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Before Krish
"I’d believed Raphael and I were duelling with each other. In truth, we were only fighting ourselves, against forbidden feelings that rendered us vulnerable and weak."
Nicole Hill did not expect to fall in love with her nemesis, Raphael De’Angelo. But she cannot deny her feelings or hide them from him.
Loving Raphael comes at a steep price. He harbours a dark family secret from his childhood which could destroy their daring relationship.
When a handsome stranger enters Nicole’s life, Raphael’s terrible past returns to haunt them, threatening all that is near and dear to Raphael. Soon, they realise it is only the beginning of their troubles…
Nicole Hill did not expect to fall in love with her nemesis, Raphael De’Angelo. But she cannot deny her feelings or hide them from him.
Loving Raphael comes at a steep price. He harbours a dark family secret from his childhood which could destroy their daring relationship.
When a handsome stranger enters Nicole’s life, Raphael’s terrible past returns to haunt them, threatening all that is near and dear to Raphael. Soon, they realise it is only the beginning of their troubles…
- GenresEnemies To Lovers
251 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 8, 2020
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August 7, 2021
Currently crying. 5 emotional tears.
I can’t believe we are here from where the story started. This is really a journey. A true journey because I never thought we’d be here with everything that happened.
So I’m currently not ok and I really hope Raphael makes this up to me, I mean Nicole lol I love her. I love Nicole with all my heart dammit and I want only amazing wonderful things for her as the queen she is and deserves to be treated as. She needs him to bow the f down to her and kiss her feet for what he put her through!
Tom is AMAZING! I love Tom.
This is one of the best books I’ve ever read hands down! It’s thrilling, suspenseful as all bloody hell and deeply emotional to the point where I sobbed. Yes, I ugly cried reading this. I’m a bit happy for Nicole and proud of her because I honestly love her with all my heart she’s freaking amazing, strong, courageous, kind... I could go on and on and on about Nicole’s attributes. She started off as insecure and grew to overcome her adversities all while maintaining her values. Her morals are at the forefront of her decision making. She knows what she wants and goes after it with honestly. I loved everything about Nicole. My heart bleeds for her.
To say I’m anticipating book 3 is an understatement. Just thinking about how I have to wait for a third book makes me want to cry and toss my kindle out the window lol
This book is perfection. It’s a masterpiece of twists and turns, push pull, ups and downs and some toxicity in all its delicious form. Every battle Raphael and Nicole go through together brings them closer afterwards. Similar to our own relationships in reality Nicole and Raphael have tons of issues that I’m praying they get past in order to find their HEA. No one deserves to be happy more than Nicole. Lord knows she’s been through enough.
Never did I anticipate going into this that I would come out of it placing it in my “favorites” shelf. I certainly didn’t anticipate my heart breaking and being put back together as many times as it was throughout the journey of book 2. I can only imagine book 3. Here’s to book 3 including some serious groveling from our ultra alpha hero Raphael and a HEA for my lovely Nicole ♥️.
December 10, 2020
The book has so much promise, because I quite enjoy the alpha male falling for an innocent heroine trope. But I did not really enjoy the way it was executed in this book. The constant back and forth got old very fast.
I liked the main characters, Raphael and Nicole, as individual people but I did not like them together. As Raphael pointed out on multiple occasions, they were in an unhealthy relationship. They brought out the worst in each other and they were constantly at odds with each other. They'd be hot and heavy for each other one moment, and not talking for days the next. They got irrationally jealous of the other even after having ended the relationship (for like the 100th time mind you). They seemed to always invent new ways to hurt each other.
Nicole has said on multiple occasions that she's done with Raphael for good and I wish she would go through with it at least once. But noooo. All it took was one glance in her direction and she was ready to drop her panties for him all over again. I loved how Nicole once said "no one could compare to Raphael" but then was constantly complaining about him being overbearing with to personal boundaries. So I am not really sure what it is that she could not find in other guy.
Raphael, while compassionate and selfless occasionally, he was a domineering, overprotective control freak. It came across that he didn't want to be with Nicole but didn't want anyone else to have her either. He didn't treat her like a human being but as a possession, thinking that throwing couple of shiny things at her will have her obey him. He really has no idea what he wants, or if he does he is not willing to fight tooth and nail for it.
Not much besides the constant back and worth happens in this book so I feel like if things were done differently, there wouldn't be a need for a third book. I will read it because I hate leaving series unfinished, but I really hope that Nicole and Raphael will get their shit together.
Still going to confession?" I asked out of curiosity.
"Every Saturday." He smiled. "I sin a lot."
I liked the main characters, Raphael and Nicole, as individual people but I did not like them together. As Raphael pointed out on multiple occasions, they were in an unhealthy relationship. They brought out the worst in each other and they were constantly at odds with each other. They'd be hot and heavy for each other one moment, and not talking for days the next. They got irrationally jealous of the other even after having ended the relationship (for like the 100th time mind you). They seemed to always invent new ways to hurt each other.
Nicole has said on multiple occasions that she's done with Raphael for good and I wish she would go through with it at least once. But noooo. All it took was one glance in her direction and she was ready to drop her panties for him all over again. I loved how Nicole once said "no one could compare to Raphael" but then was constantly complaining about him being overbearing with to personal boundaries. So I am not really sure what it is that she could not find in other guy.
Striding over, he tipped my chin in his callused fingers, so I looked into his intense eyes. "I'll give up anything to keep you sage, even honour."
Raphael, while compassionate and selfless occasionally, he was a domineering, overprotective control freak. It came across that he didn't want to be with Nicole but didn't want anyone else to have her either. He didn't treat her like a human being but as a possession, thinking that throwing couple of shiny things at her will have her obey him. He really has no idea what he wants, or if he does he is not willing to fight tooth and nail for it.
Not much besides the constant back and worth happens in this book so I feel like if things were done differently, there wouldn't be a need for a third book. I will read it because I hate leaving series unfinished, but I really hope that Nicole and Raphael will get their shit together.
October 31, 2020
This is the second book in the series and starts from where the first one ended.
So Nicole and Raphael are on an island, in a short vacation. They are still going back and forth in their relationship, but Nicole tries to know Raphael better. And what the hell was that proposal?
Raphael has a hard time in trusting the women, due to some things which happened in his past, so he is quite afraid of commitment. At least he opened about his demons, and Nicole got to know him better.
In this second book we get to see Nicole's journey in opening her own company and how Raphael's past collides with his life. So there are enemies and kidnappings, we have a protective alpha male, which will do anything to protect his family. And we have a cliffhanger as well. I would that is a little bit more action, than in the first book.
Nicole is still so easy to be influenced and her opinions and assumptions on Raphael change everytime something happens. I like that she started to think and put in action opening her own firm, and I hope that she will choose the correct investors.
Raphael is so afraid of commitment that he does some things which are not really ok. He is good guy at heart, but in the end he is still screwed up from the past.
I look forward to see what happens in the third book, After Krish.
So Nicole and Raphael are on an island, in a short vacation. They are still going back and forth in their relationship, but Nicole tries to know Raphael better. And what the hell was that proposal?
Raphael has a hard time in trusting the women, due to some things which happened in his past, so he is quite afraid of commitment. At least he opened about his demons, and Nicole got to know him better.
In this second book we get to see Nicole's journey in opening her own company and how Raphael's past collides with his life. So there are enemies and kidnappings, we have a protective alpha male, which will do anything to protect his family. And we have a cliffhanger as well. I would that is a little bit more action, than in the first book.
Nicole is still so easy to be influenced and her opinions and assumptions on Raphael change everytime something happens. I like that she started to think and put in action opening her own firm, and I hope that she will choose the correct investors.
Raphael is so afraid of commitment that he does some things which are not really ok. He is good guy at heart, but in the end he is still screwed up from the past.
I look forward to see what happens in the third book, After Krish.
August 23, 2021
Krish & before krish by @njbhogayta completely sucked us in !!! Like to the point we had to dm her and ask where book 3 is 🤣 Raphael & Nicole have a crazy, hard, toxic, steamy, complicated relationship that is also so full of chemistry, love and so much push and pull that it can give you whiplash but they are soooo ment for each other 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Raphael is a over controlling passionate alpha but when he speaks from the heart to Nicole you will swoon 🖤 nicole is such a strong independent women who stands her ground and definitely makes Raph work for her !!!! These two fight each other so hard but can not stop what happens when they are within arms reach 🙌🏻 these two books are going to take you through a crazy amazing story of two broken people that are trying to live but find out they have been missing a huge part of life … EACH OTHER !!!! Also the supporting characters are amazing!!!! We need book 3 immediately because that damn ending is going to have you feening sooo bad !!!
January 18, 2021
This was a Fantastic read!!
Let me start by saying that I really enjoyed this book!! I have enjoyed the first installment as well! In the beginning of Before Krish I struggled a little bit with feeling like it was a little repetitive, I just wanted to get farther into Raphael and Nicole's story but they couldn't figure out if they wanted to be with eachother! Once I pushed through that the rest of the book was amazing! It got super intense towards the end and boy howdy that cliff hanger is slightly giving me anxiety because I want to know what happens next! Completely worth the read, I am still give this five stars!!
Let me start by saying that I really enjoyed this book!! I have enjoyed the first installment as well! In the beginning of Before Krish I struggled a little bit with feeling like it was a little repetitive, I just wanted to get farther into Raphael and Nicole's story but they couldn't figure out if they wanted to be with eachother! Once I pushed through that the rest of the book was amazing! It got super intense towards the end and boy howdy that cliff hanger is slightly giving me anxiety because I want to know what happens next! Completely worth the read, I am still give this five stars!!
July 15, 2021
Raphael is a hardheaded one!
What is Raphael feeling?
What is he thinking?
I kept asking this throughout the story. I wish we had his POV!
The push and pull between Raphael and Nicole will make you want to pull your hair! 🤣
Seriously, this two makes me want to reach into the story grab both Raphael and Nicole by the shoulders and give them a good shake!!! 🤦🏻♀️
After learning of Raphael’s past my heart goes out to him, but he must see that Nicole would not hurt him like that, why won’t he see it?
In several moments I thought, ‘This is it. Raphael is gonna declare his love.’ Specially after what happens to Nicole. But nope!!! He goes (once again) and just shuts her out!!!
And oh my gosh Nicole!!!! Stop given in!!!! I get it, I do too want you and Raphael to end up together, but dang it. Make him work for it and don’t give in so easily. 🤣🤣
And I can’t figure out Tom!!!! 🤔 And Luce, I really hope she gets what she wants 😉
Would Arturo and Alberto get their own stories?
What is Raphael feeling?
What is he thinking?
I kept asking this throughout the story. I wish we had his POV!
The push and pull between Raphael and Nicole will make you want to pull your hair! 🤣
Seriously, this two makes me want to reach into the story grab both Raphael and Nicole by the shoulders and give them a good shake!!! 🤦🏻♀️
After learning of Raphael’s past my heart goes out to him, but he must see that Nicole would not hurt him like that, why won’t he see it?
In several moments I thought, ‘This is it. Raphael is gonna declare his love.’ Specially after what happens to Nicole. But nope!!! He goes (once again) and just shuts her out!!!
And oh my gosh Nicole!!!! Stop given in!!!! I get it, I do too want you and Raphael to end up together, but dang it. Make him work for it and don’t give in so easily. 🤣🤣
And I can’t figure out Tom!!!! 🤔 And Luce, I really hope she gets what she wants 😉
Would Arturo and Alberto get their own stories?
April 2, 2021
3.5 stars
Mystery, secrets, twists and romance wrapped into one!
We learn more about Raphael's past in this and why he is the way he is, which I really liked. He has had a really tough childhood and his life hasn't been the best overall either. Him acting like an ass (+ all hot and cold) is kind of his defence mechanism. A lot of people have hurt him so it makes him overprotective and maybe a little controlling and possessive. There were definitely moments where I wanted to slap him in the head to make some sense into him but he also has his sweet moments that he started to grow on me. I still love how Nicole stands her ground and makes choices that are right for her.
I love the mystery aspect the most and how all the secrets unfold. This also has more intensity than the first one which I loved. This definitely surprised me quite a lot of times and again with the cliffhanger!
Mystery, secrets, twists and romance wrapped into one!
We learn more about Raphael's past in this and why he is the way he is, which I really liked. He has had a really tough childhood and his life hasn't been the best overall either. Him acting like an ass (+ all hot and cold) is kind of his defence mechanism. A lot of people have hurt him so it makes him overprotective and maybe a little controlling and possessive. There were definitely moments where I wanted to slap him in the head to make some sense into him but he also has his sweet moments that he started to grow on me. I still love how Nicole stands her ground and makes choices that are right for her.
I love the mystery aspect the most and how all the secrets unfold. This also has more intensity than the first one which I loved. This definitely surprised me quite a lot of times and again with the cliffhanger!
March 12, 2021
Continuation of the story from book one. There are some plot developments in this one and Nicole and Raphael are still running hot and cold AND you may want to wait for book three before you start this one! I think I know where the story is headed but will just have to wait patiently.
August 7, 2020
Aaaargh
What the hell was that cliffhanger! Now we have to wait patiently for book 3. I'm hoping the 2 main characters will get their sh*t together in the next book. The back and forth made me want to knock their heads together. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed the book, just frustrating at times. Nicole needs to learn to let things go and just learn to trust Raphael. Looking forward to book 3!
What the hell was that cliffhanger! Now we have to wait patiently for book 3. I'm hoping the 2 main characters will get their sh*t together in the next book. The back and forth made me want to knock their heads together. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed the book, just frustrating at times. Nicole needs to learn to let things go and just learn to trust Raphael. Looking forward to book 3!
October 6, 2021
This book!! My gosh where do I even begin! N.J. Bhogayta killed it! She brought her A game and tore my heart up!
Rafael comes off as such a bastard but he is broken. He has issues and he doesn’t trust women. Nicole loves him and she knows he loves her but trying to get him to say it is a completely different story. He’s a hard man that doesn’t talk about how he feels.
After that ending I felt really stabby and I can’t wait for After Krish to come out! I’m really hoping it’s soon!
Rafael comes off as such a bastard but he is broken. He has issues and he doesn’t trust women. Nicole loves him and she knows he loves her but trying to get him to say it is a completely different story. He’s a hard man that doesn’t talk about how he feels.
After that ending I felt really stabby and I can’t wait for After Krish to come out! I’m really hoping it’s soon!
April 20, 2022
Krish Series by N.J. Bhogayta
‘What do we say when we’ve misbehaved?’ ‘I’m sorry, Raphael.’ ‘Good girl’ – he slid his hand down to the apex of my thighs – ‘unfortunately, apologising doesn’t mean we escape punishment.’
I decided to do a book review for the series instead of three individual reviews. As of right now, three books of the series are out, so the series isn’t complete yet.
The Krish Series is a love story between two stubborn people, aka Raphael and Nicole. Raphael is your jerk of an alpha billionaire. He knows what he wants, and he destroys everything and everyone in his path to get what he wants. And he thinks dealing with Nicole will be no different. Except he couldn’t be more wrong. Nicole isn’t the type of person to bend to will of other people if she doesn’t agree with them, and boy does she hate Raphael at first. She’s more than willing to dent the billionaire and does so constantly.
This story begins to pickup on a enemies-to-lovers type of vibe, and that was totally ok with me. Especially since, even when Nicole and Raphael began to sleep together, and eventually started dating, she didn’t submit to Raphael’s every whim. She did her own thing and called him out on his bullshit. I found it very entertaining when she put him in his place.
Nicole and Raphael’s relationship is a constant work in progress. They have their ups and their downs, but you can’t question the fact that they love each other. They definitely love in different ways which often leads to many issues between the two, but they do love each other. They also deal with things in different ways. Nicole is more rational, but also tends to overthink things. Raphael, on the other hand, is more rash and aggressive when he reacts. The two are learning to be more communicative with each other rather than letting the way they deal with things continue to cause obstacles which the couple then has to overcome. I’m looking forward to seeing the relationship further develop in book 4.
If you’re looking for an enemies-to-lovers romance that involves a billionaire and a woman who is just as kickass in her own career, then you should give the Krish series a try.
Note: any typos did not hold influence over my rating.
⭐️: 4/5
🌶: 3.5/5
‘What do we say when we’ve misbehaved?’ ‘I’m sorry, Raphael.’ ‘Good girl’ – he slid his hand down to the apex of my thighs – ‘unfortunately, apologising doesn’t mean we escape punishment.’
I decided to do a book review for the series instead of three individual reviews. As of right now, three books of the series are out, so the series isn’t complete yet.
The Krish Series is a love story between two stubborn people, aka Raphael and Nicole. Raphael is your jerk of an alpha billionaire. He knows what he wants, and he destroys everything and everyone in his path to get what he wants. And he thinks dealing with Nicole will be no different. Except he couldn’t be more wrong. Nicole isn’t the type of person to bend to will of other people if she doesn’t agree with them, and boy does she hate Raphael at first. She’s more than willing to dent the billionaire and does so constantly.
This story begins to pickup on a enemies-to-lovers type of vibe, and that was totally ok with me. Especially since, even when Nicole and Raphael began to sleep together, and eventually started dating, she didn’t submit to Raphael’s every whim. She did her own thing and called him out on his bullshit. I found it very entertaining when she put him in his place.
Nicole and Raphael’s relationship is a constant work in progress. They have their ups and their downs, but you can’t question the fact that they love each other. They definitely love in different ways which often leads to many issues between the two, but they do love each other. They also deal with things in different ways. Nicole is more rational, but also tends to overthink things. Raphael, on the other hand, is more rash and aggressive when he reacts. The two are learning to be more communicative with each other rather than letting the way they deal with things continue to cause obstacles which the couple then has to overcome. I’m looking forward to seeing the relationship further develop in book 4.
If you’re looking for an enemies-to-lovers romance that involves a billionaire and a woman who is just as kickass in her own career, then you should give the Krish series a try.
Note: any typos did not hold influence over my rating.
⭐️: 4/5
🌶: 3.5/5
March 9, 2021
Explosive, dangerous, with twists and turns.
In the first book Kirsh we learned quite a bit about Nichole but barely scratched the surface on Raphael. He has built a virtual steel wall around himself and we only get a glimpse of why he acts the way he does. When he is with her he can be sweet yet then in a blink of an eye he is hurtful, mean spirited and cruel. Before Kirsh begins where the first book left off with so much angst,anger, frustration,hurt and even longing. You could feel the tension coming off the page. Once again they continue their toxic behavior neither one communicating what needs to be said. He is so possessive of her yet once again treats her like she doesn't matter and they are temporary. He ignores her and makes her cry the gets upset when she goes off by herself. He flaunts/taunts other women and then gets mad when she talks about her good friend Tom. I wanted to shake both of them again and I really had the urge to punch him for what he put her through time and time again. I was hoping he was going to evolve from the first book but he seemed to go backwards at times. He is still a mystery even if we did learn a tiny bit more about his past. She was so strong yet so weak at the same time. He was like her kryptonite. There were some really interesting twists and turns that I didn't see coming again in this second book and once again it has one doozie of a cliffhanger! Gaaaaahhhhhh!!!! I need the third book NOW especially because at the end of book two it gives you a glimpse into the next book and HOLY SMOKES! What!?!?
Five explosive ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In the first book Kirsh we learned quite a bit about Nichole but barely scratched the surface on Raphael. He has built a virtual steel wall around himself and we only get a glimpse of why he acts the way he does. When he is with her he can be sweet yet then in a blink of an eye he is hurtful, mean spirited and cruel. Before Kirsh begins where the first book left off with so much angst,anger, frustration,hurt and even longing. You could feel the tension coming off the page. Once again they continue their toxic behavior neither one communicating what needs to be said. He is so possessive of her yet once again treats her like she doesn't matter and they are temporary. He ignores her and makes her cry the gets upset when she goes off by herself. He flaunts/taunts other women and then gets mad when she talks about her good friend Tom. I wanted to shake both of them again and I really had the urge to punch him for what he put her through time and time again. I was hoping he was going to evolve from the first book but he seemed to go backwards at times. He is still a mystery even if we did learn a tiny bit more about his past. She was so strong yet so weak at the same time. He was like her kryptonite. There were some really interesting twists and turns that I didn't see coming again in this second book and once again it has one doozie of a cliffhanger! Gaaaaahhhhhh!!!! I need the third book NOW especially because at the end of book two it gives you a glimpse into the next book and HOLY SMOKES! What!?!?
Five explosive ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
April 15, 2021
***Thank you to the author for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review***
Before Krish is the 2nd book in the series and I strongly suggest not reading out of order or you will be completely lost on what is going on.
Now we are on to the 2nd phase of Nicole and Raphael’s relationship, they go on a vacation together, she wants to learn more about him, what happens? The agony of the back and forth again!!
This whole book there is a “I love him and want him” to a “I can’t stand him” and the feeling gets very very very old even after the first book. I totally understand how there needs to be angst, conflict, drama within the relationship because that’s even real life but to the extent that this has gone through? I wanted to rip both of them out of the book and sit them down and tell them “ya’ll are not good for each other, go to opposite ends of the world and don’t contact each other”
The characters were enjoyable to read (when they weren’t together) and I really enjoyed Nicole’s personality and how she handled herself.
Now, I know that I have complained above but let me tell you what I loved about this book. I loved the writing and how everything did flow very well together. I loved the intensity of their relationship and the love that they both clearly have for each other. I loved the world building and the author did a really good job at making me the reader come into the world with it being seamless.
I am very happy I read this book and I am very happy I took a chance and read the follow up to the first. If there could be a little more no they won’t or yes they will this would have been a solid 5 stars!
Before Krish is the 2nd book in the series and I strongly suggest not reading out of order or you will be completely lost on what is going on.
Now we are on to the 2nd phase of Nicole and Raphael’s relationship, they go on a vacation together, she wants to learn more about him, what happens? The agony of the back and forth again!!
This whole book there is a “I love him and want him” to a “I can’t stand him” and the feeling gets very very very old even after the first book. I totally understand how there needs to be angst, conflict, drama within the relationship because that’s even real life but to the extent that this has gone through? I wanted to rip both of them out of the book and sit them down and tell them “ya’ll are not good for each other, go to opposite ends of the world and don’t contact each other”
The characters were enjoyable to read (when they weren’t together) and I really enjoyed Nicole’s personality and how she handled herself.
Now, I know that I have complained above but let me tell you what I loved about this book. I loved the writing and how everything did flow very well together. I loved the intensity of their relationship and the love that they both clearly have for each other. I loved the world building and the author did a really good job at making me the reader come into the world with it being seamless.
I am very happy I read this book and I am very happy I took a chance and read the follow up to the first. If there could be a little more no they won’t or yes they will this would have been a solid 5 stars!
October 30, 2021
I know I’m going to regret this but I’m going to give 4 ⭐️ for this book and that’s not because it wasn’t good! It’s because of Raphael’s attitude!
It definitely deserves 5⭐️as it describes the emotions so well.I just can’t get past how much Raphael likes to control Nicole and her life in general. He doesn’t admit that he loves her yet he quickly tells her who to be friends with,how to talk to them and so on. We live in the 21st century where women have more “power” than they used to so for me it’s a bit hard to understand why she puts up with him for so long. I do know that she loves her but can you really ignore the fact how he ruined her career or how he treats her most of the time?Yes,he does have a soft side what you can adore easily,even fall in love with but all those bad things just add up and I’m not sure if I was Nicole I would have done the same .But this is what’s good about this book. It just leaves you want more and question everything about emotions,love,relationships etc.
I might be a hypocrite because I do want Raphael to realise that loving someone isn’t a weakness and I hope he and Nicole will end up together.But I also think Nicole deserves better.She has so much love to give.
I’m going to be honest. I’m sad I only have one more book to read as I don’t want this series to end. I’m not even sure if I should start reading it now as I’m anxious to find out if there’ll be a happy ending or should I just process everything first what’s happened so far?!
All I know is I loved the first book,I loved the second one even more and I’m sure I won’t be able to put the third book down!
Thank you NJ Bhogayta!
It definitely deserves 5⭐️as it describes the emotions so well.I just can’t get past how much Raphael likes to control Nicole and her life in general. He doesn’t admit that he loves her yet he quickly tells her who to be friends with,how to talk to them and so on. We live in the 21st century where women have more “power” than they used to so for me it’s a bit hard to understand why she puts up with him for so long. I do know that she loves her but can you really ignore the fact how he ruined her career or how he treats her most of the time?Yes,he does have a soft side what you can adore easily,even fall in love with but all those bad things just add up and I’m not sure if I was Nicole I would have done the same .But this is what’s good about this book. It just leaves you want more and question everything about emotions,love,relationships etc.
I might be a hypocrite because I do want Raphael to realise that loving someone isn’t a weakness and I hope he and Nicole will end up together.But I also think Nicole deserves better.She has so much love to give.
I’m going to be honest. I’m sad I only have one more book to read as I don’t want this series to end. I’m not even sure if I should start reading it now as I’m anxious to find out if there’ll be a happy ending or should I just process everything first what’s happened so far?!
All I know is I loved the first book,I loved the second one even more and I’m sure I won’t be able to put the third book down!
Thank you NJ Bhogayta!
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August 29, 2021We were asked to read books 1 and 2 of the series and reviewed them together. This review is also available at Krish, and Ingrid's full review can be read at The Smut Report.
Heat Factor: It’s…extremely steamy.
Character Chemistry: It’s pretty electric and from the start you know they’re going to even though…they probably ought not.
Plot: Nicole is a driven, well-regarded, successful up-and-comer in finance and acquisitions when she’s forced into working for Raphael–one of the biggest players in the industry, kind of a bully, and very very sexy. She’s got major baggage (yikes!), he’s one of those guys everyone warns you about (not a good idea, honey) and it’s crisis after sexy crisis for these two.
Overall: I can’t review the entire plot arc, because I’ve only read books 1 and 2 out of 3–but there’s some major red flags AND some major steam in this series that I’ll happily pick apart for you.
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Heat Factor: It’s…extremely steamy.
Character Chemistry: It’s pretty electric and from the start you know they’re going to even though…they probably ought not.
Plot: Nicole is a driven, well-regarded, successful up-and-comer in finance and acquisitions when she’s forced into working for Raphael–one of the biggest players in the industry, kind of a bully, and very very sexy. She’s got major baggage (yikes!), he’s one of those guys everyone warns you about (not a good idea, honey) and it’s crisis after sexy crisis for these two.
Overall: I can’t review the entire plot arc, because I’ve only read books 1 and 2 out of 3–but there’s some major red flags AND some major steam in this series that I’ll happily pick apart for you.
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March 24, 2021
Realllly!? Come on Raphael
Hmm. This is still a hard review for me. Book 2 takes off right after book 1. It’s def not the office setting we were used to in book 1. However the back and forth still happening is driving me crazy! I’m so into this love story, but I can’t only take so much back and forth. It’s literally stressing me out!! 😂
Nicole and Rafael have this crazy chemistry. Rafael has some mommy issues and it’s holding him back from Nicole. She outright decided she was going to get him to convince himself he’s an idiot and is in fact in love with her. Only the worst happened that everyone was dreading At the end of book2 and then he up and disappeared... oh he did leave her a text that she needed to move on because he already had...🙄🙄 this guy, I swear!
We get a little cameo of book 3 at the ending, it’s setting is for 3 yrs later! I plan on reading book 3! Like I NEEED to know what is happening here but I’m also hoping the author FINALLLLLY gives us the couple we all want and crave. I need Raphael to get the stick out of his rear end and finally worship Nicole like she deserves. I also have no idea what book 3 will be out, the actual plot. Or if it will just be them fighting the whole time with their crazy chemistry.
*Overall 3.5/5
*Heat 3/5
*First person POV (just Nicole) I think it’d be interested to have a few chapters of Raphael 🤷🏼♀️
*HEA? No! It’s like a slap in ur face, wtf ending! lol
Hmm. This is still a hard review for me. Book 2 takes off right after book 1. It’s def not the office setting we were used to in book 1. However the back and forth still happening is driving me crazy! I’m so into this love story, but I can’t only take so much back and forth. It’s literally stressing me out!! 😂
Nicole and Rafael have this crazy chemistry. Rafael has some mommy issues and it’s holding him back from Nicole. She outright decided she was going to get him to convince himself he’s an idiot and is in fact in love with her. Only the worst happened that everyone was dreading At the end of book2 and then he up and disappeared... oh he did leave her a text that she needed to move on because he already had...🙄🙄 this guy, I swear!
We get a little cameo of book 3 at the ending, it’s setting is for 3 yrs later! I plan on reading book 3! Like I NEEED to know what is happening here but I’m also hoping the author FINALLLLLY gives us the couple we all want and crave. I need Raphael to get the stick out of his rear end and finally worship Nicole like she deserves. I also have no idea what book 3 will be out, the actual plot. Or if it will just be them fighting the whole time with their crazy chemistry.
*Overall 3.5/5
*Heat 3/5
*First person POV (just Nicole) I think it’d be interested to have a few chapters of Raphael 🤷🏼♀️
*HEA? No! It’s like a slap in ur face, wtf ending! lol
August 4, 2022
Intense, Dark, Romantic, Gut Wrenching
The second book in the dark series will leave you gutted and completely heartbroken for Nicole. This book picked up after book one where Nicole is trying desperately to make Raphael Admit with true feelings for her and their relationship. Raphael has so many dark secrets and has no faith in women that he cannot open himself up and allow his feelings for Nicole to be a reality! There is such an emotional bond between them and it is clear he loves her but his own darkness will not allow him to feel. He believes their relationship is toxic and he continues to push her away but he isn’t letting her go completely which slowly destroying Nicole. She is strong and resilient but there is only so much one person can take before they have to force themself to walk away.
Nicole’s life is in danger due to his past and she knows everything he is doing even when it is in excess is for her protection but she can’t get over the fact that he won’t love her like she needs and is devastated when that becomes a reality!
This book will gut you and you will hate Raphael for many parts of the book. You will love the strength and determination that Nicole has but it’s not enough which leaves a vast hole in your heart at the conclusion of this action packed dark romance.
Their saga continues in the next book After Krish which I have no doubt will be a rollercoaster ride of epic proportions. Happy Reading!!
The second book in the dark series will leave you gutted and completely heartbroken for Nicole. This book picked up after book one where Nicole is trying desperately to make Raphael Admit with true feelings for her and their relationship. Raphael has so many dark secrets and has no faith in women that he cannot open himself up and allow his feelings for Nicole to be a reality! There is such an emotional bond between them and it is clear he loves her but his own darkness will not allow him to feel. He believes their relationship is toxic and he continues to push her away but he isn’t letting her go completely which slowly destroying Nicole. She is strong and resilient but there is only so much one person can take before they have to force themself to walk away.
Nicole’s life is in danger due to his past and she knows everything he is doing even when it is in excess is for her protection but she can’t get over the fact that he won’t love her like she needs and is devastated when that becomes a reality!
This book will gut you and you will hate Raphael for many parts of the book. You will love the strength and determination that Nicole has but it’s not enough which leaves a vast hole in your heart at the conclusion of this action packed dark romance.
Their saga continues in the next book After Krish which I have no doubt will be a rollercoaster ride of epic proportions. Happy Reading!!
May 31, 2021
Before Krish is the second book in Raphael and Nicole’s story. You have to read Krish before reading this book. It continues with Raphael and Nicole’s hot and cold tendencies. She is in love with him but knows it’s a lost cause because he is against the idea of love thanks to some childhood trauma. The truth is, he is in love with her but refuses to admit it. Instead he shows it through his overbearing and dominating behavior, jealous tendencies and lavish gifts. During their on and off a threat from Raphael’s past makes themself known and puts Nicole in more danger than either of them had expected. And sadly this danger tests their relationship more than his inability to face his feelings of love. This was a great second installment. Their back and forth does seem a bit tedious at times but I think that makes it feel a bit more real and relatable. I feel like all of us at some point or another in our lives have experienced what it’s like to be in love with someone that probably wasn’t good for us. This too ends on a cliffhanger. I am looking forward to the third book and what I hope to be the conclusion of Rahael and Nicole’s story. Though hopefully not the end of the series because there are some supporting characters that I would like to see get their own books in the future.
March 10, 2021
* Review for both Krish & Before Krish *
𝚂𝚘, 𝙸 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚞𝚎𝚍, 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚊𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚝, 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝕂𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕙 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝔹𝕖𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕂𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕙. 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚒𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚒𝚝𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 𝚖𝚊𝚍𝚎 𝚖𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝—𝚊 𝚕𝚘𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚋𝚊𝚌𝚔 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚑 𝚋𝚎𝚝𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 & 𝚁𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚎𝚕.
𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚍 𝚁𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚎𝚕 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝. 𝚂𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗'𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝚍𝚘 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚑𝚒𝚖, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚍𝚛𝚊𝚠𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚒𝚖. 𝚆𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚍 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 𝚝𝚘 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎 & 𝚎𝚗𝚓𝚘𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝, 𝚒𝚝 𝚞𝚕𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝚕𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚁𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚎𝚕, 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚞𝚛𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚢. 𝚁𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚎𝚕 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚘𝚏𝚝𝚎𝚗 𝚌𝚘𝚌𝚔𝚢 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚊𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚜𝚒𝚟𝚎, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚋𝚎𝚑𝚒���𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚗𝚘𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚘𝚞𝚜 & 𝚓𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚘𝚞𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚔𝚜, 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚜𝚊𝚠 𝚊 𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚑𝚒𝚖 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚕𝚢 𝚏𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚏𝚘𝚛.
𝚁𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚎𝚕 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚖𝚊𝚗, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚝𝚘 𝚙𝚞𝚝 𝚑𝚒𝚖 𝚒𝚗 𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚎. 𝙸 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚏𝚛𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚑𝚒𝚖. 𝙷𝚎 𝚔𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗'𝚝 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚎 𝚒𝚝. 𝙷𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚍 𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛'𝚜 𝚙𝚊𝚜𝚝 𝚍𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚢 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎. 𝙸 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚝𝚠𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚕𝚜𝚘 𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚘𝚢𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚐𝚘. 𝙷𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚒𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚐𝚗𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚜 𝚒𝚏 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚗𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚎𝚡𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚕 𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚞𝚙 𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚜 𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚛.
𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚔 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚊 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛. 𝙸 𝚌𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚒𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚛𝚍 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔. 𝙸 𝚊𝚖 𝚊𝚗𝚡𝚒𝚘𝚞𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 & 𝚁𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚎𝚕'𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚞𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚕𝚍.
𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍! 𝙷𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚕𝚢 𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜.
𝚂𝚘, 𝙸 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚞𝚎𝚍, 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚊𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚝, 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝕂𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕙 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝔹𝕖𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕂𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕙. 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚒𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚒𝚝𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 𝚖𝚊𝚍𝚎 𝚖𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝—𝚊 𝚕𝚘𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚋𝚊𝚌𝚔 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚑 𝚋𝚎𝚝𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 & 𝚁𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚎𝚕.
𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚍 𝚁𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚎𝚕 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝. 𝚂𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗'𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝚍𝚘 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚑𝚒𝚖, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚍𝚛𝚊𝚠𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚒𝚖. 𝚆𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚍 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 𝚝𝚘 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎 & 𝚎𝚗𝚓𝚘𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝, 𝚒𝚝 𝚞𝚕𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝚕𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚁𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚎𝚕, 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚞𝚛𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚢. 𝚁𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚎𝚕 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚘𝚏𝚝𝚎𝚗 𝚌𝚘𝚌𝚔𝚢 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚊𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚜𝚒𝚟𝚎, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚋𝚎𝚑𝚒���𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚗𝚘𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚘𝚞𝚜 & 𝚓𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚘𝚞𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚔𝚜, 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚜𝚊𝚠 𝚊 𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚑𝚒𝚖 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚕𝚢 𝚏𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚏𝚘𝚛.
𝚁𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚎𝚕 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚖𝚊𝚗, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚝𝚘 𝚙𝚞𝚝 𝚑𝚒𝚖 𝚒𝚗 𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚎. 𝙸 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚏𝚛𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚑𝚒𝚖. 𝙷𝚎 𝚔𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗'𝚝 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚎 𝚒𝚝. 𝙷𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚍 𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛'𝚜 𝚙𝚊𝚜𝚝 𝚍𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚢 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎. 𝙸 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚝𝚠𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚕𝚜𝚘 𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚘𝚢𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚐𝚘. 𝙷𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚒𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚐𝚗𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚜 𝚒𝚏 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚗𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚎𝚡𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚕 𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚞𝚙 𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚜 𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚛.
𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚔 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚊 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛. 𝙸 𝚌𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚒𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚛𝚍 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔. 𝙸 𝚊𝚖 𝚊𝚗𝚡𝚒𝚘𝚞𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝙽𝚒𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚎 & 𝚁𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚊𝚎𝚕'𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚞𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚕𝚍.
𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍! 𝙷𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚕𝚢 𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜.
August 17, 2020
This book was a struggle. A really big struggle, I barely made it to the last page, and that’s only because I ended up skipping large chunks.
You don’t need to worry about skipping though, because nothing much really happens and the constant backwards and forwards of should they/shouldn’t they, is just boring.
I’m all for an angst filled romance, but crikey, by the time you’ve read the same conversation 30 times, it gets a bit tiresome. Just decide already!
252 pages is plenty of time to wrap everything up from book 1, but no, as seems to be the thing these days, it’s of course a cliffhanger. Why do authors feel the need to drag stories out into 3+ plus books?
My last gripe with it is that the title doesn’t really make sense. Why is it Before Krish? It implies the book would be a prologue, or am I missing something? A more suitable title surely should have been After Krish ??? I dunno.
I feel bad for not liking this one. I tried to. I really tried too, but it just went on and on without any real sense of direction.
You don’t need to worry about skipping though, because nothing much really happens and the constant backwards and forwards of should they/shouldn’t they, is just boring.
I’m all for an angst filled romance, but crikey, by the time you’ve read the same conversation 30 times, it gets a bit tiresome. Just decide already!
252 pages is plenty of time to wrap everything up from book 1, but no, as seems to be the thing these days, it’s of course a cliffhanger. Why do authors feel the need to drag stories out into 3+ plus books?
My last gripe with it is that the title doesn’t really make sense. Why is it Before Krish? It implies the book would be a prologue, or am I missing something? A more suitable title surely should have been After Krish ??? I dunno.
I feel bad for not liking this one. I tried to. I really tried too, but it just went on and on without any real sense of direction.
September 15, 2020
A must read series! 🤩
First off, Krish is an amazing read and definitely needs to be added to the TBR list!
Krish is a dark and delicious enemies to lovers series that takes all-consuming to a whole new level! Packed full of surprises, twists and turns you're bound to enjoy this roller coaster ride of a series! 🤩
I loved that the characters were all so beautifully flawed and broken in ways much deeper than the eye could see. This gave so much concealed depth to the story and an endless stream of possibility that N.J. most definitely tapped into and manipulated in to a masterpiece! 🙌🏻
I never thought I would say this in the beginning but god damn, Raphael is a man like no other 😍 The darkness that surrounds him, the Demons within him and the staple of overwhelming power that he is, I have fallen in love with it all! 🤩
I can’t wait to sink my teeth into book 3, here’s to hoping it's released soon! 🤞🏻
I am so anxious to find out what happens next because the ending of book 2 was such a tease!
First off, Krish is an amazing read and definitely needs to be added to the TBR list!
Krish is a dark and delicious enemies to lovers series that takes all-consuming to a whole new level! Packed full of surprises, twists and turns you're bound to enjoy this roller coaster ride of a series! 🤩
I loved that the characters were all so beautifully flawed and broken in ways much deeper than the eye could see. This gave so much concealed depth to the story and an endless stream of possibility that N.J. most definitely tapped into and manipulated in to a masterpiece! 🙌🏻
I never thought I would say this in the beginning but god damn, Raphael is a man like no other 😍 The darkness that surrounds him, the Demons within him and the staple of overwhelming power that he is, I have fallen in love with it all! 🤩
I can’t wait to sink my teeth into book 3, here’s to hoping it's released soon! 🤞🏻
I am so anxious to find out what happens next because the ending of book 2 was such a tease!
February 3, 2021
Wow! This book is amazing and angst filled from start to finish.
Let me start off by saying that book two is a push-pull dynamic between the two main characters Nicole and Raphael. I know that some readers don’t always enjoy this, but for the nature of these two characters it worked, or at least for me, it worked. Raphael is too stuck in his ways and you do not see any significant growth in his character other than he does love Nicole, he’s just too scared to admit it. This is his major flaw and he needs to do some major growing in book 3 to deserve Nicole. What I really want is for Raphael to get himself out of his head and admit he wants Nicole! He needs to just surrender to the fact that he has to stop with his self imposed rules.
As for Nicole, she is open to love, she really loves Raphael despite his very alpha domineering ways and misguided beliefs.
I want these two to have it all, but Nicole and Raphael are their own worst enemies and they both need to let go of past hurts if they are ever going to find happiness in a relationship.
These two got it going on in their professional lives but in their personal lives... well, let’s see what happens in book three!!
Nicole and Raphael are perfect for each other, now let’s see f they can make this happen!
Let me start off by saying that book two is a push-pull dynamic between the two main characters Nicole and Raphael. I know that some readers don’t always enjoy this, but for the nature of these two characters it worked, or at least for me, it worked. Raphael is too stuck in his ways and you do not see any significant growth in his character other than he does love Nicole, he’s just too scared to admit it. This is his major flaw and he needs to do some major growing in book 3 to deserve Nicole. What I really want is for Raphael to get himself out of his head and admit he wants Nicole! He needs to just surrender to the fact that he has to stop with his self imposed rules.
As for Nicole, she is open to love, she really loves Raphael despite his very alpha domineering ways and misguided beliefs.
I want these two to have it all, but Nicole and Raphael are their own worst enemies and they both need to let go of past hurts if they are ever going to find happiness in a relationship.
These two got it going on in their professional lives but in their personal lives... well, let’s see what happens in book three!!
Nicole and Raphael are perfect for each other, now let’s see f they can make this happen!
March 23, 2021
We received the second instalment in this series to read and are grateful for the opportunity.
Although we enjoyed reading this book the continuous back and forth between these characters became very irritating and quite quickly as we had a fair bit of it in the first book.
Nicole and Raphael's journey is one of a very unhealthy relationship in which they can acknowledge it however neither are strong enough to walk away. throughout this book we see Nicole open her own company whilst Raphael fights to keep his past and the enemies from it colliding with his present which gives his book the action the first needed.
Although we enjoyed reading this book the back and forth really takes a toll on the storyline and the wonderful characters that are in it. this book has the promise to be excellent however is just let down by that fact.
Both characters are both strong and stubborn which makes them both endearing and frustrating, I just wish they could sort out their own minds and make a decision on whether or not to be together.
We rate this 3 💋💋💋
Although we enjoyed reading this book the continuous back and forth between these characters became very irritating and quite quickly as we had a fair bit of it in the first book.
Nicole and Raphael's journey is one of a very unhealthy relationship in which they can acknowledge it however neither are strong enough to walk away. throughout this book we see Nicole open her own company whilst Raphael fights to keep his past and the enemies from it colliding with his present which gives his book the action the first needed.
Although we enjoyed reading this book the back and forth really takes a toll on the storyline and the wonderful characters that are in it. this book has the promise to be excellent however is just let down by that fact.
Both characters are both strong and stubborn which makes them both endearing and frustrating, I just wish they could sort out their own minds and make a decision on whether or not to be together.
We rate this 3 💋💋💋
April 22, 2021
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
This book is book two of Nicole and Raphael's story. Raphael has a bad habit of damaging himself during anger. He would never hurt her, but he has to replace many doors and his chauffeur is a 7' mountain that has a solid sparring punch.
Besides Nicole thinking Raphael has major control issues, he is plain insane. Insane with his obsession and his propensity for self-harm. And he is determined to never trust a woman.
I hate cliffhangers! That being said I loved this book and love Nicole and Raphael. This book started exactly from the last book and layers of Raphael are revealed giving insight into his trust and anger issues. Nicole is tired of being a pawn between Raphael and Abel and finally stands up for herself.
I love the characters! The story is well written and I not only felt I was part of their story, but I couldn't put the book down and read it straight through. I highly recommend this series and can't wait for the next book to be released.
This book is book two of Nicole and Raphael's story. Raphael has a bad habit of damaging himself during anger. He would never hurt her, but he has to replace many doors and his chauffeur is a 7' mountain that has a solid sparring punch.
Besides Nicole thinking Raphael has major control issues, he is plain insane. Insane with his obsession and his propensity for self-harm. And he is determined to never trust a woman.
I hate cliffhangers! That being said I loved this book and love Nicole and Raphael. This book started exactly from the last book and layers of Raphael are revealed giving insight into his trust and anger issues. Nicole is tired of being a pawn between Raphael and Abel and finally stands up for herself.
I love the characters! The story is well written and I not only felt I was part of their story, but I couldn't put the book down and read it straight through. I highly recommend this series and can't wait for the next book to be released.
May 21, 2021
The second book in the Krish series, is just as wonderfully written as the first. Raphael and Nicole delve deeper together, but still don't know which way is up for their relationship. As Nicole learns more and more about Raphael and his past, the more she understands the reasoning behind some of his behaviors.
Nicole makes sure that her feelings and intentions involving Raphael are known to him, even though she is certain he feels the same way about her, he won't admit it, and even tries to push her away, for her safety. When the threat turns out to be real, she realizes that he is the one she loves more than anything in the world. She will make sure he knows it, and will eventually pull it out of him how he feels towards her, whether he wants to admit it or not.
I absolutely can not wait to get my hands on the 3rd installment of the Krish series to see what happens next for Raphael and Nicole! I have grown to adore Nicole, and my love/hate feelings toward Raphael are yet to be solidified, I NEED MORE!!
Nicole makes sure that her feelings and intentions involving Raphael are known to him, even though she is certain he feels the same way about her, he won't admit it, and even tries to push her away, for her safety. When the threat turns out to be real, she realizes that he is the one she loves more than anything in the world. She will make sure he knows it, and will eventually pull it out of him how he feels towards her, whether he wants to admit it or not.
I absolutely can not wait to get my hands on the 3rd installment of the Krish series to see what happens next for Raphael and Nicole! I have grown to adore Nicole, and my love/hate feelings toward Raphael are yet to be solidified, I NEED MORE!!
February 12, 2021
If I'm being honest, I've been struggling with how to review this book.
I was immediately consumed by the story as it starts right from where Kirsh ended. It's progression; however the back in forth between the characters, became tedious for me. The characters individually are well developed and absolutely perfect but together not so much. It's like oil and water that you just want to blend. Nicole is a strong willed independent woman who has a stubborn but caring personality. Raphael is a romantic at heart but mostly he's an ass. He uses his power and manipulates situations to appease himself. Even with all this, I still found myself rooting for both characters to be together. Their chemistry is off the charts when Raphael isn't turning away from Nicole. There is definitely more intense situations that I enjoyed. This book ends in a cliffhanger but I absolutely need After Kirsh to find out what happens next...
I was immediately consumed by the story as it starts right from where Kirsh ended. It's progression; however the back in forth between the characters, became tedious for me. The characters individually are well developed and absolutely perfect but together not so much. It's like oil and water that you just want to blend. Nicole is a strong willed independent woman who has a stubborn but caring personality. Raphael is a romantic at heart but mostly he's an ass. He uses his power and manipulates situations to appease himself. Even with all this, I still found myself rooting for both characters to be together. Their chemistry is off the charts when Raphael isn't turning away from Nicole. There is definitely more intense situations that I enjoyed. This book ends in a cliffhanger but I absolutely need After Kirsh to find out what happens next...
March 8, 2021
This is the second book in the series and starts from where the first one ended.
Nicole can no longer deny that she has feelings for Raphael. She tries to know Raphael better, despite everything he put her through.
But for his part, Raphael pushes Nicole away more and more. Raphael has a hard time in trusting women. His fear of engagement with Nicole brings out his arrogant, controlling and manipulative side.
Nicole is trying to become independent and opening her own company. Raphael's past will resurface and change everything in their lives.
******
Again … OMG !
Once again, full of twists and turns in this story. We learn a bit more about Raphael's past and why he acts this way.
I love Nicole's attitude, a woman with strong character and who knows what she wants.
I am team Nicole all the way, I want her to succeed in winning Raphael's heart. I love Nicole and Raphael together. I need to see them happy together.
Can’t wait to read the third book, After Krish.
Nicole can no longer deny that she has feelings for Raphael. She tries to know Raphael better, despite everything he put her through.
But for his part, Raphael pushes Nicole away more and more. Raphael has a hard time in trusting women. His fear of engagement with Nicole brings out his arrogant, controlling and manipulative side.
Nicole is trying to become independent and opening her own company. Raphael's past will resurface and change everything in their lives.
******
Again … OMG !
Once again, full of twists and turns in this story. We learn a bit more about Raphael's past and why he acts this way.
I love Nicole's attitude, a woman with strong character and who knows what she wants.
I am team Nicole all the way, I want her to succeed in winning Raphael's heart. I love Nicole and Raphael together. I need to see them happy together.
Can’t wait to read the third book, After Krish.
April 22, 2021
This book is book two of Nicole and Raphael's story. Raphael has a bad habit of damaging himself during anger. He would never hurt her, but he has to replace many doors and his chauffeur is a 7' mountain that has a solid sparring punch.
Besides Nicole thinking Raphael has major control issues, he is plain insane. Insane with his obsession and his propensity for self-harm. And he is determined to never trust a woman.
I hate cliffhangers! That being said I loved this book and love Nicole and Raphael. This book started exactly from the last book and layers of Raphael are revealed giving insight into his trust and anger issues. Nicole is tired of being a pawn between Raphael and Abel and finally stands up for herself.
I love the characters! The story is well written and I not only felt I was part of their story, but I couldn't put the book down and read it straight through. I highly recommend this series and can't wait for the next book to be released.
Besides Nicole thinking Raphael has major control issues, he is plain insane. Insane with his obsession and his propensity for self-harm. And he is determined to never trust a woman.
I hate cliffhangers! That being said I loved this book and love Nicole and Raphael. This book started exactly from the last book and layers of Raphael are revealed giving insight into his trust and anger issues. Nicole is tired of being a pawn between Raphael and Abel and finally stands up for herself.
I love the characters! The story is well written and I not only felt I was part of their story, but I couldn't put the book down and read it straight through. I highly recommend this series and can't wait for the next book to be released.
August 17, 2021
💙I think the book is written really well it has passion, friendship dark secrets, and so much more. It was a great follow on from Krish letting you dive into Raphael’s head a little and even Nicole’s too. I did shed a few tears some in anger some in sadness, at times I wanted to climb into the book and shake him and the same for her too. Everyone deserves to love and be loved ❤️🔥♾
I absolutely loved this follow on from “Krish” finding out what makes Raphael tick and why he’s constantly holding Nicole at an arms length, however this book made me want to shake him and make him tell her he is in love with her !! I love following their journey together and need to know what’s next after that juicy ending to the book - please tell me they will get their HEA 🤍
We are both very much looking forward to reading the next book After Krish, which comes out in 6 weeks we’ve been told. 😊
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I absolutely loved this follow on from “Krish” finding out what makes Raphael tick and why he’s constantly holding Nicole at an arms length, however this book made me want to shake him and make him tell her he is in love with her !! I love following their journey together and need to know what’s next after that juicy ending to the book - please tell me they will get their HEA 🤍
We are both very much looking forward to reading the next book After Krish, which comes out in 6 weeks we’ve been told. 😊
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April 7, 2021
I have read both books, Krish and Before Krish, debut series from N.J. BHogyhata. My review is a brief overview of the series, no spoilers here.
This series has it all: sparks, surprises, romance and even a little mystery. Ohhhhh the manipulation! Can't leave that out. These books kept me up turning the pages.
Driven, intelligent and beautiful, Nicole Hill is climbing the corporate ladder when she meets Raphael De’Angelo. You will like him, love him, hate him and empathize with him. Have all the feels. He’s arrogant, headstrong and doesn’t take no for an answer. When Nicole pushes back at his advances there are consequences. Nobody tells Mr. De’Angelo no but Nicole is still coming to terms with a past that changed her life. Being chased by a billionaire is low on her list of priorities.
Have these two misjudged each other? Or have they met their match?
This series has it all: sparks, surprises, romance and even a little mystery. Ohhhhh the manipulation! Can't leave that out. These books kept me up turning the pages.
Driven, intelligent and beautiful, Nicole Hill is climbing the corporate ladder when she meets Raphael De’Angelo. You will like him, love him, hate him and empathize with him. Have all the feels. He’s arrogant, headstrong and doesn’t take no for an answer. When Nicole pushes back at his advances there are consequences. Nobody tells Mr. De’Angelo no but Nicole is still coming to terms with a past that changed her life. Being chased by a billionaire is low on her list of priorities.
Have these two misjudged each other? Or have they met their match?
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