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quinnreads2's review against another edition
5.0
"And no matter what you do, Boris Ivanov, I see you. The real you."
-- Nora O'Malley
From early on, it's clear that Nora has Boris' number. Even knowing what she does, it doesn't stop the heartbreak, the heartache that they put each other and themselves through. It's palpable.
The chemistry between these two would put an ACME factory explosion to shame! Their passion is intense, wild, and all-consuming. Unsurprisingly, this leads to some extremely
megs004's review against another edition
5.0
Broken Fighter is the second installment of the Mafia Wars Series. This book follows Boris and Nora. Boris and Nora are like magnets, they always have an undeniable attraction to each other. Their chemistry is smoking hot too! This book will keep you hooked with the many obstacles they go through with their relationship, family and crime. This series is addicting. I cannot wait for book three!
sop30's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second book in the Mafia Wars series by Maggie Cole. This book follows the story of Nora and Boris. We see them in Ruthless Stranger. Nora and Boris have known each other since childhood. They have feelings for each other but can't act on it due to Noras family the O' Malleys. The O' Malleys are an Irish crime family. They want Nora to marry an Irish man to keep the bloodline pure Irish. The spicy scenes were really good.
Their story is kinda like Romeo and Juliet but mafia styled and I loved it.
It also has brothers best friend trope which I absolutely love. He also kept calling her moya dusha.
"You're mine, moya dusha. I love you. No amount of potential destruction is keeping me away from you."
"I would have thought being with him almost every night would reduce the hum in my veins. It doesn't. When he sneaks behind me at work or gives me his panty-melting stare, it only intensifies until I'm so desperate for him, the moment we're alone we're going at it."
Their story is kinda like Romeo and Juliet but mafia styled and I loved it.
It also has brothers best friend trope which I absolutely love. He also kept calling her moya dusha.
"You're mine, moya dusha. I love you. No amount of potential destruction is keeping me away from you."
"I would have thought being with him almost every night would reduce the hum in my veins. It doesn't. When he sneaks behind me at work or gives me his panty-melting stare, it only intensifies until I'm so desperate for him, the moment we're alone we're going at it."
desiree_mcl's review against another edition
4.0
Another hit in this series.
I adored Boris and how much he loved and wanted Nora.
I'm really loving that most of the characters we've been following so far have been in their 30's and 40's. It's nice finding some reads where the main characters aren't 18-26.
Nora...did get on my nerves sometimes. I certainly didn't hate her but the constant pushing away of Boris, especially over the Irish/Russian difference got annoying. Plus, does she have to say 'Jesus, Mary, and Joseph' every time she feels pleasure from sexual contact? A couple of times...fine but every time, multiple times, it got very annoying.
Killian frustrated me, I understood the thought process behind the "Boris isn't Irish" mind set, I'd remember my Papou telling me stories of his mother who was appalled that he was marrying a Greek girl. She wasn't Irish or Catholic, it was like it was worse than murder and they weren't associated with the mob/mafia lifestyle.
So, while it's a mind set that I don't agree with, I understand it was/is an issue in a lot cultures still. However, Boris has been best friends with Killian, has had his back, has been a steady part of his and Nora's life, and yet because he was Russian, he wasn't even an option for Nora. So much so that they completely ignored some warning signs from the Irish guy they were pushing on Nora. It frustrated me a lot, especially when Boris was telling him that there was something off with him and to keep an eye on him but his concerns were shooed away all because the other guy was Irish.
Overall I really liked this, I'm looking forward to reading Sergey's book, which I think is the next one.
I adored Boris and how much he loved and wanted Nora.
I'm really loving that most of the characters we've been following so far have been in their 30's and 40's. It's nice finding some reads where the main characters aren't 18-26.
Nora...did get on my nerves sometimes. I certainly didn't hate her but the constant pushing away of Boris, especially over the Irish/Russian difference got annoying. Plus, does she have to say 'Jesus, Mary, and Joseph' every time she feels pleasure from sexual contact? A couple of times...fine but every time, multiple times, it got very annoying.
Killian frustrated me, I understood the thought process behind the "Boris isn't Irish" mind set, I'd remember my Papou telling me stories of his mother who was appalled that he was marrying a Greek girl. She wasn't Irish or Catholic, it was like it was worse than murder and they weren't associated with the mob/mafia lifestyle.
So, while it's a mind set that I don't agree with, I understand it was/is an issue in a lot cultures still. However, Boris has been best friends with Killian, has had his back, has been a steady part of his and Nora's life, and yet because he was Russian, he wasn't even an option for Nora. So much so that they completely ignored some warning signs from the Irish guy they were pushing on Nora. It frustrated me a lot, especially when Boris was telling him that there was something off with him and to keep an eye on him but his concerns were shooed away all because the other guy was Irish.
Overall I really liked this, I'm looking forward to reading Sergey's book, which I think is the next one.
amberreadsromance28's review against another edition
3.0
I was sad that this book just didn't work for me. I loved the first book. However, I did not feel this couples connection. They have already pined for each other for years before this book starts, so you don't get the build of their relationship. They already loved each other.
I also did not enjoy the sex scenes because the h drove me nuts. She yelled "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph" in every single sex scene. It took me out of the sex scenes and was so unsexy. Literally drove me nuts.
The reason they can't be together was just stupid to me. The h really drove me crazy in this book. The constant back and forth and wanting to be with him but refusing to tell her family was infuriating.
I do like the Mafia storyline, and that was the only thing I liked about this book. I will be continuing with the series because I am very interested in the Mafia plot and want to see the brothers' romances for both of the families.
I also did not enjoy the sex scenes because the h drove me nuts. She yelled "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph" in every single sex scene. It took me out of the sex scenes and was so unsexy. Literally drove me nuts.
The reason they can't be together was just stupid to me. The h really drove me crazy in this book. The constant back and forth and wanting to be with him but refusing to tell her family was infuriating.
I do like the Mafia storyline, and that was the only thing I liked about this book. I will be continuing with the series because I am very interested in the Mafia plot and want to see the brothers' romances for both of the families.
yesididbringabook's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this one better than the last, but this series just isn’t it for me. I don’t like books that all happen simultaneously and feature the main characters so heavily. Feels like spoilers.
shedevilreads's review against another edition
4.0
Broken Fighter by Maggie Cole is a brother's best friend dark mafia romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Gregory Salinas and Allyson Voller. This is the second book in the Mafia Wars series. The book can be read as a standalone but the stories are interconnected.
This is the second book of Maggie's that I have read and it definitely won't be my last. I loved the relationship between Boris and Nora. I really enjoyed getting both of their points of views throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.
I can't wait for the next book in the series Cruel Enforcer to be released on June 1, 2021 so I can get Sergey and Kora's story.
Gregory and Allyson did a great job on the narration. They both really know how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.
I would recommend this book if you love mafia romances, brothers best friend romances, dark romances, or romantic suspense.
This is the second book of Maggie's that I have read and it definitely won't be my last. I loved the relationship between Boris and Nora. I really enjoyed getting both of their points of views throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.
I can't wait for the next book in the series Cruel Enforcer to be released on June 1, 2021 so I can get Sergey and Kora's story.
Gregory and Allyson did a great job on the narration. They both really know how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.
I would recommend this book if you love mafia romances, brothers best friend romances, dark romances, or romantic suspense.
taycrots's review against another edition
3.0
━━ ⋆¸* ★ 3 stars
⋆¸* “these russian thugs” “pure bloodlines” “irish babies and an irish husband” nana o’malley it’s a good thing you weren’t physically in the book or i would’ve kicked you in the hip
⋆¸* finally getting a lead up to boris and nora’s relationship was so nice. because i was confused during maksim’s book
⋆¸* boris and nora?? hot. too hot. ouch
⋆¸* the girls during the wedding about to beat nora’s aunts ass was GRAND
⋆¸* boris was really feeling like a pick me girl when nora was dating other people AFTER he said they couldn’t be together???
⋆¸* “these russian thugs” “pure bloodlines” “irish babies and an irish husband” nana o’malley it’s a good thing you weren’t physically in the book or i would’ve kicked you in the hip
⋆¸* finally getting a lead up to boris and nora’s relationship was so nice. because i was confused during maksim’s book
⋆¸* boris and nora?? hot. too hot. ouch
⋆¸* the girls during the wedding about to beat nora’s aunts ass was GRAND
⋆¸* boris was really feeling like a pick me girl when nora was dating other people AFTER he said they couldn’t be together???
brittanystthomas's review against another edition
5.0
Nora and Boris have loved each other for as long as they both can remember. Never acting on it until later in life, always wishing their circumstances were different and being together wouldn't be an issue.
Two hardhead families, one a crime family & the other not, makes being together almost feel impossible. Due to this, they fight the pull they've always had. Until they can't anymore.
Boris and Nora give in to what they've longed for only for Nora to turn around and push Boris away. The fear for the families taking over the love she has in her heart.
Back and forth they go until finally it's all laid out that their love is what matters and their baby is what matters most.
However, the fear of how the families will react to the news of their relationship and their child is nothing compared to the threats that linger in the background. Other Mob families are working to destroy their happiness and break them completely.
What those families don't realize, is the Ivanov's and the O'Malleys realize that they are stronger together and no one gets away with threatening either of them.
The emotions I felt reading this book made me excited to turn to the next page. You know a book is well written when you have legit emotions towards characters. Even though I knew part of the outcome (learned from Ruthless Stranger), I was still frustrated, yelling at them to stop being so crazy when it came to each other. But thats okay because I absolutely love when stories make me feel this way. A definite must read.
**Broken Fighter is book 2 in the Mafia Wars series and they should absolutely be read in order. Some scenes may be a trigger for some**
Two hardhead families, one a crime family & the other not, makes being together almost feel impossible. Due to this, they fight the pull they've always had. Until they can't anymore.
Boris and Nora give in to what they've longed for only for Nora to turn around and push Boris away. The fear for the families taking over the love she has in her heart.
Back and forth they go until finally it's all laid out that their love is what matters and their baby is what matters most.
However, the fear of how the families will react to the news of their relationship and their child is nothing compared to the threats that linger in the background. Other Mob families are working to destroy their happiness and break them completely.
What those families don't realize, is the Ivanov's and the O'Malleys realize that they are stronger together and no one gets away with threatening either of them.
The emotions I felt reading this book made me excited to turn to the next page. You know a book is well written when you have legit emotions towards characters. Even though I knew part of the outcome (learned from Ruthless Stranger), I was still frustrated, yelling at them to stop being so crazy when it came to each other. But thats okay because I absolutely love when stories make me feel this way. A definite must read.
**Broken Fighter is book 2 in the Mafia Wars series and they should absolutely be read in order. Some scenes may be a trigger for some**