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Her Russian Protector #5.5
Sergei, Volume 2
Wedding dress designer and boutique owner Bianca Bradshaw always plays by the rules—until Sergei. The Russian behemoth broke down the walls guarding her heart as easily as he kicked down her front door. After a wild, passionate love affair that's the talk of Houston's underworld leaves them facing an unplanned but very much wanted pregnancy, Bianca can't imagine a single day without Sergei in her life—and in her bed.
Freed from the clutches of the Russian mob by her tenacious love, former enforcer and prize fighter Sergei Sakharov intends to give Bianca exactly what she wants. He's going to make that luscious, curvy beauty his wife and spend the rest of his life making her happy.
Or, at least, that's the plan.
But Sergei quickly learns that no one ever really gets out of the life. When unfinished business threatens the family he's trying to build with the woman who forever holds his heart, he'll have to make a hard choice. To protect his pregnant wife, there is no line Sergei won't cross.
Freed from the clutches of the Russian mob by her tenacious love, former enforcer and prize fighter Sergei Sakharov intends to give Bianca exactly what she wants. He's going to make that luscious, curvy beauty his wife and spend the rest of his life making her happy.
Or, at least, that's the plan.
But Sergei quickly learns that no one ever really gets out of the life. When unfinished business threatens the family he's trying to build with the woman who forever holds his heart, he'll have to make a hard choice. To protect his pregnant wife, there is no line Sergei won't cross.
242 pages, Unknown Binding
First published May 12, 2014
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Roxie Rivera
71 books2,804 followersWhen I’m not chasing after my wild preschooler, I like to write super sexy romances and scorching hot erotica. I live in Texas with a husband who could easily snag a job as an extra on History Channel’s new Viking series, a sweet but rowdy three-year-old with Tetralogy of Fallot, and Bosley, our Great Dane with major mommy issues.
I also have another dirty-book writing alter ego, Lolita Lopez, who writes deliciously steamy tales for Ellora’s Cave, Forever Yours/Grand Central, Mischief/Harper Collins UK, Siren Publishing and Cleis Press.
I also have another dirty-book writing alter ego, Lolita Lopez, who writes deliciously steamy tales for Ellora’s Cave, Forever Yours/Grand Central, Mischief/Harper Collins UK, Siren Publishing and Cleis Press.
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May 13, 2014
I LOVED THIS BOOK! Short and sweet. Wish it were longer, but it was still long enough to get a good dose of Sergei and Bianca. :sighs: Love and life, in their world, is so hard.
Thanks for the peek back into their lives.
Thanks for the peek back into their lives.
August 8, 2018
I’ve no idea why I skipped this book the first time round. I read the original books when they first came out but for some reason I didn’t get round to this one.
It was longer than I expected since it was book 5.5 but yet it felt rushed at times.
It was a nice catch-up but nothing special. Bianca annoyed me at times but I do love all these characters.
November 26, 2014
Another great addition by RR. I loved seeing more of Sergei and Bianca and their love. Not too sure as to the whole thing about Bianca and Galina but it probably is a generation thing. I'm also not entirely sure why we got a second book but I'm pretty sure it will come out in Nikolai Vol 2 otherwise I will be really irritated.
July 4, 2016
4 Stars:
If it couldn't get any better.... Question Sergei, who's the your boss now?
Now that's love to buy your man from the mob. However, it's heartbreaking to know that he will never truly be able toleave.
Twins... Though, Sergei was not part of the orphanage. He too has a shit past that will deliver powerful emotions of fatherhood.
Loving this series!
If it couldn't get any better.... Question Sergei, who's the your boss now?
Now that's love to buy your man from the mob. However, it's heartbreaking to know that he will never truly be able toleave.
Twins... Though, Sergei was not part of the orphanage. He too has a shit past that will deliver powerful emotions of fatherhood.
Loving this series!
June 21, 2014
Rushed
I was happy to see Sergei and Bianca's story continue as I didn't enjoy the first installment as much as the other books in this series. While we definitely get a love "fix" this story is short and felt rushed to me, almost like it was filler or meant to introduce issues the other couples will address in forthcoming novels (perhaps that's why it's numbered 5.5?). For diehard fans of the series, you will probably enjoy this book. Had this been the first book in the series, it would have been the last book for me.
I was happy to see Sergei and Bianca's story continue as I didn't enjoy the first installment as much as the other books in this series. While we definitely get a love "fix" this story is short and felt rushed to me, almost like it was filler or meant to introduce issues the other couples will address in forthcoming novels (perhaps that's why it's numbered 5.5?). For diehard fans of the series, you will probably enjoy this book. Had this been the first book in the series, it would have been the last book for me.
July 1, 2017
Sergei and Bianca's story continues not long after
. This isn't a standalone, and kind of an extended epilogue. We meet more of Sergei's family from Russia, and the reactions are racially realistic without being over the top. I'm not usually a big fan of shorter books, but this easily satisfied.
. This isn't a standalone, and kind of an extended epilogue. We meet more of Sergei's family from Russia, and the reactions are racially realistic without being over the top. I'm not usually a big fan of shorter books, but this easily satisfied. 
May 13, 2014
I love this series! Really enjoyed seeing more of Bianca and Sergei's relationship but am desperate for Nikolai and Vivian's sequel. I also can't wait for Kostya's book. Hopefully Ten will get his own book. *fingers crossed*
September 4, 2016
It was great to follow up and find out what happens however the story seemed a bit rushed. The issue with the in law, the prison it could have been developed more. Still a huge fan and looking forward to the next release in this series.
March 24, 2015
Roxie Rivera never disappoints
It is no surprise that she has done it again!
I have loved every single one of Rivera's books.
Sergei is simply amazing and Bianca is one of my favorite heroines.
This series is fantastic and just keeps getting better!
It is no surprise that she has done it again!
I have loved every single one of Rivera's books.
Sergei is simply amazing and Bianca is one of my favorite heroines.
This series is fantastic and just keeps getting better!
August 31, 2015
Once I started I couldn't stop. This series really doesn't disappoint.
December 22, 2014
3.5+ RATING- As a fan of this series, I'm sorry I put off reading this book for so long. At some point I read an excerpt and I mistakenly thought the entire book was going to be about Bianca and Sergei's mom not getting along. I was so happy that wasn't the case and the friction between those two was just a minor part of the story. I loved Bianca and Sergei in the first book and was happy to catch up with them. I'm not sure if Sergei's brother is going to get a story but he defintely should. While he doesn't play a major role in this book, the fact that he looks a lot like the sexy Sergei, is enough to make me want more =)
Overall it seems that Sergei Volume 2 was setting up future story line for the major players in Her Russian Protector series. There's a lot happening behind the scenes that is alluded to but never openly discussed. I'm guessing the reader learns much more about what's going on when reading Nikolia 2 (book #6). I'm looking forward to reading that this week and getting to the bottom of all of this!
Just like all the Her Russian Protector books, this one wasn't perfect, but rates high in readability!
Overall it seems that Sergei Volume 2 was setting up future story line for the major players in Her Russian Protector series. There's a lot happening behind the scenes that is alluded to but never openly discussed. I'm guessing the reader learns much more about what's going on when reading Nikolia 2 (book #6). I'm looking forward to reading that this week and getting to the bottom of all of this!
Just like all the Her Russian Protector books, this one wasn't perfect, but rates high in readability!
May 13, 2014
*Cries* I love Sergei and Bianca!!
I'm so happy that things are working out for them and their family. Everything wasn't completely resolved but it was all working out beautifully.
This takes place right before, during, and after the London art showing for Vivian at the end of Sergei. Everything is not all peachy especially when Bianca meets Sergei's family and issues arise from his past. We meet some new characters while revisiting old friends.
TMI SN: Rivera made pregnancy sex sound hot. Just sayin
I can not wait to see what Rivera has in store for our favourite Russians. ^_^
I'm so happy that things are working out for them and their family. Everything wasn't completely resolved but it was all working out beautifully.
This takes place right before, during, and after the London art showing for Vivian at the end of Sergei. Everything is not all peachy especially when Bianca meets Sergei's family and issues arise from his past. We meet some new characters while revisiting old friends.
TMI SN: Rivera made pregnancy sex sound hot. Just sayin
I can not wait to see what Rivera has in store for our favourite Russians. ^_^
July 17, 2015
3.5 stars.
Very sweet follow up to Sergei. It has a story to it, not just a couple of vapid scenes. But I think this is an awesome couple and I loved their commitment, no matter the obstacles. It is a must read for anyone reading the series!
Safety Gang Safe
Very sweet follow up to Sergei. It has a story to it, not just a couple of vapid scenes. But I think this is an awesome couple and I loved their commitment, no matter the obstacles. It is a must read for anyone reading the series!
Safety Gang Safe
March 18, 2017
well .. not bad
but not good too .. story for entertainment .
1.4 /5
but not good too .. story for entertainment .
1.4 /5
March 1, 2021
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Ed eccoci al secondo capitolo di Sergei, la storia d'amore tra lui e Bianca procede perfettamente e si preparano al prossimo passo, sposarsi e diventare genitori.
Sergei ha abbandonato la malavita a servizio del suo capo Nikolaj per dedicarsi interamente alla donna che ama e renderla veramente felice.
"Voglio farla sorridere ogni giorno. Voglio che sappia che io la amo e la sostengo, e che farò tutto il necessario per aiutarla a realizzare la sua carriera, che può contare su di me perché sarò sempre pronto a prendermi cura di lei e a proteggerla."
Ma si sa, non sempre i programmi fatti vanno a buon fine, e impareranno a loro spese che non è così facile tagliare i ponti con la criminalità. Qualcuno minaccia la famiglia a cui lui tiene più di qualsiasi altra cosa, quella famiglia che vuole costruire insieme a Bianca e il bambino che stanno per avere.
Dopo aver letto il primo libro di Sergei mi sono completamente innamorata di questo personaggio e pur essendo autoconclusivo non vedevo l'ora di leggere questo secondo volume per conoscere la loro storia dopo il lieto fine.
La cosa che mi ha resa felice è stata la presenta di tutti i precedenti protagonisti e lo sguardo al futuro nella loro vita, perché diciamoci la verità siamo abituati a leggere la parola fine, ma quante volte dopo aver finito una storia che vi è rimasta nel cuore avete pensato, chissà come andrà avanti, saranno per sempre felici e contenti o ci saranno delle bufere tra di loro?
"Non farò mai sentire Bianca cosi. Non le permetterò mai di dubitare dell'importanza che lei ha nella mia vita."
Be! In questo libro ci sarà tutto questo e molto di più, soprattutto l'autrice ci apre una finestra sul prossimo capitolo dedicato a Nikolaj e Vivien e l'introduzione di un nuovo personaggio, con un passato molto oscuro e violento, sarà la nuova guardia del corpo di Vivien creando un pò di problemi tra la coppia, visto che a differenza di Sergei non eccelle per la sua sensibilità, e che spero ci dia il piacere di conoscere e approfondire al più presto.
"Quando eravamo insieme, tutto era speciale. Tutto era perfetto."
Sergei e Bianca, per chi non ha letto il volume precedente, sono in dolce attesa e più innamorati che mai, si trovano alle prese con l'organizzazione del matrimonio e il ricongiungimento da parte di Sergei con la sua famiglia che non vede da anni, ma la madre molto tradizionalista riuscirà ad accettare Bianca come moglie di suo figlio?
Ritorna prepotente il problema del colore della pelle di Bianca, creando dei conflitti che potrebbero mettere Sergei davanti ad una scelta.
-Prometto che non smetterò mai di buttare giù le porte per te-
La passione e l'amore sono la chiave per questa bellissima storia per non parlare della proposta di matrimonio fatta da Sergei, vi farà palpitare il cuore, non mancheranno neanche azione e adrenalina, e poi c'è Nikolaj che ti fa venir voglia di avere un incontro ravvicinato con un boss della Mafia russa.
Un lieto fine degno di una favola, e mi raccomando, non perdetevi la chicca alla fine del libro dedicata a Nikolaj e Vivien, un momento di devozione e amore assoluto, non vedo l'ora di avere il prossimo libro tra le mani.
— Sono tornato. — La strinse forte. — Tornerò sempre da te.
Ed eccoci al secondo capitolo di Sergei, la storia d'amore tra lui e Bianca procede perfettamente e si preparano al prossimo passo, sposarsi e diventare genitori.
Sergei ha abbandonato la malavita a servizio del suo capo Nikolaj per dedicarsi interamente alla donna che ama e renderla veramente felice.
"Voglio farla sorridere ogni giorno. Voglio che sappia che io la amo e la sostengo, e che farò tutto il necessario per aiutarla a realizzare la sua carriera, che può contare su di me perché sarò sempre pronto a prendermi cura di lei e a proteggerla."
Ma si sa, non sempre i programmi fatti vanno a buon fine, e impareranno a loro spese che non è così facile tagliare i ponti con la criminalità. Qualcuno minaccia la famiglia a cui lui tiene più di qualsiasi altra cosa, quella famiglia che vuole costruire insieme a Bianca e il bambino che stanno per avere.
Dopo aver letto il primo libro di Sergei mi sono completamente innamorata di questo personaggio e pur essendo autoconclusivo non vedevo l'ora di leggere questo secondo volume per conoscere la loro storia dopo il lieto fine.
La cosa che mi ha resa felice è stata la presenta di tutti i precedenti protagonisti e lo sguardo al futuro nella loro vita, perché diciamoci la verità siamo abituati a leggere la parola fine, ma quante volte dopo aver finito una storia che vi è rimasta nel cuore avete pensato, chissà come andrà avanti, saranno per sempre felici e contenti o ci saranno delle bufere tra di loro?
"Non farò mai sentire Bianca cosi. Non le permetterò mai di dubitare dell'importanza che lei ha nella mia vita."
Be! In questo libro ci sarà tutto questo e molto di più, soprattutto l'autrice ci apre una finestra sul prossimo capitolo dedicato a Nikolaj e Vivien e l'introduzione di un nuovo personaggio, con un passato molto oscuro e violento, sarà la nuova guardia del corpo di Vivien creando un pò di problemi tra la coppia, visto che a differenza di Sergei non eccelle per la sua sensibilità, e che spero ci dia il piacere di conoscere e approfondire al più presto.
"Quando eravamo insieme, tutto era speciale. Tutto era perfetto."
Sergei e Bianca, per chi non ha letto il volume precedente, sono in dolce attesa e più innamorati che mai, si trovano alle prese con l'organizzazione del matrimonio e il ricongiungimento da parte di Sergei con la sua famiglia che non vede da anni, ma la madre molto tradizionalista riuscirà ad accettare Bianca come moglie di suo figlio?
Ritorna prepotente il problema del colore della pelle di Bianca, creando dei conflitti che potrebbero mettere Sergei davanti ad una scelta.
-Prometto che non smetterò mai di buttare giù le porte per te-
La passione e l'amore sono la chiave per questa bellissima storia per non parlare della proposta di matrimonio fatta da Sergei, vi farà palpitare il cuore, non mancheranno neanche azione e adrenalina, e poi c'è Nikolaj che ti fa venir voglia di avere un incontro ravvicinato con un boss della Mafia russa.
Un lieto fine degno di una favola, e mi raccomando, non perdetevi la chicca alla fine del libro dedicata a Nikolaj e Vivien, un momento di devozione e amore assoluto, non vedo l'ora di avere il prossimo libro tra le mani.
— Sono tornato. — La strinse forte. — Tornerò sempre da te.
May 31, 2021
Il libro riparte esattamente dopo la conclusione di Sergei e ritroviamo la coppia in attesa di un bimbo. Che dire, Sergei è un one man shot! I due si sono concessi una notte di sesso senza precauzioni e questo è il risultato. Poi l’autrice vuole anche esagerare…
Ritornano alcuni problemi per Bianca e questo fa salire a livelli esagerati l’istinto di protezione di Sergei. Anche nella famiglia sorgono dei fastidi, ma essendo una novella breve, tutto si deve risolvere velocemente e a fin di bene. E così accade. Nel finale ci sono delle anticipazioni sul prossimo libro che uscirà solo a dicembre ma è su Nikolai e quindi sono super contenta!
Ritornano alcuni problemi per Bianca e questo fa salire a livelli esagerati l’istinto di protezione di Sergei. Anche nella famiglia sorgono dei fastidi, ma essendo una novella breve, tutto si deve risolvere velocemente e a fin di bene. E così accade. Nel finale ci sono delle anticipazioni sul prossimo libro che uscirà solo a dicembre ma è su Nikolai e quindi sono super contenta!
March 29, 2025
Bianca & Sergei
December 2, 2021
4.5 per "La promessa di Sergei"! Ho adorato questa storia, Sergei & Bianca avevano ancora molto da raccontare e l'hanno fatto nel migliore dei modi!
September 7, 2014
Sergei Volume 2...Hold on to your seat belts because you are in for an amazing ride!!!!!
Just when you believe that you couldn't love Sergei more, well in his second story you will fall more in love with him. Sergei isn't a man who was born into the mob, what bought him into that life is the thirst for vengeance for his brother, wife and his nieces whom were murdered. By selling himself to the Russian Mob he was able to get his revenge but it came with a high price. A price so high that he believed he would be indebted to the mob forever but along came a young woman by the name of Bianca whom Sergei laid eyes on and was instantly smitten. It took Bianca a little more time to get the memo but once she did, then it was on for the both of them. In book 1 we find the both of them navigating the newness and the pitfalls of embarking on a relationship together and in book 2 we see their love severely tested with trials by fire.
Sergei believes love is love, there are no colors bounds and Bianca feels the same way. But Sergei's mother is from Old Russia, she hasn't been to the states so the idea of couplings intermingling outside of their race is not only foreign but forbidden, needless to say those two didn't exactly hit it off at first is putting it mildly. For Sergei, Bianca is it for him and either his mother gets on board with it or she won't have a real relationship with him anymore. Now that is the kind of man my fellow ladies that you would definitely want (you definitely don't want a momma's boy). Bianca didn't have anything to fear because Sergei had her back, front and both sides so she was straight. Alpha to the max is Sergei and in this story Bianca's unexpected pregnancy is explored further which I really enjoyed. We got to see them working it out as her pregnancy progresses, we get to see real interaction between these two and the argument they had was so epic that you felt as if you were there.
As with personal growing and moments between Bianca and Sergei, there is a danger steadily brewing (If you have read "The Fighting Connolly's" trilogy, you will have read about the civil unrest brewing in the underworld and see that it is about to spill out onto the streets of Houston). We find Sergei is put to the test of just how far he will go for Bianca and his babies, you soon discover he is an extremely dangerous man, who will kill you without blinking. The unrest is starting to surface and the Russians are smack dab in the thick of if. Everyone will be pulled in and we will see these men come together and take down all who dare come against not only their brotherhood but their families. Their enemies will soon learn just how ruthless they really are.
The gang is all together again which will lovely to see, everyone was together for Vivian's London Art show except Dmitri and Benni who are new parents themselves so they couldn't make the trip, but we get to see them later on at Sergei's and Bianca's wedding. We are also introduced to Ten (he served 6 years for the family) and has been released back into the camp of Nikolai, interesting character and very ruthless and I am sure his story is being brewed as I write this review. Her Russian Mob Protector series is an amazing ride, I am loving every single minute of it. I am telling you once you read the first book (which is free) Ivan's story, you will not be able to stop reading about these Alpha men.
Well Until My Next Review Ciao Bellas!
Just when you believe that you couldn't love Sergei more, well in his second story you will fall more in love with him. Sergei isn't a man who was born into the mob, what bought him into that life is the thirst for vengeance for his brother, wife and his nieces whom were murdered. By selling himself to the Russian Mob he was able to get his revenge but it came with a high price. A price so high that he believed he would be indebted to the mob forever but along came a young woman by the name of Bianca whom Sergei laid eyes on and was instantly smitten. It took Bianca a little more time to get the memo but once she did, then it was on for the both of them. In book 1 we find the both of them navigating the newness and the pitfalls of embarking on a relationship together and in book 2 we see their love severely tested with trials by fire.
Sergei believes love is love, there are no colors bounds and Bianca feels the same way. But Sergei's mother is from Old Russia, she hasn't been to the states so the idea of couplings intermingling outside of their race is not only foreign but forbidden, needless to say those two didn't exactly hit it off at first is putting it mildly. For Sergei, Bianca is it for him and either his mother gets on board with it or she won't have a real relationship with him anymore. Now that is the kind of man my fellow ladies that you would definitely want (you definitely don't want a momma's boy). Bianca didn't have anything to fear because Sergei had her back, front and both sides so she was straight. Alpha to the max is Sergei and in this story Bianca's unexpected pregnancy is explored further which I really enjoyed. We got to see them working it out as her pregnancy progresses, we get to see real interaction between these two and the argument they had was so epic that you felt as if you were there.
As with personal growing and moments between Bianca and Sergei, there is a danger steadily brewing (If you have read "The Fighting Connolly's" trilogy, you will have read about the civil unrest brewing in the underworld and see that it is about to spill out onto the streets of Houston). We find Sergei is put to the test of just how far he will go for Bianca and his babies, you soon discover he is an extremely dangerous man, who will kill you without blinking. The unrest is starting to surface and the Russians are smack dab in the thick of if. Everyone will be pulled in and we will see these men come together and take down all who dare come against not only their brotherhood but their families. Their enemies will soon learn just how ruthless they really are.
The gang is all together again which will lovely to see, everyone was together for Vivian's London Art show except Dmitri and Benni who are new parents themselves so they couldn't make the trip, but we get to see them later on at Sergei's and Bianca's wedding. We are also introduced to Ten (he served 6 years for the family) and has been released back into the camp of Nikolai, interesting character and very ruthless and I am sure his story is being brewed as I write this review. Her Russian Mob Protector series is an amazing ride, I am loving every single minute of it. I am telling you once you read the first book (which is free) Ivan's story, you will not be able to stop reading about these Alpha men.
Well Until My Next Review Ciao Bellas!
January 18, 2016
3.5 Stars
This is the continuing story of Sergei and Bianca, which picks up right after the first book. Since I already liked Sergei and Bianca, I had no problem continuing along with them. They are in love. Deeply in love. But also facing a surprise pregnancy. Along with a new pregnancy, we also get to meet Sergei's family, which brings its own twists. And, of course, Sergei's debt may have been paid, but one is never truly out of the mob. There are still threats to Sergei and Bianca.
Though at times there was a lot going on, overall this was actually a more mellow book than the first one. I felt like I got to hang out with Sergei and Bianca more, seeing how they handle life and changes and planning for the future. I enjoyed seeing their relationship grow. I was excited along with them about their pregnancy. And when difficulties and terror arose, I felt the tension with them.
Overall, this was a special treat, seeing Sergei and Bianca's continuing love story. I loved the twists with the pregnancy. As usual, I loved Sergei. And as usual, I loved seeing the other couples and characters, even the new ones.
This is the continuing story of Sergei and Bianca, which picks up right after the first book. Since I already liked Sergei and Bianca, I had no problem continuing along with them. They are in love. Deeply in love. But also facing a surprise pregnancy. Along with a new pregnancy, we also get to meet Sergei's family, which brings its own twists. And, of course, Sergei's debt may have been paid, but one is never truly out of the mob. There are still threats to Sergei and Bianca.
Though at times there was a lot going on, overall this was actually a more mellow book than the first one. I felt like I got to hang out with Sergei and Bianca more, seeing how they handle life and changes and planning for the future. I enjoyed seeing their relationship grow. I was excited along with them about their pregnancy. And when difficulties and terror arose, I felt the tension with them.
Overall, this was a special treat, seeing Sergei and Bianca's continuing love story. I loved the twists with the pregnancy. As usual, I loved Sergei. And as usual, I loved seeing the other couples and characters, even the new ones.
August 17, 2014
great second instalment in Sergei's and Bianca's story, New characters introduced the shady, brooding Ten and new guy Boy and Sergei's brother Vova, loved Bianca's feisty mum Mona. but for me it's Sergei who'sthe best, he's so loving, kind, protective of Bianca, not too full on but enough to show how he feels. A few surprises and the continuing Russian underworld theme ran through, looks like it's still kicking off and doesn't look like to be letting up anytime soon as Nikolai's and Vivis second instalment is up next I guess it's going to be an intense one, so I'm going to dive straight in.
November 29, 2015
So I had to take a break when reading this one because I started having a miscarriage, and I just couldn't read about Bianca and Sergei having babies.
I love Sergei. Bianca doesn't annoy me. Still. So all in all... love it. Loved to see their story continue.
I felt the climax got a little rushed.
And that the author has no real idea what A&E (not called an ER/Emergency Room) is like in London. But even with that. I enjoyed it.
It's been nearly 2 weeks since I read this, so sadly I cannot give a better review.
I love Sergei. Bianca doesn't annoy me. Still. So all in all... love it. Loved to see their story continue.
I felt the climax got a little rushed.
And that the author has no real idea what A&E (not called an ER/Emergency Room) is like in London. But even with that. I enjoyed it.
It's been nearly 2 weeks since I read this, so sadly I cannot give a better review.
April 10, 2016
Another great job by Roxie Rivera~ I loved when Ivan went ballistic into alpha mode as well as Sergei and the happy ending ~ I can not wait to others to come though I do hope we get to hear more on Yuri and Lena too especially as to how that left off I want to know if they get a happy ever after and marry~I am dying to find out what Sergei and Bianca will name kids and more of soya after the dance! Loved it
May 14, 2014
NICE AND SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The first book was good. I enjoy it. now this book was nice and sweet. The story line held my interest but I wish for more drama. But I understand it is short story. The best part in the book. When I found out......spoiler alert... The sex scenes were good and felt the love between the characters. I am off to read Nic and Viv story. Get Ms. Rivera RUSSIAN PROTECTOR SERIES!!!!!!
The first book was good. I enjoy it. now this book was nice and sweet. The story line held my interest but I wish for more drama. But I understand it is short story. The best part in the book. When I found out......spoiler alert... The sex scenes were good and felt the love between the characters. I am off to read Nic and Viv story. Get Ms. Rivera RUSSIAN PROTECTOR SERIES!!!!!!
July 24, 2016
For fans of the series, such as myself, this a short but heartfelt look back into the lives of Sergei and Bianca, the first out of the mob - sort of - and the last now knocked up. There are weddings to plan, mothers and mothers-in-law, and of course, old gangsters calling in favors. And, an awesome sweet love story. Not a stand alone.
January 26, 2023
Rating: 4.5 🌟
I loved this book, but I tried to be lazy with reading it so I don't have to reread when Nikolai ii comes out.
Sergei and Bianca's story was so beautiful and amazing.
I loved this book, but I tried to be lazy with reading it so I don't have to reread when Nikolai ii comes out.
Sergei and Bianca's story was so beautiful and amazing.
December 13, 2015
Love this series !!!
I am soon loving this series. I almost hate to go tot the next one because the series hasn't carried on yet!!! Hopefully it will soon. On to Nikolai II
I am soon loving this series. I almost hate to go tot the next one because the series hasn't carried on yet!!! Hopefully it will soon. On to Nikolai II
December 26, 2015
Definitely my favorite couple in the series
September 3, 2018
Rushing Bianca's and Sergei's Story
After reading Sergei, I was left wondering what happened to Sergei's and Bianca's relationship. As in book 1, plot and character development was thin. Yes, questions were answered, but I realized that they should have covered in the first book.
This was even shorter than the first book and should have been combined to make one complete novel. It wasn't necessary to read this book to know what happened with Bianca and Sergio. The author missed so much in terms of character development. There was never a reason to expect Sergio's mother to dislike Bianca other than her skin color. Even though his mother knew about the pregnancy, she didn't approve of Bianca until the pregnancy was put in jeopardy. Talk about a complete 360° turn around. As there was no reason for her dislike, her change of mind made no sense. The author missed a chance to fully develop this subplot. Sergio's brother was as accepting of Bianca as Sergio was. How could a woman like their mother raise two nonjumental men? It makes no sense. Again, the author missed an opportunity to deal with prejudices.
This book was a mishmash of what happened in the lives of the other characters with no real history or explanations. The sex wasn't as erotic. It's a shame that more details were missing which left me feeling that I just wasted a couple of hours of my time and money. I won't be reading book 2 of any of the other characters. I was correct in not continuing to read this series.
The book was rushed. It appears to be a set up for for future books. Save your time and money.
After reading Sergei, I was left wondering what happened to Sergei's and Bianca's relationship. As in book 1, plot and character development was thin. Yes, questions were answered, but I realized that they should have covered in the first book.
This was even shorter than the first book and should have been combined to make one complete novel. It wasn't necessary to read this book to know what happened with Bianca and Sergio. The author missed so much in terms of character development. There was never a reason to expect Sergio's mother to dislike Bianca other than her skin color. Even though his mother knew about the pregnancy, she didn't approve of Bianca until the pregnancy was put in jeopardy. Talk about a complete 360° turn around. As there was no reason for her dislike, her change of mind made no sense. The author missed a chance to fully develop this subplot. Sergio's brother was as accepting of Bianca as Sergio was. How could a woman like their mother raise two nonjumental men? It makes no sense. Again, the author missed an opportunity to deal with prejudices.
This book was a mishmash of what happened in the lives of the other characters with no real history or explanations. The sex wasn't as erotic. It's a shame that more details were missing which left me feeling that I just wasted a couple of hours of my time and money. I won't be reading book 2 of any of the other characters. I was correct in not continuing to read this series.
The book was rushed. It appears to be a set up for for future books. Save your time and money.
September 10, 2023
I enjoyed this book. It was a shorter read but had all the elements of the other books in the series. Love, loyalty, romance, danger, suspense, and a good amount of heat.
I liked how Sergei loved Bianca. He was nothing but supportive. I did keep having the feeling that Bianca was subtly trying to change Sergei. She knew who the man was when she got involved with him.
I even understood her mom being upset by what happened, but to be mad at Sergei made no sense. Bianca's mother was also well aware of Sergei's background. I kept thinking that if Bianca's mother had not been insistent about making that move, and if Bianca had listened to Sergei, the other things would not have happened.
An entertaining read that can be completed in one sitting.
I liked how Sergei loved Bianca. He was nothing but supportive. I did keep having the feeling that Bianca was subtly trying to change Sergei. She knew who the man was when she got involved with him.
I even understood her mom being upset by what happened, but to be mad at Sergei made no sense. Bianca's mother was also well aware of Sergei's background. I kept thinking that if Bianca's mother had not been insistent about making that move, and if Bianca had listened to Sergei, the other things would not have happened.
An entertaining read that can be completed in one sitting.
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