romance usually, but I make the exception for Esther!!
This is a FABULOUS read! Snag this up right now!
Excellent. I will read the series.