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Silver Fox Daddies #18
Dark Prince
"Be a good girl and do as you're told,"
His baritone voice thunders through the hall.
Attending a sinister party with my stepmother...
The knowing eyes of strangers send chills down my spine.
Suddenly, a horrifying truth dawns on me: this isn't just any party.
It's my GOD D*MN wedding night.
Towering above me, a foot and a half taller…
Lukyan Ivanov.
Coldhearted killer. Feared by all. Including me.
My stepmother sold my soul to the devil himself to repay her debts.
My plan: escape.
But a plot twist stops me dead in my tracks.
I get pregnant with Lukyan's child,
And he transforms into someone entirely new:
A devoted husband who'll unleash hell to protect his family.
Readers note: This is full-length standalone, Russian mafia/bratva, forced marriage, age-gap romance in the Silver Fox Daddies series.
His baritone voice thunders through the hall.
Attending a sinister party with my stepmother...
The knowing eyes of strangers send chills down my spine.
Suddenly, a horrifying truth dawns on me: this isn't just any party.
It's my GOD D*MN wedding night.
Towering above me, a foot and a half taller…
Lukyan Ivanov.
Coldhearted killer. Feared by all. Including me.
My stepmother sold my soul to the devil himself to repay her debts.
My plan: escape.
But a plot twist stops me dead in my tracks.
I get pregnant with Lukyan's child,
And he transforms into someone entirely new:
A devoted husband who'll unleash hell to protect his family.
Readers note: This is full-length standalone, Russian mafia/bratva, forced marriage, age-gap romance in the Silver Fox Daddies series.
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 17, 2024
About the author
K.C. Crowne
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Coffee with a hefty dash of cinnamon ☕
And Netflix binge-watching 📺
International Bestselling Author and Amazon Top 8 US Bestseller.
⬇️ Keep scrolling down for a list of books in each series. Everything is available on Kindle Unlimited!
Oh and bring an ice cold beverage. Don't say I didn't warn you!
️🔥Silver Fox Daddies Series (age-gap romance)
1. Doctor Daddy
2. Taboo Daddy
3. Daddy's Best Friend
4. Daddy's Law
5. My Ex-Boyfriend's Dad
6. Daddy's Girl
7. My Ex-Best Friend's Daughter
8. Secret Daddy
9. Christmas with Dad's Best Friend
10. Vegas Daddy
11. Daddy's Obsession
12. Royal Daddy
13. Irish King
14. My Ex's Dad
15. Daddy's Orders
16. His Demands
17. The Arrangement
️🔥 ️Antonov & Nicolaevich Bratva Billionaire Brothers (dark romance)
1. Highest bidder
2. Bratva Daddy
3. Owned by the Bratva
4. Knocked up by the Bratva
5. Ruthless Rival
6. Scarred Prince
7. The Closer
️🔥Contemporary Reverse Harems
1. Four Daddies for Christmas
2. Christmas Triad
3. Her Independence Day
4. Quadruple Daddies
5. Bossed by 3 Billionaire Brothers
6. Four Stepbrothers for Christmas
7. Christmas with Four Tattoo Artists
8. Men on a Mission
9. Christmas with Four Firemen
10. Dirty Cowboys
11. Big Bad Mountain Brothers (Menage)
️🔥Doctors of Denver Series (small town medical romance)
1. Doctor's Secret
2. Doctor's Surprise Delivery
3. Irish Doctor's Secret Babies
4. Triplets for the Millionaire
5. Doctor's Baby Plan
6. New Zealand Doctor's Baby
7. Doctor's Duties
8. Billion Dollar Mistake
9. Irish Doctor's Gift
10. Irish Doctor's Orders
11. Irish Doctor's Valentine
12. Lucky Charm
13. Secret Babies for my Best Friend's Dad
14. Secret Baby Next Door
15. Secret Babies for the Mafia Doctor
16. Secret Babies for my Dad's Best Friend
17. The Doctor Who Stole Christmas
️🔥Mountain Men of Liberty Series (small town mountain man romance)
1. Baby for the Mountain Man
2. Junior for the Mountain Man
3. Knocked Up by the Mountain Man
4. Baby for Daddy's Best Friend
5. Triplets for the Mountain Man
6. Taken by the Mountain Man
7. Mountain Man's Secret Baby
8. Mountain Man's Accidental Surprise
9. Quadruplets for the Mountain Man
10. Delivering His Gifts
11. Mountain Man's Fate
12. Mountain Man's Lucky Charm
13. Mountain Man's Rival
14. Small Town Mountain Daddy
15. Mountain Man's Gift
16. Mountain Man's Christmas Surprise
17. Mountain Man's Valentine
18. Big Daddy
19. Fireworks with Three Mountain Men
20. Faking Mr. Right
Connect with me anytime!
Email : reply@kccrownepublishing.com
Coffee with a hefty dash of cinnamon ☕
And Netflix binge-watching 📺
International Bestselling Author and Amazon Top 8 US Bestseller.
⬇️ Keep scrolling down for a list of books in each series. Everything is available on Kindle Unlimited!
Oh and bring an ice cold beverage. Don't say I didn't warn you!
️🔥Silver Fox Daddies Series (age-gap romance)
1. Doctor Daddy
2. Taboo Daddy
3. Daddy's Best Friend
4. Daddy's Law
5. My Ex-Boyfriend's Dad
6. Daddy's Girl
7. My Ex-Best Friend's Daughter
8. Secret Daddy
9. Christmas with Dad's Best Friend
10. Vegas Daddy
11. Daddy's Obsession
12. Royal Daddy
13. Irish King
14. My Ex's Dad
15. Daddy's Orders
16. His Demands
17. The Arrangement
️🔥 ️Antonov & Nicolaevich Bratva Billionaire Brothers (dark romance)
1. Highest bidder
2. Bratva Daddy
3. Owned by the Bratva
4. Knocked up by the Bratva
5. Ruthless Rival
6. Scarred Prince
7. The Closer
️🔥Contemporary Reverse Harems
1. Four Daddies for Christmas
2. Christmas Triad
3. Her Independence Day
4. Quadruple Daddies
5. Bossed by 3 Billionaire Brothers
6. Four Stepbrothers for Christmas
7. Christmas with Four Tattoo Artists
8. Men on a Mission
9. Christmas with Four Firemen
10. Dirty Cowboys
11. Big Bad Mountain Brothers (Menage)
️🔥Doctors of Denver Series (small town medical romance)
1. Doctor's Secret
2. Doctor's Surprise Delivery
3. Irish Doctor's Secret Babies
4. Triplets for the Millionaire
5. Doctor's Baby Plan
6. New Zealand Doctor's Baby
7. Doctor's Duties
8. Billion Dollar Mistake
9. Irish Doctor's Gift
10. Irish Doctor's Orders
11. Irish Doctor's Valentine
12. Lucky Charm
13. Secret Babies for my Best Friend's Dad
14. Secret Baby Next Door
15. Secret Babies for the Mafia Doctor
16. Secret Babies for my Dad's Best Friend
17. The Doctor Who Stole Christmas
️🔥Mountain Men of Liberty Series (small town mountain man romance)
1. Baby for the Mountain Man
2. Junior for the Mountain Man
3. Knocked Up by the Mountain Man
4. Baby for Daddy's Best Friend
5. Triplets for the Mountain Man
6. Taken by the Mountain Man
7. Mountain Man's Secret Baby
8. Mountain Man's Accidental Surprise
9. Quadruplets for the Mountain Man
10. Delivering His Gifts
11. Mountain Man's Fate
12. Mountain Man's Lucky Charm
13. Mountain Man's Rival
14. Small Town Mountain Daddy
15. Mountain Man's Gift
16. Mountain Man's Christmas Surprise
17. Mountain Man's Valentine
18. Big Daddy
19. Fireworks with Three Mountain Men
20. Faking Mr. Right
Connect with me anytime!
Email : reply@kccrownepublishing.com
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July 12, 2024
Caught!
Not my genre, Very quick read, a tad cheesy, but hey, not complaining. I'm going back to my lane now 😊
Solid 3.5 star!!!!
Not my genre, Very quick read, a tad cheesy, but hey, not complaining. I'm going back to my lane now 😊
Solid 3.5 star!!!!
June 23, 2024
Weak Tea😫
You know how sometimes you see a cup of tea and it looks like because of the dark color it will be a strong cup of tea but when you drink it , it’s very weak- almost no flavor! Well this book was the same way. The cover was intriguing as well as the synopsis, it was anything but. There were just too many loose ends. Lukyan started off hot, broading and fierce. I just knew he wasn’t to be messed with. Maura seemed likable at first but no! She was one of the dumbest, immature, impulsive females I have read about. She was just cringy. She told others about her pregnancy and not her husband, she kept getting taken because again she was dumb and impulsive. At one point I was like Lukyan just leave her be🤦🏽♀️. She wants to get kidnapped and tortured😂 The H handled a kidnapping with all the smarts of a chicken with his head missing. I wanted to throw my reading device because come on!!!!!! Lukyan’s ex made an appearance, for what I don’t know it really didn’t make a lot of sense. Maura didn’t tell her husband information she found out that was crucial and this was not mentioned again. There was a scene where her husband was basically leading her around in a chain like a dog. I didn’t think it was sexy and skipped. Authors bdsm is played out. Give it up! Besides no one did it better than Christian Grey anyways🤭. Also I was not buying the fact that she all of a sudden wanted her family legacy and was killing it at running the family business when she could not even make the smart decision about her crazy step mom. No real conversation or connection with her husband but all of a sudden they were saying I love you. I think I have read this author before but don’t remember the books being this bad. I will be skeptical about reading anymore because I did not enjoy this book at all!
You know how sometimes you see a cup of tea and it looks like because of the dark color it will be a strong cup of tea but when you drink it , it’s very weak- almost no flavor! Well this book was the same way. The cover was intriguing as well as the synopsis, it was anything but. There were just too many loose ends. Lukyan started off hot, broading and fierce. I just knew he wasn’t to be messed with. Maura seemed likable at first but no! She was one of the dumbest, immature, impulsive females I have read about. She was just cringy. She told others about her pregnancy and not her husband, she kept getting taken because again she was dumb and impulsive. At one point I was like Lukyan just leave her be🤦🏽♀️. She wants to get kidnapped and tortured😂 The H handled a kidnapping with all the smarts of a chicken with his head missing. I wanted to throw my reading device because come on!!!!!! Lukyan’s ex made an appearance, for what I don’t know it really didn’t make a lot of sense. Maura didn’t tell her husband information she found out that was crucial and this was not mentioned again. There was a scene where her husband was basically leading her around in a chain like a dog. I didn’t think it was sexy and skipped. Authors bdsm is played out. Give it up! Besides no one did it better than Christian Grey anyways🤭. Also I was not buying the fact that she all of a sudden wanted her family legacy and was killing it at running the family business when she could not even make the smart decision about her crazy step mom. No real conversation or connection with her husband but all of a sudden they were saying I love you. I think I have read this author before but don’t remember the books being this bad. I will be skeptical about reading anymore because I did not enjoy this book at all!
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July 2, 2024DNF
June 27, 2024
We get zero. Absolutely zero conversations between the H and h and then two months in they say I love you. Lots of loose strings. Predictable plot.
Maura just kept running away, how is she getting past this fortress of security. How are people getting inside the “fortress” not once but twice despite everyone fearing the Bratva.
Luk doesn’t reprimand Maura for running away ever just allows it to happen, again. The Bratva details were so vague and generic it felt like I was reading a story written by a very amateur author.
Liam comes back to take over the empire that he was ran off from by the step mom. Bro be fucking foreal. Felt like a last ditch effort for the author to tie up some loose ends. Why have Luk go meet other bosses to threaten them to just not even use them later on in the story they weren’t necessary to dedicate multiple pages to if you weren’t going to mention them again
Maybe I missed it but we don’t see them discuss the age of Maura OR Luk (although it’s implied he’s older) so how is this an age gap silver fox daddy book? It’s implied that Maura is young since she’s a Virgin but we get no actual age
I LOVEEEEE terrible quality and cheesy mafia books with marriage of convenience but this was so lacking I skimmed the pages that’s how bad this book truly was
Maura just kept running away, how is she getting past this fortress of security. How are people getting inside the “fortress” not once but twice despite everyone fearing the Bratva.
Luk doesn’t reprimand Maura for running away ever just allows it to happen, again. The Bratva details were so vague and generic it felt like I was reading a story written by a very amateur author.
Liam comes back to take over the empire that he was ran off from by the step mom. Bro be fucking foreal. Felt like a last ditch effort for the author to tie up some loose ends. Why have Luk go meet other bosses to threaten them to just not even use them later on in the story they weren’t necessary to dedicate multiple pages to if you weren’t going to mention them again
Maybe I missed it but we don’t see them discuss the age of Maura OR Luk (although it’s implied he’s older) so how is this an age gap silver fox daddy book? It’s implied that Maura is young since she’s a Virgin but we get no actual age
I LOVEEEEE terrible quality and cheesy mafia books with marriage of convenience but this was so lacking I skimmed the pages that’s how bad this book truly was
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 17, 2024
Part of the Sliver Fox Daddies series hang on we have an evil stepmother who does the unthinkable to her stepchild and I will say you might want to make sure to double check that you are buckled up, dangerous men, alpha’s personified, possessive, oh, gorgeous, brooding all the makings of a story consisting with three D’s (dark, delicious, and dirty) 😊. There will be suspense, betrayal, death, darkness, secrets reveled, violence, hope, forgiveness, and maybe even love along the way! Maura all she has ever wanted was freedom from the evil stepmother who has treated her badly all her life dreams, hopes for it, but knows that is one dream that won’t come true because her stepmother is forcing her into an arranged marriage with a man she has never met rumor has it that he isn’t a very nice man, and she has lived with downright cruel her whole life now she is forced marry into the same treatment or so she thinks until she meets him. Luk sexy as all get out dark Prince doing his duty as expected of him to marry never thinking she will mean anything more to him than his duty but the moment he laid eyes on her he was going and top that with the wedding kiss well he knows he has been blessed with someone like her is beyond him. The magnetic pull between the two of them can’t be ignored so they fight together for their love despite how it began but there are threats against Maura unsure who the culprit it, doing investigations leads her to one person but before anything could be done of course he saves her but will they ever have a chance to settle down living a normal life, will her dreams of freedom come true with a man who accepts, loves her, will they find out who is making threats against her, why they are making them, and will they get the happiness they both seek?
July 3, 2024
Potential is there for more stars
First, let me say this could easily become a 4 star review.
However, there are basic editorial issues throughout the book. Some are extremely easy fixes and I knocked off a full star because they are glaringly obvious, most specifically consistent failure to apply quotation marks st the beginning of remarks. Second, the failure to look over sentences to make sure words weren’t missing. Thus, correctly describing/relaying the story. I noted the one specific instance where an internal conversation happens - “want me to go to jail.” When it should be “wants me to go to the jail.” There were many more, but I got tired of identifying them. I’m a reader not the editor. I was going to DNF, but I felt I should give the storyline a fair shot.
I also want to talk about the Series name. I feel if a reader who was looking for an Age Play book might be very surprised it isn’t one and who feel mislead by the use of “daddies”. This read is more of a light erotica/bdsm book. In fact, the author seemed to not know the direction of BDSM relationship she wanted to display as it was varied throughout the book.
It’s definitely an interesting twisted Cinderellaish storyline, but it drags in places.
Here is my romance book review:
Action ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Believable storyline & overall plot ⭐️⭐️
Entertainment 🌟🌟🌟
Spicy 🌶️ 🌶️
Triggers 🚩🚩
Writing style & written format ⭐️ (needs editing)
Overall a solid 2/5
Note the lower the 🚩 the better, meaning not many triggers & defines it as a romantic read not dark romance.🥰
First, let me say this could easily become a 4 star review.
However, there are basic editorial issues throughout the book. Some are extremely easy fixes and I knocked off a full star because they are glaringly obvious, most specifically consistent failure to apply quotation marks st the beginning of remarks. Second, the failure to look over sentences to make sure words weren’t missing. Thus, correctly describing/relaying the story. I noted the one specific instance where an internal conversation happens - “want me to go to jail.” When it should be “wants me to go to the jail.” There were many more, but I got tired of identifying them. I’m a reader not the editor. I was going to DNF, but I felt I should give the storyline a fair shot.
I also want to talk about the Series name. I feel if a reader who was looking for an Age Play book might be very surprised it isn’t one and who feel mislead by the use of “daddies”. This read is more of a light erotica/bdsm book. In fact, the author seemed to not know the direction of BDSM relationship she wanted to display as it was varied throughout the book.
It’s definitely an interesting twisted Cinderellaish storyline, but it drags in places.
Here is my romance book review:
Action ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Believable storyline & overall plot ⭐️⭐️
Entertainment 🌟🌟🌟
Spicy 🌶️ 🌶️
Triggers 🚩🚩
Writing style & written format ⭐️ (needs editing)
Overall a solid 2/5
Note the lower the 🚩 the better, meaning not many triggers & defines it as a romantic read not dark romance.🥰
June 16, 2024
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was an astonishing book to read once you start you won't be able to stop until the end, the story was written well and the characters were amazing. This story was about Lukyan and Maura, this story gave you everything with a bit of Cinderella, action, drama, danger, Mafia, deliciously dark, sold to the highest bidder, kidnapping, abuse,drugged, twist, greed, secrets, lies, betrayal, chemistry between them was hot and electric and plenty more emotions throughout this book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was an astonishing book to read once you start you won't be able to stop until the end, the story was written well and the characters were amazing. This story was about Lukyan and Maura, this story gave you everything with a bit of Cinderella, action, drama, danger, Mafia, deliciously dark, sold to the highest bidder, kidnapping, abuse,drugged, twist, greed, secrets, lies, betrayal, chemistry between them was hot and electric and plenty more emotions throughout this book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 24, 2024
Dark Prince is the eighteen book in the Silver Fox Daddies Series. A full-length standalone novel with no cheating or cliffhanger and complete with a happily-ever-after. A beautifully crafted story with complex characters and a twisty and fascinating storyline that grabs the reader attention from the first chapter and keeps you hooked and on the edge of your seat and turning the pages. A dark, twisted, fast paced and thrilling read. An addicting and unputdownable story. Immerse yourself in a world of heart-stirring emotions. Hang on to your kindle and make sure that you have cleared up your schedule for this tantalizing story. This is Lukyan and Maura story which is told from a dual point of view. A dark mafia romance, billionaire romance, touch-her-and-die romance, virgin heroine romance, polar opposite attracts romance, taboo romance, contemporary romance, organize crime story, Bratva romance, arranged marriage romance, forced proximity romance, aged gap trope romance, enemies-to-lovers romance, hate-to-love vibes story, romantic suspense romance, forced marriage romance, surprise pregnancy romance, possessive badboy romance, auction/sold romance, bought/own romance, protective hero romance, protector romance with lies, deception, secrets, emotions, angst, passion, betrayal, enemies, action packed, anger, hurt, drama, possessiveness, murder, obsession, threats, attacks, violence, pawn, attempted murder, scorching hot passion, breeding, kidnapping, mystery, danger, kink, twists and turns, suspense, survival, revenge, retaliation, revelations, greed, steam and love.
Lukyan Ivanov is head of the Ivanov Russian Bratva and the most feared man in Chicago. He's ruthless, cold-hearted, dangerous and powerful. Mafia princess Maura Flanagan is the daughter of the deceased Irish mafia boss. She's beautiful, sheltered, challenging and fierce. Maura was invited to gala and was accompanied by her cruel, monstrous and evil stepmother. She didn't know what was going on until she saw the looks on the guests faces that it wasn't an ordinary party but in fact her wedding night. She was sold to a cold-hearted killer was feared by all and she wasn't no exception. Her step-mother had sold her to worst man in city all because she owe him a debt that her son caused. Maura is the heir to the Flanagan empire but after her father's sudden death her step-mother had took over as if it belong to her and had made some questionable decisions that puts organization in jeopardy.
She had never met Lukyan before but yet her step-mother tells her that she has to marry him. But the night of the wedding there was an attempted assassination on Maura's life and lot more there of because Maura is hard-headed and is determined to figure out who was behind the attempts. Lukyan ruthlessness and vicious actions saved her life. Luk and Maura may have started out rough but they eventually grew to love each other and when he found out that she was carrying his heir he did a complete one eighty and was so protective of her. Maura continually puts herself in danger with Lukyan coming to her rescue. He searches to see who was attempting to kill his wife and when he found them he took care of the problem. Maura eventually grew in her own and became the Bratva queen that Lukyan was looking for and they both ran the Bratva and Flanagan Irish mafia together. Maura's step-mother had lots of ideas for the Flanagan's empire and she couldn't do that with Maura around. There was also other external threats who wanted her gone. But Lukyan by her side the two was able to eradicate the threats. She was one evil, vile and despicable human being.
I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lukyan Ivanov is head of the Ivanov Russian Bratva and the most feared man in Chicago. He's ruthless, cold-hearted, dangerous and powerful. Mafia princess Maura Flanagan is the daughter of the deceased Irish mafia boss. She's beautiful, sheltered, challenging and fierce. Maura was invited to gala and was accompanied by her cruel, monstrous and evil stepmother. She didn't know what was going on until she saw the looks on the guests faces that it wasn't an ordinary party but in fact her wedding night. She was sold to a cold-hearted killer was feared by all and she wasn't no exception. Her step-mother had sold her to worst man in city all because she owe him a debt that her son caused. Maura is the heir to the Flanagan empire but after her father's sudden death her step-mother had took over as if it belong to her and had made some questionable decisions that puts organization in jeopardy.
She had never met Lukyan before but yet her step-mother tells her that she has to marry him. But the night of the wedding there was an attempted assassination on Maura's life and lot more there of because Maura is hard-headed and is determined to figure out who was behind the attempts. Lukyan ruthlessness and vicious actions saved her life. Luk and Maura may have started out rough but they eventually grew to love each other and when he found out that she was carrying his heir he did a complete one eighty and was so protective of her. Maura continually puts herself in danger with Lukyan coming to her rescue. He searches to see who was attempting to kill his wife and when he found them he took care of the problem. Maura eventually grew in her own and became the Bratva queen that Lukyan was looking for and they both ran the Bratva and Flanagan Irish mafia together. Maura's step-mother had lots of ideas for the Flanagan's empire and she couldn't do that with Maura around. There was also other external threats who wanted her gone. But Lukyan by her side the two was able to eradicate the threats. She was one evil, vile and despicable human being.
I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 18, 2024
𝑨 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒓 🔥
🆆🅷🅰🆃 🆃🅾 🅻🅾🅾🅺 🅵🅾🆁🆆🅰🆁🅳 🆃🅾:
🧨 Arranged Marriage
🧨 Mafia Romance
🧨 He's the bratva head
🧨 She's the plot twist in the evil stepmother's plan
🧨 She's from the Irish Mafia family
🧨 Family Secrets and drama
🧨 V1rg1n h
🧨 Chemistry that'll make you gasp with its intensity
🅼🆈 🆁🅴🆅🅸🅴🆆:
This one sweeps you off your feet right from the start.
A twisted plot of selfishness turns into a life changing fate for the sweet Maura when she's tricked into marrying the head of the Russian Bratva, Luk Ivanov.
One random party and the next moment, Maura is told that this would be her wedding. I really felt both scared and nervous for Maura as she has only heard scary tales of her infamous husband and how deadly he is.
But I have to say that first night together... I just didn't expect it to be so special and different and intense.
Luk and Maura might be complete strangers but when they come together, there's no denying the blazing sparks of Chemistry between them.
I was gasping and breathless from all the passion and Intensity displayed between them for sure.
But there's someone out there that's making constant moves to take out Maura and as Maura's life seems to be in danger now, Luk has to find out who's behind it all before the enemy is successful in taking out his new family.
I was pleasantly surprised to see Maura going from the shy and sweet girl to a girl who might have to stay in her husband's shadow yet successfully makes moves of her own and takes drastic actions that help her unravel the greater mystery behind the suspicious attacks on her life.
Maura is definitely one not to cower and her strength made me root for her.
This story takes us on a ride as both Luk and Maura independently strife to unravel the hidden clues and find the culprit.
There's an action riddled path with pleasant surprises and the bond between Luk and Maura just made me sigh as I was so not expecting them to make me feel so much but I was definitely sighing over the way they come closer and become stronger together.
Maura's friendship with Elena and Lily was absolutely sweet and Heart-warming.
Looking forward to more from this series. Loved this one.💗💗💗
🆆🅷🅰🆃 🆃🅾 🅻🅾🅾🅺 🅵🅾🆁🆆🅰🆁🅳 🆃🅾:
🧨 Arranged Marriage
🧨 Mafia Romance
🧨 He's the bratva head
🧨 She's the plot twist in the evil stepmother's plan
🧨 She's from the Irish Mafia family
🧨 Family Secrets and drama
🧨 V1rg1n h
🧨 Chemistry that'll make you gasp with its intensity
🅼🆈 🆁🅴🆅🅸🅴🆆:
This one sweeps you off your feet right from the start.
A twisted plot of selfishness turns into a life changing fate for the sweet Maura when she's tricked into marrying the head of the Russian Bratva, Luk Ivanov.
One random party and the next moment, Maura is told that this would be her wedding. I really felt both scared and nervous for Maura as she has only heard scary tales of her infamous husband and how deadly he is.
But I have to say that first night together... I just didn't expect it to be so special and different and intense.
Luk and Maura might be complete strangers but when they come together, there's no denying the blazing sparks of Chemistry between them.
I was gasping and breathless from all the passion and Intensity displayed between them for sure.
But there's someone out there that's making constant moves to take out Maura and as Maura's life seems to be in danger now, Luk has to find out who's behind it all before the enemy is successful in taking out his new family.
I was pleasantly surprised to see Maura going from the shy and sweet girl to a girl who might have to stay in her husband's shadow yet successfully makes moves of her own and takes drastic actions that help her unravel the greater mystery behind the suspicious attacks on her life.
Maura is definitely one not to cower and her strength made me root for her.
This story takes us on a ride as both Luk and Maura independently strife to unravel the hidden clues and find the culprit.
There's an action riddled path with pleasant surprises and the bond between Luk and Maura just made me sigh as I was so not expecting them to make me feel so much but I was definitely sighing over the way they come closer and become stronger together.
Maura's friendship with Elena and Lily was absolutely sweet and Heart-warming.
Looking forward to more from this series. Loved this one.💗💗💗
June 16, 2024
This book grabbed my attention right from the first page. A nasty and malicious stepmother, an arranged marriage to a dark, dangerous and intimidating stranger…..what’s a rather innocent pawn like Maura to do? She has no choice but to marry Lukyan (Luk), a member of a powerful Bratva family in payment for a debt owed by someone else. She acknowledges a strange pull toward her groom, but dread soon outweighs that feeling, especially when she is suddenly the target of an armed assailant. That is when she gets her first glimpse of the smouldering violence of this stranger to whom she is now married. Living a sheltered life up until then has in no way prepared her for what is to come as she assumes her role as a Bratva wife.
Maura soon realizes there are many sides to her enigmatic husband including a protective warrior, a dominant and demanding lover, a charming companion, and a brutal and intimidating boss. There is also a surprising tenderness and warmth to him when they are alone. Luc makes his own discoveries about his new wife. Beyond her beauty and innate sensuality, she is smart, has a formidable inner strength, and is capable of making quick adaptations to most situations. Maura quickly endears herself to the staff and his family alike. Theirs is an epic love story riddled with secrets, betrayals, unknown enemies, danger and suspense. They become an ultimate power couple, fiercely loyal and absolutely devoted to each other. Neither expected an arranged marriage would result in an everlasting love.
I thoroughly enjoyed this rather dark and intense book. I would give it more than five stars if I could and would recommend to those who love their romance to be on the darker, spicier side with a good dose of suspense.
Maura soon realizes there are many sides to her enigmatic husband including a protective warrior, a dominant and demanding lover, a charming companion, and a brutal and intimidating boss. There is also a surprising tenderness and warmth to him when they are alone. Luc makes his own discoveries about his new wife. Beyond her beauty and innate sensuality, she is smart, has a formidable inner strength, and is capable of making quick adaptations to most situations. Maura quickly endears herself to the staff and his family alike. Theirs is an epic love story riddled with secrets, betrayals, unknown enemies, danger and suspense. They become an ultimate power couple, fiercely loyal and absolutely devoted to each other. Neither expected an arranged marriage would result in an everlasting love.
I thoroughly enjoyed this rather dark and intense book. I would give it more than five stars if I could and would recommend to those who love their romance to be on the darker, spicier side with a good dose of suspense.
June 27, 2024
This was an interesting read and I enjoyed how these two come together but end up being the perfect couple. Maura Flanagan is an Irish Mob princess that was never interested in that kind of life but when her father died her evil Stepmother has taken over and is ruining her family’s name and with both her Stepmother and Stepbrother racking up debts that they can’t pay for so her Stepmother sells her off to clear there debts to the Russian Bratva Mob and Leader Lukyan Ivanov. When Maura is taken to a party she’s not sure what it’s about and whe she see’s a gorgeous man staring at her she soon realizes it’s a wedding and she is the bride. Lukyan Ivanov is the ruthless leader of the Russian Bratva who has decided to take a wife when he is offered the Irish Princess as payment of the debts that are owed and he agrees but when he see’s his bride for the first time he is capvated by her beauty and so learns she new nothing about being married off but when someone try’s to kill his new wife he vows to protect her and to find them and make them pay. Maura is intrigued and scared of Lukyan because of all the rumors but when he is with her he is different and treats her well and the closer they get the stronger the bond between them grows and there sizzling nights together have now resulted in Maura being pregnant and Lukyan is thrilled and very protective for her more so now but someone is still trying t take her life and that of his unborn child. How does it all turn out in the end well get this book to find out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 12, 2024
Her Unexpected Love Connection -
Maura had no choice but to resign herself to her fate of being forced by her stepmother into an arranged marriage, but she never expected the inexplicable pull she felt towards her new husband from the moment they kissed. Luk didn’t expect to be attracted to his innocent looking wife, but he realised after spending time inside and outside the bedroom, that he could be himself without limits.
Unfortunately, their relationship didn’t run smoothly, as there was a continuous threat on Maura’s life, but it was proving difficult to pinpoint the culprit. Regrettably, Maura’s secret investigation was discovered by the culprit and her life was put in jeopardy, Luk was able to save her. Just as they settled back into their lives and were enjoying their life changing news, their lives were disrupted again, but this time Maura had the confidence to fight for her freedom, so they could get the life of happiness they wanted.
This is a deeply moving and twisted romance story, that drew me in from the first page and kept my attention all through to the end. The story has everything you would expect to find in a bratva romance story and more, which made it a worthwhile reading experience.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Maura had no choice but to resign herself to her fate of being forced by her stepmother into an arranged marriage, but she never expected the inexplicable pull she felt towards her new husband from the moment they kissed. Luk didn’t expect to be attracted to his innocent looking wife, but he realised after spending time inside and outside the bedroom, that he could be himself without limits.
Unfortunately, their relationship didn’t run smoothly, as there was a continuous threat on Maura’s life, but it was proving difficult to pinpoint the culprit. Regrettably, Maura’s secret investigation was discovered by the culprit and her life was put in jeopardy, Luk was able to save her. Just as they settled back into their lives and were enjoying their life changing news, their lives were disrupted again, but this time Maura had the confidence to fight for her freedom, so they could get the life of happiness they wanted.
This is a deeply moving and twisted romance story, that drew me in from the first page and kept my attention all through to the end. The story has everything you would expect to find in a bratva romance story and more, which made it a worthwhile reading experience.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 17, 2024
Dark Prince! Oh my W.O.R.D Ms. Crowne this book is beyond - well anything I can say! Amazing, A Must Read, Terrific, Spellbinding, Gripping, Frustrating and so much more. Maura the daughter of a deceased Irish Mafia Head that has since passed has suddenly found herself at a huge fancy party, celebration if you will at her father’s mansion that her disgusting step-mother is in the process of destroying everything her father built by her frivolous spending and idiocy; Maura keeps asking what the party is all about, why, who for, etc. when she looks across the room and sees the most gorgeous man she’s ever seen in her life staring at her. Lukyan Ivanov the Head of the Russian Mafia. Her step-mother had arranged this marriage without her knowing. This story has everything you are looking for, action, mystery, suspense, danger and a relationship that is full of passion. Can Maura learn to love Lukyan? Can and will they work with each other to figure out and take care of this issue? Will they navigate the danger around every corner in order to get to their HEA? THIS IS A MUST READ!! One of the better books I’ve read in a long time. I highly recommend. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 12, 2024
I love this series. You never think you’re gonna vote for what otherwise would be called the bad guys. In this book, it is the Bratva, otherwise known as the Russian mob in Chicago. Maura grew up in that life, better. Father kept her separate as much as he could. Now, thanks to her stepmother she is being forced into a marriage to Luk the head of the strongest mob in Chicago. Her stepmother is so evil in this book, it is easy to love to hate this woman. Luk and Maura struggle to find their way as a married couple. But from the first night, neither one could fight the attraction to each other. Luk no he had found the one in Maura. She is strong, independent, and beautiful inside and out. Now all he hast to do is keep her safe because someone is out to kill her and attempts have been made on her life. he comes to her rescue over and over, but it will never end until they can find out who it is that wants her dead. Now that she is pregnant there is so much more to lose. This book is exciting, dangerous, and very hard to put down, I loved every minute of this book. The author did an amazing job with character, descriptions and plots within plots. Such an excellent book with an amazing happily ever after.
July 25, 2024
DNF - 47%
You know those stupid women in horror movies who run UPSTAIRS instead of out of the front door while being chased by the killer? Maura is that girl.
Literally such an annoying and frustrating read.
Maura is.. an idiot. "I reply with a newfound determination 'No secrets.'" pg. 48... Then proceeds to keep MULTIPLE secrets that have the potential to get her killed.
Her stepmother had her bodyguard beat Maura - Maura lies to Luk about the bruises.
Maura recognizes her would be assassin as someone from where she is from - doesn't tell anyone.
Maura decides to investigate the assassin herself by leaving the safety of Luk's home and goes to where she is from - almost gets her killed. Shocker.
Luk brings her home and although the inner dialogue is saying that she thinks of them as a team she STILL doesn't tell him a goddamn thing when he says he is going to have a meeting with the bratva to figure everything out... Like... Maura is holding all the cards and everything would EASILY be solved if she just opened up to her husband.
That's where I stopped reading. Maura was acting like a spoiler brat and creating an island of her own making.
It would also benefit from a lot of editing.
You know those stupid women in horror movies who run UPSTAIRS instead of out of the front door while being chased by the killer? Maura is that girl.
Literally such an annoying and frustrating read.
Maura is.. an idiot. "I reply with a newfound determination 'No secrets.'" pg. 48... Then proceeds to keep MULTIPLE secrets that have the potential to get her killed.
Her stepmother had her bodyguard beat Maura - Maura lies to Luk about the bruises.
Maura recognizes her would be assassin as someone from where she is from - doesn't tell anyone.
Maura decides to investigate the assassin herself by leaving the safety of Luk's home and goes to where she is from - almost gets her killed. Shocker.
Luk brings her home and although the inner dialogue is saying that she thinks of them as a team she STILL doesn't tell him a goddamn thing when he says he is going to have a meeting with the bratva to figure everything out... Like... Maura is holding all the cards and everything would EASILY be solved if she just opened up to her husband.
That's where I stopped reading. Maura was acting like a spoiler brat and creating an island of her own making.
It would also benefit from a lot of editing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 11, 2024
I had a hard time connecting with the characters, they were a bit wooden and we didn't really get much sense of who they were other than the standard aura of big meany bratva & his sweet virgin wife.
The sex scenes were a bit formulatic and over quickly, but they don't actually spend any time together other than sex until the end of the book.
It's alluded that Luk knew of and had seen Maura before their wedding, but it's not actually elaborated on. A lot of things that would have built up their dynamic like that are not delved into. Especially the age gap. We know he's the oldest in the family and she's an innocent mafia princess but beyond that there's no real evidence that they even have an age difference as we never know their ages which was a bit confusing at its in the title.
I've read the author's books before and enjoyed them, but this one could have done with some more refinement, I think.
On the plus side, this bratva man is heavy on consent and gently introduces her into a pretty healthy D/s dynamic and respects her boundaries, which was great to see!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The sex scenes were a bit formulatic and over quickly, but they don't actually spend any time together other than sex until the end of the book.
It's alluded that Luk knew of and had seen Maura before their wedding, but it's not actually elaborated on. A lot of things that would have built up their dynamic like that are not delved into. Especially the age gap. We know he's the oldest in the family and she's an innocent mafia princess but beyond that there's no real evidence that they even have an age difference as we never know their ages which was a bit confusing at its in the title.
I've read the author's books before and enjoyed them, but this one could have done with some more refinement, I think.
On the plus side, this bratva man is heavy on consent and gently introduces her into a pretty healthy D/s dynamic and respects her boundaries, which was great to see!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 18, 2024
I wanted to love it, but I liked it. Maura doesn't find out she is getting married until she is at her wedding celebration and everyone else seems to know what is going on while she is trying to figure it out. Forced to the alter, she doesn't meet her husband until they say their vows. There is mafia drama at the wedding that precipitates their quick retreat from the party. She is a virgin, standing in a hotel room with a man she has never even spoken to before when he tells her to remove her dress and she falls in line. She quickly gives up the Vcard with little thought or even lead up, it seems stilted and odd. The description of the spicy scenes seems formulatic and detached. There is no emotion, getting swept up in the moment, passion or otherwise. It feels off putting. The idea started out well but it just fell apart for me after that. It wasn't horrible, but the lack of feeling did not endear me to the characters or story. There are moments when the language relaxes, but the majority is forced and formal. The storyline works, the plot is laid out well.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 24, 2024
Let’s talk about this book. To put it mildly, it was a bit of a slog to get through. The storyline just dragged on and on, making it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable read. I found myself skipping pages because, honestly, I just couldn't find anything compelling to keep me engaged.
The main characters didn’t help much either. The hero? Stiff as a board. Nothing he did made him likable. The heroine, on the other hand, was at least okay and tolerable, but even she had her issues. She kept ending up in danger seriously, like four times! It felt like a plot device that got overused really fast.
And don't even get me started on the villain. Completely predictable with motives that were just plain stupid and absurd. The dialogue was so amateurish it was laughable. It was like reading a bad cartoon script not the good kind of cartoons.
Then, after trudging through all of that, the epilogue was another letdown. It was just a typical, uninspired ending that didn’t redeem any part of the experience for me.All in all, this book was more of a bore than a thrill. If you're looking for something exciting and engaging, I’d suggest looking elsewhere. This one just didn't cut it.
The main characters didn’t help much either. The hero? Stiff as a board. Nothing he did made him likable. The heroine, on the other hand, was at least okay and tolerable, but even she had her issues. She kept ending up in danger seriously, like four times! It felt like a plot device that got overused really fast.
And don't even get me started on the villain. Completely predictable with motives that were just plain stupid and absurd. The dialogue was so amateurish it was laughable. It was like reading a bad cartoon script not the good kind of cartoons.
Then, after trudging through all of that, the epilogue was another letdown. It was just a typical, uninspired ending that didn’t redeem any part of the experience for me.All in all, this book was more of a bore than a thrill. If you're looking for something exciting and engaging, I’d suggest looking elsewhere. This one just didn't cut it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 12, 2024
Wicked stepmother tries to backstab the Bratva.
Maura Flanagan has been bullied by her vicious stepmother, Sharon since her father died. Sharon has assumed leadership of the Irish Flanagan Crime Family but has run it into the ground and drained all their money. Maura has been kept as a virtual prisoner in the family home. Lukyan Ivanov is the powerful leader of the Ivanov Bratva in Chicago. Luk is in the market for a wife, and Maura, a beautiful Irish virgin mafia princess is perfect. Maura fits right into Luk’s family and household but there’s lots of trouble brewing. Someone wants Maura dead; the first attempt is at the wedding, and the attempts just keep happening. Luk is baffled, why Maura? He is on a mission to save the woman he loves.
Dark Prince is a wonderful love story but filled with treachery. Luk’s family is awesome and takes to Maura right away. Maura grows so much stronger and by the end of the story she holds her own as a leader in the mafia. I received an advanced copy of this story from Booksprout and these are my thoughts. Linda
Maura Flanagan has been bullied by her vicious stepmother, Sharon since her father died. Sharon has assumed leadership of the Irish Flanagan Crime Family but has run it into the ground and drained all their money. Maura has been kept as a virtual prisoner in the family home. Lukyan Ivanov is the powerful leader of the Ivanov Bratva in Chicago. Luk is in the market for a wife, and Maura, a beautiful Irish virgin mafia princess is perfect. Maura fits right into Luk’s family and household but there’s lots of trouble brewing. Someone wants Maura dead; the first attempt is at the wedding, and the attempts just keep happening. Luk is baffled, why Maura? He is on a mission to save the woman he loves.
Dark Prince is a wonderful love story but filled with treachery. Luk’s family is awesome and takes to Maura right away. Maura grows so much stronger and by the end of the story she holds her own as a leader in the mafia. I received an advanced copy of this story from Booksprout and these are my thoughts. Linda
June 14, 2024
It's definitely a surprise party when you get asked to attend by your step-mother, only to find out it's actually your wedding, to say Maura was flabbergasted is an understatement. Luk has agreed to this with Sharon the wicked step-mother because Maura's step brother owes the russian bratva some serious money. But both Maura and Luk are surprised on how easy the relationship developes between them.
Luk is trying to keep Maura safe as someone is trying to kill her and he's trying to find out who this is. But Maura has an idea and is chasing down her own leads putting herself in more danger. Can Luk keep her safe? Will he find out who is behind the attacks? Will Maura find out the truth? When she does will it break her or make her stronger?
A fast paced story, following the marriage. Dealing with love, family and betrayal. How both deal with their emotions towards each other, realising love is stronger than blood.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Luk is trying to keep Maura safe as someone is trying to kill her and he's trying to find out who this is. But Maura has an idea and is chasing down her own leads putting herself in more danger. Can Luk keep her safe? Will he find out who is behind the attacks? Will Maura find out the truth? When she does will it break her or make her stronger?
A fast paced story, following the marriage. Dealing with love, family and betrayal. How both deal with their emotions towards each other, realising love is stronger than blood.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 17, 2024
Maura (h) finds her world turned upside down when she’s forced into an arranged marriage with Lukyan (H), the powerful and dangerous head of the Ivanov Bratva family. Despite the shock and fear of her situation, an undeniable attraction sparks between Maura and Lukyan. Their wedding is interrupted by an assassination attempt on Maura, but Lukyan’s brutal and protective nature saves her. As Maura navigates her new life in Lukyan’s world, she finds unexpected friendships as she finds her place the complex world she’s now a part of. As Maura and Lukyan grow closer, their connection deepens, transforming their forced marriage into a genuine partnership amidst a back drop of violence, betrayals, and assassination attempts. Lukyan not just as a fearsome leader but also as a fiercely protective husband who'll do whatever he has to to keep Maura safe. Loved the transformation in Maura as she steps into her own powerful role. Hot and steamy Bratva age gap romance with plenty of danger, intrigue, violence, family bonds, and intense sexy action.
June 22, 2024
Dark Prince is part of The Silver Fox Daddies. This is Lukyan and Maura's romance. Maura Flanagan's father is the deceased Head of the Irish Mafia. Maura's stepmother took over and has run the Flanagan Organization badly and now needs money. Her stepmother has arranged a marriage for her, without Maura knowing. She is using Maura as payment for a debt. Maura thinks it is a big party and soon finds out it happens to be her wedding. Maura's stepmother has arranged her to marry Lukyan Ivanov head of the Bratva in Chicago.
Lukyan has decided to take a wife and Maura is a beautiful mafia princess. He has sworn to find out who is after Maura. Someone doesn't want her in the picture. Lukyan is a ruthless mafia leader and a dominant and demanding husband, but a gentle man when needed. This story is full of danger, violence, action, suspense, and secrets.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lukyan has decided to take a wife and Maura is a beautiful mafia princess. He has sworn to find out who is after Maura. Someone doesn't want her in the picture. Lukyan is a ruthless mafia leader and a dominant and demanding husband, but a gentle man when needed. This story is full of danger, violence, action, suspense, and secrets.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 20, 2024
Cat’s Stats
MMC/FMC- Luk and Maura
Genre- Mafia Romance (Bratva)
Length- 234 pages
Heat- 🌋🌋☄️(1🌋=2☄️) With BDSM Lite
Series? Y
Safety? Y
Triggers- Zex and Violence
Tropes- Age Gap, Forced/Arranged Marriage, He Ain’t Heavy- He’s My Bratva, Simply Mad About the Mob, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Wicked Stepmother, Wise Priest
Mewsings
The hook was great: the heroine is invited to a party which turns out to be her own forced wedding. The characters were interesting and layered, including the Big Bad Guy. The plot kept the story moving, but there were a couple of plot holes. The main one being that they repeatedly stated that their relationship was based on transparency, but the heroine kept her investigation and the pregnancy from the hero, even sneaking away from her security. And then there was an inexperienced person stepping up to run a neighborhood Mob family after it had been stated how shielded she had been from its realities. Still, the book was enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
MMC/FMC- Luk and Maura
Genre- Mafia Romance (Bratva)
Length- 234 pages
Heat- 🌋🌋☄️(1🌋=2☄️) With BDSM Lite
Series? Y
Safety? Y
Triggers- Zex and Violence
Tropes- Age Gap, Forced/Arranged Marriage, He Ain’t Heavy- He’s My Bratva, Simply Mad About the Mob, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Wicked Stepmother, Wise Priest
Mewsings
The hook was great: the heroine is invited to a party which turns out to be her own forced wedding. The characters were interesting and layered, including the Big Bad Guy. The plot kept the story moving, but there were a couple of plot holes. The main one being that they repeatedly stated that their relationship was based on transparency, but the heroine kept her investigation and the pregnancy from the hero, even sneaking away from her security. And then there was an inexperienced person stepping up to run a neighborhood Mob family after it had been stated how shielded she had been from its realities. Still, the book was enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 15, 2024
Maura is at a celebration but she is unaware of what they are celebrating. She finds from her wicked stepmother that it is her wedding to the Bravata king. She is to be married to Luc a man she has never met who is the king of the Russian Bravata to settle her stepbrothers debts. This is how Luc and Maura start their marriage. There is violence against her with attempts made on her life but her Bravata family and husband are determined to keep her safe. This a very good book that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Plus you have a front row seat on how two strangers find common ground and love with each other. Maura grows into her role not only as a Bravata queen but as a leader in the Irish
mob as well. She is a force to be reckoned with in her own right but she is stronger with her husband. I enjoyed this book. I would give it more than five stars if possible.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
mob as well. She is a force to be reckoned with in her own right but she is stronger with her husband. I enjoyed this book. I would give it more than five stars if possible.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 17, 2024
This contemporary dark Bratva mafia romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building that is engulfed by darkness, danger, violence, and grit, and characters that are dangerous, violent, obsessive, possessive, brooding, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with the dark prince, an explicit romance that is sizzling with passion, lust, desire, and spice with all the feelings that will leave readers breathless and begging for more, an arranged marriage, forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers romance, a surprise pregnancy, romantic suspense, possessive batboy, drama, action, adventure, violence, danger, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with the dark prince and a dark, explicit romance that is sure to transport readers into a world of danger that is wild and unforgettable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 28, 2024
Maura has been trying to navigate her life after her father died and left her under her vicious step mother's control. Forced to attend a party only to find out that it's her wedding to the leader of the Russian mob. With no escape she is left feeling uncertain and fearful.
Luk is owed a substantial debt by the son of the Flannagan mob leader. He is offered the hand of the virgin step daughter in payment. One look at her and he accepts not realising at first that his life is about to change.
These two have a difficult start to their relationship and then have to survive attempted murder attacks and unseen assailants.
As thoroughly enjoyable as you would expect from this author. A wonderful heartfelt romance with plenty of action, danger, an edge of violence and plenty of passion. Another must read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Luk is owed a substantial debt by the son of the Flannagan mob leader. He is offered the hand of the virgin step daughter in payment. One look at her and he accepts not realising at first that his life is about to change.
These two have a difficult start to their relationship and then have to survive attempted murder attacks and unseen assailants.
As thoroughly enjoyable as you would expect from this author. A wonderful heartfelt romance with plenty of action, danger, an edge of violence and plenty of passion. Another must read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 20, 2024
Age gap/ mafia/ forced marriage/ BDSM/ pregnancy
Trigger warning: death/ violence/ kidnapping/ stalking/ murder
Underwhelming. Their love story between the two main characters felt rushed. There wasn’t much build up to their love. It wasn’t quite insta-love but it also wasn’t a slow burn. It fell flat and neither main character had enough depth or personality.
The FMC was the typical damsel in distress seeing as she was almost killed multiple times and abducted not once, but TWICE by two completely different characters with entirely different motives. She also kept running off unprotected after the aforementioned attempts on her life. It was stupid and reckless.
The MMC was the head of the bratva and that was basically his entire personality. He delved into BDSM with the FMC a little but honestly if you’re going to lean into that, go for it all the way. Again, it felt like the author could have explored that concept more.
Quite a few typos as well
Trigger warning: death/ violence/ kidnapping/ stalking/ murder
Underwhelming. Their love story between the two main characters felt rushed. There wasn’t much build up to their love. It wasn’t quite insta-love but it also wasn’t a slow burn. It fell flat and neither main character had enough depth or personality.
The FMC was the typical damsel in distress seeing as she was almost killed multiple times and abducted not once, but TWICE by two completely different characters with entirely different motives. She also kept running off unprotected after the aforementioned attempts on her life. It was stupid and reckless.
The MMC was the head of the bratva and that was basically his entire personality. He delved into BDSM with the FMC a little but honestly if you’re going to lean into that, go for it all the way. Again, it felt like the author could have explored that concept more.
Quite a few typos as well
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 21, 2024
Maura was set up in a forced marriage with a rumored feared and respected Bratva by her step mother to have an alliance. Maura comes off as being strong willed as she confronts the step mother about the forced wedding, but gives in. The married couple get along from the start. But there was an assassination attempt on Maura at the wedding reception. Later there was another assignation attempt. Luk sets up security but she continues to sneak around them to investigate rather than tell her husband so he can help. This puts her and the people around her in danger. What bothered me was he was as forceful in explaining how much danger she was in and she never took responsibility for her putting people in danger. After she found out she was pregnant she still snuck away and got kidnapped by the step mother. It was frustrating to see how she was selfish and he was blinded by love after 2 months of marriage to not be angry for everything that was preventable by not sneaking around.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 15, 2024
Unbeknownst to Maura, the celebration her stepmother Sharon, head of the Flanigan crime family since the death of her dad, put together is a surprise marriage between Maura and Luk, a head of the Russian bratva. Maura was offered as the virgin bride to cancel out a debt her stepbrother owed to the bratva.
The first attempt on Maura's life happened at her wedding and several more attempts were made throughout the story. Luk is determined to find out who is behind the murder attempts and why.
It's a fascinating story about loyalty, love, and the depths someone would go to gain power and money. 'Dark Prince' is a must-read book and Crowne keeps the reader on edge throughout. Be prepared for a sleepless night because it's too good to put down!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The first attempt on Maura's life happened at her wedding and several more attempts were made throughout the story. Luk is determined to find out who is behind the murder attempts and why.
It's a fascinating story about loyalty, love, and the depths someone would go to gain power and money. 'Dark Prince' is a must-read book and Crowne keeps the reader on edge throughout. Be prepared for a sleepless night because it's too good to put down!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 15, 2024
I loved Maura and Lukyan's (Luk) story. Maura attends a party organized by her stepmother, Sharon, only to realize her evil stepmother's plans too late. She is forced to marry Luk, the head of the Ivanov Bratva. Due to her evil stepmother's son Carter (Maura's stepbrother) owes the Ivanov's a large debt. Luckily for Maura, despite being forced into a marriage, she doesn't want Luk does love her and will protect her from any danger or threat. Someone is after Maura. Will Luk be able to protect his wife from the danger following her?
I received an arc via Booksprout for my voluntary honest review for NN Book Blog. You will love this book if you love a fast-paced Russian Bratva romance fraught with danger. K.C. keeps you turning the pages with all the twists and turns that you don't see coming.
I received an arc via Booksprout for my voluntary honest review for NN Book Blog. You will love this book if you love a fast-paced Russian Bratva romance fraught with danger. K.C. keeps you turning the pages with all the twists and turns that you don't see coming.
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