A review by ljamison01
Savage Reign by Monica Kayne

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is the second book in Bratva King series. I did not read the first book, but I wasn’t lost at all. This book follows Nikolai who helped to rescue Sofiya and her sister in the first book. Sofiya hasn’t seen Nikolai in years, she’s been busy pursuing dance and become a lead dancer. Nikolai however needs her in order to expand his business and open a new casino. Her brother in law is part of a closed group that will not allow him to open a casino in their area. So Nikolai decides to kidnap Sofiya and hold her hostage. However, she isn’t just any hostage but his wife. Now Sofiya isn’t one of those meek female characters, she challenges him, she’s always thinking and trying to find a way to escape. Nikolai obviously throughout the years never really forgot about her. Because the time they spend together becomes so sweet and romantic. Although she’s his hostage he wants his wife to be happy and he does his best to keep her happy. I think Nikolai liked the backbone that Sofiya demonstrated. This book has some very steamy, sexy scenes. The mouth on that man is incredible. This is a mafia story but most of the book focuses on the relationship between the main characters and the action was given at the end of the book. Great love story with wonderfully complex characters.