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International Mafia #2
Moonlight Retribution
Most of Pavel Volkov’s life has revolved around a single goal—annihilate the Bratva in retaliation for the massacre of his entire family when he was just seven years old. However, when it’s finally time to carry out his mission, he’s sidelined by news he never anticipated.
He has a son.
Nikolai.
And Nikolai is the only reason he would ever push his original goal aside, leaving Russia and his dreams of revenge behind. Nikolai is also the reason he doesn’t want to stay on the run, always just outside the mafia’s reach, forever.
He wants to settle down.
Make a real life for his son.
Maybe even find a wife.
He has a son.
Nikolai.
And Nikolai is the only reason he would ever push his original goal aside, leaving Russia and his dreams of revenge behind. Nikolai is also the reason he doesn’t want to stay on the run, always just outside the mafia’s reach, forever.
He wants to settle down.
Make a real life for his son.
Maybe even find a wife.
468 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 21, 2021
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October 24, 2021
Damn, this women can write!!
I worried when I started to read this that it couldn't possibly be as good as Prince of the Brotherhood, the first novel in this series, but MAN....I was wrong. Her writing grips me and holds me hostage to where I can focus on nothing else. I couldn't do anything but devour this book, except play the music referenced in it. I put on Otis Redding's "That's How Strong My Love Is" while Pavel and Zaraia danced to it and it was as if I was there watching along.
I loved this so much. It was outstanding. Pavel, the beast, the robot, never thought he could find anybody that could possibly love him. Zaraia, trying to rebuild her life after her failures and trauma, needed a protector, someone she could let help carry the load. When they met, it was like the stars aligned. Z was beautiful and curvy, more than Pavel could ever have hoped for. Pavel was a sexy Viking warrior of a man, who recited poetry about how Z took his breath away.
This picks up where the first one left off after the fallout of Yuri's death, with Pavel and Nico on the run. On top of the tremendous love blossoming between Pavel and Z, they had to contend with meddling in-laws, infiltrating the corrupt police dept., shadowy stalkers, revenge and vendettas, Bratva hit contracts, all while building a stable home life for little Nico to finally thrive.
I have to say Pavel was one of the sexiest Hs I've ever read. His heart locked on to Zaraia from the start and his intensity set her aflutter. She saw something in him that she knew she wouldn't find again and so she took a leap of faith and jumped in feet first. If only we were all so lucky to find a man to love us, like Pavel loved Z.
I melted. Y'all, he just made me melt. I want a man to work so hard, to make me so happy and so in love, that my feet don't touch the ground.
I also gotta give a shout out to some of the side characters. Nico was the sweetest and most sensitive little boy. I can't wait to read his book one day, he's gonna be a lady killer. Also I cannot forget Pastor Troy, who might have gotten a little too turnt up. His sermon got a little help from French Montana, DMX, and of course Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion!!
I cannot recommend this duet enough. Both books were so good that after reading them I couldn't read anything else right away. They put me in a book stupor, but in a good way. I'm sad that there's not more, but I'm dang sure going to go read everything else by this author now.
Even though this is an ARC review, I will always shoot you straight. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I worried when I started to read this that it couldn't possibly be as good as Prince of the Brotherhood, the first novel in this series, but MAN....I was wrong. Her writing grips me and holds me hostage to where I can focus on nothing else. I couldn't do anything but devour this book, except play the music referenced in it. I put on Otis Redding's "That's How Strong My Love Is" while Pavel and Zaraia danced to it and it was as if I was there watching along.
I loved this so much. It was outstanding. Pavel, the beast, the robot, never thought he could find anybody that could possibly love him. Zaraia, trying to rebuild her life after her failures and trauma, needed a protector, someone she could let help carry the load. When they met, it was like the stars aligned. Z was beautiful and curvy, more than Pavel could ever have hoped for. Pavel was a sexy Viking warrior of a man, who recited poetry about how Z took his breath away.
“Miss Brandon, in my opinion,” his brain shoved hard on the brakes, but his mouth had disabled them at least four sentences ago, “you are the ‘quintessence of all that is beautiful and rare.’”
This picks up where the first one left off after the fallout of Yuri's death, with Pavel and Nico on the run. On top of the tremendous love blossoming between Pavel and Z, they had to contend with meddling in-laws, infiltrating the corrupt police dept., shadowy stalkers, revenge and vendettas, Bratva hit contracts, all while building a stable home life for little Nico to finally thrive.
I have to say Pavel was one of the sexiest Hs I've ever read. His heart locked on to Zaraia from the start and his intensity set her aflutter. She saw something in him that she knew she wouldn't find again and so she took a leap of faith and jumped in feet first. If only we were all so lucky to find a man to love us, like Pavel loved Z.
“I feel like now, this thing between us is something I’ll work to keep, I’ll one day fight to keep, and I might even someday kill to keep.”
“What’s wrong with my wife being on the ‘curvier’ side?”
“Seems like a lot of woman to handle.”
“Look, Spence, to you, she’s too much woman to handle. To me, she’s simply a woman, and I’m a man who likes the kind of woman she is. You’re intimidated because you’ll never be man enough to handle a woman like Zaraia. Just say that.”
Each step forward pushed her backward until she’d crawled onto the bed, sitting back on her knees, her nipples firm against the sleek fabric of her nightgown.
This poem, he didn’t recite.
This one, a Pushkin known by nearly every Russian, he kept to himself.
I still recall the wondrous moment
When you appeared before my sight
As though a brief and fleeting omen
Pure phantom in enchanting light
“I want to make sure I’m doing this right. I don’t have much experience with this, but I’ve seen it before and…people float. I want you floating.”
She used his chest to prop herself up. “Floating? Like in water? Babe, what are you talking about? Much experience with what?”
And he said, with an expression as cool as the air blowing over them from the vents overhead, “Love.”
I melted. Y'all, he just made me melt. I want a man to work so hard, to make me so happy and so in love, that my feet don't touch the ground.
I also gotta give a shout out to some of the side characters. Nico was the sweetest and most sensitive little boy. I can't wait to read his book one day, he's gonna be a lady killer. Also I cannot forget Pastor Troy, who might have gotten a little too turnt up. His sermon got a little help from French Montana, DMX, and of course Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion!!
He flicked the handkerchief in Erika’s direction. “Yes, Sister Darcey! Come to the church for the WAP! Sit in these pews and get this WAP!”
Pavel leaned near Zaraia’s ear. “What’s WAP?”
“Wireless Access Protocol,” Zaraia said, and she didn’t know how she kept a straight face. Her poor guy looked even more confused than before.
“Worship And Prayer, of course,” Pastor Troy clarified.
I cannot recommend this duet enough. Both books were so good that after reading them I couldn't read anything else right away. They put me in a book stupor, but in a good way. I'm sad that there's not more, but I'm dang sure going to go read everything else by this author now.
Even though this is an ARC review, I will always shoot you straight. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 29, 2023
10 Stars!
Here I go again!
Experiencing deja vu because I’ve certainly been here before, in this exact place and predicament, where I’m wishing for book amnesia.
K. Alex Walker does it again, and if you’re a lover of romance, suspense, and a bad ass (interracial) couple with great supporting characters; then by now, KAW should be on your one-click, drop everything and read her book radar.
If not, I literally have no words! Who am I kidding?! I do have words to say ... What took you so long? Don’t know where to start? Begin with the first book in this series, Prince of The Brotherhood or start with the Angels and Assassins Series. You will NOT be disappointed.
Moonlight Retribution is the second book in the International Mafia Series. I thought Dom and Eija was the IT couple and that I couldn’t love a couple more than them. I was right, and I was wrong, because I love this couple too--maybe, just maybe a slither more.
If you’ve read Prince of The Brotherhood then you’ve been introduced to Pavel’s backstory. Pavel Volkov and his son Nikolai are living life in Australia when trouble arrives at their doorstep. Inevitably, people die.
Pavel and Niko move on to a very, very small town in Georgia where they begin again. Pavel’s son is everything to him so he has separation anxiety when Niko goes to school. It’s just been the two of them for so long. Pavel is for the most part, content, but deep down inside he knows he’s missing something. He doesn’t feel worthy of love or that he’ll find someone that will love both him and his son (more so his son) and he really wants his son to know the love of a mother.
When he meets Zaraia Brandon and she stumbles into his arms and life, the sky gets bluer, the sun is brighter and the birds are suddenly musical. He is thunderstruck by her presence and beauty. His inability to string together words to form a sentence doesn’t go unnoticed by Niko who himself is enthralled.
Minutes later, Zaraia asks him out for coffee and he accepts. We find out Zaraia has a law enforcement background and she’s been tasked by her lawyer sister Anyssa to get a lead on possible corruption within the police force in Spruit. Yes and no, she is using him. Pavel is very aware and astute and peeps her game immediately, but it doesn't deter him.
He asks, and she answers and then he offers to do something quite surprising. When she asks what he wants in return, it’s a simple request and when she pushes, he asks her a question to which she says yes. They both feel something magical in the air, as time goes on, they don’t feel . However, Zaraia’s sister Anyssa ain’t feeling it—at all—she tries her best to discourage Zaraia, thankfully, to no avail!
I felt some type of way about Zaraia’s sister and her words and actions under the guise of knowing what’s best for Zaraia. I’d be interested to know the thoughts of other readers on this character. So, for now, I’m going to bite my tongue and remain silent.
This is a long read and I enjoyed every morsel of this story—it’s beautiful, it’s haunting and it’s fulfills two of my favorite tropes: 1) single dad, cute kid and 2) very satisfactory and appropriate revenge.
This story is filled with family (which is about more than DNA), friends (new and old), community, intrigue, faith, romance, love and courage.
Lastly, it has humor, I’ll leave you with this scene:
“Good morning,” his voice rumbled. “Thought I lost you for a second.”
“Did I fall asleep or did I pass out?”
“Yes.”
I'm still ROTFLMAO ... still!
Highly, highly, highly Recommend: Drop Everything! Read this book!
*** PRINCE OF THE BROTHERHOOD IS FREE (as of 9/21) FOR A LIMITED TIME. READ IT TODAY! ***
Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
Here I go again!
Experiencing deja vu because I’ve certainly been here before, in this exact place and predicament, where I’m wishing for book amnesia.
K. Alex Walker does it again, and if you’re a lover of romance, suspense, and a bad ass (interracial) couple with great supporting characters; then by now, KAW should be on your one-click, drop everything and read her book radar.
If not, I literally have no words! Who am I kidding?! I do have words to say ... What took you so long? Don’t know where to start? Begin with the first book in this series, Prince of The Brotherhood or start with the Angels and Assassins Series. You will NOT be disappointed.
Moonlight Retribution is the second book in the International Mafia Series. I thought Dom and Eija was the IT couple and that I couldn’t love a couple more than them. I was right, and I was wrong, because I love this couple too--maybe, just maybe a slither more.
If you’ve read Prince of The Brotherhood then you’ve been introduced to Pavel’s backstory. Pavel Volkov and his son Nikolai are living life in Australia when trouble arrives at their doorstep. Inevitably, people die.
Pavel and Niko move on to a very, very small town in Georgia where they begin again. Pavel’s son is everything to him so he has separation anxiety when Niko goes to school. It’s just been the two of them for so long. Pavel is for the most part, content, but deep down inside he knows he’s missing something. He doesn’t feel worthy of love or that he’ll find someone that will love both him and his son (more so his son) and he really wants his son to know the love of a mother.
When he meets Zaraia Brandon and she stumbles into his arms and life, the sky gets bluer, the sun is brighter and the birds are suddenly musical. He is thunderstruck by her presence and beauty. His inability to string together words to form a sentence doesn’t go unnoticed by Niko who himself is enthralled.
Minutes later, Zaraia asks him out for coffee and he accepts. We find out Zaraia has a law enforcement background and she’s been tasked by her lawyer sister Anyssa to get a lead on possible corruption within the police force in Spruit. Yes and no, she is using him. Pavel is very aware and astute and peeps her game immediately, but it doesn't deter him.
He asks, and she answers and then he offers to do something quite surprising. When she asks what he wants in return, it’s a simple request and when she pushes, he asks her a question to which she says yes. They both feel something magical in the air, as time goes on, they don’t feel . However, Zaraia’s sister Anyssa ain’t feeling it—at all—she tries her best to discourage Zaraia, thankfully, to no avail!
I felt some type of way about Zaraia’s sister and her words and actions under the guise of knowing what’s best for Zaraia. I’d be interested to know the thoughts of other readers on this character. So, for now, I’m going to bite my tongue and remain silent.
This is a long read and I enjoyed every morsel of this story—it’s beautiful, it’s haunting and it’s fulfills two of my favorite tropes: 1) single dad, cute kid and 2) very satisfactory and appropriate revenge.
This story is filled with family (which is about more than DNA), friends (new and old), community, intrigue, faith, romance, love and courage.
Lastly, it has humor, I’ll leave you with this scene:
“Good morning,” his voice rumbled. “Thought I lost you for a second.”
“Did I fall asleep or did I pass out?”
“Yes.”
I'm still ROTFLMAO ... still!
Highly, highly, highly Recommend: Drop Everything! Read this book!
*** PRINCE OF THE BROTHERHOOD IS FREE (as of 9/21) FOR A LIMITED TIME. READ IT TODAY! ***
Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
September 22, 2021
Loved it!
When Zee and Pavel meet it’s just “something” that draws them to each other. That something leads to them quickly getting married and becoming a family with Pavel’s son. Who knew they would actually fall in love?
Okay so…I absolutely loved this book! Pavel was equal parts scary and a sweetheart. I love the way he was with his family and just wanting make sure he didn’t mess up his good thing. I loved Zee, she was strong, feisty, and still sensitive. And you can’t forget about sweet little Niko.
This book had me so engaged I read it one sitting. Having read the previous book in the series I was familiar with Niko and Pavel and love getting to know them even more. Zee was perfect for them. She was equal parts caring, loving, fierce, and understanding.
I enjoyed that what I thought was going to be a big secret throughout the book was addressed pretty much in the beginning. Also, the other secrets that came out and the obstacles they faced were dealt with like adults. They communicated, didn’t jump to conclusions and gave each other the benefit of the doubt.
This book had action, a little comedy, some spicy times, and a lot of love. While I wish the epilogue was longer because I wanted to spend more time with this family, I was still satisfied.
Definitely check this one out!!
When Zee and Pavel meet it’s just “something” that draws them to each other. That something leads to them quickly getting married and becoming a family with Pavel’s son. Who knew they would actually fall in love?
Okay so…I absolutely loved this book! Pavel was equal parts scary and a sweetheart. I love the way he was with his family and just wanting make sure he didn’t mess up his good thing. I loved Zee, she was strong, feisty, and still sensitive. And you can’t forget about sweet little Niko.
This book had me so engaged I read it one sitting. Having read the previous book in the series I was familiar with Niko and Pavel and love getting to know them even more. Zee was perfect for them. She was equal parts caring, loving, fierce, and understanding.
I enjoyed that what I thought was going to be a big secret throughout the book was addressed pretty much in the beginning. Also, the other secrets that came out and the obstacles they faced were dealt with like adults. They communicated, didn’t jump to conclusions and gave each other the benefit of the doubt.
This book had action, a little comedy, some spicy times, and a lot of love. While I wish the epilogue was longer because I wanted to spend more time with this family, I was still satisfied.
Definitely check this one out!!
September 25, 2021
4.5 stars, such a fun read!
December 8, 2021
Amazing story! Spectacular writing! 10 Stars (at least)! This series just keeps getting better.
I loved Pavel and Zaraia’s story. They took a chance on each other and found a love more powerful and more precious than they ever thought possible.
I highly highly recommend this book and this author.
I loved Pavel and Zaraia’s story. They took a chance on each other and found a love more powerful and more precious than they ever thought possible.
I highly highly recommend this book and this author.
October 19, 2021
Payback is a…
They say that what goes around, comes around. Well in this book, it is so true.
Moonlight Retribution is karma coming at you, with both barrels.
The Chemistry- off the chain
The Action- totally worth it
The Sexiness- oh come on it caused global warming…lol
I am totally in enamored with this series. I’m praying that there will be more to come.
Any opinions expressed within this review are solely and uniquely made by me and I am happily leaving this review.
I originally voluntarily received an advanced copy of this book via bsprout.
They say that what goes around, comes around. Well in this book, it is so true.
Moonlight Retribution is karma coming at you, with both barrels.
The Chemistry- off the chain
The Action- totally worth it
The Sexiness- oh come on it caused global warming…lol
I am totally in enamored with this series. I’m praying that there will be more to come.
Any opinions expressed within this review are solely and uniquely made by me and I am happily leaving this review.
I originally voluntarily received an advanced copy of this book via bsprout.
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April 5, 2023Pavel…wow. What a man.
I could say more, add in all my highlights and spoil it for you. But I won’t do that. This book had me hooked from beginning to end and if you decide to give it a try ñ, I know you won’t be disappointed
I could say more, add in all my highlights and spoil it for you. But I won’t do that. This book had me hooked from beginning to end and if you decide to give it a try ñ, I know you won’t be disappointed
April 25, 2024
Pavel & Zaraia ☺️💜
September 30, 2021
when i thought i loved Dom sighh Pavil was just smooth. loved it. you all should definitely read this as well. the whole series which currently sits at 2 books. I hope there is more.
October 24, 2021
Enjoyed!
The storyline was good and I loved Paul and Zee characters. I love seeing Miss K and Dom. again. I just love that kid Nikolai
The storyline was good and I loved Paul and Zee characters. I love seeing Miss K and Dom. again. I just love that kid Nikolai
October 23, 2021
Pavel is dreamy
I loved this couple & niko. Pavel was hot. Pastor Troy was absolutely hilarious. I love the chemistry between zee & Pavel. Them agreeing to marry but then treating it like an arrangement was odd. Nobody forced them nor did they wake up in Vegas married. The dancing around sex was strange considering the attraction was part of the reason they would marry a stranger. The siblings kidnapping Zee felt shoehorned in there for no reason. This grown woman who was former fbi just let them keep her there & didn't try to leave or call her husband to explain anything was so ridiculous & bizarre it almost took me out the book. That made no sense nor why her former brother in law was stalking her & everyone just dismissed that behavior. It was supposed to be funny but it didn't land.
I loved this couple & niko. Pavel was hot. Pastor Troy was absolutely hilarious. I love the chemistry between zee & Pavel. Them agreeing to marry but then treating it like an arrangement was odd. Nobody forced them nor did they wake up in Vegas married. The dancing around sex was strange considering the attraction was part of the reason they would marry a stranger. The siblings kidnapping Zee felt shoehorned in there for no reason. This grown woman who was former fbi just let them keep her there & didn't try to leave or call her husband to explain anything was so ridiculous & bizarre it almost took me out the book. That made no sense nor why her former brother in law was stalking her & everyone just dismissed that behavior. It was supposed to be funny but it didn't land.
January 14, 2023
This book was supposed to be a 3⭐️ read bc I didn’t like the evolvement of their relationship. Everything happening with the relationship was just too fast too convenient.
It was Insta-attraction, got married like 7 chapters in, and already they were doing things like "I felt him before I saw him enter the room” or the hair on the back of my neck raised before I saw him typa things. Y’all know what I mean right ?
So I didn’t buy their love. The relationship felt unnatural.
There was some action but not as much as the 1st book. The action came during like the last 5 chapters. AND LET ME TELL YOU I LOVED IT. PAVEL IS A FUCKING BEAST!!!!!😆😆😆
I love when mmc get totally unhinged bc their family is in danger. And those 2 last chapters where Pavel went completely banshee bc Niko and Zaraia got kidnapped?? 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽 CHEF KISS!!!
Those deserved a star of their own, so 4⭐️😁
It was Insta-attraction, got married like 7 chapters in, and already they were doing things like "I felt him before I saw him enter the room” or the hair on the back of my neck raised before I saw him typa things. Y’all know what I mean right ?
So I didn’t buy their love. The relationship felt unnatural.
There was some action but not as much as the 1st book. The action came during like the last 5 chapters. AND LET ME TELL YOU I LOVED IT. PAVEL IS A FUCKING BEAST!!!!!😆😆😆
I love when mmc get totally unhinged bc their family is in danger. And those 2 last chapters where Pavel went completely banshee bc Niko and Zaraia got kidnapped?? 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽 CHEF KISS!!!
Those deserved a star of their own, so 4⭐️😁
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 28, 2024
this book was even better than the first one in its own way. pavel, nic & zee have my heart so bad it’s not even funny 😭 this book was beautifully written and hilarious too?! like actually laugh escaping my lips. top reads
June 19, 2024
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The 2nd book is even better than yhe first. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I just wish yhe climax had more action and that we got more pages on the aftermath.
The 2nd book is even better than yhe first. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I just wish yhe climax had more action and that we got more pages on the aftermath.
November 15, 2021
I was convinced going into this by 50% that this would’ve been a five star read like book 1 but I was disappointed. It felt like one of those growing orgasms that grows but just fizzles out in the end.
If you’re looking for heart racing action, angst and espionage like Book 1 then you’ll be greatly disappointed. Though I love that this boook focuses on more intimacy, love & family I would’ve loved to see more of the volk & that thing that Pavel mentioned that lays dormant. Instead we got some rushed and sloppy kills at the end by a pavel and then the story line with kuzmen was just ugh I mean okay we know he’s one of the men who killed Pavel’s family & caused him to go down the road to become the man he is today but we didn’t get enough back story on him and the despicable things we does like we did Yuri in book 1 to hate the guy.
His death was too quick and not satisfying at all. Don’t get me started on Rafe’s death, for being the scum he was I expected his death to be a focus but in the end we get a one liner about him being shot on the ground and that was that. Stupzzzz.. and the investigation that was one of the main plot in the story you know the one wheeee they were investigating the police department in the town? Well it got a one & half page mention about what happened after they got evidence about the injustice and lawlessness that was taking place within the department and remember the missing girl that was thrown in there for some mystery?? Well she got a 4 line appearance about finding her body In the woods and that was that no explanation whatsoever about Rafe’s victims how he chose them why etc and why the sheriff spencer went along with it any how??. The plot with her sisters ex stalking her? DUMB & UNNECESSARY because why go through all that drama to add a bit of show se and mystery into the figure Pavel and Zaraia feels watching when all it gets is an after thought when push comes to shove.
The story just felt very patchy and not uniformed. We have all this trauma that Pavel , Nicko & Zaraia goes through but their emotions also felt like an afterthought I mean we get a few tears from Zaraia when discussing her last case with the kids that led to her retiring from the FBI but that was it, we later learned the Pavel finally cured for his family but that was off page I wanted some raw emotional scenes from Pavel concerning that seeing that he is readily open to sharing his romantic feelings. And Nickoli sweet baby Nicko.. get that baby some therapy ASAP!! The level of trauma this baby has been through to pull a knife on his own papa now that was heartbreaking .
Other than that I think I enjoyed the church scenes with Pastor Troy the most that had me cracking up reading about the house of crunk. If I didn’t walk in with expectations based on the previous book I think I could’ve liked it more because Pavel is such a sweet & gentle man when it comes to his wife and son it was beautiful to see their interactions. Wished we had gotten more on over time when the family is extended I would’ve loved to read Pavel’s POV about being a papa twice again and his feelings about being there from the start, something he missed with Nicko.
If you’re looking for heart racing action, angst and espionage like Book 1 then you’ll be greatly disappointed. Though I love that this boook focuses on more intimacy, love & family I would’ve loved to see more of the volk & that thing that Pavel mentioned that lays dormant. Instead we got some rushed and sloppy kills at the end by a pavel and then the story line with kuzmen was just ugh I mean okay we know he’s one of the men who killed Pavel’s family & caused him to go down the road to become the man he is today but we didn’t get enough back story on him and the despicable things we does like we did Yuri in book 1 to hate the guy.
His death was too quick and not satisfying at all. Don’t get me started on Rafe’s death, for being the scum he was I expected his death to be a focus but in the end we get a one liner about him being shot on the ground and that was that. Stupzzzz.. and the investigation that was one of the main plot in the story you know the one wheeee they were investigating the police department in the town? Well it got a one & half page mention about what happened after they got evidence about the injustice and lawlessness that was taking place within the department and remember the missing girl that was thrown in there for some mystery?? Well she got a 4 line appearance about finding her body In the woods and that was that no explanation whatsoever about Rafe’s victims how he chose them why etc and why the sheriff spencer went along with it any how??. The plot with her sisters ex stalking her? DUMB & UNNECESSARY because why go through all that drama to add a bit of show se and mystery into the figure Pavel and Zaraia feels watching when all it gets is an after thought when push comes to shove.
The story just felt very patchy and not uniformed. We have all this trauma that Pavel , Nicko & Zaraia goes through but their emotions also felt like an afterthought I mean we get a few tears from Zaraia when discussing her last case with the kids that led to her retiring from the FBI but that was it, we later learned the Pavel finally cured for his family but that was off page I wanted some raw emotional scenes from Pavel concerning that seeing that he is readily open to sharing his romantic feelings. And Nickoli sweet baby Nicko.. get that baby some therapy ASAP!! The level of trauma this baby has been through to pull a knife on his own papa now that was heartbreaking .
Other than that I think I enjoyed the church scenes with Pastor Troy the most that had me cracking up reading about the house of crunk. If I didn’t walk in with expectations based on the previous book I think I could’ve liked it more because Pavel is such a sweet & gentle man when it comes to his wife and son it was beautiful to see their interactions. Wished we had gotten more on over time when the family is extended I would’ve loved to read Pavel’s POV about being a papa twice again and his feelings about being there from the start, something he missed with Nicko.
November 14, 2021
Finally done with Zaraia+Pavel's story. It took some reading given the fact that I didn't want to back to back read it after Eija+Dom's story, but I found myself drawn to it.
Let's start with what I loved. Vengeance is for the Lord (I can hear my mum saying this) but I liked Pavel's version better. He gave. These. Bitches. An out! But they tested him, so for that, they got all that was coming to them.
As a result, I loved the fact that it was an ending to the Bratva story. This book basically ties up all the loose ends/plot points for book 1 and 2, case closed.
Niko+Zaraia. Their relationship was soooo cute. I especially loved the church bake outreach scene coz it really cemented what Zee had become for him. I also liked that his character is written as a kid, he has a kid's voice, not when author's write kids with either an adult's voice or a kid that grew up during that author's formative years so their tone of voice is old/nostalgic/aged. I also liked the fact that K.A.W. brought out the fact that this was a white baby with a black parent. It would have been an injustice to gloss over the fact that such families don't live in a bubble outside of public scrutiny.
Zaraia+Pavel. We had the cute. We had the sexy. But what really cinched them for me was when it got down to it and they were each ready to acknowledge, yes we rushed into it, yes, our motives weren't 100% on the up and up as they were initially "using" each other, but they fought for it. The Anyssa scene. I wanted to reach in and slap her 1000 different ways, especially as she had made up her mind what was good for Zee, but Zee was just chilling, relaxing, coz she knew what Pavel would do.
They faltered a bit when it came down to the wire, but I understood it was setting up their come to Jesus moment.
Oh! And Jesus be a fence made an appearance in this book as well 🤣.
Then, I loved the mystery aspect of the story. It was again well written, not everything is out in the open, but in the end it fits.
The church aspect and the poetry aspect both played a part in me liking and in the same breath disliking the story. I loved the community aspect, the pastor's outrageous aspects and Tyler Perryesque montage. The church judging and dictating your life choices aspect, I am not a fan of. The poetry in some scenes I loved, others I was just like, let's read this and get to the good bits.
All in all, a good book. It makes me want to read a K.A.W. book which is more suspense with 2% romance and see how she'd wrangle it.
Let's start with what I loved. Vengeance is for the Lord (I can hear my mum saying this) but I liked Pavel's version better. He gave. These. Bitches. An out! But they tested him, so for that, they got all that was coming to them.
As a result, I loved the fact that it was an ending to the Bratva story. This book basically ties up all the loose ends/plot points for book 1 and 2, case closed.
Niko+Zaraia. Their relationship was soooo cute. I especially loved the church bake outreach scene coz it really cemented what Zee had become for him. I also liked that his character is written as a kid, he has a kid's voice, not when author's write kids with either an adult's voice or a kid that grew up during that author's formative years so their tone of voice is old/nostalgic/aged. I also liked the fact that K.A.W. brought out the fact that this was a white baby with a black parent. It would have been an injustice to gloss over the fact that such families don't live in a bubble outside of public scrutiny.
Zaraia+Pavel. We had the cute. We had the sexy. But what really cinched them for me was when it got down to it and they were each ready to acknowledge, yes we rushed into it, yes, our motives weren't 100% on the up and up as they were initially "using" each other, but they fought for it. The Anyssa scene. I wanted to reach in and slap her 1000 different ways, especially as she had made up her mind what was good for Zee, but Zee was just chilling, relaxing, coz she knew what Pavel would do.
They faltered a bit when it came down to the wire, but I understood it was setting up their come to Jesus moment.
Oh! And Jesus be a fence made an appearance in this book as well 🤣.
Then, I loved the mystery aspect of the story. It was again well written, not everything is out in the open, but in the end it fits.
The church aspect and the poetry aspect both played a part in me liking and in the same breath disliking the story. I loved the community aspect, the pastor's outrageous aspects and Tyler Perryesque montage. The church judging and dictating your life choices aspect, I am not a fan of. The poetry in some scenes I loved, others I was just like, let's read this and get to the good bits.
All in all, a good book. It makes me want to read a K.A.W. book which is more suspense with 2% romance and see how she'd wrangle it.
October 14, 2021
Fall With Destiny or Go Home
*****Spoilers*****
This one has some of the most improbable circumstances occur that boggled the mind, but I liked the book and found myself falling right along with Zee and just as quickly as she did, believing the fatalistic theme they both ascribed to in the book. Pavel moves to a town in Georgia with his son Nickolai and in the beginning, it seems like Pavel is only looking for stability as they rushed off from Australia as if they were being chased. Turns out that while that could very well have been true, Pavel is really there to take out a Russian who'd helped kill his family when he was 7 years old. Pavel isn't an innocent, he's former Bratva by way of CIA informant and can handle himself and has shown Niko how to do so as well. Pavel isn't used to relationships and is on the hunt for a wife to be a mother to Niko, he doesn't care about himself. At all. And his ideal wife would care for his son, love and softer emotions for Pavel, even sex from his wife are in the category of it would be nice to have. Within a day of them talking, Pavel asks Zee to marry him and she says yes. Blew my mind, like wait what?!! Not only did Zee say yes, she kept saying yes and married him. From proposal to marriage and after is when they get to know things about one another and Pavel's past eventually comes calling. Since she's former FBI, Zee had no problem with handing herself but it's still eye popping that she accepts who and what Pavel is and was so easily. And Pavel, lonely single dad who's been called emotionless has found the woman for him.
Niko was well written, he's just like an inquisitive kid who's overly dramatic at times, but is so lovable at the same time. I couldn't help but love him.
There were spelling and grammar errors that detracted from the read. Incorrect words were used, words were missing to complete some of the sentences, and there were times I was confused as to who was speaking because of it. Things moved quickly between Pavel and Zee but also for the side investigation into the police department Pavel did for Zee's sister. Overall though, I couldn't put this one down.
*****Spoilers*****
This one has some of the most improbable circumstances occur that boggled the mind, but I liked the book and found myself falling right along with Zee and just as quickly as she did, believing the fatalistic theme they both ascribed to in the book. Pavel moves to a town in Georgia with his son Nickolai and in the beginning, it seems like Pavel is only looking for stability as they rushed off from Australia as if they were being chased. Turns out that while that could very well have been true, Pavel is really there to take out a Russian who'd helped kill his family when he was 7 years old. Pavel isn't an innocent, he's former Bratva by way of CIA informant and can handle himself and has shown Niko how to do so as well. Pavel isn't used to relationships and is on the hunt for a wife to be a mother to Niko, he doesn't care about himself. At all. And his ideal wife would care for his son, love and softer emotions for Pavel, even sex from his wife are in the category of it would be nice to have. Within a day of them talking, Pavel asks Zee to marry him and she says yes. Blew my mind, like wait what?!! Not only did Zee say yes, she kept saying yes and married him. From proposal to marriage and after is when they get to know things about one another and Pavel's past eventually comes calling. Since she's former FBI, Zee had no problem with handing herself but it's still eye popping that she accepts who and what Pavel is and was so easily. And Pavel, lonely single dad who's been called emotionless has found the woman for him.
Niko was well written, he's just like an inquisitive kid who's overly dramatic at times, but is so lovable at the same time. I couldn't help but love him.
There were spelling and grammar errors that detracted from the read. Incorrect words were used, words were missing to complete some of the sentences, and there were times I was confused as to who was speaking because of it. Things moved quickly between Pavel and Zee but also for the side investigation into the police department Pavel did for Zee's sister. Overall though, I couldn't put this one down.
May 2, 2023
I haven’t given a 5 star rating in a minute but this was very easy.
Dare I say I may love them more than Dom & Miss K?! It gave me all the feels. Grief for all little Pavel had lost, and sadness for how it shaped him and his self esteem. Joy for all the tender moments he shared with Niko, in particular, his reaction when Niko told him he loved him 🥹. Bursting laughter for all the little moments, specifically, when Pastor Troy made an appearance. This man’s prayer was dead wrong:
“Before I even said a word about brown skin, a body molded by your capable hands, and a mouth with a set of lips made for…mmm, yes Lord, you already knew it! But your knowledge is more than I can understand. And, who knows? If, in your all-knowing, mysterious ways, should something befall her husband—”
I….The way I screamed! 😂😂😂. Not to forget the moments with Nyssa.
Most importantly, the instant connection between Pavel and Zee was undeniable. To hear Niko explain it, “his brain stopped working” when they first met and of course, she stumbled about like a new born calf. Without spoiling the book, Zee had her own trauma and she forgot what an amazing powerhouse she was. Their journey was so beautiful! The poetry Pavel shared and Zee’s reaction to them AND the ones he never uttered….Phew. The way he reassured her after that scene with Niko…. Man, I need me Pavel pretty please.
The way Zee looked after him and Niko & also worked hard to reassure them both of deserving love, stability and security. I genuinely believed in their trio and they were all so adorable.
A man who would absolutely level this world for his, a woman who will stand by him through it all as he does it and their protective son, who already shows signs of being a loving and protective man like his papa in the future 😍. Worthy read.
Great plot, right amount of teasing, high spice level, angst, romance and danger I need more!!!
Dare I say I may love them more than Dom & Miss K?! It gave me all the feels. Grief for all little Pavel had lost, and sadness for how it shaped him and his self esteem. Joy for all the tender moments he shared with Niko, in particular, his reaction when Niko told him he loved him 🥹. Bursting laughter for all the little moments, specifically, when Pastor Troy made an appearance. This man’s prayer was dead wrong:
“Before I even said a word about brown skin, a body molded by your capable hands, and a mouth with a set of lips made for…mmm, yes Lord, you already knew it! But your knowledge is more than I can understand. And, who knows? If, in your all-knowing, mysterious ways, should something befall her husband—”
I….The way I screamed! 😂😂😂. Not to forget the moments with Nyssa.
Most importantly, the instant connection between Pavel and Zee was undeniable. To hear Niko explain it, “his brain stopped working” when they first met and of course, she stumbled about like a new born calf. Without spoiling the book, Zee had her own trauma and she forgot what an amazing powerhouse she was. Their journey was so beautiful! The poetry Pavel shared and Zee’s reaction to them AND the ones he never uttered….Phew. The way he reassured her after that scene with Niko…. Man, I need me Pavel pretty please.
The way Zee looked after him and Niko & also worked hard to reassure them both of deserving love, stability and security. I genuinely believed in their trio and they were all so adorable.
A man who would absolutely level this world for his, a woman who will stand by him through it all as he does it and their protective son, who already shows signs of being a loving and protective man like his papa in the future 😍. Worthy read.
Great plot, right amount of teasing, high spice level, angst, romance and danger I need more!!!
October 24, 2021
I have read several books by K. Alex Walker and enjoyed the experience and the depth she brings to her characters and settings. She is a gifted writer and always pulls me all the way in. And then there is her latest: Moonlight Retribution part 2 of the International Mafia Series. I do not possess enough accolades in order to describe how wonderful this book was, I simply do not!! Pavel Volkov appeared in book 1, Prince of the Brotherhood; he was an interestingly low-key character in that book, but his intensity and complexity are revealed here. He has two goals, to avenge the death of his family and to keep his son, Niko, safe. These goals bring him to Spruit, Georgia and into the same orbit as Zaraia Brandon, retired FBI agent/profiler. While she retired after a case went bad and became a schoolteacher, Zaraia is helping her sister investigate the supposedly corrupt police department of Spruit. I love how readily Pavel offered to help once he learned of her mission. Could it be possible that their missions could have some common elements? Pavel is easily one of my favorite male characters, heroic, humble, hot and honorable. He is equally matched by the driven Zaraia…they make a formidable team. In addition, the side characters are rich and worthy of a second appearance. I sincerely hope we get another sermon or two from Pastor Troy and I hope that Zaraia’s sister Anyssa finds her happily ever after in an upcoming book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 22, 2021
Good read 3.5 stars
However there were a few missing points for me. For instance, how old is Pavel? What about Zaraia? I gather that Pavel infiltrated the Bratva to get revenge but were did he grow up? How did he find out which branch of the Bratva ordered the hit? How did he rise to the top? How did he get rid of the first 2 ? If only Igor was left in Russia, why didn’t he kill him before he fled with Niko? Clearly Pavel trained Niko to defend himself, I would have liked to read more about that training.
As for the ending it was too rushed. For starters, the whole investigation into the police station ended up more like an afterthought that anything developed. For people who were on the run from the Mafia, everything was resolved in a day? Pavel and Zee knew about the contract (him from the Priest and Zee from her sister) but didn’t put in place any type of drill? Actually why did Pavel act surprised when Zee told him as the Priest had warned him months before? Niko had the bracelet but what about Zee? I didn’t like Pavel’s dismissive answer about Manya as she actually saved Zee and Niko’s life, therefore he owed her to make sure she was safe somewhere.
What did he decide to do with his life in the end?
Same thing with Zee. To be honest I was disappointed that she decided not to use her gift for solving crimes.
However there were a few missing points for me. For instance, how old is Pavel? What about Zaraia? I gather that Pavel infiltrated the Bratva to get revenge but were did he grow up? How did he find out which branch of the Bratva ordered the hit? How did he rise to the top? How did he get rid of the first 2 ? If only Igor was left in Russia, why didn’t he kill him before he fled with Niko? Clearly Pavel trained Niko to defend himself, I would have liked to read more about that training.
As for the ending it was too rushed. For starters, the whole investigation into the police station ended up more like an afterthought that anything developed. For people who were on the run from the Mafia, everything was resolved in a day? Pavel and Zee knew about the contract (him from the Priest and Zee from her sister) but didn’t put in place any type of drill? Actually why did Pavel act surprised when Zee told him as the Priest had warned him months before? Niko had the bracelet but what about Zee? I didn’t like Pavel’s dismissive answer about Manya as she actually saved Zee and Niko’s life, therefore he owed her to make sure she was safe somewhere.
What did he decide to do with his life in the end?
Same thing with Zee. To be honest I was disappointed that she decided not to use her gift for solving crimes.
October 10, 2021
Here for it!!!!! 4 1/2 stars
I just remembered while reading this that I had read another book by this author when I was recovering from surgery, saw one of the character names that made me remember from the other book. I didn't like it at all, had a hard time finishing it even. So glad I didn't remember and gave K. Alex another chance. This international mafia series has been it!!!! I was laughing out loud and talking to this book. Loved Pavel & Zee!!!! Their story and Niko were so dear to me. K. Alex made me believe their meeting and connection could happen like this. I appreciate that Zee was a woman of principle and you kept the couple true to that virtue. Loved it. Their chemistry was wonderful as well as their back stories and building of the relationship. Pastor had me dying...Wireless Access Protocol, really😂😂😂 This book had mystery, action, heat, love and lots of laughter!!! Loved that the characters and their behavior, way of living, thinking and doing right down to Niko made sense. I don't do well with the naieve characters that are dumb and clueless all the time...while growing up in a dangerous family. Love the way Pavel loved his family & took care of them. This book was definitely a huge improvement from the first K. Alex book I read...even liked this one better than Eija & Dom's story or maybe they were just both so ooo ok good!
I just remembered while reading this that I had read another book by this author when I was recovering from surgery, saw one of the character names that made me remember from the other book. I didn't like it at all, had a hard time finishing it even. So glad I didn't remember and gave K. Alex another chance. This international mafia series has been it!!!! I was laughing out loud and talking to this book. Loved Pavel & Zee!!!! Their story and Niko were so dear to me. K. Alex made me believe their meeting and connection could happen like this. I appreciate that Zee was a woman of principle and you kept the couple true to that virtue. Loved it. Their chemistry was wonderful as well as their back stories and building of the relationship. Pastor had me dying...Wireless Access Protocol, really😂😂😂 This book had mystery, action, heat, love and lots of laughter!!! Loved that the characters and their behavior, way of living, thinking and doing right down to Niko made sense. I don't do well with the naieve characters that are dumb and clueless all the time...while growing up in a dangerous family. Love the way Pavel loved his family & took care of them. This book was definitely a huge improvement from the first K. Alex book I read...even liked this one better than Eija & Dom's story or maybe they were just both so ooo ok good!
January 1, 2022
This story had me all up in my feels. There was such heart to Pavel and Zaraia and that's what kept me reading. Pavel and his love for that darling little son of his, Niko, and just trying to figure out how to be the best damn father and human being that he could even when he was never quite sure how his son felt about him. Then he meets Zaraia. The development of his feelings for her and how she reciprocated to him and his son was solid. They really understood each other and were there for each other in ways that went beyond the superficial. Two people fully engaged in what they were trying to have; even if it didn't make sense to others. The three pieces that made them fit together as a such a lovely little unit was molded from pain, loneliness and loss. But it made them so much more special because of it. They really became an unlikely family.
There was some family drama thrown in that was a bit funny and ridiculous from said family's part. It was kind of funny with that. It was also nice to see characters from the first book that we missed; which also served to tie up some loose ends and update us about them.
Overall, I so enjoyed the love story here. It kept me captivated and it made me smile so hard and so often.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
There was some family drama thrown in that was a bit funny and ridiculous from said family's part. It was kind of funny with that. It was also nice to see characters from the first book that we missed; which also served to tie up some loose ends and update us about them.
Overall, I so enjoyed the love story here. It kept me captivated and it made me smile so hard and so often.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 10, 2025
Absolutely a Pleasurable and Enjoyable Experience
WOW! This' is so full of suspense and romance. I really enjoyed these characters they are so amazing and great together. When you add in the drama along with tons of emotions plus some intriguing twists and turns then you have a story that's full of feelings and so captivating that it's awesome and the suspense with the couple is great and on point. Pavel and Niko are on the run but they decide on a small-town where he meets Zaraia and they falls in love with each other. Their relationship is loads of love and discovery but it all works out well together.I must say this is truly fantastic story and I'm so happy that I'm a fan of this author. So if you enjoy a story that has awesome characters with great chemistry with such excellent and thrilling romance that will bring a smile to your face because their relationship which is such a delight and pleasurable experience then this is the story, but let's not forget that even the secondary characters are marvelous.There is one thing I wish for and that is for more because I hate for a great thing to end. But overall this story is well worth the sleepless night because I couldn't put my reader away until the end. I'm hoping there's second story for I will be all over it the minute I find it.
WOW! This' is so full of suspense and romance. I really enjoyed these characters they are so amazing and great together. When you add in the drama along with tons of emotions plus some intriguing twists and turns then you have a story that's full of feelings and so captivating that it's awesome and the suspense with the couple is great and on point. Pavel and Niko are on the run but they decide on a small-town where he meets Zaraia and they falls in love with each other. Their relationship is loads of love and discovery but it all works out well together.I must say this is truly fantastic story and I'm so happy that I'm a fan of this author. So if you enjoy a story that has awesome characters with great chemistry with such excellent and thrilling romance that will bring a smile to your face because their relationship which is such a delight and pleasurable experience then this is the story, but let's not forget that even the secondary characters are marvelous.There is one thing I wish for and that is for more because I hate for a great thing to end. But overall this story is well worth the sleepless night because I couldn't put my reader away until the end. I'm hoping there's second story for I will be all over it the minute I find it.
October 28, 2025
I love this author, book one in this series is still my favorite. I docked a star because personally I wanted more action - either the local investigation (which seemed to be tied up quickly) or the Bratva angle (I wanted more than two chapters to see these two badasses fight the bad guys). But the book is well written and got me hooked by the last half.
I wasn’t a fan of the instalove (am I ever) and the shotgun marriage. I know my job as a reader is to suspend belief, I just wish the shotgun marriage was spun as a marriage of convenience or that Zee was marrying him for covert law enforcement reasons and we got to watch the lust turn to love. Those are my only complaints.
Loved Pavel even more in this one than the first book and Niko quickly became my favorite character in the series after Dom. As a woman with no kids, it spells talent when an author can make me love a child character. I wish we got to see Zee’s pregnancy because I’m sure Niko was adorable with his mommy. This was light on the spice but the spice was good and well placed. And often the romance is forgotten in these mafia romances in favor of ahole male main characters but this is not the case here. As a former Literature major, those moments where Pavel would recite Pushkin gave hopeless Romantic me major butterflies. And that Tolkien quote was chefs kiss!
I wasn’t a fan of the instalove (am I ever) and the shotgun marriage. I know my job as a reader is to suspend belief, I just wish the shotgun marriage was spun as a marriage of convenience or that Zee was marrying him for covert law enforcement reasons and we got to watch the lust turn to love. Those are my only complaints.
Loved Pavel even more in this one than the first book and Niko quickly became my favorite character in the series after Dom. As a woman with no kids, it spells talent when an author can make me love a child character. I wish we got to see Zee’s pregnancy because I’m sure Niko was adorable with his mommy. This was light on the spice but the spice was good and well placed. And often the romance is forgotten in these mafia romances in favor of ahole male main characters but this is not the case here. As a former Literature major, those moments where Pavel would recite Pushkin gave hopeless Romantic me major butterflies. And that Tolkien quote was chefs kiss!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 11, 2024
3.5 stars ⭐
Loved it! I kept pushing reading this book back and before I knew it 8 months had passed.
I of course, really liked the book. I especially liked the main characters and how they made their dysfunctional family and love work. Pavel, Zee and Niko were so stinking cute but they also stood on buisness, they were not to be tried. Niko is definitely the bravest and sweetest book kid ever, he truly was adorable.
Pavel had such an amazing way with words, his constant reassurance and surprise at his luck at being with zee did something to me.
This story got to tie up lose ends from the first book, even questions I forgot I had or overlooked were answered. Everything came full circle, both in the past and the present.
I also really loved the humour, I didn't think there would be enough because of how serious the theme of this story was and the book was not as suspense filled as the first, the stakes were higher in the first.
Pavel was especially such an amazing gift to unwrap, I didn't know he had it in him(when you read the book you'll see 😂)
We also had a family reunion at the end, Dom, Elija and their kids it was really nice to get a glimpse of them.
31.
Loved it! I kept pushing reading this book back and before I knew it 8 months had passed.
I of course, really liked the book. I especially liked the main characters and how they made their dysfunctional family and love work. Pavel, Zee and Niko were so stinking cute but they also stood on buisness, they were not to be tried. Niko is definitely the bravest and sweetest book kid ever, he truly was adorable.
Pavel had such an amazing way with words, his constant reassurance and surprise at his luck at being with zee did something to me.
This story got to tie up lose ends from the first book, even questions I forgot I had or overlooked were answered. Everything came full circle, both in the past and the present.
I also really loved the humour, I didn't think there would be enough because of how serious the theme of this story was and the book was not as suspense filled as the first, the stakes were higher in the first.
Pavel was especially such an amazing gift to unwrap, I didn't know he had it in him(when you read the book you'll see 😂)
We also had a family reunion at the end, Dom, Elija and their kids it was really nice to get a glimpse of them.
31.
October 29, 2021
The addition starts with the book cover….yeah…yeah…yeah don’t judge a book by its cover they say ….well we all do it and this one here it is the scratch to your itch or better yet the filling to your oreos! Within the first chapters you get the panoramic view of whom you’re dealing with! Two people meet both their worlds shift there is that magnetic pull that is too strong to ignore and it leads to them getting married just as quickly. Pavel is sexy as all get out man that is after revenge for his family who was killed when he was seven, so he is going after each and every member one by one until he notices he has a son and wants something better. Zee used to work with the FBI and teaming up with Pavel makes her a mother to his son and a friend to him but where does it all lead the chemistry is there and we know the magnetic pull along with fate won’t stop but is it enough, does he get his revenge, or will family be more important to him, and can they find happiness through the twists and turns?
October 1, 2021
Retribution served in the best way!
I actually had to go back and reread the ending of the first Brotherhood book to get a better understanding of Pavel. For some reason, I thought he was a lot older, because of his position to Yuri.
But, once I caught up, how could you not fall in love with a man who was so devoted to his son's well-being and happiness.
I loved the way you brought Pavel and Zee together, even with their backgrounds technically in conflict with each other. Having her take the lead at the start of their relationship had me cheering her on, because you just knew P would probably never moved things along as quick.
Pavel and Zee's love story is unique, but definitely worth reading.
Thanks for incorporating characters, history, and background from the previous book, to provide the reader a better understanding Pavel's motivation.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and would highly recommend.
BTW, a great book to read while on vacation. 😉
I actually had to go back and reread the ending of the first Brotherhood book to get a better understanding of Pavel. For some reason, I thought he was a lot older, because of his position to Yuri.
But, once I caught up, how could you not fall in love with a man who was so devoted to his son's well-being and happiness.
I loved the way you brought Pavel and Zee together, even with their backgrounds technically in conflict with each other. Having her take the lead at the start of their relationship had me cheering her on, because you just knew P would probably never moved things along as quick.
Pavel and Zee's love story is unique, but definitely worth reading.
Thanks for incorporating characters, history, and background from the previous book, to provide the reader a better understanding Pavel's motivation.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and would highly recommend.
BTW, a great book to read while on vacation. 😉
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 25, 2024
Such an underrated history! I dare to say it’s one of the best Bratva related books I’ve ever read, and to the fact is from a black author makes me so much happier.
First I need to say that the first book is equally good, this girl knows how to write and all the separated plots that got connected and very well explained are proof of that. On top of that, the characters are totally charismatic and the banter is just as good. I also love how unique the FMC is, and her relationship with the MMC (an interracial one) is so well constructed, to read about a black woman bring wholesomely loved, ugh, soooo goood!
Pavel is the man. A protector and romantic, the way he holds his family to the highest level, I ate that up!one of my fav quotes (there were many):
“Everything carries me to you, as if everything that exists, aromas, light, metals, were little boats that sail toward those isles of yours that wait for me.’”
Such an addictive history, I can’t wait for the third book!
First I need to say that the first book is equally good, this girl knows how to write and all the separated plots that got connected and very well explained are proof of that. On top of that, the characters are totally charismatic and the banter is just as good. I also love how unique the FMC is, and her relationship with the MMC (an interracial one) is so well constructed, to read about a black woman bring wholesomely loved, ugh, soooo goood!
Pavel is the man. A protector and romantic, the way he holds his family to the highest level, I ate that up!one of my fav quotes (there were many):
“Everything carries me to you, as if everything that exists, aromas, light, metals, were little boats that sail toward those isles of yours that wait for me.’”
Such an addictive history, I can’t wait for the third book!
November 20, 2021
There are a lot of things I like about this book: the way a tragedy draws you in at the beginning, the depth of emotions, the realistic dialogue, the steady pace that takes you along on a well described journey of love and discovery, the fierce warrior of a man who wants to be a better person for the people he loves, the intelligent & compassionate woman haunted by past mistakes, the feel of an old fashioned romance set in modern times, and how a marriage of convenience was always something more meaningful. There are also different kinds of humor - from a slightly inappropriate pastor to naughty thoughts from the characters. This story of romance and retribution was entertaining from beginning to end. And I want more! Will be reading this author's other books - I'm hooked! 5+ stars
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 11, 2023
Talk about a Men who don’t play about what’s his………
Their no words for how this book made me feel alive. It made me feel like a family like I was there. Pavel is what a real man is he stand up for other woman and take charge. He so sexy and poetic ughh 😩😩 I will always love this man and can I say he was an amazing husband and father. Zee was what a grown woman was she knew what she wanted and took action for what she wanted she didn’t hold back and she was sexy as fuck she was so bold and I loved that she was full of heart and love and god I love my three trio and Niko was my favorite kid I he was so full of love and he was funny, he was also such a bright kid he deserve his father and Zee🥺🥺🥺 I will never not forget them they will be buried in my heart forever. God even the Pastor was funny….
Their no words for how this book made me feel alive. It made me feel like a family like I was there. Pavel is what a real man is he stand up for other woman and take charge. He so sexy and poetic ughh 😩😩 I will always love this man and can I say he was an amazing husband and father. Zee was what a grown woman was she knew what she wanted and took action for what she wanted she didn’t hold back and she was sexy as fuck she was so bold and I loved that she was full of heart and love and god I love my three trio and Niko was my favorite kid I he was so full of love and he was funny, he was also such a bright kid he deserve his father and Zee🥺🥺🥺 I will never not forget them they will be buried in my heart forever. God even the Pastor was funny….
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