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Crimson Fury

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I accidentally spent the night with a Bratva Assassin.
The next day he kidnapped me.
And put a baby in my belly.

My rock bottom is a warm beer in a smelly country bar, an empty wallet, and nowhere to sleep.
A few days ago, I made a terrible mistake.
I stole something, valuable.
From very bad people.

And now they’re here, armed to the teeth, about to put me out of my misery.
Except they don’t.
Because an unexpected stranger swoops in out of nowhere and saves me.

Anton Ulianov.
Six and a half feet of broodiness, arrogant as hell, he’s the dictionary definition of “D.A.N.G.E.R.”
And he takes out my attackers like he’s taking out trash.

One thing leads to another and I end up in his bed.
Having the best damn night of my life.
Craving things that make my cheeks burn.
Doing things I’d never admit.

The next morning, he’s gone.
THE END.
Or so I thought.

What I didn’t know is that a day later, I’ll be in his house, locked in a gilded cage.
Or that a month later, I’ll be staring at two lines on a pregnancy test.


Welcome to Ulianov Bratva!
Crimson Fury is a Russian dark mafia romance and it is the first book in the Ulianov Bratva series.
For the best experience, read the books in order.
Enjoy! xoxo

258 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2023

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Lisa Lovell

63 books215 followers
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1,575 reviews3 followers
September 10, 2023
Boy, this one really sucked. Both the H and the h were too stupid to live (what burglar uses engraved tools?). The fact that he'd bring her into his home to watch his child without doing any check on her at all (except vaginally) is ridiculous. And then a cliffy? I can guarantee that I was not invested enough to download the next one.
December 14, 2025
Mid-tier... within the mediocre barrel

Another reviewer already pointed it out, but it needs to be said again: a cat burglar that burglarizes with personalized, engraved tools is an idiot that deserves to be caught. ISWIS

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93 reviews2 followers
October 3, 2023
🤔

I'm not sure how this book has so many good reviews. I'm sad to say I'm not one of them, and I won't be reading the 2nd book. This one had too many big holes that just made it unrealistic.
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Author 52 books346 followers
October 18, 2023
Anton♥️

He's a dark man hiding from his past.
He's a single father ...swoon.
She's a thief.
A fling turns into more when Anton & Scarlett come together, with danger hounding their steps.

Loved the story. Hate the cliffhanger. Lol But it's worth the ride for the banter, action, and passion. I won't give away secrets, so read the book. You won't regret it.🔥
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4,225 reviews34 followers
March 13, 2025
Scarlett was just laying low.

This is the first book in the Ulianov Bratva duet and it leaves us with a heart stopping cliffhanger ending. Scarlett and Anton are both hiding from mistakes in their past but of course things can never stay hidden forever.
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2,151 reviews21 followers
August 11, 2023
This is my first book by Lisa Lovell and let me say it won’t be my last. This book drops so much action, drama, and suspense. I absolutely love Scarlett. She is just the right mix of strong and feisty with the common sense of when to be scared. Anton is this fierce predator who is also fiercely protective. There are secrets that are hidden and just waiting to be exposed. Who is coming for whom? Both Scarlett and Anton have dangers that are after them. The story is extremely well written and developed. I love the intensity of the story as it felt throughout the story. This intensity is deeply felt as you journey alongside of the stunning characters. Then we get to the end of this book and we are left with a shockingly major cliffhanger. I am absolutely excited to see what happens next. Absolutely must read!
19 reviews
August 26, 2023
So disappointed

I'm giving this one a thumbs down. I am so disappointed that it's a cliffhanger. I hate those. The story wasn't engaging enough to eek out two books. This writer was just stringing us along. I do not recommend.
2,133 reviews7 followers
August 17, 2023
Anton Ulianov told his boss Sergei Volkov that he would not help with human trafficking or kill children. His wife Katya was killed by Volkov’s men. He ends up taking his three year old son Nickolai and leaves town. That was two years ago.

Scarlett Jones is at a party where they are unveiling The Rose Star, a 32 carat pink diamond. Scarlett is there to steal it. As she is stealing the diamond, she hears voices approaching the room so she hides behind a curtain. She witnesses, Victor Cartwright, owner of the diamond, murder his mistress Maya Tait. While escaping with the diamond, Scarlett realizes she left her tools by the empty case when she hid. She needs to leave town immediately since the tools can be traced back to her.

2 weeks later, Scarlett ends up in Texas. She gets a drink at the local bar from Lena, the bartender. She just wants to escape her motel room for a little bit. A gang of bikers approaches her wanting to take her out of the bar to have a good time with her. She is saved by a man with a Russian accent. She and her rescuer drink shots of Stoli vodka and they end up in Scarlett’s motel room for the night.

Lena comes by the motel to bring a want ad to Scarlett. The job is for a live in nanny for a five year old and it pays $3,000 per week.

What happens when Scarlett’s rescuer and new boss is Anton Ulianov? Can Scarlett stay hidden from Cartwright and his men? Can Anton stay hidden from Volkov and his men? Can they save each other?

A great start for the series. I can’t wait to read more.
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1,135 reviews8 followers
October 24, 2023
Part 1 of 2

This is the first part of a duet. It ends in a cliffhanger, but the great news is the second part is available now (and through KU)!

This is a dark romance story and contain multiple scenes and references to subject matter that may be offensive or a trigger for sensitive readers. This includes adult language throughout; derogatory terms; steamy adult intimate scenes with dominance, submission, spanking for pleasure, etc.; violence stereotypical of the genre such as murder, torture, kidnapping, theft, assault, fighting, coercion, harassment, etc.

Based upon the promise built throughout part one, I am giving this 5 stars. I love the chemistry between Anton and Scarlett. A little more information about his background would be helpful, but I just love Nikolai! So cute! Depending on what happens in the second story, this review may be edited.

3dThere are a couple of places where the two of them are ‘fighting’ their attraction that was at the edge of being repetitive, but Lisa Lovell progressed them along.

I mention the following for readers such as myself that visualize a story as it is read, because issues disrupt the flow. There are a few grammatical errors, primarily with incorrect punctuation (commas, quotation marks, etc.), missing words, incorrect word tense, typos, and extra inserted words. I uploaded my notes to goodreads for anyone interested.
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1,687 reviews198 followers
January 15, 2024

I mostly liked this one. One thing I really appreciated is that it wasn’t too long. Of course, it ends on a cliffhanger 😩. Alas, this duet is completed so I’m going to jump into the next book.

So this may not win a Pulitzer but it wasn’t a bad read. It wasn’t perfect but it kept me entertained. There were some plot holes. Why were her tools engraved? That seems dumb. She’s some super thief and is stealing some crazy diamond in the beginning. She inadvertently witnesses a murder and leaves her engraved tools behind accidentally in haste.

Why did he not do any checking up on her. She could have been a spy or assassin for all he knew. That was weird. I know he was all obsessed with her but he should have been checking things after essentially kidnapping her. I didn’t love him as an H. He blew hot and cold too much for me. I get that he was trying to not fall for her but his whole routine of seduction and rejection was tiresome.

Fast burn. Decently spicy. No virgins. No sex with others. No OW/OM drama. No separation. Ends on a major cliffhanger but second book is out already. Safe read.
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628 reviews2 followers
October 22, 2023
Trite

Many things lacked substance and reality. The conversations were offbeat, otherworldly and disconnected to the subjects. Questions were asked but never answered. How did Anton's wife die? Is he running from the Bratva just because he refused to become involved in trafficking? Flimsy reason for so much trouble coming down on Anton.
Scarlett is weaker than water where sex is with Anton is concerned but is suppose to be hardcore. What kind of skilled thief leaves tools of her trade at scene of the crime? Why doesn't Anton notice the stolen grey car on his property? Why does security allow unfamiliar car on the property anyway?I
Anton and Luka took a trip to where? How far did they go just to ask questions?
Plots are not thought out are well developed? Leaves the reader dangling with loose ends galore.
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132 reviews
January 10, 2024
Lisa it is my first time reading your book and honestly you didn't disappoint the only issue is that I love to finish a whole story in one book, but I am not a huge fan of cliffhangers ending books like
* things I did not like about this book :
- conflicts all happening in the last chapters like be fr????
- Lack of communication rlly gave ick ...
- Ton of sm*t but I can't even complain about it
- the close off character of Anthon like bitch open up just a little like damn

Plot:
She was at the bar drinking some dumb ass guys decides to hit on her and this good god-looking guy came to her rescue they ended up having a one-night stand, and later on, she found out that the guy she had a one-night stand with was looking for a nanny for his 5 years old son. The story takes off from there.
Would not recommend pls read the reviews and why it has a low review thank u
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84 reviews
July 30, 2024
I was really surprised by the book. I hadn't known about the author until this book, and it was really good. For a moment, I thought it would be a typical mafia book with the same old plot, but honestly, I liked it. At this point, I've already finished the next book and started it because this one definitely hooked me.

Speaking of the characters, I really liked Anton, he's the kind of alpha male I like to read about, he's definitely very sexy and radiates danger, but he's a sweetheart of a dad. Scarlett is also super sweet, she's not a submissive and fragile woman, she has a lot of willpower and a very defined personality. I also liked the other characters, especially Ivan, and I'm going to check if he has his own book.
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381 reviews1 follower
February 25, 2024
Anton’ s nightmare

This book to,d in dual POV is about Anton who is trying to build a better life for his son while in the run from the Bratva. Anton defied the head of the Bratva so they killed his wife brutally. While at the latest town Anton meets Scarlet.
Scarlet is also on the run from a powerful man who she stole a diamond from and witnessed him unaliving someone. Antonio saves her from an MC at a local bar and they have a one night stand. Neither of them will admit that their attraction to each other is something more.
I only saw a couple of mistakes but nothing that will detract from the story. It ends in a cliffhanger so on to book #2.
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662 reviews5 followers
August 12, 2023
"Crimson Fury" by Lisa Lovell sets the stage for a thrilling and action-packed ride. It is the first of two books. From the very first pages, readers are drawn into a gripping tale.

The story follows the romance between Anton & Scarlett. The chemistry between those two is electric from the start.

Crimson Fury" is a compelling page-turner that serves up relentless action, well-crafted characters, heat, suspense and oh no - a cliffhanger.
Thankfully, it won't be long before the second book is live.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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2,029 reviews16 followers
October 1, 2023
This is my first read by Ms. Lovell, but it won't be my last. Scarlett and Anton are both in danger and keeping things from those around them. They both have people after them, although for different reasons, and I found that dynamic interesting. The more common trope is to have the female in danger and the hero stepping in to rescue her. And while he does keep her safe, he also brings his own danger. The suspenseful story line alone kept me interested. When that's paired with steamy chemistry, two protective and strong characters, and a love that won't be denied, I'm hooked.
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295 reviews4 followers
August 10, 2023
I loved this book so much! It had everything I loved from a mafia romance book. There is action, drama, strangers to lovers, steamy, strong female lead and alpha male lead. They are so well perfect for each other. Their chemistry is sooo delicious. I cant wait to see their pasts come up to them and how they will trust each other and heal together.
Thank you author for the arc, love you Lisa!
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1,877 reviews12 followers
August 27, 2023
Interesting twist and turns.

Scarlett and Anton are not being truthful with each other, so things have taken a bad turn. Each one has made enemies and without telling each other it will leave things complicated. Little Niko is such a sweet child and they are both protecting him with their lives.
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1,828 reviews14 followers
October 14, 2023
AWESOME Story 😁

I originally took a sample of this to try, but I got totally sucked into the story and bought the book 😃. Lots of drama, tons of action, nasty bad people, intense situations and great characters 😉. Thanks Lisa, I really enjoyed reading this story and look forward to reading more 🤓.
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459 reviews3 followers
December 24, 2023
Super quick easy read. Typical mafia romance book with action and smut and drama. Big on the pregnancy trope but he doesn’t even know she’s pregnant and now they r both kidnapped so that’s not super great. Def ended on a cliffhanger but she obviously didn’t die cuz there is a whole second book. It was mid but a fine read.
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901 reviews4 followers
December 29, 2023
Different but Good

Both characters are criminals, one a Bratva Assasian and the other a Jewel Theif. However, they both are wanting the quiet life away from their past. The inimate scense were written well and did not overload the book some were even hot! The female is above 21 which is one of the best things about this book for me!
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190 reviews
January 18, 2024
Absolutely nothing happens for 90% of the book, nothing.
The smut isn't even good, it's hate fucking and nothing else.
I don't understand the MMCs reasoning most of the time. Let's just take this random women as nanny because she was a good fuck. Let's have shit security even tho someone is after me. Let's fuck the nanny without condom because it's the women's duty to care for protection.
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350 reviews
January 21, 2024
4 & 1\2 captivating stars

I hvn’t read Ms Lovell in a while. This book made me instantly regret that. From the go the story is well thought out & executed. The villains are good, the carnage could be a little more dark but, it’s doing fine. Secondary characters are perfectly balanced. There’s 2 I hope I see get 2gthr.
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464 reviews21 followers
March 21, 2024
Plot: 📖📖
Originality: 📝📝
Narration:🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️
Spice:🌶️🌶️
Action:👊🏽👊🏽
Troupe: femme fatale, mafia romance
Triggers: some violence

I think this is a re-release. The whole time I read this book I felt like I read it before.
This story started off strong then it fell flat and picked up again at the very end. overall its okay,
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92 reviews3 followers
March 31, 2024
4.5 ⭐️

Damn!!
That was a good one. I have to say that I thought this was a standalone and when I was like into 65% of the book, I found it was not. Asdfghjkl
I really like the chemistry between Anto and Scarlett. And Nikolai!!! He is sooooo adorable and he deserves all the happiness of the world. Ready for the second one :3
532 reviews3 followers
April 10, 2024
Scarlett is a thief who steals a rare gem but also witnessed a murder by a bratva. She leaves town to go into hiding
Anton is a Russian bratva who left and is in hiding with his son. He meets Scarlett as she is being harassed by a biker, and saves her
He hires Scarlett to be his sons nanny and that’s when all the fun begins
Excellent writing.
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2,800 reviews20 followers
August 13, 2023
Suspense and passion

In CRIMSON FURY, Anton and Scarlett are each on the run - from two completely different threats. Through Anton’s son Nikolai, they are thrown together in a hiding place but how long will they be safe and who will find them first?
53 reviews1 follower
August 22, 2023
Two story lines in one book.exciting

We have double the suspense intrigued and a love to hate love story. Mafia meets diamond stealing crook. Such a fun and on going drama. Love it!! Can't wait to read the next book for the ending 😃
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388 reviews2 followers
August 26, 2023
Crimson Fury

Great start to the story! Scarlet is a thief and on the run. While running, she gets entangled with a mystery man and his son. Little did they both know they both come from bad backgrounds! Ends on a cliffhanger!
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816 reviews
September 2, 2023
Anton and Scarlett

This gave me that deja vu feel as if I have read it before. I liked it though, there was good dialogue with the characters and it was passionate. Hopefully Anton saves Scarlett and his son from the past that is chasing him.
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