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A dark, seductive and irresistibly captivating love story, Krish weaves romance and revenge in a hypnotic waltz

When Nicole Hill lands a new client, the magnetic yet disturbing Raphael De’Angelo, her carefully orchestrated life takes a dangerous turn. In the blink of an eye, everything Nicole holds precious is snatched away from her.
Too late Nicole discovers how deadly and twisted the alluring powerbroker can be. But she isn’t going down without a fight. De’Angelo was going to pay for destroying her life.
What Nicole doesn’t realise is that the more she craves revenge, the closer she draws to the deceptive De’Angelo, and the more peril she courts. It might become impossible to escape his enthralling web of intrigue…

255 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 4, 2018

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1,062 reviews192 followers
August 7, 2021


AMAZING!!!!! Trust me I just finished book 2... You HAVE TO READ THIS. This is one of the best love stories you will ever read hands down.

Krish is the first book in what will be a trilogy by a new to me author (and I believe actually new) N.J. Bhogayta. I had never heard of the author before, so I did not know what to expect.

The story takes place in London told only in the first person POV of Nicole Hill who takes on a new client, a very alpha, rich, sexy Italian CEO named Raphael De’Angelo. Nicole will be working directly with him on a merger deal with his company. Nicole is extremely hard working and professional and I like her, especially a lot in the beginning of the story.

Right from the start Raphael was cold towards her. Still, the reason my rating isn’t higher is due to Raphael himself. The hero is 29 however in my opinion acts childish. There are times when he said the meanest things to her where I was genuinely taken aback. At a certain point I wanted to Nicole to leave. I wanted her to gain her confidence back and ask for the respect she deserves. I really like Nicole and respect her determination and values.

Nicole knows how to verbalize what’s bothering her and I love that about her. I liked how she told him exactly what he was doing that was not right. Still, he either needs to stop treating her so badly or he needs to stop allowing it.

It ends with a cliffhanger and I still have no indication who Raphael is, why he is the way that he is and most importantly, what will he do to make it up to Nicole?
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225 reviews16 followers
October 3, 2020
3.5-4 Stars

To be honest, I am not sure how to rate this book, as you can probably tell if the above is any indication. I loved some parts, but then got super infuriated with others. I really enjoyed the story line and that had me hooked, but the constant back and forth between Nicole and Raphael got really tedious, to the point where I wanted to pull my hair out in frustration.

I really liked Nicole's character; she was very driven, stubborn, passionate and one of the very few people who didn't bend over backwards for Raphael. She was not afraid to tell him no and was not easily intimidated by him. She didn't bend her morals even thought she knew what he is capable of and for that I admired her.
"I always do as I'm told, angel," he said, his voice turning intimate. "You just have to ask."
"Really? Then I ask you to stay the hell away from me."
"Anything but that." He grinned. "I have my limits too."

Raphael was your typical alpha male who was used to getting what he wanted. He was not used to people telling him no, so when Nicole defied him he was not really sure what to do with her. He tried to bend her to his will, but she was having none of it, which drove him to do some really cruel things in order to have get backed into the corner. That being said, at times he could be very charming and likable. He could also be very selfless when he wanted to be. But he still had a lot to learn about how to woo a woman because frankly he lacks in that department. He also needs to learn how to stop throwing a tantrum like a two-year-old whose favourite toy got taken from him whenever he doesn't get his way. At times I really questioned his age, because any other normal 29 year olds don't act as childishly as he does.

At the beginning the banter between Nicole and Raphael was entertaining and I enjoyed it a lot, but then after a while I got tired of the constant hot and cold attitude. One moment they were hot for each other, and the next they couldn't stand one another. The constant up and down gave me a whiplash. They never let the other know how they feel about them, instead they settled for hiding their feelings which often led them to make some questionable decisions. Not to mention Raphael had some major anger issues, being able to go from playful to angry at the flip of a switch.

Besides having some issues with their relationship, Krish was quite an enjoyable read with some really interesting plot twists.
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187 reviews5 followers
February 4, 2022
Krish

To start with I thought this was going to be like a 50 shades story and thank god it wasn't!

Nicole is young woman who at the start seems self conscious and she cares too much and puts too much trust in people... Then Raphael walks into her life and she questions her own loyalty to ex who passed away in a tragic accident which she blames herself for.

This is a new author to me and I'm definitely about to dive into the next book in the series.

The writing for the first seggs scene was so good I'd have liked more of them, toward the end it's mentioned but not in detail.
I loved the sexual chemistry and the back and forth between Nicole and Raphael through out the book and I can't wait to see what lies in store for them
Side note.... Can Raphael just admit he feels please I'm screaming at the kindle here

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428 reviews17 followers
December 14, 2020
Dark and Sassy

Nicole was driven and head strong. I loved the banter and chemistry between her and Raphael. This had an enemies to lovers feel for me.
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128 reviews5 followers
May 20, 2023
I don’t normally prefer office romances, but wow was the story ever addicting. Yes, Raphael was a dickhead several times, but the tension between them was electric. I loved how the story truly reflected enemies to lovers and it didn’t fizzle out after a few encounters. She HATED him. I was originally going to rate this 4⭐️ because of my own personal dislike for office settings, but then that plot twist at 80% in came out of nowhere and the vacation just got to me. Great writing, good pacing, spicy and a possessive MMC. What more could a girl want in a book? ❤️🌶️
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588 reviews40 followers
November 22, 2020
This is the first book of the series. It’s a dark romance so keep that in mind and I know a lot of people enjoy them but some don’t so just wanted to let the readers know beforehand. The story is about Nicole, a corporate strategist, with experience in mergers and acquisitions and Raphael de'Angelo, the boss of De'Angelo Capital. Their world revolves around money and the more the better. That’s generally how it works.

The book had an enemies to lovers vibes. Even though they are both driven, they are also opposites. She is still living in the past and using work as an escape. The longer and harder she works the better for her then her past stays buried.

Overall it’s engaging and keeps the reader interested in the story. However it ends on a cliffhanger so if that’s not your jam be prepared to continue reading the series.
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466 reviews15 followers
January 23, 2021
Workaholic Nicole Hill is at the top of her game at the mergers and acquisitions firm she works for. This next client will earn her junior partnership status and she is set to win. But Nicole had secrets, holding on to her past demons that weigh heavy in her present. And those around her are harbouring secrets of there own, secrets that have to do with her past and will make this messy for her future.
Raphael must have Nicole work on his account. But Raphael wants so much more than for Nicole to handle negotiations. He wants her in every possible way, yet the motive is complex and Nicole wants to steer clear of Raphaels brand of domineering control.

Krish is a sexy steam-filled read. The chemistry between Nicole and Raphael is palpable, yet Raphael’s attitudes towards Nicole and women is leaves something to be desired. There is a lot of back and forth between these two characters that builds the angst and steam levels high, yet some of the things that comes out of Raphaels mouth is down right insulting. He is chauvinistic and it’s not entirely clear why he would go to great lengths to orchestrates Nicole’s future so that it aligns being in his and yet he says there is no future with him.

Another aspect to Raphael’s character that bothered me was his suspicion of all women being a gold digger and pursuing him for his wealth. He clearly wants Nicole, she clearly wants to make her own path in life and yet he has time and time again meddled with her career, says he wants to protect her, and then insinuates he’d want her as a kept woman because of his “traditional values” and yet he does not want a commitment. He is a walking contradiction! Raphael has demons that do not get addressed in book one and I need to know why he is the way he is.

This book certainly has me hooked! I do love the steam and intensity. The author has done a fantastic job setting up the angst and chemistry between the two characters. Now all I need is for Raphael to get his head in the right game! 😍
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725 reviews24 followers
December 27, 2020
Wasn’t expecting that!
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I’m not actually sure what I was expecting to be honest. I went into this blind. I had read the first few lines of the blurb months ago so didn’t recall what it was about till I read it again half way through so I was pleasantly surprised about the plot.
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Not gonna lie I had moments where I wanted to DNF the book but I pushed through and I’m glad because I really did enjoy the storyline and premise of the book. I didn’t however enjoy the hot and cold of the characters. If you have read my reviews you know it’s a huge pet peeve of mine and this book just seemed to have it in spades. In the beginning I enjoyed Nicole, I was excited to see she wasn’t your average push over character and can hold her own, but then she’d do something stupid like disregard what Raphael had done and just take him back like nothing happened. And then the cycle started all over again with the hot and cold.
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Raphael on the other hand, is your typical alpha male, but there were a lot of times were he seemed too immature for the setting of the book. At times my mind would revert to him being a high school student or something and I was reading a high school bully romance with how he was at times. It was very confusing, like a man child that refused to grow up and just constantly threw tantrums to get what he wanted. In saying that I enjoyed how they were in the beginning but that’s where the love ended for them for me.
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The plot twists really kept me hooked and invested. I definitely had some favourable moments and they were definitely some of them. The world build was good and this book is definitely a page turner. Bhogayta is a new to me author and I enjoyed this one. I’ll definitely be keeping my eye open for more from her.
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98 reviews2 followers
May 2, 2023
Wonderful

The author kindly reached out to me to leave a review for Krish.

I genuinely enjoyed it! It mashes office romance with enemies to lovers beautifully. Raphael is cold and distant for most of the book, which makes the heartwarming glimpses of his true personality that much sweeter. I found myself holding onto the tender moments and slowly falling in love with his character. He does do some completely controlling and manipulative things early on, while not excused, his actions later help ease towards liking him.

Nicole is such a strong character. She is carrying major guilt around for 5 years, survives Raphael’s early book antagonism, and yet still keeps ticking. She has amazing friends that look out for her and make sure she is taken care of, whether themselves or with Raphael.

While the first half was a bit slow, full of Raphael’s antagonistic nature, once it picked up I wasn’t able to put the book down. It wasn’t quite a dark romance almost more bully romance but still good. It’s a tension build up book with a handful of spicy scenes scattered throughout. The main focus is on building the relationship between Raphael and Nicole, leaving you wanting more sweet moments as you read. There is a healthy balance of cold and distant with opening up and being vulnerable. This is the first book in the series that follows the couple, so things won’t be wrapped in a neat bow by the end. The story builds over the course of over seven months. So if you’re looking for a nice series read this would be a good option.
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330 reviews8 followers
October 31, 2020
3.5-4 stars
Krish is the  first book in the series and it ends in a cliffhanger. The story is about Nicole, a corporate strategist, with experience in mergers and acquisitions and Raphael de'Angelo, the boss of De'Angelo Capital. Basically, both are part of the money world.

Nicole caught Raphael's eyes, and he did everything in his power to have her work for him. So there are some interesting things done by him to get her in his "hands". I liked how he pursued Nicole, I think he catched up some feelings for her, but he either doesn't know or he ignores them, being scarred of Nicole's rejection.

Nicole is so anchored in the past that she likes to live as a shadow. After a car accident, where her fiance died, she has a hard time to move on, due to guilt and the feelings that she still has for him.

Nicole keeps being so easily influenced by other's ideas on Raphael and having all those revelations each time that he does something. The back and fort between these two can be solved if she listens to him without jumping to conclusions so fast.
And the twist at the end, I was soo not expecting this.

I think the plot was interesting, but a little bit overshadowed by all that back and fort between the characters.
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826 reviews355 followers
December 26, 2022
Krish is a great read for lovers of high-angst, enemies-to-lovers romance. It is a story about an obsessive male who ruins the life of the object of his obsession to make her his – and a female giving in to the attraction despite the myriad of hurts she has repeatedly suffered at his hands.

De’Angelo and Nicole’s relationship is toxic, even when it’s good. He must possess her, control her, and there is no step too far to get what he wants.

This is a medium-burn romance – it takes some time for De’Angelo to break through Nicole’s barriers. We experience Nicole’s inner turmoil as she tries to deny her attraction to the man she hates while mourning the loss of her first and only love.

Krish is the start of a trilogy. Book one ends on a bit of a cliffhanger. I am very interested to see the direction this romance will go.
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1,306 reviews36 followers
July 9, 2021
What A Ride

I started this book early December last year. I got to about chapter 7 or so and just couldn’t get into it. I put it down for 7 months and then picked it up again…. And couldn’t stop.

It’s different than your regular contemporary romance. It’s listed as a twisted love story and I can see that. It’s honestly not much darker than LJ Shen’s Vicious which has a similar vibe.
She has a unique background and He has a background that has happy moments in it but also apparently has some sad times as he puts up walls that she isn’t allowed to penetrate even if it would heal him. THEN.IT.ENDS! Cliffhanger!! WHAT?? lol good thing the next book is out already!
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124 reviews7 followers
November 3, 2021
This just goes to show you how to never judge a book by its cover or title. I was surprised by this book and in the best way possible. Hands down such a great read! The storyline flows from the very first page- to the point where I honestly lost track of time into the early morning!

One hot brooding alpha male….✔️
One fierce main chick…..✔️
Chemistry off the charts between two main characters….✔️

Enemies to lovers.. but can these two lovers figure it out? So much left unsaid

Need more of Raphael and Nicole….✔️✔️✔️

Book 2- Before Krish
Book 3- After Krish
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BOTH AVAILABLE NOW. CANT WAIT TO SEE HOW THIS TWISTED LOVE STORY ENDS 🔥😜
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905 reviews82 followers
April 2, 2021
Revenge and twists...

You know when people say love at first sight? Well this is basically the opposite, hate at first sight! What a way to go, that aspect is definitely well done. There's a lot of back and forth between the characters; Raphael and Nicole have a raw attraction to each other but also so much hate. Raphael definitely deserves it as he is being the biggest jerk but I love how Nicole holds her ground and doesn't let him walk all over her.

The beginning didn't completely hook me but when it got further in I started to like it more. There's maybe a bit too much dialogue which bothered me a little, but at the same time I liked the wittiness that Nicole has, so it made up for it. I liked the revenge aspect and it kept me guessing. And that ending left me wanting to know what happens next, which I liked as well.

Overall, this is an enjoyable read!
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132 reviews
October 25, 2021
My emotions are all over the place.I don’t even know where to start.
This book is like a roller coaster.I couldn’t put my Kindle down as I had to know what was going to happen to Nicole and Raphael.All I can say at the moment is that I’m happy I already have ‘Before Krish’ (second book) as the first one left me confused and wanting more.
I honestly can’t describe what I’m feeling at the moment.
Anger?Confusion?Sadness?
I’m angry at Raphael,I’m confused about their future and I’m sad for Nicole.
Raphael comes across as a controlling man but there is definitely another - nicer- side of him
Nicole has gone through a lot over the years.Loosing the love of her life,being lied to and her career is at stake as well thanks to her new boss.
But as we get to know the characters better ,we slowly feel something for Raphael and understand Nicole more too .
I am definitely diving into the second book right away as I want answers NOW ☺️
1 review
October 28, 2021
Honest review time ⏰: So I devoured Krish in 24 hours , to start off I instantly connected with the writing style and each page left me hungry for more! I usually stick to fantasy romance books but I have a weakness for the enemies to lovers trope🙈 I also loved Nicole , I felt like I connected with her on so many levels…. She is a 26 year old who has busted her ass to make a name for herself in a man’s industry 💪 while Raphael is dark, mysterious, and overly protective…however he is love cynic. Their story has me eager to start the next in the series…. I didn’t know I was ready for a new addiction but I acquired one … and his name is Raphael De’Angelo
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
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37 reviews3 followers
October 24, 2021
Yes! Must read!

I felt every single page from beginning to end 🥰
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A dark and seductive love story, that will take you on a ride of emotions.

Nicole on her way to becoming a Partner when she meets her next client, Raphael De'Angelo who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

After losing everything Nicole has to start over and what better place than Raphael competitor.

The twists I didn't see coming and the passion I felt from each page, left me wanting more and more.

This book leaves you on edge but don't worry Before Krish is already out 😜

5 out of 5 💯
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224 reviews2 followers
December 19, 2020
I'm giving this a 2 and I feel like that's me being generous. Raphael was a little too aggressive and underhanded. Most of what he did is considered sexual assault. Nicole is one of the weakest heroines I've ever read. Also the fact that her deceased fiance's name is Jamie but also misspelled as Jaime on the same page irritates me.
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221 reviews37 followers
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July 31, 2022
3.5 ⭐ because it is well- written

I became interested hearing more of Nicloe's backstory. But, I don't really relate to the charcters.

The whole book is tension. I wasn't really interested in the underhanded business plot, etc. Slow Burn. Up to this point its not romantic.
I do typically enjoy reading about controlling men, but I guess what left me a little less than satisfied is nothing really balanced out the characters underhanded behavior to each other. I expected the passion to be a bit more fiery for a payoff to all the tension.
The MMC does one decent thing the whole book, so I expect more groveling or any emotional depth. Maybe she eventually makes him feel more human?

I may continue with the next book in between other reads. I'm curious if they ever do anything that explains why they could like each other.

Not a HEA, yet
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384 reviews59 followers
September 15, 2021
The author kindly reached out to me to read and review their book.

Our two characters are Raphael De’Angelo and Nicole Hill. Both of these characters were terrible, but I hate Raphael more (keep reading why). I also could barely focus when they would have these business meetings. I was so confused.

*𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖*

We meet the FMC, Nicole Hill who gets hired by Raphael’s company to buy another company. Nicole gets all these people together to work on this report for Raphael which was due in a short amount of time. She stayed up till 2:30am working and later the next day we find out Raphael doesn’t care about any of the work she does because he “buys” these companies with his gut instinct.

You may be wondering, “why did he hire her to help buy the company then?” He only did it because he wanted to see her. My god.

He then offers her a job at his company which she refuses (no matter how much pay increase he offers) because he didn’t care about her work and she’s loyal to her current job and boss.

He then threatens her because she refused.

“𝗜𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿.”

DUDE, you’re seriously threatening her career because she doesn’t want to work for you because you’re a fucking asshole?!

Nicole goes back to her office and finds out that Raphael called her current boss and made a deal and within that deal was that her current boss had to fire her. AND he “claimed” that she “offered him sexual favours” WHAT!?

This dude is on another fucking LEVEL!

Also, the fact that her current boss “couldn’t refuse this deal” and actually fired her after she’s been loyal to him for 5 years! Another asshole, great.

Let me mention, around the 45% mark the only thing they did was kiss once and that was because he fucking showed up at her house and forced himself onto her. BYEEE

Forgot to mention, SHE’S A VIRGIN. I have nothing wrong with characters being virgin, but in this book she wounds up in bed with him and he takes her virginity blah blah blah. But later on, he claims “it was only sex”. GOOD FUCKING BYE!
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94 reviews6 followers
October 5, 2021
Headstrong, manipulative and vulnerable ❤️‍🔥

Oh this book has me spiraling in my emotions. This book show so much vulnerability and headstrong demeanor. I found myself losing my time during the day to read this. I need more!!
141 reviews2 followers
April 9, 2021
Where to start? First off, I would like to thank @njboghotya, for reaching out to me, and asking me if I would like to read and review her book! Thanks to her I got the honour to read this mind-blowing book!

'Krish' is about Raphael and Nicole; Raphael is a new client at Nicole's firm. But instead of focusing on what the firm had to offer for his business, he dead set focused on Nicole! Thing is that Nicole, has absolutely no interest in going out with Raphael, since one, she doesn't date clients and two, she still hasn't gotten over what happened five years ago. When Raphael wants something, he gets it, no matter what! Will Nicole give in to Raphael's attempts?

I LOVED the characters, I admired Nicole for being so strong, what she went through mustn't have been easy, and it shows in her character. Moreover, she is independent, loyal and sticks in what she believes in, and it doesn't matter who she pisses off. On the other hand, Raphael is a strong-headed businessman, but under that rough exterior, you'll find a vulnerable man, who is sometimes oblivious to the hurt that he inflicts on other people whilst pursuing the things he wants. But once other people, make him aware he tries to do everything to excuse himself from his behaviour. Do note that 'Krish' ends in a cliffhanger, you know what that means right? Yupp I'll be diving into the second book right now, so I'll be MIA for the next few hours! I am amazed by how well described the story is, you can really imagine the story taking place and the characters vividly. Well done @njbogotha, I fell in love with this book series!

Please note that even though the author reached out to me, I decided to read the book, and am voluntarily leaving a review.


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6 reviews1 follower
May 25, 2021
Okay, so I have to be honest and say that dark romances are not really my cup of tea. I haven't really read many of them, so I'm not certain the expectations for the story type or how this fulfilled them.

The characters Nicole and Raphael are well drawn, as are the secondary characters they are involved with. The pacing keeps you reading without getting bored and there is plenty of detail to immerse you in their world. The writing started out a little bit rough but smoothed out over the course of the book. The story was well thought out. I was drawn in and, even though it wasn't really my thing, I had to know how it ended (spoiler alert: I didn't like it). I read it through in a little over a day, which for me is pretty good.

We are entirely in Nicole's point of view and only know what she knows as far as Raphael's feelings and actions. We never get a peek into his head to see how he really feels or what's really motivating him.

My struggle is that it was difficult to like Raphael as someone that should be near Nicole. As a ruthless businessman and total jerk? Oh, yeah. Love to hate him! As a sympathetic character? Long walk, short pier.

I like Nicole a lot. She's a little naïve, but she's a good person. In a weird way, he helps with some of her damage but considering he's causing more, I can't be sure that's a good thing. The way he treats her is like a manual on dudes you should avoid at all costs. Even in a casual relationship, that shouldn't be okay.

I gave the story 4 stars because I couldn't stop reading even though I didn't like one of the main characters and wasn't too sure about the content of the story. But the fact that I couldn't put it down says a lot, I think, about how good it was. I did read the second story in the series.
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315 reviews3 followers
May 10, 2021
To be honest, based on the cover alone, this is not a book that normally would have caught my attention. I am so glad I decided to take the plunge!!! I was 100% invested from the first chapter.

The relationship between Nicole Hill and Raphael De'Angelo is all consuming. They run you through the ringer of every emotion. I was completely disgusted by Raphael in the beginning. He seemed like the typical chauvinistic CEO that would steam roll anyone that got in his way. Nicole wasn't some pushover that he was going to get to bend to his every whim.

To say they started off on a bad note is an understatement. Raphael seeks revenge for Nicole's refusal of his job proposal. He is hell bent on getting her to work for him. She is hell bent on doing anything but. At the same time you can feel an underlying insane amount of sexual chemistry between the two. One night together ignites the spark between them that Nicole so badly wants to ignore and Raphael wants to explore.

Nicole continues to learn things about Raphael that infuriate her further. She feels like a fool for what happened between them. She also feels like, because of her past, she doesn't deserve to find a new man to love.

After many ups and downs and twists and turns they end up on a lovers vacation. Although they decided beforehand that was all it was going to be. No repercussions. No strings attached. Once again they are trying to convince themselves that it all means nothing "just sex". We'll have to wait for book #2 to learn more about what happens between this smoking hot duo.
253 reviews2 followers
April 21, 2021
Nicole works for a mergers and acquisitions firm in London and is amazed when a new client has asked for her to lead on hostile bid take-over. How did he even know who she was? But, maybe this is what she needed to make partner with bringing on such a huge client.

Raphael takes no prisoners and always gets what he wants which is why he is the best at acquisition and he wants Nicole working for him. He will do anything to make that happen.

I love this book even though there is no HEA. I love Nicole's determination not to be controlled and her anger and disgust with Raphael. Raphael may be an obsession, controlling a$$hole, but wow he is one gorgeous sexy man. You can feel his "intense mafia stare" jump off the pages. And the passion and chemistry burn up the pages!

The storyline is full of and twists and I love all the characters. This story is told by Nicole, but Raphael is not shy in giving his thoughts so not having his POV didn't take away from the story and actually worked amazing without it. Getting in his head wouldn't had any of the surprises that completed the story.

I highly recommend this book and can't wait to start BEFORE KRISH.

Thank you for checking out my reading blog! Please leave a message and let me know that you stopped by. I hope that my review encourages you to read this book!!!
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1,175 reviews33 followers
April 21, 2021
HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Nicole works for a mergers and acquisitions firm in London and is amazed when a new client has asked for her to lead on hostile bid take-over. How did he even know who she was? But, maybe this is what she needed to make partner with bringing on such a huge client.

Raphael takes no prisoners and always gets what he wants which is why he is the best at acquisition and he wants Nicole working for him. He will do anything to make that happen.

I love this book even though there is no HEA. I love Nicole's determination not to be controlled and her anger and disgust with Raphael. Raphael may be an obsession, controlling a$$hole, but wow he is one gorgeous sexy man. You can feel his "intense mafia stare" jump off the pages. And the passion and chemistry burn up the pages!

The storyline is full of and twists and I love all the characters. This story is told by Nicole, but Raphael is not shy in giving his thoughts so not having his POV didn't take away from the story and actually worked amazing without it. Getting in his head wouldn't had any of the surprises that completed the story.

I highly recommend this book and can't wait to start BEFORE KRISH.

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89 reviews1 follower
October 7, 2020
I recently finished reading Krish. It is a dark romance by N.J. Bhogayta. In my reviews I like to remind people that Dark Romance books may contain triggers for some readers. If you are a person with triggers then you should proceed with reading Dark Romance with caution.

This book is part of a series that is still currently being written. This series needs to read in order. Krish ended in a cliffhanger, but I didn't really mind because the book drew me in and I was invested in the characters.

Raphael is a true Alpha male with some disturbing qualities and anger managements issues. While he is can be controlling, possessive, broody, and some times manipulative he also has a romantic side. I just happen to love Dark Alpha males in romance books, so Raphael intrigues me very much.

Nicole is a stubborn female who loves her career and wants to be successful. She has suffered some loss in her life and overcame her past even those some of is is still a work in progress. She challenges Raphael I love.

If you like a good Dark Romance story with strong leads and some steam and tug a war moments then I think you will like Krish. I know I am still enjoying the story as I move on to book 2 "Before Krish". The Author is currently writing book 3.
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379 reviews5 followers
December 15, 2020
"You haunt me day and night, okay? And I can't. I have to exorcise you, Nicole. Free me of you."

Now, if that line didn't grab your attention, I don't know what will. N.J. sent me the kindest message on my bookstagram, asking if I'd be up for reading Krish. And wow am I glad I decided to dive in. I picked this book up right on the heels of a book I finally had to DNF, and it immediately consumed me and didn't let go until the final page (if I'm being honest, I'm still struggling with the book hangover). I've never read a story quite like this one. I completely adore Raphael- he's exactly the type of hero I love reading about. You want to sucker punch him a time or three, but as he shows his layers and the tender side he hides away, you become utterly enamored. Watching his background unfold, seeing the way he cares for Nicole and all the small ways he supports her, the way he loves his brothers, it all cemented him as a favorite hero of mine. And Nicole is feisty- she's bold, audacious, refuses to back down to a man in power. I love reading women like her, and N.J. managed to put her own delightful spin on a fierce female MC. This story was captivating and the ending stabbed me right in the gut, but hey, that's why there's a book 2! ;)
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29 reviews3 followers
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!
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82 reviews
December 27, 2020
Interesting

I have to say....I was a little sceptical about Krish. I love a good dark romance but I am also terribly picky about them. Since they obviously have dark elements there are certain things that will trigger me.

That being said..... Krish was a delightful read. It ends on a cliffhanger buy that just adds to the anticipation for me.

N.J. Bhogayta wrote some beautifully complex characters into existence and made them waltz across the page in a chaotic dance in the best of ways..

Our lead characters were very well written....R is dark and compelling, he's possessive without truly realizing it and let me tell you......he does romance so well.

Our leading lady frustrated me a little bit only because she seems to have a hard time articulating and communicating. Despite this I actually loved her development. I can't wait to read before Krish...

I do recommend reading these books in order And I recommend going into them with caution as there Are some triggers in it.....:)
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