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loverofromance's review
5.0
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
After reading Ruthless Stranger, I had to immediately jump into Broken Fighter, and honestly, I read the sample because I wasn’t sure I wanted to keep going, however, I was weak haha and I immediately grabbed up this one and I was more excited to discover Boris and Nora’s love story and it was everything I could have hoped for and more!! I fell so hard for them. We see this couple in Ruthless Stranger and I was hoping that we would get to see their story here. What we see is a flashback from seeing them from then and we see the growth of their relationship up until the present and I really loved this style of writing a flashback, it wasn’t that ridiculous back and forth ping pong ball type of flashback that literally give you reader dizzies. Nope, this was pure perfection for me and I loved just about everything about this book here. There was something “more” to this book that just worked for me. I do have a soft spot for that forbidden love type of reading and this one checked off all the boxes for me. And plus I just needed to see Boris have his HEA and how he found Nora and all the good and bad in between. And Maggie Cole definitely delivered a beautiful story here!!
Summary
Our story begins with the beginning when our couple first meets. Boris and Nora have known each other for years, Boris is the best friend of her brother Killian. They help each other train and fight in the ring in their fights but also Boris is invested in the O’Malley family, as he considers them his family. There is this connection that has always been between Boris and Nora but they haven’t acted on it but now those feelings are started to become more present. Nora is a member of the O’Malley family, and she is expected to marry a good Irish man and have Irish babies but she is getting into her mid-thirties and her brothers are pressuring her into dating, But there is only one man that Nora wants, and he is the forbidden fruit she isn’t supposed to go near and her family would have a fit if she ever thought about being with someone Russian over being Irish. Boris has loved Nora from afar, he knows he shouldn’t be with her, its too dangerous. He had to make a deal with the devil to save his family and once a year he is owned and he doesn’t know how he could ever keep her safe. His own family doesn’t want him near Nora but he can’t seem to resist being with Nora. But Boris wonders if he will ever be enough for Nora and if she would be willing to give up her Irish family and expectations to be with him?
What I Loved
Oh man,..my heart while reading this book was utterly captivated by this pairing and I just savored every single page with Boris and Nora. I absolutely adored seeing their story unfold and all the pain and heartbreak that they have to go through. I just wanted to give them a warm hug, just seeing how much they love each other but are torn from their own families’ expectations was so heartbreaking at times. Boris especially is going through hell trying to figure out this relationship with Nora. He also is tormented by his present and his past, I just loved how his brothers and friends understand even if they don’t know everything, and give him the support that he so needs. The romance between Boris and Nora was just everything, there is something about a forbidden love that will always work out for me. The way that is was written though, was magnificent. I was on board all the way with these two, their story is painful at times because of what they have to overcome but I really admired the way in which they are able to get through it and overcome what they face. It was also very interesting to see how Boris defeats his enemy, and it was so satisfying to see it here. I found the O’Malley family to be such a hoot and I can’t wait to see more of their antics.
What I Struggled With
Not that much, sometimes Nora drove me nuts by delaying telling her family the truth.
Overall View
I found Broken Fighter to be such a fierce and sensual romance that beats a heart of fire and is packed with so much heart and genuine feels. Definitely eager to see what Maggie delivers in the series!
Trigger Warnings:
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
The buzz of my skin crackles the moment I see him. I don’t have a choice in the two options. He’s lightning to my veins. And the need for him to strike me over and over has never been greater.
First Impressions
After reading Ruthless Stranger, I had to immediately jump into Broken Fighter, and honestly, I read the sample because I wasn’t sure I wanted to keep going, however, I was weak haha and I immediately grabbed up this one and I was more excited to discover Boris and Nora’s love story and it was everything I could have hoped for and more!! I fell so hard for them. We see this couple in Ruthless Stranger and I was hoping that we would get to see their story here. What we see is a flashback from seeing them from then and we see the growth of their relationship up until the present and I really loved this style of writing a flashback, it wasn’t that ridiculous back and forth ping pong ball type of flashback that literally give you reader dizzies. Nope, this was pure perfection for me and I loved just about everything about this book here. There was something “more” to this book that just worked for me. I do have a soft spot for that forbidden love type of reading and this one checked off all the boxes for me. And plus I just needed to see Boris have his HEA and how he found Nora and all the good and bad in between. And Maggie Cole definitely delivered a beautiful story here!!
Summary
Our story begins with the beginning when our couple first meets. Boris and Nora have known each other for years, Boris is the best friend of her brother Killian. They help each other train and fight in the ring in their fights but also Boris is invested in the O’Malley family, as he considers them his family. There is this connection that has always been between Boris and Nora but they haven’t acted on it but now those feelings are started to become more present. Nora is a member of the O’Malley family, and she is expected to marry a good Irish man and have Irish babies but she is getting into her mid-thirties and her brothers are pressuring her into dating, But there is only one man that Nora wants, and he is the forbidden fruit she isn’t supposed to go near and her family would have a fit if she ever thought about being with someone Russian over being Irish. Boris has loved Nora from afar, he knows he shouldn’t be with her, its too dangerous. He had to make a deal with the devil to save his family and once a year he is owned and he doesn’t know how he could ever keep her safe. His own family doesn’t want him near Nora but he can’t seem to resist being with Nora. But Boris wonders if he will ever be enough for Nora and if she would be willing to give up her Irish family and expectations to be with him?
Between kisses, she says, “We can’t do this anymore.” I kiss her deeper. “You’re wrong.” “We’re playing with fire.” My arm tightens around her. I hold her head firmly to mine. “You can’t put out the flame when the match is already lit.” She freezes. “Then everything burns to the ground.”
What I Loved
Oh man,..my heart while reading this book was utterly captivated by this pairing and I just savored every single page with Boris and Nora. I absolutely adored seeing their story unfold and all the pain and heartbreak that they have to go through. I just wanted to give them a warm hug, just seeing how much they love each other but are torn from their own families’ expectations was so heartbreaking at times. Boris especially is going through hell trying to figure out this relationship with Nora. He also is tormented by his present and his past, I just loved how his brothers and friends understand even if they don’t know everything, and give him the support that he so needs. The romance between Boris and Nora was just everything, there is something about a forbidden love that will always work out for me. The way that is was written though, was magnificent. I was on board all the way with these two, their story is painful at times because of what they have to overcome but I really admired the way in which they are able to get through it and overcome what they face. It was also very interesting to see how Boris defeats his enemy, and it was so satisfying to see it here. I found the O’Malley family to be such a hoot and I can’t wait to see more of their antics.
What I Struggled With
Not that much, sometimes Nora drove me nuts by delaying telling her family the truth.
Overall View
I found Broken Fighter to be such a fierce and sensual romance that beats a heart of fire and is packed with so much heart and genuine feels. Definitely eager to see what Maggie delivers in the series!
“You’re mine, moya dusha. I love you. No amount of potential destruction is keeping me away from you.”
Trigger Warnings:
Spoiler
Violence, Torture, Deathdaniela_endless_tbr's review
4.0
Great story! I missed being back in this world.
Nora annoyed me quite a lot with the whole “ Jesus Mary Joseph” and being so reticent disclosing her relationship for so long. Although her reasons were valid, it felt like it took too long for her to be on the same page as Boris but other than that I loved it. Can’t wait to read Sergey book
Nora annoyed me quite a lot with the whole “ Jesus Mary Joseph” and being so reticent disclosing her relationship for so long. Although her reasons were valid, it felt like it took too long for her to be on the same page as Boris but other than that I loved it. Can’t wait to read Sergey book
nikkiethereader's review
4.0
This book was very intense and action-packed. The steam level on this book is high. I have to be honest. I'm not very comfortable with too much sexual encounters in books I read. There is steam in every chapter. Some of which basically lead the whole chapter with sex. I didn't mind it so much with this one. The story was just so amazing. I just had to know more! Another warning is that this book ends on a cliffhanger.
ela_35's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
I don’t think that I liked anything about this book. I was bored for most of it, and there were a lot of things that I found annoying about it.
Boris and Nora had a secret relationship, but every few chapters they would break up or talk about never seeing each other again. It was annoying, and the reasons they used to break up were rubbish.
I know that this is probably common, but the whole thing about Boris and Nora not being able to be together because he’s Russian and she’s Irish was so annoying and I didn’t see it as a real reason for all the drama that happened.
There was a plot with all the mafia stuff which I’m sure is going to be continued in the next books, but I don’t think that I’ll continue with this series as it just not for me. I don’t really care about any of the other characters, and the plot isn’t compelling enough for me to continue.
aranzazugarcia's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
booze_boobs_books's review
5.0
I am absolutely in love with Maggie Cole's Mafia Wars series! Russian Bad Boys, Hot Irish Men and all the gorgeous ladies that love them! Broken Fighter brings the heat, the drama and definitely the sizzle! Nora and Boris are meant to be and will stop at nothing to protect what is theirs! The story of two families that will leave you wanting more after every page....
justavoraciousreader's review
4.0
Broken Fighter is gripping, intense, and dramatic with epic twists of passion, lust and sexual chemistry we all want in a great romantic suspense! As plots thicken there are more twists and storylines that keep you intrigued. Maggie Cole knows how to capture the reader’s attention and keep it there to the very end. I am looking forward to the next audiobook in the series.
The narration for this book is sublime. Gregory and Allyson put a lot of heart and steamy sexiness into their performance!! I loved it!!
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The narration for this book is sublime. Gregory and Allyson put a lot of heart and steamy sexiness into their performance!! I loved it!!
#AudiobookObsessionReviewer #TheFlock
alwaysbereadin's review
5.0
I really enjoy this series...like a lot. Although it's HIGHLY advised to read this series in order, I haven't been doing that. Regardless, I'm trying to make up for that (kinda) and this was the tamest one I've read yet. And considering some of the brutality that takes place in this, that is saying something. But this was a very fast paced best friends sister story. Mafia stories, especially one's with this quite unpopular (even though I personally love it) trope in it aren't going to be for everyone, but I've recently found Ms. Cole and I'm completely hooked on her work so this is a winner in my book. The feuding families, the angst, the drama, I need more. Always always.
pagesinkedinshadows's review
4.0
Dark, hot love story with a side of crime families, debt and blood. What do you do when the devil owns you?
rileysreadingadventures's review
3.0
Boris and Noras story was fast paced and easy to follow. A typical forbidden romance. The angst and pull could have been enhanced as time quickly moves by. Yes, you are aware they’re meant to be together (especially if you read book 1) but their love story could have had more depth. I felt like we just got into the heart of their story and then they broke up and then boom they’re pregnant and back together. I liked it but not as much as I liked Maksim and Aspens story.