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allyreadsromance's review
5.0
My favorite book in this amazing series!! Dmitri has been the bad guy I’ve loved to hate in all the other books though he really has never done anything too terrible! Kierra has been ignored and left to her own destructive devices for years and finally met her match! She is Dmitri’s number one priority!
Dmitri and Kierra’s relationship is nothing less than explosive! Passionate and full of trust and control issues😆 I’m sad to see this series end! But what a way to go❤️❤️❤️
Dmitri and Kierra’s relationship is nothing less than explosive! Passionate and full of trust and control issues😆 I’m sad to see this series end! But what a way to go❤️❤️❤️
beebumle1125's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jenafyre's review
5.0
Oh I can now officially say that I have fallen hard for a Mob Boss Russian. In The Bastard's Bargain (The O'Malleys #6) by Katee Robert we finally get to see what makes the hot and very sexy Dmitri Romanov tick. We also get to see what happens to the dynamic between the 4 main mob families when they decide to join forces. have to tell you, this is one series that you will want to start from the beginning. The dynamic between the characters, the history, and what got them to this point are all revealed as the series unfolds. This is the end of an amazing series and it is the story of Dmitri and Keria.
Dmitri Romanov needs a bride, and he is promised one Keira O'Malley. When he learns that her brother and head of the family is going to double cross him, he steals her away in the middle of the night and right to the courthouse where they become man and wife, sealing their fate and making it impossible for her family to take her from him. But he has more to worry about than her family. First he has to help his wife with here alcohol addiction, make sure she stays clean, oh, and try to find a way to make his family believe that he is still in control.
Keira O'Malley dreamed of her wedding day, but never thought that is would turn out to be in a court house, no flowers, no dress, and to a man that while she thinks that he is sexy as sin, she knows that he will never love her. She had deep feelings of unworthiness and sorrow that keep her locked away in a bottle so that she does not have to feel the loss that she has suffered,
But it is Dmitri, who at ever turn shows her that she is more than worthy, she is a queen in his eyes, and he offers her what she has never had before, the freedom to be his equal, the freedom to rule at his side, as he partner, the queen to his king. It is Dmitri that gives her back the joy of painting, something that she has not done since the sudden death of her beloved brother, Devlin, the one person who was always in her corner and always had her back. And it is Dmitri that offers her safety, security, and of all things the love that she so desperately craves.
But when enemies of old threaten Keira, Dmitri will join forces with her family and his other rivals to keep her safe, but when Dmitri is the one taken, Keira will need to step up, become the strong leader and queen that Dmitri knows that she can be in order to get him back before time runs out.
All I can say is WOW! I have always been fascinated with Dmitri Romanov and have seen different layers of his characters throughout this series, and I have to tell you, that this book just made me fall head over heals in love with him. He shows the world a tough and dominate side, but in private, he can be tender, he can be loving, he can be concerned and berates himself when he thinks that he has hurt Keira in some way. He is so protective of her, wanting to comfort and support her in all ways. Keira was a surprise to me. She always seemed like a flighty 21 year old who did not have it together, but in this book, you get to peel back the layers and see that underneath everything, she is wicked strong and has a backbone of solid steel. She is determined and driven. It are these traits that make her such a perfect match for Dmitri. I am sad to see this series come to an end, but what a way to end it. Highly recommended!
Dmitri Romanov needs a bride, and he is promised one Keira O'Malley. When he learns that her brother and head of the family is going to double cross him, he steals her away in the middle of the night and right to the courthouse where they become man and wife, sealing their fate and making it impossible for her family to take her from him. But he has more to worry about than her family. First he has to help his wife with here alcohol addiction, make sure she stays clean, oh, and try to find a way to make his family believe that he is still in control.
Keira O'Malley dreamed of her wedding day, but never thought that is would turn out to be in a court house, no flowers, no dress, and to a man that while she thinks that he is sexy as sin, she knows that he will never love her. She had deep feelings of unworthiness and sorrow that keep her locked away in a bottle so that she does not have to feel the loss that she has suffered,
But it is Dmitri, who at ever turn shows her that she is more than worthy, she is a queen in his eyes, and he offers her what she has never had before, the freedom to be his equal, the freedom to rule at his side, as he partner, the queen to his king. It is Dmitri that gives her back the joy of painting, something that she has not done since the sudden death of her beloved brother, Devlin, the one person who was always in her corner and always had her back. And it is Dmitri that offers her safety, security, and of all things the love that she so desperately craves.
But when enemies of old threaten Keira, Dmitri will join forces with her family and his other rivals to keep her safe, but when Dmitri is the one taken, Keira will need to step up, become the strong leader and queen that Dmitri knows that she can be in order to get him back before time runs out.
All I can say is WOW! I have always been fascinated with Dmitri Romanov and have seen different layers of his characters throughout this series, and I have to tell you, that this book just made me fall head over heals in love with him. He shows the world a tough and dominate side, but in private, he can be tender, he can be loving, he can be concerned and berates himself when he thinks that he has hurt Keira in some way. He is so protective of her, wanting to comfort and support her in all ways. Keira was a surprise to me. She always seemed like a flighty 21 year old who did not have it together, but in this book, you get to peel back the layers and see that underneath everything, she is wicked strong and has a backbone of solid steel. She is determined and driven. It are these traits that make her such a perfect match for Dmitri. I am sad to see this series come to an end, but what a way to end it. Highly recommended!
wolvenheart's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Loved that Dmitri finally got his own story with Keira. It was an excellent way to wrap up the O’Malleys.
theeuphoriczat's review
4.0
Check out my review of the first five books.
This book is the hottest in the entire series. I have been itching to find out more about Dimitri and while he has been a staple in the series, we never really get much of him. He is ruthless and I like that for him but really he is just a big softie for his niece.
Dimitri meet Kiera O'Malley at a club (honestly more like a sex dungeon) and after she managed to give him a boner and make off with his wallet and watch (I think) he has been attracted to her and he has plans to make her his. He has to do it fast before she drinks herself to death.
Kiera has been on a downward spiral since the death of her beloved brother, she has not spent a day sober since it means dealing with her emotions. She has stopped doing the things that she loves. She has thrown herself at Dimitri more times than she wishes to admit but he has turned her down every time. He seems to be the only one that cares about her.
This was my favourite book in the whole series not just because of the extremely sexy sex but because of the way it explored grief, addiction, withdrawal, death and relationships. And did I say that there is an Age gap because there is an age gap and in no way did it turn into a fetish. There was no 'baby girl' and the other similarly annoying and disgusting pet names!
Katee Roberts take all my money!!!
This book is the hottest in the entire series. I have been itching to find out more about Dimitri and while he has been a staple in the series, we never really get much of him. He is ruthless and I like that for him but really he is just a big softie for his niece.
Dimitri meet Kiera O'Malley at a club (honestly more like a sex dungeon) and after she managed to give him a boner and make off with his wallet and watch (I think) he has been attracted to her and he has plans to make her his. He has to do it fast before she drinks herself to death.
Kiera has been on a downward spiral since the death of her beloved brother, she has not spent a day sober since it means dealing with her emotions. She has stopped doing the things that she loves. She has thrown herself at Dimitri more times than she wishes to admit but he has turned her down every time. He seems to be the only one that cares about her.
This was my favourite book in the whole series not just because of the extremely sexy sex but because of the way it explored grief, addiction, withdrawal, death and relationships. And did I say that there is an Age gap because there is an age gap and in no way did it turn into a fetish. There was no 'baby girl' and the other similarly annoying and disgusting pet names!
Katee Roberts take all my money!!!
nitarra's review
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jaasminesierraa's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
reg349's review against another edition
3.0
Pleasantly surprised at the final book! I was afraid that the author would handle Keira’s trauma and alcoholism haphazardly, but she was finally able to acknowledge that she hadn’t been able to recover from devlins death.I do wish there was more attention paid to her recovery, like therapy. Someone like Keira would also benefit from speaking to a professional rather just Dmitir. Painting and good sex could only get you so far. I prefer a slow burn so this series was not my favorite in terms of the couples falling into bed within a week. would have loved to have had an epilogue to tie everything but oh well.
jenru9613's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75