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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
While this book carries many elements of BDSM that are incorrect or harmful, it really is elevated by Kresley Cole's writing. I thought we would get a dual POV and to be honest it would have helped more when Sevastan was just being an absolute dumb dumb. To the point I wanted to physically fight him at his dumbassery.
First and foremost, you establish a SAFE WORD. That part drove me insane.
I really did love Natalie and by the end I really did believe they could make it work. I was swinging between a 3 or 4 out of 5 the whole way through.
Excited to read the rest of the series because I just keep hearing they get better.
Hopefully if there is more BDSM they establish safe words and guidelines.
TW: Mention of past abuse, patricide, dubious consent
First and foremost, you establish a SAFE WORD. That part drove me insane.
I really did love Natalie and by the end I really did believe they could make it work. I was swinging between a 3 or 4 out of 5 the whole way through.
Excited to read the rest of the series because I just keep hearing they get better.
Hopefully if there is more BDSM they establish safe words and guidelines.
TW: Mention of past abuse, patricide, dubious consent
Awesome book
Characters: A-
Plot: B
Sex: A+
I really liked this book. This is one of the few books that I have reread in the past year. I liked both Natalie and Sevastyan's characters. Natalie was spunky and pretty funny. Though she had moments were I didn't like her actions. And I wish the author had given us a reason for her being a commitmentphobe, especially since she had a pretty good life growing up. Sevastyan is very mysterious, especially since we don't get his POV. And he has some reasons for his hot and cold behavior, which I understand.
There wasn't a lot of action, it was mostly sex and relationship development.
And the sex!!!! The sex, especially the closet and sauna scenes, was scorching hot.
Looking forward to the next in the series.
Characters: A-
Plot: B
Sex: A+
I really liked this book. This is one of the few books that I have reread in the past year. I liked both Natalie and Sevastyan's characters. Natalie was spunky and pretty funny. Though she had moments were I didn't like her actions. And I wish the author had given us a reason for her being a commitmentphobe, especially since she had a pretty good life growing up. Sevastyan is very mysterious, especially since we don't get his POV. And he has some reasons for his hot and cold behavior, which I understand.
There wasn't a lot of action, it was mostly sex and relationship development.
And the sex!!!! The sex, especially the closet and sauna scenes, was scorching hot.
Looking forward to the next in the series.
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“If you became mine, I wouldn’t let you go.” His words were clipped, as if he was biting back frenzy. “Understand me, if I’m your first lover—I will be your last.” The ringing tone of finality chilled me. “And I would kill any man who thought to touch what was mine.”
With his accent thick, he bit out one word: “Obsessed.”
Imagining it was the word foremost in his thoughts, I replied with the one foremost in mine: “Revelation.” She's his obsession and he's her revelation.
He regarded me like I was a trapped thing, already his to enjoy.
“You’re a smart girl. You’re going to replay everything we’ve done, and you’re going to reach the same conclusion I have.”
“And wh-what conclusion is that?”
“Eto ne izbezhno dlya nas.” You and I are inevitable. I thought the same exact thing lol
He wrapped my hair around his fist, forcing me to look at him. Between breaths, he said, “Ty moya.” You are mine.
What submissive wouldn’t want a man like Sevastyan to dominate her?
A man so dark and dangerous. So compelling and powerful.
And he was mine.
He expected me to do all the adjusting—while he stubbornly remained the same. I'm glad she wised up about this and had Jess giving her the truth she needed. He may have had his reasons for withholding so much about himself from her but how can he expect her to love a stranger?
Between kisses, he rasped against my damp skin, “Ya lyublyu tebya.” I love you.
With all my heart, I told him, “Ya lyublyu tebya, Aleks.”
This was really good! I only wished there was a stronger plot outside of their relationship. Like a little more action in the mafia world.
With his accent thick, he bit out one word: “Obsessed.”
Imagining it was the word foremost in his thoughts, I replied with the one foremost in mine: “Revelation.” She's his obsession and he's her revelation.
He regarded me like I was a trapped thing, already his to enjoy.
“You’re a smart girl. You’re going to replay everything we’ve done, and you’re going to reach the same conclusion I have.”
“And wh-what conclusion is that?”
“Eto ne izbezhno dlya nas.” You and I are inevitable. I thought the same exact thing lol
He wrapped my hair around his fist, forcing me to look at him. Between breaths, he said, “Ty moya.” You are mine.
What submissive wouldn’t want a man like Sevastyan to dominate her?
A man so dark and dangerous. So compelling and powerful.
And he was mine.
He expected me to do all the adjusting—while he stubbornly remained the same. I'm glad she wised up about this and had Jess giving her the truth she needed. He may have had his reasons for withholding so much about himself from her but how can he expect her to love a stranger?
Between kisses, he rasped against my damp skin, “Ya lyublyu tebya.” I love you.
With all my heart, I told him, “Ya lyublyu tebya, Aleks.”
This was really good! I only wished there was a stronger plot outside of their relationship. Like a little more action in the mafia world.
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Summary
Natalie Porter, is a college grad student, and she has had to work hard for her schooling, working multiple jobs, making her own way. But even though she was adopted by a loving family, there is still one things that she needs…to find her birth father. After searching and searching, giving up thousands of dollars, to find him, she is at a lost when her investigator stops communication. But she hasn’t given up hope that one day she will find him. At a bar with her best friend, she is dared to flirt and take home a stranger, and have fun and dirty sex with him. The man she picks, is bad boy all the way. Danger seeping out of his pores, tattoos, and a dark brooding stare that she finds compelling. But he warns her off, and she didn’t think that she would ever see or hear from him again. Aleksi, was found on the streets as a teenage boy, starving and doing what he could to survive, and was picked up by the Mafia boss. That mafia boss raised him and taught him everything, and was the father he always wanted. But when he is asked to watched over his daughter, he is more than willing. But the longer he watches her, the harder it is. Then their enemies are after her, and he must protect her and bring her back to her father. He knows that he can’t touch her, but she is temptation itself…and will Aleksi be able to resist her body and her heart?
The Hero
Aleksi, has a past and that past has haunted him. At thirteen he was left on the streets, forced to abandon his brothers, and barely surviving the streets, by learning to fight and defend himself. He is then brought into a Mafiya group, and the head honcho, practically adopts him, and teaches him everything he knows. Aleksi, is a killer, and has had to do things he will always regret, but always to protect himself and those he is loyal to. He has always obeyed every order, without question until he meets the woman to bring him to his knees. Aleksi is one sexy bad ass of a hero. And yes he is a hero. But it took time before I believed that. :) He was quite intense and complicated at times, and you see from the beginning how mysterious he is. He is dangerous but only to his enemies. He does have certain singular tastes, and delights in them. He loves being in command, especially in the bedroom. But as the story progresses you see so much more depth to his character, than that which he portrays. I loved seeing each layer being peeled off and boy did he give me the shivers and tingles–in all the right places.
The Heroine
Natalie is a fun and sassy heroine. Natalie, is one of those heroines that you can’t help but love from the beginning. She is very bold and daring. She has the spirit of a tiger, and wow does she have passion all boiled down inside her. What I really loved about her character was how she gave back just as much as she got. Alekski is pretty intimidating, but she doesn’t let him frighten her. She does have a strong personality that seems to meld with her hero quite well. I felt like she matched him on any playing field, and she seemed to be able to still give off a sweet personality to. She was very likable and so easy to relate with. She is willing to try anything and has a sense of adventure, that I am not sure I would feel if I was her. But she won me over from the first chapter, as I am sure she will with you as well.
Plot and Story Line
The Professional is a story that will sear you completely. This story was super HOT and way hotter than I was expecting. This author has definitely picked up the heat since I first read her. Which was a few years ago when I tried her historical romances and the first of the Immortal series. I knew that this would be more erotic, but wow this blew my mind away. Despite all the heat it had quite a plot to the story. Much more than you would ever think with an erotic romance…but in my mind this story will still be considered a romance novel—just blazing hot. Because there is still so many positive elements that makes it so much more than a simple erotic novel. Now from the very beginning these two have had fireworks, and he kidnaps her and puts her on a plane, but not before one hell of a kiss and some fondling that just had be getting a fever. Whew…first chapter, and it was always HOT…I knew I was in for one hell of a ride. But it doesn’t stop when they arrive at her father’s home and sanctuary, the safest place on the world for her to be…except from Aleksi. Natalie already knows that she could easily fall in love with him, but Aleksi doesn’t believe he can return that, or dishonor her father that way. But soon Natalie will be like a dog with a bone, never giving up. She is tenacious and stubborn, and Aleksi is danger personified but he surely knows how to show a girl a good time. There are BDSM elements. Now those that know me, know that I am picky about this. There are times I like it and times I don’t. But I knew it had some elements so I was prepared. But Kresley Cole did a tremendous job of writing a story that is engaging and erotic, and has plenty of romance for romance lovers. It is way more intense and dramatic, but there are things that occur that totally shock me, and really pick up the pace of the story. There were some aspects that had me reaching for my tissues…but in a way it was a good thing. I felt all over the place with the story, but I found it one hell of a ride. Now I do want to say one thing. I have heard comparisons from this story to Fifty Shades of Grey (there is no comparison. they are totally two different themes and story lines. They may both have BDSM elements of a sort, but they are as alike as fire and ice. I found I loved this story and it had me from the beginning.
Cover
This cover is so yummy. I don’t even know what it is, but the whole man in a suit, and I don’t know what he is holding (maybe vodka or brandy)…but sure is sexy. The model did a great job in portraying a total russian bad ass.
Overall View
A story that is bound to set you to aflame….a story of passion, unique sexual drama, dramatic characters, and a thrilling plot leaving you breathless for more!!!
Natalie Porter, is a college grad student, and she has had to work hard for her schooling, working multiple jobs, making her own way. But even though she was adopted by a loving family, there is still one things that she needs…to find her birth father. After searching and searching, giving up thousands of dollars, to find him, she is at a lost when her investigator stops communication. But she hasn’t given up hope that one day she will find him. At a bar with her best friend, she is dared to flirt and take home a stranger, and have fun and dirty sex with him. The man she picks, is bad boy all the way. Danger seeping out of his pores, tattoos, and a dark brooding stare that she finds compelling. But he warns her off, and she didn’t think that she would ever see or hear from him again. Aleksi, was found on the streets as a teenage boy, starving and doing what he could to survive, and was picked up by the Mafia boss. That mafia boss raised him and taught him everything, and was the father he always wanted. But when he is asked to watched over his daughter, he is more than willing. But the longer he watches her, the harder it is. Then their enemies are after her, and he must protect her and bring her back to her father. He knows that he can’t touch her, but she is temptation itself…and will Aleksi be able to resist her body and her heart?
The Hero
Aleksi, has a past and that past has haunted him. At thirteen he was left on the streets, forced to abandon his brothers, and barely surviving the streets, by learning to fight and defend himself. He is then brought into a Mafiya group, and the head honcho, practically adopts him, and teaches him everything he knows. Aleksi, is a killer, and has had to do things he will always regret, but always to protect himself and those he is loyal to. He has always obeyed every order, without question until he meets the woman to bring him to his knees. Aleksi is one sexy bad ass of a hero. And yes he is a hero. But it took time before I believed that. :) He was quite intense and complicated at times, and you see from the beginning how mysterious he is. He is dangerous but only to his enemies. He does have certain singular tastes, and delights in them. He loves being in command, especially in the bedroom. But as the story progresses you see so much more depth to his character, than that which he portrays. I loved seeing each layer being peeled off and boy did he give me the shivers and tingles–in all the right places.
The Heroine
Natalie is a fun and sassy heroine. Natalie, is one of those heroines that you can’t help but love from the beginning. She is very bold and daring. She has the spirit of a tiger, and wow does she have passion all boiled down inside her. What I really loved about her character was how she gave back just as much as she got. Alekski is pretty intimidating, but she doesn’t let him frighten her. She does have a strong personality that seems to meld with her hero quite well. I felt like she matched him on any playing field, and she seemed to be able to still give off a sweet personality to. She was very likable and so easy to relate with. She is willing to try anything and has a sense of adventure, that I am not sure I would feel if I was her. But she won me over from the first chapter, as I am sure she will with you as well.
Plot and Story Line
The Professional is a story that will sear you completely. This story was super HOT and way hotter than I was expecting. This author has definitely picked up the heat since I first read her. Which was a few years ago when I tried her historical romances and the first of the Immortal series. I knew that this would be more erotic, but wow this blew my mind away. Despite all the heat it had quite a plot to the story. Much more than you would ever think with an erotic romance…but in my mind this story will still be considered a romance novel—just blazing hot. Because there is still so many positive elements that makes it so much more than a simple erotic novel. Now from the very beginning these two have had fireworks, and he kidnaps her and puts her on a plane, but not before one hell of a kiss and some fondling that just had be getting a fever. Whew…first chapter, and it was always HOT…I knew I was in for one hell of a ride. But it doesn’t stop when they arrive at her father’s home and sanctuary, the safest place on the world for her to be…except from Aleksi. Natalie already knows that she could easily fall in love with him, but Aleksi doesn’t believe he can return that, or dishonor her father that way. But soon Natalie will be like a dog with a bone, never giving up. She is tenacious and stubborn, and Aleksi is danger personified but he surely knows how to show a girl a good time. There are BDSM elements. Now those that know me, know that I am picky about this. There are times I like it and times I don’t. But I knew it had some elements so I was prepared. But Kresley Cole did a tremendous job of writing a story that is engaging and erotic, and has plenty of romance for romance lovers. It is way more intense and dramatic, but there are things that occur that totally shock me, and really pick up the pace of the story. There were some aspects that had me reaching for my tissues…but in a way it was a good thing. I felt all over the place with the story, but I found it one hell of a ride. Now I do want to say one thing. I have heard comparisons from this story to Fifty Shades of Grey (there is no comparison. they are totally two different themes and story lines. They may both have BDSM elements of a sort, but they are as alike as fire and ice. I found I loved this story and it had me from the beginning.
Cover
This cover is so yummy. I don’t even know what it is, but the whole man in a suit, and I don’t know what he is holding (maybe vodka or brandy)…but sure is sexy. The model did a great job in portraying a total russian bad ass.
Overall View
A story that is bound to set you to aflame….a story of passion, unique sexual drama, dramatic characters, and a thrilling plot leaving you breathless for more!!!
Read it when it came out as a serial.
Part 1
5 stars
Superb. Really, everything I want in a book.
Interesting characters, check. (anti-hero does overshadow heroine here)
Compelling storyline, check. (Mafia aspect was just hinted at enough to really intrigue me)
Pearl clutching hotness, check. (Twisted the strand so much, it snapped.)
A few caveats:
24yr old virgin
instalove/attraction
Two usually very bothersome things but only slightly twittered at me. Guess I'm just really feeling the bad bad Leroy Brown comrades right now.
Part 2
4 stars
Didn't quite live up to the first one but still managed to be better than average.
Still liking the characters and where they have taken me and where I think they are going to go.
BDSM aspects are more frequent in this one and in the beginning the story arc takes a hit because of it. The ending part revs up with some action however.
Part 3
3 stars
The Professional: Part 3 - Kresley Cole
Net! (the soft no)
Veered into erotica way too much for my liking. Where was my Russian mafia suspense story?
Felt rushed and only seemed to skim the surface of characters and story arc.
I want this story flushed out and redone with more in depth, well, everything! Wait scratch that, I think the sex club aspect was well taken care of here.
However, I stayed up until 4am to read all 3parts, so who am I to complain. Obviously, there was something here for me. Mafiya, guns, suspense, in depth story arc are more my kink than circus orgies and cum ropes.
Would recommend reading, who knows maybe it will inspire you to give your neighborhood mafia guy a try.
Part 1
5 stars
Superb. Really, everything I want in a book.
Interesting characters, check. (anti-hero does overshadow heroine here)
Compelling storyline, check. (Mafia aspect was just hinted at enough to really intrigue me)
Pearl clutching hotness, check. (Twisted the strand so much, it snapped.)
A few caveats:
24yr old virgin
instalove/attraction
Two usually very bothersome things but only slightly twittered at me. Guess I'm just really feeling the bad bad Leroy Brown comrades right now.
Part 2
4 stars
Didn't quite live up to the first one but still managed to be better than average.
Still liking the characters and where they have taken me and where I think they are going to go.
BDSM aspects are more frequent in this one and in the beginning the story arc takes a hit because of it. The ending part revs up with some action however.
Part 3
3 stars
The Professional: Part 3 - Kresley Cole
Net! (the soft no)
Veered into erotica way too much for my liking. Where was my Russian mafia suspense story?
Felt rushed and only seemed to skim the surface of characters and story arc.
I want this story flushed out and redone with more in depth, well, everything! Wait scratch that, I think the sex club aspect was well taken care of here.
However, I stayed up until 4am to read all 3parts, so who am I to complain. Obviously, there was something here for me. Mafiya, guns, suspense, in depth story arc are more my kink than circus orgies and cum ropes.
Would recommend reading, who knows maybe it will inspire you to give your neighborhood mafia guy a try.
I had never read a book by Kresley Cole before and I’m not sure I’d read more if they’re all like this one.
There’s a ton of sex scenes and they’re very hot, 5🔥 for sure. But in and out of the sex scenes, Sevastyan was abusively controlling, manipulative, and cruel.
I get that there’s a dominant and a submissive in BDSM but this felt even beyond that to me.
The story was interesting, it’s like nothing I’ve read before. I think maybe I just don’t love tropes where the man is obsessed to the point of killing for the girl. It’s a bit much. Also, it’s like, that’s not a relationship, that’s kidnapping and she has Stockholm syndrome!
There’s a ton of sex scenes and they’re very hot, 5🔥 for sure. But in and out of the sex scenes, Sevastyan was abusively controlling, manipulative, and cruel.
I get that there’s a dominant and a submissive in BDSM but this felt even beyond that to me.
The story was interesting, it’s like nothing I’ve read before. I think maybe I just don’t love tropes where the man is obsessed to the point of killing for the girl. It’s a bit much. Also, it’s like, that’s not a relationship, that’s kidnapping and she has Stockholm syndrome!
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Professional is not exactly what I expected. I was expecting something dark mafia romance. Instead, Miss Cole disappoint me with lack of originality. The writing is choppy and immature. A lot of copy and paste.
The sex can not help the story either. Too much sex not enough character development. There is no in depth development with the story either.
The sex can not help the story either. Too much sex not enough character development. There is no in depth development with the story either.
This is one of those books where I’m glad I stuck with it to the end.
There wasn’t a lot of action/feeling of an outside threat for the first half of the book, which had my interest waning but there were enough sexy times to tide me over.
The second half is where shit got real. The sex was 🔥🔥🔥And that club scene? I nearly died 🥵. Now I want to read more books that explore exhibitionism (is that a word?).
At times I found Sevastyan’s controlling nature, violent nature and emotional detachment pretty grating.
I kept waiting for Natalie to realise she doesn’t deserve his shit and leave him forcing him to recognise her worth and come after her. And while he does, there was not nearly enough grovelling (basically none until he thinks he’s seriously broken her).
I’m super intrigued to read the other books though, especially the third one after what was revealed at the end of this book.
There wasn’t a lot of action/feeling of an outside threat for the first half of the book, which had my interest waning but there were enough sexy times to tide me over.
The second half is where shit got real. The sex was 🔥🔥🔥And that club scene? I nearly died 🥵. Now I want to read more books that explore exhibitionism (is that a word?).
At times I found Sevastyan’s controlling nature, violent nature and emotional detachment pretty grating.
I kept waiting for Natalie to realise she doesn’t deserve his shit and leave him forcing him to recognise her worth and come after her. And while he does, there was not nearly enough grovelling (basically none until he thinks he’s seriously broken her).
I’m super intrigued to read the other books though, especially the third one after what was revealed at the end of this book.