The Taming of the Oligarch

by D.A. Latham

Ivan Porenski is an Oligarch, one of the super rich Russians who reside in London. He lives a life of excess and luxury, and he's also a player. Gorgeously handsome, immaculately groomed, and sexily charming, women fall at his feet. Haunted by a less than savoury past, and the guilt over his parent's deaths, he keeps people at arm's length. Rather than face up to his own demons, he surrounds himself with impenetrable security, while he protects his heart with a wall of ice.
When he meets Elle Reynolds, a young lawyer, he's immediately reminded of the only girl he ever loved, who he abandoned to her fate when he fled Russia. The problem with Elle, is that an even wealthier man, his banker, is also pursuing her. Competing with a cultured member of the British Aristocracy is difficult for even the wealthiest of foreigners, let alone one carrying around dark secrets, and a chequered history.

Part of the 'A Very Corporate Affair' story, Ivan reveals his side of events, and carries on with the story through to it's conclusion.

378 pages, Paperback

First published December 19, 2013

Reviews

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, wow, wow.

I loved The Corporate Series, absolutely loved it and for awhile I've been considering re-reading it, while looking around the other night I found this book, I was like a child at Christmas, honestly I just couldn't believe there was another book and from Ivan's POV, how on earth had I missed this.
I love different POV books I know not everyone does but I do so to get one of my all time favourite series from Ivans POV seemed too good to be true. If you've not read The Corporate Series then I suggest you do before reading this book as it will give you a full picture of what's going on. We therefore know the story before we start but it's intriguing seeing things from Ivan's perspective, I know at times while reading the first three books I both loved and hated the Ruskie Ratbag at the same time but seeing events through his eyes in this book I just love him, he's wonderful and I feel awful that I ever had any bad thoughts about him. This book fills in the blanks nicely and all the times when I cursed him for being stupid and insensitive and upsetting Elle I now take back.
This truly does complete the series although I must admit I wouldn't say no to another one, maybe one from both Elle and Ivan's POV.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, at first, I thought this was only going to be a repeat of the previous three books from Ivan's perspective, but no, there was more. This time we end up having to worry about Elle, and whether there will be a HEA. It was a fun read, but still slightly "and then they did this, and then they did that" ...

[Carol · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF - behaving like a child and sulking at the drop if a hat - just couldn't do it

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome ending!

Appreciated geyying Ivan's ral view on everything. Enjoyed their story and want more!
Loved it. Would definitely recommend this book.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book couldn't put it down. Ivan Porenski is a very wealthy Russian man and he always gets what he wants, but when an up in coming lawyer Elle Reynolds catches him on a mistake he is intrigue. Ivan becomes jealouse when he find out the Elle is going out with his friend and rival Oscar Golding. When Elle tells Ivan that she is no longer seeing Oscar he doesn't want to wast time in asking her out, but Elle refuses because she's felt intimidated by him. After finally getting her to go out with him they really hit it off, but Ivan kept messing up by not telling her the truth and her finding out. When Ivan went to Moscow for business to check on his companies he was taken along with his body gaurds, Elle did everything to get him back safe since his board members prefered him not to come back, but instead of thanking her he was upset with her. After Ivan & Elle shared everything about their own lives and their fears they understood each other better, and Ivan realised that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Elle, but was affraid that she didn't feel the same.

[Rachel Wheeler]

3 frustrating stars

I enjoyed this series... However, it is nothing in comparison to Fifty, Jesse or Gideon.

Seeing the first 3 books from Ivan's POV I think made him look worse... Ivan was a bastard snooty and selfish and definitely not a man I would wan to be with... Finally at the 70% mark we finally get to read new material... Basically the epilogue that should have been in the last book... This series was over priced and I am upset that I payed $4.99 for the same book with details taken out with a few crude comments added about all the girls he "shagged" prior...

Overall I wouldn't recommend this series if you have to pay full price. The first book/installment is great and will get you hooked... From there is where it starts to taper off...

[Cheryl Reeve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this series of books
It was really good to hear from Ivan, especially to see what was going through his head in certain situations. Did find it a little repetitive but that's obvious because it's the same situations but just from his opinion. Really enjoyed the New York twist and love what he did for Elle at the end. The Oligarch warmed me to him in the end

[Susan Perez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved being able to get his POV because there were many parts in the very corporate affair books where his actions didn't make sense. I also liked that this booked covered beyond where the trilogy left off.

[Liz Lawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Ivan's POV. really enjoyed it, his sarcastic and funny thoughts. Surprising twist for Elle in NY. Loved the whole series

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good "hot" summer read, taking me into the world of the very wealthy.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great follow up to the previous books, it filled in some if the blanks and provided an insight to some if the behaviours by Ivan

[Amy]

I am in book withdrawl! I loved this series so much! It is right up there with Crossfire! Thank you for an interesting story with wonderful characters!

[Cat Fu (carocat) · Rating 1 out of 5]

The trend of releasing books from different povs needs to stop, especially when the writing isn't good enough to flow properly. This was painful to read.