Painted Scars by Neva Altaj

182 pages first pub 2022 (view editions) user-added

fiction contemporary crime romance dark emotional fast-paced
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Painted Scars is ideal for the reader who craves a swift, emotionally charged romance that balances high-stakes danger with an unbreakable bond, prefers their love stories with morally gray power-players, and doesn’t mind intense sensuality alongside themes of captivity, deception, and redemption.

Description

Nina Charming, captivating, and seductive, And a cold-blooded killer. But I married the Pakhan of the Russian Bratva anyway. I had to; it was part of the deal. Now, I’m faking marital bliss, As I tremble with fear, And I cannot wait to be out of t...

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Community Reviews

3.52
based on 9,847 reviews

Moods

dark: 80%

emotional: 50%

funny: 33%

tense: 31%

lighthearted: 16%

mysterious: 16%

adventurous: 13%

challenging: 11%

hopeful: 9%

sad: 8%

relaxing: 5%

reflective: 2%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

73% of readers chose fast
24% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
34% of readers chose A mix
54% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

74% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

68% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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