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Obras por Nicole Fox

Gilded Cage (2021) 17 exemplares
Broken Vows: A Dark Mafia Romance (2019) 17 exemplares
Cruel Promise 17 exemplares
Satin Sinner (2022) 15 exemplares
Tarnished Tyrant (2022) 14 exemplares
Cognac Villain 12 exemplares
Shattered Altar (2022) 11 exemplares
Arrogant Monster 10 exemplares
Nightfall (Tsezar Bratva, #1) (2019) 10 exemplares
Shattered Cradle (2022) 10 exemplares
Trapped with the Mob Boss (2019) 10 exemplares
Gilded Tears (2021) 9 exemplares
Arrogant Mistake 9 exemplares
Volkov Bratva (2019) 8 exemplares
Knocked Up by the Mob Boss (2019) 8 exemplares
Ripped Veil (Ripped Bratva, #1) (2021) 7 exemplares
Stolen by the Mob Boss (2019) 7 exemplares
Trip's Baby (The Pride MC, #1) (2017) 6 exemplares
Unprotected with the Mob Boss (2019) 6 exemplares
Sapphire Scars 6 exemplares
Owned by the Mob Boss (2019) 5 exemplares
Sold to the Mob Boss (2019) 5 exemplares
Daybreak (Tsezar Bratva, #2) (2019) 5 exemplares
His Seed (Satan’s Sons MC) (2017) 4 exemplares
Caged 4 exemplares
Married to My Master (2017) 4 exemplares
Midnight Sanctuary 4 exemplares
Built to Kill (2018) 4 exemplares
Jaded Devil (2021) 3 exemplares
Hogtied (Satan's Chaos MC, #1) (2018) 3 exemplares
Built to Ravage (2018) 3 exemplares
Vin 3 exemplares
Rev (Marauders MC) 3 exemplares
Jaded Soul (2021) 3 exemplares
Whiskey Poison 3 exemplares
Requiem of Sin 3 exemplares
Scars He Gave Me 3 exemplares
Built to Roam (2018) 3 exemplares
Pistol's Promise 2 exemplares
Full House 2 exemplares
Blaze (Iron Crew MC) 2 exemplares
Bad Boy's Toy 2 exemplares
Asa 2 exemplares
Grit (Vegas Vipers MC) (2019) 2 exemplares
Ace in the Hole 2 exemplares
Sonata of Lies 2 exemplares
Broken Sins 2 exemplares
Stroke (Big Cats MC) 2 exemplares
Hellfire 2 exemplares
King of Hearts 2 exemplares
Him & Her 2 exemplares
Mangled (Sigma Saints MC, #2) (2018) 2 exemplares
Spirited 2 exemplares
Moretti Family Mafia 2 exemplares
Cuffs (A Photo Book) 2 exemplares
Irresistible 2 exemplares
The Sweetest Days 2 exemplares
Passion 2 exemplares
Attraction 2 exemplares
His Toy (War Cry MC, #2) (2018) 2 exemplares
Seduce Me 2 exemplares
Pistol's Claim (2018) 2 exemplares
Take Me 2 exemplares
Broken Wings 2 exemplares
Broken Souls 2 exemplares
Broken Hearts 2 exemplares
Afflicted 2 exemplares
Adair 2 exemplares
His Plaything (War Cry MC, #3) (2018) 2 exemplares
Captive (Satan's Chaos MC, #2) (2018) 2 exemplares
Pistol's Rage (2018) 2 exemplares
Tangled Innocence 1 exemplar

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Sexo
female
Nacionalidade
USA
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The story should have been finished in one book. This dragged on without much happening.
 
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N.W.Moors | 1 outra crítica | Mar 19, 2024 |
Pretty good story. Emma is working to support her dead sister's three kids and their deadbeat dad. Ruslan is her boss, but the catalyst for him finally noticing her is a butt dial that leaves a sexy VM. The kids are cute, Emma is fine though a bit of a doormat, and Ruslan is the typical overbearing Russian Bratva leader.
 
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N.W.Moors | 1 outra crítica | Mar 19, 2024 |
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖📖
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨

First Impressions
Cruel Promise is the finale in the "Oryolov Bratva" series and I really had such a fun time with this one here. Even though I didn't quite enjoy it like I did the first book "Cruel Paradise" but it was still a solid read but it does have a style of angst that was a bit too drawn out and really took out some enjoyment of the story for me. These two just had some issues that took them a while to get through. This book literally picks up right from when the first book leaves off so the cliffhanger from the first book won't seem so bad if you pick this one up right away. I do want to say how addictive this author's writing is. I just love her stuff and its so fun to read. It just hooks you in right away.

First Line
I'm compiling a comprehensive mental list of all the things you shouldn't do when you're on the run from a violent mob boss.

Summary
The story with Ruslan and Emma continue with the lies and deceit and Ruslan pushing Emma out of his circle of trust and Emma has found out that she is pregnant and she goes on the run with the kids to escape his reach. She doesn't trust him now after he has hurt her with believing lies over trusting her. But in her attempt to escape him, Josh ends up being kidnapped by their enemies and she will have to work with Ruslan to get him back. But once Ruslan realizes that she is pregnant, he is determined to make sure that she never leaves but he still doesn't trust her and getting through the deceit won't be an easy road for either of them...

What I Loved
So once we get through the angst aspects of the relationship, that is where their relationship really shines. I am grateful that it wasn't dragged out through most of the story, that we were able to get some solid relationship aspects to the story. We also see some fabulous growth in the connection between Ruslan and the three kids especially Josh. I really enjoyed seeing these kids just truly shine in this one here. Both Ruslan and Emma have to work through their own insecurities and I appreciated seeing that growth in this one. The romance between these two really gets even deeper and their level of teamwork that we see develop was so heartwarming. I was easily swept away by their connection and seeing them grow together and the way in which Emma accepts Ruslan when he is truly honest with her, just made me love her even more.

What I Struggled With
I struggled with the angst in this book. It was the type of angst I am not really a fan of always and the only reason this book isn't a five star, is because the angst was a bit too long. And I also didn't like that the heroine didn't tell the hero about the baby right away. Now granted he is a mafia boss, so I allowed a bit of leeway for the heroine as he did learn about it fairly early, but I do think she could have told him earlier especially when it was obvious he would find out soon anway.

Overall View
I found Cruel Promise to be a fascinating read that delivered an intense ride of relationship angst, adorable humor to bring balance and a suspenseful plot which delivers a thrilling adventure.

Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance, Romantic Suspense
Character Types: Alpha Male, Mafia, Single Parent
Themes: Angst, Pining Heroine, Kids invoved
Tropes: Forced Proximity, Accidental Pregnancy

Book Perspective
Duo POV

Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
A mix

Song This Book Inspires
Too Deep by dvsn

Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes you want to read this duo in order

Steam/Spice Explanations

Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
… (mais)
 
Assinalado
addictofromance | 1 outra crítica | Jan 1, 2024 |
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖📖
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨✨

First Impressions
Cruel Paradise is the first book in the Oryolov Bratva duo series by Nicole Fox. This is a story that I was intrigued by the premise of the blurb. The moment I read the blurb, I knew that I needed to read this book. I really was fascinated and curious about this author. And not going to lie in that the cover was a contributing factor. Its super gorgeous. My general impression is that if you love alpha males, domination in the bedroom, dirty talkin and adorable children charming the socks off of this alpha male, a likeable heroine, then you definitely need to read this one. I was so impressed with the writing and it definitely delivered on all the feels for me on this one.

First Line
"Do I have your full attention, Ms. Carson? "

The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Ruslan Oryolov
Bratva boss, devoted to his family, domineering and possessive but craves his own family.

The Heroine: Emma
Hard working, devoted to her two nieces and one nephew after her sister was killed.

Summary
Emma is the personal assistant to Ruslan Oryolov. He is a hard taskmaster and very demanding. What she doesn't plan on is releasing some tension through some sexual satisfaction and with Ruslan being her source of inspiration, only to find out she butt dialed the man and left him a voicemail of the experience. Her embarassment knows no bounds, but when he drafts up a contract for her to be his sexual plaything in return for some financial compensation, she reluctantly agrees. She is barely making it by living in New York City and supporting three children with a pile of debts. She does what she needs to do, but she can't deny the attraction that she holds for him, but betrayal and secrets could tear them apart before their relationship can get off the ground...

What I Loved
So many aspects to this story that I loved. Now its not a perfect story. There will be readers that will not enjoy this book. However, I found this one to be catnip for me. It just worked for me in every way. I just so hooked on the romance, and Ruslan was a sexy alpha dreamboat. I found the heroine to be pretty likeable, she could be a bit naive at times, but you can see how drained she is. The stress is getting to her and I really appreciated that she was written in a way that I could easily relate to her character.

There is so much great sexual tension that builds between our characters. Ruslan has such strong alpha vibes so if you appreciate a sexy alpha male, then you will fall hard for Ruslan. But what intrigued me more was his reaction to the three children, especially Josh. The relationships that he builds with these children was so infectious and I couldn't help but be intrigued by it. It had such an endearing poignant quality to it. Ruslan isn't use to having to use his heart or emotion and faces up to what he has been neglecting in his life since his mother and brother were killed. We really see such growth among the characters here.

What I Struggled With
The ending. While I didn't mind the conflict that arises, how the heroine faces up to the challenge I was a bit disappointed in at times. I won't reveal to much but I just wished she had faced up to it in a different way and been more patient.

Overall View
Cruel Paradise is a sexy romance that has intense emotion and powerful energy. A story with powerful spice and emotion and delivers an intriguing heart.

Favorite Quote(s)
“I chose you for you, Emma Carson. For your character, your compassion, your capacity to love. I chose you because there’s no one else in this whole fucking world I can see myself raising a child with.”

Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary, Dark
Character Types: Mafia, Billionaire, Alpha Male, Single Parent/Guardian
Themes: Office Love, Boss and Employee
Tropes: Rags to Riches

Book Perspective
Duo POV

Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
A mix of both

Song This Book Inspires
Every Kind of Way by H.E.R.

Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes

Steam/Spice Explanations

Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.
… (mais)
 
Assinalado
addictofromance | 1 outra crítica | Jan 1, 2024 |

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Obras
199
Membros
755
Popularidade
#33,682
Avaliação
½ 3.3
Críticas
18
ISBN
51
Línguas
2

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