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Volkov Bratva #4.5
The Morning
With twin brothers that are always at each other’s throats and an Albanian enforcer that thrives in chaos, holidays at the Volkov residence are always eventful, but Lauren Volkov is determined to make this Christmas the best one yet.
She has it all planned, down to the time presents will be opened, and little Sacha will get his new stuffed penguin, but Lauren knows better than anyone how unpredictable her life can be—and things don’t always go as they should.
Join the Volkov Bratva family, and other familiar faces, as they gear up to celebrate the holiday that will be unlike any other they’ve experienced before.
She has it all planned, down to the time presents will be opened, and little Sacha will get his new stuffed penguin, but Lauren knows better than anyone how unpredictable her life can be—and things don’t always go as they should.
Join the Volkov Bratva family, and other familiar faces, as they gear up to celebrate the holiday that will be unlike any other they’ve experienced before.
96 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 14, 2016
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About the author
London Miller
46 books1,411 followersWith a degree in Creative Writing, London Miller has turned pen to paper, creating riveting fictional worlds where the bad guys are sometimes the good guys. Her debut novel, In the Beginning, is the first in the Volkov Bratva Series.
She currently resides in southern Georgia where she drinks far too much coffee, and spends her nights writing.
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Also, you can email her at: london.millerauthor@gmail.com
She currently resides in southern Georgia where she drinks far too much coffee, and spends her nights writing.
To learn more about London Miller and her novels, please visit her through her social media:
http://facebook.com/londonmillerauthor
http://twitter.com/AuthorLMiller
Also, you can email her at: london.millerauthor@gmail.com
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April 12, 2017
This novella is a sweet and heartwarming addition to the Volkov Bratva series! Most chapters are narrated by different members from this series as well as characters from the Den of Mercenaries series. This shortie starts on Christmas Eve, transitions through to Christmas Day and then some, with lots of surprises and a bit of recapping included. At the end of this shortie is a special and welcome sneak peek of another London Miller project! En-joyed!
September 24, 2019
Ahora mismo soy el emoticono de los ojos en forma de corazon. 😍😍😍
Esta clase de novelas son mi mayor placer culposo, adoro cuando las autoras nos regalan este tipo de libros, en los que encontramos escenas extras de nuestros personajes favoritos, y en ese sentido, The Morning no podia haber sido mejor, literalmente me tuvo con una sonrisa durante las 89 paginas que tiene.
Volver a encontrarme con Alex, Luka, Lauren, Mishca y compañia fue una autentica maravilla, sobretodo porque leer sobre estos personajes tan " oscuros" en situaciones tan cotidianas fue una experiencia muy agradable.
Quizas no recomendaria leer este libro sin haber leido los otros trabajos de la escritora, principalmente porque hay algun que otro spoiler de sus otras historias ( se desvela quienes seran pareja en los libros de la saga Den Of Mercenaries ), no obstante, si eres como yo, que no te molesta demasiado saber quien terminara con quien o has leido las sinopsis de los otros libros de London Miller, lanzate y lee este increible relato.
En definitiva, una novela extra que te hara sonreir, reir y enamorarte aun mas de Nicklaus, Luka y Mishca.
Muy muy recomendable.
3.75 Estrellas!
June 10, 2018
Somehow I missed this beautiful little gem of a novella in the chaotic nonsense that had become my life. I don't get to read nearly as much as I want to on a regular basis, although I am trying to rectify that.
So yes, I had to grab this and clear everything to read it when I found it again.
And it is wonderful. An enjoyable peek at all your favorites from London's VB and Den series. Hello, Red ... that was quite a way to welcome your twins, my problematic fave.
Favorite line from this book?
It comes from Luka, of course.
"But did you die?"
London has the best way with words - and she really knows how to make problematic heroes you can't help but to love.
If you're a fan of VB or the Den, this is a must-read.
Happy reading, loves.
So yes, I had to grab this and clear everything to read it when I found it again.
And it is wonderful. An enjoyable peek at all your favorites from London's VB and Den series. Hello, Red ... that was quite a way to welcome your twins, my problematic fave.
Favorite line from this book?
It comes from Luka, of course.
"But did you die?"
London has the best way with words - and she really knows how to make problematic heroes you can't help but to love.
If you're a fan of VB or the Den, this is a must-read.
Happy reading, loves.
December 19, 2016
What a tease
What a sneak peek at all our old friends. But it just made me want more!! Loved seeing everyone. Luka is still my favorite. Sweet read for Christmas.
What a sneak peek at all our old friends. But it just made me want more!! Loved seeing everyone. Luka is still my favorite. Sweet read for Christmas.
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June 29, 2018
Short novella with all the couples and where are they on one Christmas.
For the fans of the series!
I love this series.
It was one of the first mafia romance series I have read and certainly one of grittiest.
For the fans of the series!
I love this series.
It was one of the first mafia romance series I have read and certainly one of grittiest.
December 19, 2016
I loved It!
I really liked this book. It was super easy and quickly to read.
In this book you have the chance to know a little more about our favorites couple in Volkov Bratva and Den of Mercenaries Series.
I was curious about them and their hea but London Miller just pleased us writing this story. (Thank you so much)
It was funny and cute. And I could not help smiling throught the reading.
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Realmente me gustó esta novela. Fue super rápida y fácil de leer.
En este libro tienes la oportunidad de conocer un poco más de nuestros personajes favoritos de las Series Volkov Bratva y Den of Mercenaries.
Tenia curiosidad sobre ellos y su felices para siempre pero London Miller nos complació escribiendo está historia. (Gracias).
Fue divertida y linda. Y no pude evitar sonreír a lo largo de la historia.
I really liked this book. It was super easy and quickly to read.
In this book you have the chance to know a little more about our favorites couple in Volkov Bratva and Den of Mercenaries Series.
I was curious about them and their hea but London Miller just pleased us writing this story. (Thank you so much)
It was funny and cute. And I could not help smiling throught the reading.
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Realmente me gustó esta novela. Fue super rápida y fácil de leer.
En este libro tienes la oportunidad de conocer un poco más de nuestros personajes favoritos de las Series Volkov Bratva y Den of Mercenaries.
Tenia curiosidad sobre ellos y su felices para siempre pero London Miller nos complació escribiendo está historia. (Gracias).
Fue divertida y linda. Y no pude evitar sonreír a lo largo de la historia.
July 3, 2017
Cute
Short story. It was so cute to know about how this mafia fathers doing with their baby's on a regular day.
Short story. It was so cute to know about how this mafia fathers doing with their baby's on a regular day.
September 2, 2017
The twins, Mishca & Lauren Volkov with baby boy Sacha, Vicklaus & Reagan Volkov, Luka & Aleksandra Sergeyev along with Amber & Kyron (The Bratva familial) celebrate Christmas. A quick and interesting read.
April 18, 2025
Loved it!
Christmas is all about catching up with family and making nice to each other regardless if they grate on your nerves the other 364 days of the year! Now of course I wouldn’t be referring to my family. I’m blessed our family enjoys being together at Christmas and agree we need to catch up more during the year. The Volkovs left me with a similar feeling, not that they said as much but the inference was there at the end of the book.
The challenge for them all is to be able to put down their weapons and come together to celebrate the festive season. This is not a simple feat with their work taking them at times to other countries! Then there’s the sibling angst, that while getting better still had a lot of room for improvement. Fortunately their wives work their magic in convincing all to put their grievances behind them to indulge them this Christmas.
Wow, present giving was taken to a level that will put most of us to shame LOL. The planning and the gifts they gave to each other were all wonderful with the final one so perfect, it topped them all! That’s a big call because each and every present was chosen with an abundance of love and thought. One of the many highlights for me was Sasha asking if he should say ‘surprise now’ to his mother. It was so cute and my heart melted each time he asked his father.
All the men featured in this story live, love and fight with an unquestionable passion. We get to spend time with each of the couples, with points of view being shared equally among them all. Each time a new couple entered into the story, I was reminded why I love this series so much.
Instead of the usual blood, love is what ebbs and flows all the way through this story . While the men are Bratva through and through, the only stars in sight in this story were the shining brightly kind. Well except for one occasion and that was in the festive spirit. This is a book I could easily pick up and read again. The big bonus was the note at the end promising there will be more stories ahead from these wonderful characters!
Christmas is all about catching up with family and making nice to each other regardless if they grate on your nerves the other 364 days of the year! Now of course I wouldn’t be referring to my family. I’m blessed our family enjoys being together at Christmas and agree we need to catch up more during the year. The Volkovs left me with a similar feeling, not that they said as much but the inference was there at the end of the book.
The challenge for them all is to be able to put down their weapons and come together to celebrate the festive season. This is not a simple feat with their work taking them at times to other countries! Then there’s the sibling angst, that while getting better still had a lot of room for improvement. Fortunately their wives work their magic in convincing all to put their grievances behind them to indulge them this Christmas.
Wow, present giving was taken to a level that will put most of us to shame LOL. The planning and the gifts they gave to each other were all wonderful with the final one so perfect, it topped them all! That’s a big call because each and every present was chosen with an abundance of love and thought. One of the many highlights for me was Sasha asking if he should say ‘surprise now’ to his mother. It was so cute and my heart melted each time he asked his father.
All the men featured in this story live, love and fight with an unquestionable passion. We get to spend time with each of the couples, with points of view being shared equally among them all. Each time a new couple entered into the story, I was reminded why I love this series so much.
Instead of the usual blood, love is what ebbs and flows all the way through this story . While the men are Bratva through and through, the only stars in sight in this story were the shining brightly kind. Well except for one occasion and that was in the festive spirit. This is a book I could easily pick up and read again. The big bonus was the note at the end promising there will be more stories ahead from these wonderful characters!
December 20, 2016
Gahhhh! I love this! The Morning is such a sweet, funny little interlude into the Volkov Bratva couples that we've come to know and love. We get Mischa & Lauren, Adorable (to me at least) Luka and Alex and of course Nicklaus & Reagan. It's a perfect little novella for the holidays and keeps us up to date on our favs! Trust me a lot happens in this Novella so your going to want to read this! Enjoy!
***Arc generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review***
***Arc generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review***
January 1, 2017
It's fitting that my last read of 2016 come from who will undoubtedly be my first in 2017 also.
A nice short update on all the characters we love and their very own Christmas stories. It's good to see the couples acclimate to their new normal and how they share phone calls across Christmas Eve and Day as the networks and friendships thicken.
Though some of us might have already drawn our conclusions as to what to expect from London come 2017 read the acknowledgment on this one because it is just as promising as the story :)
None of the usual, it's just a peaceful Christmas tale with a few "tails" being chased ;)
Happy New Year when it comes everyone!
A nice short update on all the characters we love and their very own Christmas stories. It's good to see the couples acclimate to their new normal and how they share phone calls across Christmas Eve and Day as the networks and friendships thicken.
Though some of us might have already drawn our conclusions as to what to expect from London come 2017 read the acknowledgment on this one because it is just as promising as the story :)
None of the usual, it's just a peaceful Christmas tale with a few "tails" being chased ;)
Happy New Year when it comes everyone!
June 10, 2017
I did like this book for what it was, which is a fun little holiday novella. However, I wish there had been more Luka and Alex and Misc and Lauren. The other couples didn't interest me. That prologue alone made this book worth it for me--I just love Luka!
June 6, 2018
This was a perfect little novella that gave us updates on all the favorite couples. I honestly think Luka is my fav.
"I'm probably going to get an eyeful, but that's the cost of being a labor buddy, understand?" hahaha I love that crazy Albanian
"I'm probably going to get an eyeful, but that's the cost of being a labor buddy, understand?" hahaha I love that crazy Albanian
June 26, 2019
Navidades con los rusos!!!!Adoro a estas parejas y ver como poco a poco van encontrando su sitio en la vida,dejando atrás su doloroso pasado y formando familia.No me canso,espero seguir leyendo más sobre estos personajes-
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October 19, 2021
With so many POV it felt all over the place. Nothing Christmas-y about it , it’s actually the birth of K/R’s twin’s birth with little bit of this n that. Would have preferred more Mish n Lauren n Sacha.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 15, 2016
4.5 STARS!
Always a fun time catching up with my favorite Volkov couples! Can't wait for more in the series!
Always a fun time catching up with my favorite Volkov couples! Can't wait for more in the series!
July 25, 2017
And the whole gang is back
Loved the everyone comes together in this book. They truly are a family and they all continue to grow together.
Loved the everyone comes together in this book. They truly are a family and they all continue to grow together.
October 1, 2017
Love it
Get an update in everyone's lives. Make sure you have Red and Celt first otherwise you will be a bit lost. Can't wait to see what is in store next!!
Get an update in everyone's lives. Make sure you have Red and Celt first otherwise you will be a bit lost. Can't wait to see what is in store next!!
April 19, 2019
So good to go back to this characters!
What a Christmas!!!
What a Christmas!!!
December 12, 2020
What did he do this time? Great line about Luca. Now I just have to wait for the two that aren’t out yet. These books rock!
February 13, 2022
This is a Volkov Christmas novella! Basically covering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I absolutely loved getting to see Mischa & Lauren be parents.
February 17, 2017
The most boring and satisfying book of the series. I was generous when i gave this book 3 stars.
December 15, 2016
I really liked this book, it was short and sweet and it was nice to see snipets from all their lives.
My fav part was definately Alex/Luka and tbh i'd love another book about them so we can see more about Luka dealing with his torture etc and just overall their relationship was really fascinating for me and the highlight of the book.
Also another great part from me was Mish/Lauren. I kinda missed them since its been so long since i've read about them and it was really great to see their relationship continue.
The other couples' stories are great and as always Klaus/Luka interactions were hilarious :P
Also I was supper excited to hear about more books coming yay!
My fav part was definately Alex/Luka and tbh i'd love another book about them so we can see more about Luka dealing with his torture etc and just overall their relationship was really fascinating for me and the highlight of the book.
Also another great part from me was Mish/Lauren. I kinda missed them since its been so long since i've read about them and it was really great to see their relationship continue.
The other couples' stories are great and as always Klaus/Luka interactions were hilarious :P
Also I was supper excited to hear about more books coming yay!
December 14, 2016
London Miller is my FAVORITE!
If you're looking at book 5 in the Volkov series, there's a good chance you love her work. No one sticks around to read shit after all.
The Morning is a perfect little touch stone back into the Volkov family that we all love. I'm SO DAMN HAPPY that we'll get two more books that I'm dancing. My toddler doesn't know what to think.
Thank you London Miller for making my day and fleshing out characters I absolutely love.
If you're looking at book 5 in the Volkov series, there's a good chance you love her work. No one sticks around to read shit after all.
The Morning is a perfect little touch stone back into the Volkov family that we all love. I'm SO DAMN HAPPY that we'll get two more books that I'm dancing. My toddler doesn't know what to think.
Thank you London Miller for making my day and fleshing out characters I absolutely love.
December 16, 2016
I had a glimpse of my favourite characters. It was a smart move when the writer gave us a hint about Irish mob and their ties with Red. I was curious to know what his biological mother wrote and how she gave him up willingly . i can't wait till i get the whole story . I was disappointed when I read "Celt" because they have more to show and tell. I hope you give them one more chance . they deserved . London miller proved she is a talented writer when we fell in love with Volkov family. Because we loved evil and saw them angels . They are killers but they loved deeply . They can destroy anything once they feel their loved ones are in danger.Volkov series is my number one series. I fell in love with them but you are right they had their chance. focus on your new characters and your new projects. please write more books
March 26, 2020
Awesome holiday story
First of all am super grateful for this novella because i simply can't get enough of the trio mish-klaus-luka. How Klaus keeps rubbing on Mish' nerves and how he tolerates him, how Luka and his dry humour drives Klaus crazy not to mention maybe half of the time they are together Klaus is planning how to kill Luka.
Throw in the irish mob as holiday spice, and everything lights up the sky. Irish and russian to share territory and be family? I cant wait to see how it goes.
As to a novella, the Morning really wraps up beautifully the lives of those entwined with VB. it's full of love, due to xmas spirit and simply just because.
First of all am super grateful for this novella because i simply can't get enough of the trio mish-klaus-luka. How Klaus keeps rubbing on Mish' nerves and how he tolerates him, how Luka and his dry humour drives Klaus crazy not to mention maybe half of the time they are together Klaus is planning how to kill Luka.
Throw in the irish mob as holiday spice, and everything lights up the sky. Irish and russian to share territory and be family? I cant wait to see how it goes.
As to a novella, the Morning really wraps up beautifully the lives of those entwined with VB. it's full of love, due to xmas spirit and simply just because.
December 14, 2016
This novella is SO cute. I couldn't keep a smile off my face while reading. I've missed everyone from the Volkov series. This was a great, fun short read that I finished in one sitting. I throughly enjoyed reading. Luka, oh how I missed my favorite crazy Albanian, and his banter between him and Klaus.. London Miller, thank you for writing this holiday novella. Looking forward to the next TWO books in the Volkov series. (Doing a happy dance)
I recieved an ARC for an honest review.
I recieved an ARC for an honest review.
May 17, 2017
What a tease! Just a quick tip... READ Red AND Celt from the DoM books of you don't want spoilers. I had to stop in the middle of the novel and catch up!!
December 15, 2016
I voluntarily accepted an advanced reader copy for an honest review.
Oh, how I missed all of these characters! This was such a nice update on everyone! Luka, his craziness, Niklaus, his anger, Celt, his sexy Irish self and Mischa, the main man who brings out the tenderness for his family. For anyone who loves all the past stories as much as I did, this is something to read this holiday season!
Oh, how I missed all of these characters! This was such a nice update on everyone! Luka, his craziness, Niklaus, his anger, Celt, his sexy Irish self and Mischa, the main man who brings out the tenderness for his family. For anyone who loves all the past stories as much as I did, this is something to read this holiday season!
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