An entertaining and addictive mafia romance

I love everything RJ Lewis, and this is possibly my favourite of all her books, and it's a standalone, (which I think is a first for her), and it's a dual POV which is my favourite. I pretty much read this book in one sitting, I was hooked from the first page. Both Nikolai and Alina appear to be exact opposites, but they have so many similar traits, they are both stubborn, they both lie to themselves and each other, and they are both extremely loyal and passionate. This beautifully written story follows Nikolai (ex Russian mafia and pawn shop owner), and Alina (daughter to a junkie, and primary caregiver to her 5 year old sister), as they strike a beneficial deal to satisfy Nikolai's longstanding lust for Alina and Alina's financial problems. Their "relationship" is super charged, the chemistry is undeniable, and Lewis doesn't leave much to the imagination. Alina struggles with her past issues and she has to deal with some extremely sketchy characters. I was at times left wondering if they would ever get their HEA. Narrated solely by Erica Sellers, whose performance was brilliant for both Nikolai and Alina’s characters, she gave me all the feels. A full five star recommendation. I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook. This is my honest review.

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