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girlwithhearteyes's review
3.75
4 stars
I was reading all these Harlequin Presents-esque books, so decided to just go for the real thing… and this one really hit the mark.
I mean, yes, the FMC was misjudged but she wasn’t totally innocent. And, yes, the MMC went from “you’re mine” with cold eyes intent on revenge to “you’re mine” with eyes that were hot with passion (IFYKYK), but I liked how he did try win her over in his misguided way. The final conflict resolution was also pretty satisfying.
All in all, soapy drama done well.
(I did giggle when I saw it wasn't a Greek tycoon MMC, but a Russian prince MMC though.)
I was reading all these Harlequin Presents-esque books, so decided to just go for the real thing… and this one really hit the mark.
I mean, yes, the FMC was misjudged but she wasn’t totally innocent. And, yes, the MMC went from “you’re mine” with cold eyes intent on revenge to “you’re mine” with eyes that were hot with passion (IFYKYK), but I liked how he did try win her over in his misguided way. The final conflict resolution was also pretty satisfying.
All in all, soapy drama done well.
(I did giggle when I saw it wasn't a Greek tycoon MMC, but a Russian prince MMC though.)
bibliocat08's review
4.0
I enjoyed this story. It had a good formula for the plot and decent pacing. I am looking forward to reading the sister's story.
tsukikomew's review
3.0
Review posted @ http://tsukibooks.blogspot.com
Bree knows better than to doubt the steely ruthlessness of this man. With everything to lose and the weight of Vladimir's gaze upon her, she will have to play the best she's ever played—or run the risk of losing herself completely….
I was really hesitant to start this book because I tend to have issues where women sell themselves for the sake of a payoff. I understand they are sometimes in horrible straits but suddenly they are totally cool with being bought. They are totally willing to just have sex with the guy for some lengthy amount of time to save the ranch or something. Inevitably the two fall in love and they get to look fondly at the time she was a possession. Perhaps she should be just a little indignant.
Oddly enough I enjoyed the story. Bree was an idiot but it worked out for her. Vladimir makes it clear she had won enough money to leave the poker table but she made the final wager to get $1 million. Yes, she wanted to pay off her father's old debts and allow her and her sister to have a better life but she didn't have to wager her body.
Bree was likable enough but an idiot. She was trying to give her sister a better life while giving up scams and gambling. She was in love once and ready to give up scams and gambling when he left her. Vladimir found out about her past and immediately dumped her. I understand her need to protect her sister and I understand her love of Vladimir even after all this time. He gave her the hope for a better future.
Vladimir on the other hand, was the redeemed character. There were moments during the story when I considered not finishing it because of his behavior. Not only did he purchase Bree but he forced her to clean his rooms wearing lingerie! I was a little put off by that and then...they fell into bed. Sure the sex was hot but it seemed a bit ridiculous. He made her do demeaning things and then treated her like a mistress. He wanted her to shop and enjoy herself once the sex started but he still treated her like a possession.
Of course Vladimir has a horrible relationship with his brother and the brother makes his dastardly appearance near the end. The premise is for Bree to get Vladimir to sign away the company. It seemed concocted for the two to finally admit they were in love.
I get these books are filled with ridiculous scenarios but this one seemed to be full of ridiculousness after ridiculousness. I had trouble wrapping my mind around each crazy situation until finally I just decided to enjoy the crazy. And crazy it was...
This was a fun story at the end of the day so I would recommend giving it a try. Just make sure you are prepared for the woman being a possession for the first 60% of the book.
3 Stars
Published by Harlequin
January 22, 2013
192 Pages
Provided by--NetGalley
Bree knows better than to doubt the steely ruthlessness of this man. With everything to lose and the weight of Vladimir's gaze upon her, she will have to play the best she's ever played—or run the risk of losing herself completely….
I was really hesitant to start this book because I tend to have issues where women sell themselves for the sake of a payoff. I understand they are sometimes in horrible straits but suddenly they are totally cool with being bought. They are totally willing to just have sex with the guy for some lengthy amount of time to save the ranch or something. Inevitably the two fall in love and they get to look fondly at the time she was a possession. Perhaps she should be just a little indignant.
Oddly enough I enjoyed the story. Bree was an idiot but it worked out for her. Vladimir makes it clear she had won enough money to leave the poker table but she made the final wager to get $1 million. Yes, she wanted to pay off her father's old debts and allow her and her sister to have a better life but she didn't have to wager her body.
Bree was likable enough but an idiot. She was trying to give her sister a better life while giving up scams and gambling. She was in love once and ready to give up scams and gambling when he left her. Vladimir found out about her past and immediately dumped her. I understand her need to protect her sister and I understand her love of Vladimir even after all this time. He gave her the hope for a better future.
Vladimir on the other hand, was the redeemed character. There were moments during the story when I considered not finishing it because of his behavior. Not only did he purchase Bree but he forced her to clean his rooms wearing lingerie! I was a little put off by that and then...they fell into bed. Sure the sex was hot but it seemed a bit ridiculous. He made her do demeaning things and then treated her like a mistress. He wanted her to shop and enjoy herself once the sex started but he still treated her like a possession.
Of course Vladimir has a horrible relationship with his brother and the brother makes his dastardly appearance near the end. The premise is for Bree to get Vladimir to sign away the company. It seemed concocted for the two to finally admit they were in love.
I get these books are filled with ridiculous scenarios but this one seemed to be full of ridiculousness after ridiculousness. I had trouble wrapping my mind around each crazy situation until finally I just decided to enjoy the crazy. And crazy it was...
This was a fun story at the end of the day so I would recommend giving it a try. Just make sure you are prepared for the woman being a possession for the first 60% of the book.
3 Stars
Published by Harlequin
January 22, 2013
192 Pages
Provided by--NetGalley
canadianbookaddict's review
4.0
For some reason I have been reading a lot of Harlequin books.
This book is one of the better Harlequin books I have read recently. It got me hooked from the very beginning and I very much enjoyed reading this book. Just like any other Harlequin Presents novels this was predictable but the story is good and you can very well imagine what is going on in the book.
This book is one of the better Harlequin books I have read recently. It got me hooked from the very beginning and I very much enjoyed reading this book. Just like any other Harlequin Presents novels this was predictable but the story is good and you can very well imagine what is going on in the book.
aefedele's review
3.0
Review posted @ http://tsukibooks.blogspot.com
Bree knows better than to doubt the steely ruthlessness of this man. With everything to lose and the weight of Vladimir's gaze upon her, she will have to play the best she's ever played—or run the risk of losing herself completely….
I was really hesitant to start this book because I tend to have issues where women sell themselves for the sake of a payoff. I understand they are sometimes in horrible straits but suddenly they are totally cool with being bought. They are totally willing to just have sex with the guy for some lengthy amount of time to save the ranch or something. Inevitably the two fall in love and they get to look fondly at the time she was a possession. Perhaps she should be just a little indignant.
Oddly enough I enjoyed the story. Bree was an idiot but it worked out for her. Vladimir makes it clear she had won enough money to leave the poker table but she made the final wager to get $1 million. Yes, she wanted to pay off her father's old debts and allow her and her sister to have a better life but she didn't have to wager her body.
Bree was likable enough but an idiot. She was trying to give her sister a better life while giving up scams and gambling. She was in love once and ready to give up scams and gambling when he left her. Vladimir found out about her past and immediately dumped her. I understand her need to protect her sister and I understand her love of Vladimir even after all this time. He gave her the hope for a better future.
Vladimir on the other hand, was the redeemed character. There were moments during the story when I considered not finishing it because of his behavior. Not only did he purchase Bree but he forced her to clean his rooms wearing lingerie! I was a little put off by that and then...they fell into bed. Sure the sex was hot but it seemed a bit ridiculous. He made her do demeaning things and then treated her like a mistress. He wanted her to shop and enjoy herself once the sex started but he still treated her like a possession.
Of course Vladimir has a horrible relationship with his brother and the brother makes his dastardly appearance near the end. The premise is for Bree to get Vladimir to sign away the company. It seemed concocted for the two to finally admit they were in love.
I get these books are filled with ridiculous scenarios but this one seemed to be full of ridiculousness after ridiculousness. I had trouble wrapping my mind around each crazy situation until finally I just decided to enjoy the crazy. And crazy it was...
This was a fun story at the end of the day so I would recommend giving it a try. Just make sure you are prepared for the woman being a possession for the first 60% of the book.
3 Stars
Published by Harlequin
January 22, 2013
192 Pages
Provided by--NetGalley
Bree knows better than to doubt the steely ruthlessness of this man. With everything to lose and the weight of Vladimir's gaze upon her, she will have to play the best she's ever played—or run the risk of losing herself completely….
I was really hesitant to start this book because I tend to have issues where women sell themselves for the sake of a payoff. I understand they are sometimes in horrible straits but suddenly they are totally cool with being bought. They are totally willing to just have sex with the guy for some lengthy amount of time to save the ranch or something. Inevitably the two fall in love and they get to look fondly at the time she was a possession. Perhaps she should be just a little indignant.
Oddly enough I enjoyed the story. Bree was an idiot but it worked out for her. Vladimir makes it clear she had won enough money to leave the poker table but she made the final wager to get $1 million. Yes, she wanted to pay off her father's old debts and allow her and her sister to have a better life but she didn't have to wager her body.
Bree was likable enough but an idiot. She was trying to give her sister a better life while giving up scams and gambling. She was in love once and ready to give up scams and gambling when he left her. Vladimir found out about her past and immediately dumped her. I understand her need to protect her sister and I understand her love of Vladimir even after all this time. He gave her the hope for a better future.
Vladimir on the other hand, was the redeemed character. There were moments during the story when I considered not finishing it because of his behavior. Not only did he purchase Bree but he forced her to clean his rooms wearing lingerie! I was a little put off by that and then...they fell into bed. Sure the sex was hot but it seemed a bit ridiculous. He made her do demeaning things and then treated her like a mistress. He wanted her to shop and enjoy herself once the sex started but he still treated her like a possession.
Of course Vladimir has a horrible relationship with his brother and the brother makes his dastardly appearance near the end. The premise is for Bree to get Vladimir to sign away the company. It seemed concocted for the two to finally admit they were in love.
I get these books are filled with ridiculous scenarios but this one seemed to be full of ridiculousness after ridiculousness. I had trouble wrapping my mind around each crazy situation until finally I just decided to enjoy the crazy. And crazy it was...
This was a fun story at the end of the day so I would recommend giving it a try. Just make sure you are prepared for the woman being a possession for the first 60% of the book.
3 Stars
Published by Harlequin
January 22, 2013
192 Pages
Provided by--NetGalley
janels03's review
4.0
Great book. Wonderful Hero and heroine in Vladimir and Breanna. Good ending and look forward to reading the next book about Vladimir's brother Kasimir and Breanna's sister Josie !
katiev's review
4.0
I love the fantasy idea of the heroine being won in a bet, sold, etc. Guess it's kind of a kink of mine. Totally loved that this hero was so desperate to make her happy, yet going about it so wrong by throwing money at her.
This is very tropey: Hero wants revenge until he realizes h was innocent because 'oops she's a virgin', hero controls heroine's life by manipulating her with her love for a family member, hero is broken and thinks he can't love/doesn't deserve it, but desperately needs the heroine....
Basically a dysfunctional mess that only has a HEA in HPLandia :) Some hate these tropes, but I love it so and though this one was one of the better done examples.
This is very tropey: Hero wants revenge until he realizes h was innocent because 'oops she's a virgin', hero controls heroine's life by manipulating her with her love for a family member, hero is broken and thinks he can't love/doesn't deserve it, but desperately needs the heroine....
Basically a dysfunctional mess that only has a HEA in HPLandia :) Some hate these tropes, but I love it so and though this one was one of the better done examples.
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