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After a year filled with drama and danger, Erin and Ivan are ready to focus on the one thing they want the most--starting a family. When she has yet another negative test, Erin worries there's something wrong with her.

Ivan urges his wife not to worry because it will happen when it's meant to happen. He hates seeing her stressed out and does whatever he can to make her happy.

But, when Erin's wayward sister is released from jail, he hesitates to allow Ruby to live in their home. He's worried she hasn't changed and that Erin will only end up getting hurt again.

Trouble follows Ruby from the cell block to their front door, and Ivan finds himself faced with an insurmountable problem. If he can't save Ruby's life, he'll lose everything--Erin, the family they desperately want and his freedom.

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First published October 23, 2020

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Roxie Rivera

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When 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.

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2,284 reviews
August 26, 2023
Reread⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💯
All time favorite!!! 💯

THE WAIT IS OVER ! Twists and turns but SO WORTH THE WAIT!!!!

"Mine. She’s mine. And I’ll kill the next man who dares to touch her." - Ivan

The couple, Ivan and Erin are back in "Ivan 2" and trying to start a family with some difficulties with their 'baby project' when Ruby's past comes back in spades!

Erin and her friend, Zoya were injured a bit after a mugging but it all leads to Ruby, Erin's older sister who's scheduled to be released from jail and living with Ivan and Erin. But family is family but Teague, Erin's ex though! My word!

To find out about what goes down in this exciting new book in Her Russian Protector series, then you must read it if you are a true fan of a strong Russian alpha who protects and defends his wife at all costs!

BTW.. the alphas all here (Yuri, Dmitri, Alexei and Besian) including the high-handed mafia boss, Nikolai with powerful, angsty punchlines like:

“Despite what I said earlier, if this girl is going to be a problem, I expect you to handle it.”

and Ivan...“You’re talking about my wife’s sister.”

Nikolai’s eyes were stone cold. “I know exactly what I’m saying.”

Of course the wives (Vivian, Benny, Lena and Shay) of the Russian protectors are included in Ivan and Erin's story. Trust me, you will fall in love with this couple all over again as I did!

Regretting our 80’s movie night, I sassily replied, “Well, smack my butt and call me Sissy because I’m about to climb you like a mechanical bull.” -Erin

“I don’t think you can catch hatred like a germ, angel moy.” - Ivan

“Obviously! I just mean that I sort of enjoyed their company. Not like I want to be friends or anything, but I thought they were okay. Now, I find out they’re tiki-torch-wielding white power weirdos!” -Erin



***Thanks Vashti for this gift book and remembering my love for this series!!!!!!!😁😊❤


5 exciting and so worth the wait stars!!!!!!!!!!!

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"Lost and Found (Ivan 2.1)" was given free to RR's newsletter members. Great short read and Detective Eric Santos is trying to be cordial to Ivan and he got a nice surprise for Erin! Eric is hard to love but easier since he trying to agree to disagree with Nikolai and Ivan. I'm still wondering about who will Rivera mate Ruby with among the Russian Protectors. Will it be one of Ivan's fighter or a member of Nikolai's men? I'm hoping there will be an Ivan coming out really soon!
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338 reviews55 followers
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November 4, 2015
Considering the cover has been made, dare I think this has been added to GR by Roxie or her people??? If it's real, I'm excited. But...there were about 4 or 5 other books that were slated to come before this.
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8,309 reviews207 followers
October 31, 2020
IVAN 2 is the ninth full-length instalment in Roxie Rivera’s contemporary, adult HER RUSSIAN PROTECTOR erotic, romance series, and the continuing story of Ivan Markovic and his wife Erin Hanson. IVAN 2 can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty but for back story and cohesion, I recommend reading the first book in the series IVAN where Ivan, Erin and Ruby’s story begins.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be some triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from first person perspective (Erin) and third person (Ivan) IVAN 2 follows the preparations for Erin’s sister Ruby’s release from prison, and a robbery and assault against our story line heroine that places the focus directly on Ruby. With the approach of the New Year, and the Denim and Diamonds fundraising gala, Erin will be caught off-guard when an old flame warns Erin of imminent danger, and with it more threats against her embattled sister. But as Erin and Ivan struggle to conceive, it is the struggle between head and heart when the threats against Ruby pull Erin in as collateral damage. What ensues is the ongoing romance and relationship between Erin and Ivan, and the potential fall-out as Erin is caught in the cross-fire between Ruby and some very powerful people.

Ivan Markovic is reluctant and worried about the release of Ruby, and what it means for his beautiful wife. Family is everything for the Russian Protectors but sometimes family can be your own worst enemy. Erin will do anything to protect her sister but she has no idea that the fall-out of her sister’s time in prison, is about to affect the people she loves.

Erin and Ivan have yet to conceive, and Ivan fears for the happiness of his beloved wife. As his friends and their spouses begin to expand their families, Ivan is willing to do anything to help his beautiful wife conceive. The $ex scenes are intimate and erotic, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including most of the previous story line couples (Yuri, Dimitri, Alexei,Nikolai, Kostya) : Boychenko: Kir. We get a quick glance at their expanding families, and the potential for heart break for our story line couple.

IVAN 2 is an emotional story of betrayal and revenge; power and control; good vs evil; love and happily ever after. The premise is engaging, edgy and raw; the romance is intimate and provocative; the characters are spirited, sassy and energetic but our heroine continues to be a little TSTL (too stupid to live) in that she is constantly refusing security and protection regardless of the threats against her life or that of others.

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Profile Image for Monica Yeavello.
306 reviews2 followers
March 30, 2021
I hesitated giving this book a 3 and maybe it should be a 3.5. It would have been a 4 for me if it had given the reader a deeper glimpse into the other characters lives as well. This seemed like more of a novella than a full story so maybe that is why we didn't get a more in depth view.
This series is a comfort read for me since I enjoy this group of characters. I thought how she wrapped all pieces up was very satisfying. I definitely hope there are more books added to this series...hint hint 😏
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14.5k reviews543 followers
October 31, 2020
I've so missed reading this series, so I'm glad it's back. Ivan and Erin and great together, I love how they support each other, Ivan even going so far as to welcome Erin's sister in their house after all the trouble she caused before. I wasn't too sure that was a good move, but Ivan did some good things for Ruby, letting her see that he wasn't as bad as she thought. I liked that Ruby realized that Ivan really did care that she do well after being released from prison.

I hated the trouble that came to Erin, thought that Ruby might have had more to do with the cause, glad that wasn't true. I was happy with how this one ended, liked that Erin and Ivan are working on building their family and Ruby can be safe now.
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Profile Image for Claudia Arensdorff.
818 reviews
October 28, 2020
Loved it!!!

I just can't get enough of Roxie's books. Ivan 2 was absolutely as captivating as any of the other books I've read on this series. I can just read the whole thing in one sitting. Can't wait for the next book. 😍 Thank You so much Roxie! 💗
2,518 reviews16 followers
October 31, 2020
Awesome book

I'm so happy we get to see more of Ivan and Erin. Their story was compelling reading. Also pleased to see Ruby got some justice and closure in the end. Can't wait for the next book now.
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46 reviews
October 23, 2020
Roxie Rivera never fails

Ivan 2 was everything I hoped for. I have hopes of finding out about Erin’s possible pregnancy and Vivian and her baby in the next instalment.

Thank you 😊 for Erin & Ivan’s continued story. I had it read in between appointments and thoroughly enjoyed it.
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553 reviews71 followers
January 5, 2021
I freaking love this series! So of course I was happy to read another book about one of my favorites couples in the series!
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300 reviews10 followers
October 30, 2020
30/10/20: enjoyed reading this. Not what I expected but still fun to read. Will be looking forward to the next book in the series. 🤗

26/10/20: FINALLY THE WAIT IS OVER! CAN'T WAIT TO READ ABOUT IVAN AND BRIN!🙈❤️



25/07/20: Can I say that I'm waiting for more of Ivan!? Like seriously he has not a big story in this series even though it started with his first that I need more of him and I can't wait for this book to be out.
504 reviews
October 29, 2020
Good

Good book. I like Ivan and Erin together. I started out wanting to wring Ruby's little neck, then ended up feeling sorry for her. The ending felt rushed, loose ends were wrapped up quickl in a summation. Ruby and Ivan get along, Mueller is going down and Teague is a hero. Oh well. Glad this author is back writing, hopefully she's healthy and her family is good as well. Looking forward to wherever is next.
1,246 reviews14 followers
March 14, 2022
So many spelling mistakes and plot errors it was unreadable!

I’m so so disappointed! I loved the first Ivan and Erin book, but this one was just ridiculous!!!

Two examples of how bad it was.
Erin shook Alexei’s head, instead of obviously his hand.
Erin jumped off of Ivan.

And that’s how it was all through the book. In the other books it has been bad, but nowhere near this level of mistakes.

So onto the plot.
*****PLOT SPOILERS**********

Erin’s sister Ruby is in prison and is coming out soon. Erin is attacked in the street and told to warn Ruby, that she should keep her mouth shut. Apparently the prison guards are raping the prisoners and filming it to sell! So many things wrong with this plot!!! No one has ever questioned it? No one has reported it to the police? No one questions how prisoners have gone missing after they murdered one or more?? It’s just silly!! Then Erin thinking she can take all these men on and doesn’t need a bodyguard. Yet, the first time she was attacked she didn’t manage to stop them!! And why are they targeting Erin when her sister is still in prison? Do they not know who she’s married to?

Then there’s the reappearance of doormat Erin with her sister. 😡 Her sister goes to hit her and it’s not her fault as shes traumatised by prison!
Ivan isn’t allowed to upset poor delicate Ruby, even though she’s horrid to them both. Ruby even calls Erin a gold digger for being with Ivan!! Yet Erin still sticks up for her. Good grief woman!! Get a backbone!! 😡😡😡😡 Awful. Sorry.
Profile Image for Cherryl.
2,164 reviews1 follower
November 3, 2020
Family is everything

With Ivan being abandoned as a baby, he understood why Erin wanted her sister to come home to them after she was released from jail, even though they did not get along. He would do anything for his wife, and Ruby is family. The homecoming started off rough but they all slowly adjusted. They became bound together by their working together to uncover corruption that was threatening Ruby and Erin. Ivan was not going to lose Erin under any circumstances. He would do anything for her. He could not believe she chose him to love even with his past life, but she was the best thing to ever happen to him and he was ready to give her the world if she wanted.

I am so glad Roxie has returned to writing again. I've missed the characters in this series. This book goes deeper into Ivan and Erin's relationship and how they deal with infertility on top of adding Ruby to their household plus dealing with a serious threat. As always, the Russians come together when one of them needs help, even with the wives, who are all best friends, that love them. I missed reading about my favorite couple Bianca and Sergei. They were only mentioned in passing. I was hoping for a little more of an update on them. What I really want to read is a story on Ten. I think his story would be a wild read. I enjoyed reading this story as I do all of Roxie's books. I'm looking forward to that book about Anton "Ten" Vasiliev, Roxie! Please write it. I'm sure it will be fiya!
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619 reviews4 followers
November 8, 2020
This book has been a long time coming. Ivan and Erin were first in the series but it was a very short and fast read.

This one focuses on them after they’re married and trying for a baby. Throw in Erin’s mess of a sister, Ruby, and we have a full on book!

No matter which way Erin turns someone is after her because of the people she loves. But not once does she blame either of those people. She loves them too much and she fights for them when others won’t or can’t. Her sister Ruby has no one and while Ivan has his mafia family, no one has fought for him and cared for him the way Erin does.

Ivan tries VERY hard for Erin. He is almost a puppy dog who needs reassurance from his master and is terrified of doing something wrong. He has had a really tough life but Erin see’s all the good in him and finds him worthy.

So on top of their baby making problems they have to deal with who is after Ruby and why. The why is super intense and really sad. Honestly Erin is the exact person that the two of them need.

I did enjoy this story but it lacked some of that adrenaline that the others in the series gives you. Overall it was good!
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690 reviews66 followers
August 26, 2023
It's really great to have author Roxie Rivera back on the literary scene with her stories. Glad to know that she is feeling and getting better. Roxie only does her email letters now because when she fell ill, the social media bullies were so horrific, it was beyond shameful.

I've had Ivan 2 for a long time but didn't read it until today actually and just another stellar read of Ivan and Erin, I absolutely adore them. This book had everything going on, there are some very dark moments in this book, from sex trafficking to the dark web and other things. This was a great story and although we got glimpses of the gang it was still nice to see them.

Ivan was my very first book by this author and I loved it and love him. Ivan and Erin hold a very special place in my heart because it was his story that kick-started the author's "Russian Protector" series.

I have been reading her Russian Protector series for a few years, then she got sick and she couldn't write but because her stories are so good it was easy to do rereads of them and enjoy them as if it were your first time reading the books.

Ivan and Erin are WM/WW and she has other stories of IR couples in the series. Stellar storytelling will leave you completely satisfied.

Ten's story came out last week which I have as well and will be reading soon.

Well Until My Next Review...Ciao!
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1,157 reviews
December 7, 2020
If you have not read Roxie Rivera books before, then I highly suggest that you read her book in order cause you will get confused. Ivan 2 is the continuation of Erin and Ivan's journey.
So much has happened in Erin and Ivan lives but their love for each other has not changed. It's just stronger than ever especially since they want to have kids. It's a bit of a struggle for each of them but I know that they will be able too. Like how can they not. It may not be the best time to have Erin's sister come live with them but it's family. And they are more than willing to make it work. I hope that they are ready for it but there is going to be some drama when Erin's sister comes out of jail. Major ones. Definitely expect some changes. I won't spoil it but you will be on the edge until the end. 
Profile Image for Gabriela de Jesus.
112 reviews8 followers
October 26, 2020
After what? 5 years waiting for this book? Anyway, it was good to see Erin and Ivan again since their story was sort. It was sweet and they are cute together.
I was good seeing Ruby being a good person in this book too, and her story was so sad.
We also had an update to some couples, like Kostya and Holly.
Overall, it was good but there was somethings, like Erin being so naive at the begging, that bothered me. It was good and sweet. Just hope the author doesn’t take another 5 years to release the new book. Fingers crossed.
Profile Image for Amy Willis.
29 reviews1 follower
January 2, 2021
What a wonderful surprise!

This series is one of my favorite series. The Russian Protectors are complex characters that begs for the reader to connect with them - their struggles, their triumphs, their love stories. Ivan, as the 1st book in the series, has waited ample time to get his next chapter. I just wish it was a full-length novel instead of a novella. Sadly, it ended too soon, but I was thrilled to receive another chance to pop in on Ivan and Erin's love story.

Please keep more titles coming.
Profile Image for Andrea.
448 reviews2 followers
January 12, 2021
Love Ivan and Erin

It was great to get more of Ivan and Erin’s story. Especially since we only got little peaks of their lives in the other books of this series.
This story gives us more into what happened and happens with Ruby. It is heartbreaking and just shocking, so be prepared.
We also get to see Ivan and Erin’s journey to parenthood, finally. But there are a few obstacles with that. I won’t say any more because I don’t like to give spoilers. Just go read the book you won’t be disappointed.
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571 reviews
October 24, 2020
Ivan & Erin are back!

Oh it’s just so good to have Ivan & Erin back!
Ruby- Erin’s sister is due to leave prison & Erin has offered a place to stay with them. Ivan is less than pleased as he knows how Ruby treated Erin before she went to prison.
Ruby brings more than herself when released as a whole lot of trouble follows & affects Erin causing problems for them all.
It was good to see the other three girls from the previous books again too. You cannot beat these Russians who love their women so much.
This book is part of a series so to get the best you should read from the very first book which in fact is Ivan but it will also read as a standalone.
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4,309 reviews362 followers
October 26, 2020
Ivan and Eric got together at the beg of the series in the first book.
Their book was quite short and very insta.
This book deals with their desire for a child and the release of Erin's sister, Ruby from prison and the effects.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No cheating.
Small ex drama for Erin and she gets attacked and groped by her attacker, scene is brief and not much detail.
HEA.
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4,552 reviews94 followers
December 26, 2020
I just love how pure the love is between Erin and Ivan. They really do have the other’s best interests at the heart of their thoughts and actions all the time. Even when they disagree, it is for reasons of the other wellbeing. They had some tough things happen in this book on several levels, but being with them as they figured things out, that was pure beauty. In the end, they are working even further into the their HEA that they both so richly deserve!
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687 reviews3 followers
January 17, 2021
Perfect!

I loved diving back into this series with Ivan and Erin - the OG couple! Ivan, although a fierce Russian alpha MMA pro, is a complete teddy bear when it comes to his Erin and I loved catching up with these two after their HEA as it were and also seeing a bit of a transformation in Erin's sister Ruby. I don't think Ivan and Erin's story is over so I'd love to read more from this couple 💖
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119 reviews2 followers
April 28, 2021
Definitivamente valió la pena la espera, wow, si simplemente wow!!!
Es genial la forma en la que la madurez del personaje se explica. Me encantan tus libros Roxie, me encanta que sean tan leales y que se sienta esa gran hermandad que les une.
Me súper fascina que las mujeres muestren todas la facetas que se tienen, porque son aguerridas, amorosas, centradas, y con altos valores.

Amo tu trabajo y espero pronto seguir disfrutando de ello.
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339 reviews6 followers
May 2, 2021
An amazing story with a lot of twist and turns that I didn't see coming.

This story was a great continuous of Ivan and Erin's first book. Their lives and marriage were being test from outside forces trying to win and get away with such horrible heinous acts of violence. This book was definitely a page turn and worthy of a read from someone who sits down and gives it their full attention.
Profile Image for Lisa.
175 reviews1 follower
October 25, 2020
Badass Erin

Erin and Ivan have a love like no other. When Erin’s sister, Ruby gets released from prison the fun really begins. Through Erin’s love for her, Ruby finally comes into her own peace with the help of Ivan. Erin and Ivan are also facing their own troubles by trying to have children. Great adventure
11 reviews
October 28, 2020
Yes! Finally.

This sequel was a great reminder why we all fell in love with Roxie Rivera, no less Ivan. This took me back to the beginning, yet now we have a rich history with new friends and family.

It was a great continuation with all the characters, and a wonderful extension into the personalities of everyone involved.

Can’t wait for more books! 🙏❤️
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1,059 reviews3 followers
October 28, 2020
4.4 stars! Seriously, who does not love this series. I'm not going to lie, I have my favorite couples. Ivan and Erin captured my attention quickly and I am so thrilled we get to spend time with them again. We see their struggles, their frustrations but also their love and strength. Ruby is back and I love it all. You feel the sister's love and pain. Gah, soo good.
24 reviews
October 30, 2020
Love

There is nothing I love more then some mafia men... Ivan and Erin are the original opposites attract, she is so loving and kindhearted where he is the big bad ass, but his heart is what we all want to find in a man. The love he has and shows for her is just breathe taking. But don't think he wouldn't brake some bones for her...
1,750 reviews9 followers
November 7, 2020
Series installment

This book is like checking in with a group of friends you haven't seen in awhile. It's a good installment in the series, but would be hard to read as a stand alone. I didn't like the way some situations are left hanging at the end, it's definitely a set up for another book.
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