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Life for me has been all business.
All control.
All power.
Raised in Russia, my billion-dollar empire still has connections to the Mafia.
The kind of connections that could get you into trouble.
The kind that could get you killed.
But my family has a reputation to uphold, upstanding and respectable.
When my father suddenly dies I step up.
To make the kinds of deals we keep secret.
I’m careful, and cunning...and alone.
Until I meet her, Anastasia Dobrow.
She is stunning, ice blue eyes and the thick Russian accent that reminds me of home.
When I meet her the connection is instant and undeniable.
But there’s only one problem…
She’s not mine.
And the man who has her is a powerful and deadly Russian leader.
The stronger our connection grows the more I find myself falling for her.
I can’t stop thinking about her...and about him. The man who controls her in a loveless marriage.
I find myself watching him. Find myself taking chances.
Chances that could get us killed.
But that hunger for her won’t leave me alone. I’m tempted to step over that line.
The one between good and evil.
The one to claim what’s mine.

210 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 28, 2021

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C.C. Piper

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9,119 reviews49 followers
April 28, 2021
Alexei takes one look at Anastasia and know that she is his, but unfortunately, she belongs to another. Will the Wish Maker be able to make his dreams come true? Plenty of drama, suspense and steam. Great characters with plenty of twists and turns as well as intense chemistry and emotions. I loved it.
1,088 reviews13 followers
April 27, 2021
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Wish Maker is at it again in the Billionaire's Secret Club book 11. Alexei Antonov sees Anastasia Dobrow and knows that no one else can compare. Unfortunately she is with another powerful man/rival, Viktor Gurin. His friend tells him about the Wish Maker who will find his heart's desire. After his father's death, Alexei is trying to steer his family's businesses to be legal but begins dealing with Viktor, just so he can see Anastasia. Viktor is ruthless and will not accept any disloyalty from anyone, especially Anastasia. Alexei needs to step very carefully because his life, Anastasia's, as well as his mom and sister are on the line. When the Wish Maker connects Alexei to Anastasia he knows it's fate. He has to come up with a plan.

Alexei is a good guy that is trying very hard to make something for his family. Anastasia is supposed to be smart but other than carrying a Tolstoy book we don't get evidence of that. Viktor is the villain. He is conniving and maniacal. He is written well and is easily pictured as slimy. The end for me happens too fast. It is almost like 'I need to wrap this up' type ending. After Alexei tries to come up with a plan, it falls flat. Although I love that Viktor gets his comeuppance.
11.6k reviews49 followers
April 30, 2021
The Wishmaker has given him his hearts desire...but will he actually be able to have her?

Tempted is the eleventh book in The Billionaire's Secret Club series and is the story of Alexei Antonov and Anastasia Dobrow. This is an insta-love story but it is slow building for these two as there is a third person standing in the way, Viktor Gurin. Viktor is Anastasia's boyfriend and he is also Alexei's business and personal rival. Viktor is ruthless and uncompromising, which also includes with loyalty from Anastasia. But when Alexei gets the Wishmaker involved he is in fact matched with his true hearts desire.....Anastasia. Now the issue is how does Alexei get Anastasia away from Viktor without causing a war and retribution on them and his family and business. Alexei comes up with a plan but will it work?
This is a fast-paced and enthralling book. The characters are nicely developed and the story-line kept me on the edge of my seat several times. This was a pleasurable read.

I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
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2,897 reviews20 followers
April 28, 2021
I'm an avid fan of this series, I've read all the books in it and whenever a new one is released I wonder will the author be able to keep up the standard? Well, the short answer is yes, she most definitely has with this one about Alexei and Anastasia.

The blurb for the book tells you what to expect but what the blurb doesn't say is just how well-crafter the characters are or how palpable the chemistry and connection between Alexei and Anastasia is. Is it worth risking so much to be together? In my opinion yes it is!

The plot is well thought out, there's drama and intrigue, attraction and desire, lust and love all wrapped up in a wonderfully, dark and delicious romance. So if you like some dark mixed in with your romance read this book, you won't be disappointed.
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329 reviews1 follower
January 24, 2022
What would you do for the woman you loved? Is putting your life on the line to protect hers worth the risk? Alexi believes it, and there's nothing that's going to stop him to free Anastasia from a ruthless man and claim her as his own as he's wanted to from the moment he met her. He's just hoping the gamble will pay off.......

C.C.Piper delivers the drama and the tension with Tempted. You can't help but be figured and keep turning the pages. Plus knowing the Wish Maker is always ready for a new adventure, you can't help but want to know what will happen next!
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2,591 reviews5 followers
April 28, 2021
I enjoyed reading this book. Even though it was about the Wish Maker. Alexei and Anastasia met on a yacht where she was forced to be with another man. Alexei’s friend told him about the wish maker and she set him up with Anastasia, it was love at first sight. This book has more drama to it which kept me interested. With a little switcheroo Alexei gets his revenge and the girl. I am looking forward to seeing what these authors will come up with next. Great Job C.C. Piper
8,850 reviews63 followers
April 28, 2021
Alexei wants the one wan he cant have Anastasia belongs to Viktor a cruel man, one he must work with if he wants to keep Anastasia within his sights. After taking over his fathers buosness Alexei wants to make things more legal but his heart has him torn. Can a wish maker make his wish come true, but at what cost? This is well written with an engaging story and chemestry sizzling characters

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
3,072 reviews17 followers
April 30, 2021
Can the Wishmaker overcome the Mafia!!

Anastasia is basically “owned” by the brutal Victor. Her beauty is on display for others to covet.

Alexei’s father worked closely with Victor, but Alexei has worked to legitimize all his endeavors. He is willing to extend his dealings with Victor to remain close to Anastasia.

An impossible situation, a deadly attraction. Sizzling interactions and an emotional read.

**I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book**
4,565 reviews19 followers
April 30, 2021
This is the story about Alexei and Anastasia.I absolutely loved the first person point of view of the story. This is a huge deal breaker for me. When he sees Anastasia he knows that she's it for him and he will do anything to have her. Even fight the bad guys.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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3,464 reviews21 followers
August 16, 2021
This series is getting better and better!! I love these short stories and the characters are quite interesting. I love the small epilogues and the interconnected stories. And I definitely love the wish maker!!!
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24.2k reviews19 followers
May 13, 2021
Alexie & Anastasia are great characters. It was an exciting & entertaining read. I received a copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
128 reviews
June 28, 2023
This book was good but it was definitely not my favorite, it was hard to read at times and it was boring. There were very few moments that excited me throughout the book.
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