Sometimes people come into your world and wreak havoc. They leave a mark that can’t be removed. That mark for me was Drake Volkov. I didn’t know my introduction to the New York art world would begin with a sexy as hell stranger at a masquerade ball. Everything about this guy screamed sex and danger, and I knew I should run in the opposite direction. It didn’t help that he was the man my brother asked me to keep an eye on. Why? I had no idea—just another perk of having a brother in the private security business. I’d been told Drake was heartless and ran the streets of Manhattan. They said he was vicious, ruthless, unrelenting, and a player with a heart of stone.But the stories didn’t line up with the man I’d come to know.Drake protected me in my darkest hour. He sheltered me from the very viciousness the world accused him of.They were wrong.He became my secret—my hidden obsession—and sinful addiction. I wasn’t reckless, but I was falling in love with a man who was.---Author’s This is a full-length, standalone novel with no cliffhanger. You do not need to read Hidden Sins, Buried Sins, or Redemption to have fun reading about Mia and Drake. This story introduces the V Mafia and the brothers who run it. I hope you enjoy!
Karice is the author of over sixty books that span several genres. She loves nothing more than spending time with her family and sneaking away to write in between with a latte in hand.
She received an MFA in Creative Writing from the U of W.
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Blurb: Sometimes people come into your world and wreak havoc. They leave a mark that can’t be removed. That mark for me was Drake Volkov.
I didn’t know my introduction to the New York art world would begin with a sexy as hell stranger at a masquerade ball. Everything about this guy screamed sex and danger, and I knew I should run in the opposite direction.
It didn’t help that he was the man my brother asked me to keep an eye on. Why? I had no idea—just another perk of having a brother in the private security business.
I’d been told Drake was heartless and ran the streets of Manhattan. They said he was vicious, ruthless, unrelenting, and a player with a heart of stone.
But the stories didn’t line up with the man I’d come to know.
Drake protected me in my darkest hour. He sheltered me from the very viciousness the world accused him of.
They were wrong.
He became my secret—my hidden obsession—and sinful addiction.
I wasn’t reckless, but I was falling in love with a man who was.
Wow, this was GOOD stuff:) . OK, so I hadn't read Luke and Hannah's story before his one and when I saw it could be read as a standalone I went for it. I honestly wished I had read the books prior (for pleasure because the characters intrigued me) BUT it wasn't necessary either!
I loved Mia and I loved Drake. The writing was very good, it was action packed and mysterious, it was so sexy and hot and it was a fairly quick read too! Perfect for my Sunday afternoon.
All in all my first read by this author and loved it. I will be reading about Drakes' brothers for sure:) . PS I want to see much more of Mia and Drake too in the future, wink, wink, I hope:)
I really loved how Drake was with Mia, “maybe that dress is too much,” I whispered, and she giggled. I climbed off and made my way to the shower. She quickly caught up and climbed into the warm water, her small hands working the soap into a sudsy lather all over my body. " I really enjoyed this book, and I really can't wait for the other boys to get their books.
What a fascinating and intriguing story. This bookish great introduction to the Volkovs. I'm so happy Kia finally got her hea. Now I hope that Mitch and Alex get their own stories. Looking forward to the next book.
This series continues after the Luke Fletcher series This introduces us to the V Mafia via Drake he meets Mia who is Luke Fletchers sister. Lots of suspense and romance , the story gets you from start to finish . Looking forward to read Blake's story next .
Maurice never disappoints the reader of her books. I will miss the characters in the Luke Fletcher series but look forward to moving on to The V Mafia book when it is available. Read the books! You won t be disappointed.
Excellent. It is so nice to read a book and not want to put it down like this one. The whole series has been a great read. Do yourself a favor and read the entire series.
Great reading. Not as much suspense or intrigue as the first three Luke Fletcher books but a thoroughly entertaining. I liked Drake immediately. His sense of family loyalty, his devastation over the loss of his sister and his adoration of Mia make him a very likeable character. We know that Mia thinks she has no time or inclination towards relationships. She is so stubborn and determined to live life on her terms. Her denial of her immediate attraction and growing feelings was fun to read about.