This is a personal preference issue. I t 3 Stars What I liked: I think I would have enjoyed her character more if the turn of events had not happened to her sorry for being so vague. I'm trying not to spoil. The lack of sexy times. I'm a dirty bird, and I just need more, even if it was just a tease of more sexy times. Overall, I thought the story was a little slow for me. And I think there was potential for more feels, but I just didn't get to that place.
I constantly felt that there was something missing or something that wasn't happening for me. I am probably in the minority for my opinions. I truly believe most people will love this book. ARC courtesy of publisher in exchange for an honest review Find me on Jul 13, Samantha K rated it liked it Shelves: I loved this book until I realized there would be no grovel. This book needed a grovel. It was essential to the story. She has three goals that she wishes to complete as soon as possible. Being able to save the girls in the Virgin brothel, where she was also being held 2.
Being able to stay as far away as possible from Viktor. He temps her too much from her keeping her chastity.. Viktor the middle brother, and his long lost love, Tanechka. Their goals They are still the same, save their brother from being kill, take down his enemies to regain their Empire.. Viktor is assigned bid on one the girls in the brothel, but in the process he see thinks that recognizes one of the girls from his homeland of Russia.
She was his love his everything. Jul 26, Deborah rated it liked it. Having loved 'Dark Mafia Prince' I couldn't wait for this book to come but I have to be honest and say I didn't like this anywhere near as much as the previous book. Viktor has one regret, a huge regret, he threw the love of his life Tanechka to her death years ago but now he's sure he sees her she's the nun in Valhalla, it's not possible he knows this no one could survive that fall but the nun it has to be her, doesn't it?
Meanwhile they still search for their brother Kiro and Bloody Lazarus is t Having loved 'Dark Mafia Prince' I couldn't wait for this book to come but I have to be honest and say I didn't like this anywhere near as much as the previous book. Meanwhile they still search for their brother Kiro and Bloody Lazarus is transforming with the help of Valerie. While I love all the characters and I can't wait for Kiro's book this kind of fell a little flat for me, too much time spend in the past, too much tell not show and while I liked the idea behind this it was missing something.
So now I'm waiting for Kiro's book which is due out in November. Jul 15, Jenny - TotallybookedBlog rated it really liked it. He was the tough quiet brooding brother who grew up in a Russian orphanage after a tragedy had taken him from his family when he was only a toddler. You see this woman with your eyes, but I see her with my heart. It is there he meets Tanechka Stepanov, a woman who would completely and utterly steals his heart.
Viktor deeply loved this woman who was such a contradiction. Tanechka loved warmth and sunflowers, but could cold bloodedly kill a man without blinking an eye.
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She fiercely loves Viktor, he owns her heart until an act of betrayal rips them apart. What was it that had Viktor so consumed, watching these feeds night and day, never taking his eyes off one of the women. Viktor has struggled to live with the pain of losing Tanechka and has had to live with the aftermath of his actions, of his betrayal.
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Is Tanechka back in his life? Is she undercover or is it even really her and if so…how? We need the next book now! A definite recommendation of what is becoming one of our favourite Mafia romance series. Oct 30, Debbie DiFiore rated it it was ok Shelves: Hated the hero The hero was no hero. He threw the love of his life over a cliff to kill her. He loved her so much and yet he still believed she betrayed him.
After that the total premise of the story became whacked to me. She found God and he didnt like that and tried to corrupt her and turn her back into the killing machine she was. I never warmed up to him. The rest of the book was engaging but it wasn't as good as the first one. I barely want to read the last book in the series but I will. Hop Hated the hero The hero was no hero.
View all 6 comments. Jul 19, Katie Reus rated it it was amazing Shelves: I love this series! While each book centres around one particular brother the continuing storyline throughout this series has me totally hooked. I love a good Mafia romance and with three extremely different and intriguing brothers this series is certainly a winner in my eyes. In Dark Mafia Prince Viktor was the quiet one, he had that air of silent but deadly about him, was a man of few words and seemed more reactionary than a plotter and schemer, but that was where his brother, Aleksio levelled the playing field.
While Aleksio could fight with the best of them, he had the head on his shoulders while Viktor was more the brawn and this certainly becomes apparent in Wicked Mafia Prince. Viktor keeps himself to himself but those closest to him know that he is the way he is due to the loss of his long-time girlfriend, Tanechka.
Viktor had to make the hardest decision of his life when it became apparent that the one person he thought he could trust with his life betrayed him. Tanechka was a turn coat and committed the ultimate betrayal. Having to kill Tanechka, killed a part of Viktor too and the guilt has been all-consuming ever since.
Annika Martin once again delivers a story that has you constantly on the edge of your seat. With the hunt for Kiro continuing and the Mafia families still competing for supremacy will the brothers rise against what is turning out to be a formidable opponent? I loved that we really got to see Viktor as a person rather than an assassin, his guilt with regards to the woman he loved and lost was palpable and his hurt bled off every page.
Recounting their relationship through flashbacks tugged at every heart string, especially knowing how their story ended. Their bond was impenetrable; their love was endless but trust once broken in their line of work was always certainly a death sentence. She showed me somebody could love me. And then she betrayed me, betrayed the gang. And I killed her. Kiro is definitely a character we know absolutely nothing about but the little background we have is certainly going to lead to another tense and intriguing read.
Jul 16, Book-Bosomed blog rated it really liked it. But this time the romantic angle focuses on Viktor, the middle brother, and his long lost love, Tanechka. This is quite an original pairing. Viktor and Tanechka were partners in crime in Russia till her perceived betrayal brought Viktor to end her life. Or so he thought. Is Viktor seeing ghosts from his guilt? Or is this the real Tanechka?
The later question is a struggle or perhaps a journey that unfolds throughout the course of the book. Once again I was rooting for the hero to bring our heroine over to the dark side. You loved when I drugged you with the harsh pole of my cock. In the first book I found him a little cold and distant, but in his own story he becomes a fully developed character, longing to be part of a family and a place to belong as he attempts to rebuild the Dragusha empire all the while tormented by the big mistake of his past—the mistake he might finally get the chance to atone for.
Poor psycho has so much on his plate—a prophesy he must stop to stay on top, a brothel manager obsessed with nuns, and a hot executive coach who he himself is becoming obsessed with. The series is definitely picking up and this installment is quite the page turner. October suddenly seems a long way off.
Jan 17, Anahita rated it really liked it Shelves: I think this book was a little better than the first one. P It was a really sad story, in my opinion; my heart broke for Viktor and Tanechka for the way that they were and loved each other and the way they didn't get each other after what happened with them.
His guilt for the woman he loved and lost was palpable and the peace and redemption that Tanechka found in her ne I think this book was a little better than the first one. His guilt for the woman he loved and lost was palpable and the peace and redemption that Tanechka found in her new life and the way she grabs on it was understandable. Finally, I have to say I really enjoyed reading this book and I can't wait for reading Kiro's book: Jul 11, Sarah - Musings of the Modern Belle rated it it was amazing.
Wicked Mafia Prince continues the story of Viktor and Aleksio, as they try to locate their brother, Kiro, reclaim their empire, all while navigating love. The reader meets Viktor, and it is clear that he is damaged and volatile, which only makes him more intriguing. I freaking love these characters so hard!
I was drawn to Viktor in the first book of the series. He clearly has some demons he is fighting, and he was incredibly emotional and volatile. While that may not be appealing to some, I love a good darker romance that has a hero similar to Viktor. And, let me tell you, Annika Martin did not disappoint with this character. His desperation to get back his love is almost heart wrenching. The scenes where they talk about the past are sweet but also extremely sad.
Even though he has some demons, he still has some of the best characteristics of a hero: I just love him! The heroine of the story, Tanechka, is just as fantastic, and I found her to be an equal in every way to Viktor. She is fiercely independent, protective of innocents, and loyal.
Her character seems very authentic, and I enjoy how the author integrates her old life with her current one. Annika Martin expertly uses who she is now as a way to show that the old Tanechka is still alive and well inside of herself. Not only were these two characters great apart, but they are simply irresistible together. The memories and the actions between them expertly show the love they once had for each other, and Annika Martin did an amazing job at making their relationship develop at an appropriate pace while also showcasing what Viktor did in the past and allowing the reader to better understand this complicated character.
This book is truly filled with great, well-written, and well-developed characters. Although I love Viktor, this plot is what continues to draw me back into the story. I just cannot help myself! I need to know how everything plays out. What is going to happen with Lazarus? How will they find Kiro? What will he be like? How will Viktor and Tanechka make a life together? What is the revenge going to look like? This book answered so many questions but left me with a so many more.
The reader gets just enough of each, and I cannot wait until Savage Mafia Prince comes out so I can see how their story will end. There is suspense, love, betrayal, atonement, love, loss, and revenge.
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Really, how does a book get better than that? Nov 13, Kira rated it liked it Shelves: It was dark and very intense. I had a hard time getting into it. More of the background story was needed. Viktor tried to kill Tanechka, but the explanation for it was vague. She was the love of his life. I wanted more details about why he attempted to kill her. I liked Viktor, but he's no where near book boyfriend material. Tanechka ruined the book for me.
She was so damn saintly. All of the prayer and guilt was irritating.
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Forgiveness came way too easily. I would have liked her if she was the person she was before the memory loss. Oct 16, Sarah rated it liked it Shelves: Didn't enjoy it as much as book 1.
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Jul 16, Romance Readers Retreat rated it really liked it. Well that's the first time I've read practically an entire book with a Russian accent in my head. But despite the fact that I was amused, this book the second in the Dangerous Royals Romance series had a much darker element to it than the first.
Victor and Tanechka's backstory is such a tragic one that I almost thought it would be impossible for them ever to find a happy ever after. As far as adult romance stories goes, this one didn't really have very much sex going on, but when one of the cha Well that's the first time I've read practically an entire book with a Russian accent in my head. As far as adult romance stories goes, this one didn't really have very much sex going on, but when one of the characters is a nun, that has to be expected to a degree.
Personally I preferred the dynamics of the first book, but it was the emotion in this book that made me like it a lot and my only criticism is that Tanechka and Viktor's story didn't quite feel complete and whilst I know there's at least two books to come, I'm not sure that their love story will be revisited as each book focuses on a different couple. Finally I have to say I'm super excited what is to become of this series, especially that I now know who will feature in these books.
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I loved this book so much. My heart was pounding the whole time for my Viktor. This is going to be a very small review because I don't want to spoil the plot for you guys. Viktor killed the one woman he ever loved, thinking she was a traitor. Her death has tormented him for years.
One day he comes upon a nun and his obsession with her ensues. She never shows her face but Viktor knows in his heart that she is Tanechka. Thinking this is his second chance, Viktor plans to set every wrong right. But I loved this book so much. But maybe this is one problem that he cannot solve. I swear to God, my love for them increases everyday.
The dark elements, the passion, the craziness of the Russians I love it all.
I am seriously counting days till October. Shit is going to get real. Jul 27, D. Prince rated it liked it. In dieser Geschichte lag so viel Potential, so viele Dinge, die vielversprechend klangen — bodenlose Schuld, ein Mord, eine knallharte Mafia Killerin, alles verwoben in einer Liebesgeschichte. Puh, waren meine Hoffnungen hoch angesetzt. Zuerst mal war es unglaublich vorhersehbar und Spannung kaum vorhanden. Denn alter Schwede, ist mir die Nonnen-Protagonist auf den Keks gegangen. Letztendlich war ich dann froh, als ich am Ende angelangt war.
Aug 21, Melanie A. This was the most immaturistic trash I ever read! Misspelled words throughout with poor grammerar. This one was great!
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This novel's plot was predictable and boring. The typos were many and it seems like nobody proofread it. I would suggest passing this one over. A raw and interesting story about the rise of a young crime lord on the streets of Houston. Brutal and cold, the story of a boy becoming a killer and a kingpin. See all 8 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.
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