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Broken Angel /Delicate Angel by Ivy Black & Elizabeth Knox-review

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BROKEN ANGEL / DELICATE ANGEL (Umarova Crime Family 1 & 2) by Ivy Black and Elizabeth Knox-reviews

BROKEN ANGEL
Umarova Crime Family 1
by Ivy Black and Elizabeth Knox
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, Bratva, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 17, 2023

He’s gone without a trace, but I know his heart is still beating.

RUSLAN

The men who shackled me here were told not to kill me. They should have when they had the chance. Now, I’m going to take them out one by one.

Once I figure out who’s behind this, I won’t hold back my anger. Revenge is a dish best served cold, and I’ll make sure to hit them where it hurts the most.

But as soon as I’m free, I’m going to find her first.

The thief who may not be a thief… unless it’s matters of the heart. She clenches mine in her fist, and I don’t want her to let go.

AMELIA

The handsome Russian man I had a one-night stand with is gone. All I’m left with is the sickening realization he helped me make – that my ex-boyfriend stole my identity, and I’ve been paying off his debt.

Ruslan could have helped me out of this mess, but now that he’s disappeared, I have no one on my side. I have to find him.

Not just because I owe him… because I can’t be without him.

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REVIEW: BROKEN ANGEL is the first instalment in the contemporary, adult UMAROVA CRIME FAMILY, dark, erotic, romance series-a spin off/interconnected series with Elizabeth Knox’s STEELE BROTHERS SERIES. This is Chechen Bratva leader, Ruslan Umarova, and Amelia’s story line. BROKEN ANGEL can be read as a stand alone but for back story and cohesion, I recommend reading the Steele Brothers series where Amelia and Ruslan’s story begins.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Ruslan and Amelia) BROKEN ANGEL follows in the wake of the abduction of Ruslan Umarova. Ruslan is missing, and Amelia is desperate for his return. Seven weeks without a word ends when Ruslan is rescued by his brother Lom, wherein he will reveal the betrayal at the hands of someone close. Vengeance is Ruslan’s to mete out but finding the person responsible may take a little more time. Meanwhile, Amelia continues to struggle with the accusations against her, and the theft of her identity that have left her broke but when Amelia’s ex boyfriend continues to circle our story line heroine, Ruslan takes control, ferreting out the truth, and the people involved. What ensues is the continuing romance and relationship between Ruslan and Amelia, and Ruslan’s ascension to the top of the Umarova family.

The relationship between Ruslan and Amelia began in the Steele Brothers series, a relationship predicated on betrayal and lies. Amelia was Ruslan’s target, a means to an end for a perceived betrayal by someone else. Amelia has fallen for the man who could destroy her heart but the abduction of Ruslan pushed Amelia to open her life to the man she would love. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters including Amelia’s mother, and her cousin Emily; Ruslan’s brother Lom; his right hand man Danill, as well as Ruslan and Lom’s mother, their step-father, and half-siblings Nazyr and Eset. Lom and EMily’s story is next.The requisite evil has many faces.

BROKEN ANGEL is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, abuse and torture, acceptance and love. The premise is dark, gritty, dramatic and intense; the romance is seductive but not without some scenes of questionable conduct; the characters are powerful, energetic, broken but trying to heal.

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DELICATE ANGEL
Umarova Crime Family 2
by Ivy Black and Elizabeth Knox
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, Bratva, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 17, 2023

There are a million reasons not to date the Russian mobster… I forget all of them the moment he touches me.

LOM

Pretty Emily won’t leave my mind after our make out session. My brother might kill me if I try something with his girl’s cousin, but I don’t know if I can hold back.

Especially when she makes me so jealous, so possessive, it’s impossible to stay away from her.

I shouldn’t be focusing on her. I should be thinking about the family, the money, the blood I have to spill. But every thought revolves around sweet Emily.

I’m losing my mind…

EMILY

I want the happy ending my cousin has, but something tells me I won’t find it in the arms of a Russian mobster… But I’m happy to ignore that nagging voice, as long as Lom keeps touching me.

We’ve done things. Things I want to regret, but I don’t, because I only want more.

When someone close to me threatens me with blackmail, I know Lom could help me. But asking him means exposing our relationship. Is it strong enough to withstand this?

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REVIEW: DELICATE ANGEL is the second instalment in the contemporary, adult UMAROVA CRIME FAMILY erotic, Bratva romance series focusing on the Umarova family-a spin off from Elizabeth Knox’s STEELE BROTHERS series. This is Lom Umarova, and twenty-six year old, real estate sales person/designer Emily Matherson’s story line. DELICATE ANGEL can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the series in order for back story and cohesion as there is an ongoing premise throughout. Emily and Lom’s story begins in book one Broken Angel.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Emily and Lom) DELICATE ANGEL follows the continuing relationship between Lom Umarova and Emily Matherson. Emily Matherson is Lom’s brother Ruslan’s fiancé Amelia’s best friend, and as such Lom and Emily find themselves friends with benefits but Lom has been asked to return to Chechnya, to take his place alongside his brother Ruslan, controlling the Umarova Crime Family. As Lom and Emily’s relationship becomes more serious, work for Emily becomes complicated and dangerous, forcing Emily to make a decision, affecting her life going forward. Emily is being blackmailed forcing her to confront the past, revealing the truth to the man that she loves. Meanwhile the Umarova Crime Family is struggling to ferret out a betrayer, someone who had previously usurped control, threatening the family going forward. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Lom and Emily, as Emily battles between head and heart when her family destroys any hopes of a relationship with their only daughter.

The relationship between Lom and Emily begins as a friends with benefits affair but Lom knows his time in America comes with an expiry date, and Lom is hoping to return to Europe with Emily at his side.Emily’s career was finally taking off but threats at the office, and a proposition from Lom, offers Emily a choice she cannot refuse. The $ex scenes are intimate and seductive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters: Ruslan and Amelia Umarova (Broken Angel), Ruslan and Lom’s half-siblings Nazyr and Eset; Emily’s bodyguard Ludvik; her co-worker Kim, and their boss Michael. The requisite evil has many faces.

DELICATE ANGEL is a story of betrayal and lies, power and control, family and friendships. The fast paced premise is intriguing and detailed but several scenarios/ plot points are improbable-the believability is questionable on many levels; the characters are charismatic and captivating; the romance is passionate and enthusiastic.

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Reviews by Sandy

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Nitro/Volt (Dark Pharaohs 4 & 5) by Ivy Black-reviews

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Nitro/Volt (Dark Pharaohs 4 & 5) by Ivy Black-reviews

NITRO
(Dark Pharaohs MC 4)
by Ivy Black
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, MC, romance,

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 25, 2021

A lost love. A new threat. Secrets that could destroy them all.

Just when we think things have finally settled down after our fight with the cartel…
A new enemy emerges with guns blazing.
They come out of nowhere, blindsiding us and drawing blood.
But the Dark Pharaohs aren’t the only ones being threatened.

Hadley arrives on my doorstep, terrified and in need of a safe place to lay low.
And she brings old feelings with her.
The attraction we’ve always shared flames back to life, along with all the insecurities and wounds that broke us up in the first place.

Reflecting on what went wrong the last time around will have to wait, though.
Because someone seems intent on starting a war between the MCs.

I never thought I’d get the love of my life back at the same time I have to dodge bullets again.
Life seems intent on keeping me on my toes and my finger on the trigger.

No matter what comes at me, I’ll protect my brothers and my woman.
Even if it costs me everything.

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REVIEW: NITRO is the fourth instalment in Ivy Black’s contemporary, adult DARK PHARAOHS MC erotic, MC romance series. This is thirty-six year old, former US soldier Milo ‘Nitro’ Ball, and legal assistant Hadley Larson’s story line. NITRO can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Nitro and Hadley) NITRO follows the second chance romance between thirty-six year old, former US soldier Milo ‘Nitro’ Ball, and legal assistant Hadley Larson. Years earlier, Milo Ball returned from action in Afghanistan a changed man, and his relationship with Hadley Larson suffered in the process. Walking away from the man that she loved, Hadley went back to school leaving a heart broken Milo in her wake. Fast forward to present day wherein Hadley goes home to discover something not quite right, something that pushes our heroine in to the arms of the man she still loves but all is not well in the Dark Pharaohs MC, when they discover a potential mole in their midst. Meanwhile, Christopher Rollins, a federal agent has descended upon the small town of Blue Rock, targeting not only the Dark Pharaohs but our story line heroine. What ensues is the rekindling romance and relationship between Nitro and Hadley, and the potential fall-out as the Dark Pharaohs’ MC finds themselves straddling a line when the ATF come calling, and one of their sets them up for a fall.

The relationship between Hadley and Nitro is one of second chances; a rekindling romance once destroyed by PTSD and demons from the past. Milo ‘Nitro’ Ball forced himself to get help, in an effort to prove he is worthy of our heroine’s love but never expected Hadley to drop back into his life. Hadley Larson hadn’t seen or heard from Nitro since their relationship ended but in the ensuing time never stopped loving the man that broke her heart. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense but the author uses some descriptors that were a little cringe worthy.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including MC President Prophet, VP Doc, prospect and former US Marine Blake, Cosmo, Monk, Spyder, Grease; Montezuma’s Warriors MC president Tarantula; Sheriff Singer; Hadley’s boss Brent, and her best friend Robin. The requisite evil has many faces. Here’s hoping the author has plans for prospect Blake.

NITRO is another story of betrayal, vengeance, greed and power; a story of second chances, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is impassioned and dramatic; the characters are spirited; the romance is provocative and emotional. Ivy Black pulls the reader into a tragic tale of deception and greed.

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VOLT
(Dark Pharaohs MC 5)
by Ivy Black
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, MC, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK:Release Date September 8, 2021

A new romance. A sinister threat. The past could decimate their future.

We’ve woken a sleeping giant.
One with a quick trigger finger and a taste for blood.
And he’s already spilled enough from the Dark Pharaohs.
The men we’ve lost have left rage in my veins and a hole in my heart.

Somehow, Fallon seems to fill that void and give me solace despite the turmoil swirling around me.
I can find peace, if only for a few hours in her arms.

But the dark enemy hunting us won’t just disappear and let us live our lives.
We need to strike before he can again.
It won’t be easy.

More shots will be fired and blood will flow like a river.
I just hope it’s his and not ours

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REVIEW: VOLT is the fifth instalment in Ivy Black’s contemporary, adult DARK PHARAOHS MC erotic, MC romance series focusing on the members of the Dark Pharaohs MC. This is former US Corp soldier, twenty-six year old, Blake ‘Volt’ Donaldson, and twenty-four year old, artist/bartender Fallon Peters’ story line. VOLT can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty but I recommend reading the series in order or at the very least book four NITRO, as the events of Volt are as of a direct result of the events in Nitro.

WARNING: Due to the graphic nature and violence of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

NOTE: If you have not read book four NITRO, there may be spoilers in my review.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Volt and Fallon) VOLT follows in the aftermath of an attack and murders of several members of the Dark Pharaoh’s MC, an attack in retaliation for the murder of Miguel Zavala, the brother of Emiliano Zavala, the head of the Mexican Cartel. With only thirty days warning, the Dark Pharaohs must either back down or mount an offensive in an effort to thwart the destruction that is heading their way. Mourning the loss of his ‘brothers’ Volt finds himself face to face with his future, bartender Fallon Peters, a woman who stirs something deep within our story line hero. But as the members of the Dark Pharaoh’s remain targets of the Mexican Cartel, Volt, along with his brothers, devise a plan to date down Zavala, but in doing so, must consider the ramifications against their own families and friends. As most of the MC are former members of the military, it doesn’t take long to put a plan into motion that rivals many war time attacks. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Blake and Fallon, and the potential fall -out as the MC remains a target of the Mexican Cartel, and Fallon struggles with the possibility of losing the man with whom she is falling in love.

The relationship between Volt (Blake) and Fallon is one of immediate attraction but Volt struggles in the aftermath of the death of his friends. Upon learning the truth about Blake’s involvement with the Dark Pharaoh’s MC, our heroine battles between head and heart knowing to fall in love could mean losing in move ways than one. The $ex scenes are passionate, erotic and intense.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including MC president Prophet, VP Doc, Nitro, prospect Adam; Fallon’s BFF Bree, and co-workers Mary and Jack. The requisite evil has many faces

VOLT is a story of loss and grief, retaliation and revenge, relationships, friendships and love. The premise is intriguing and shocking; the romance is seductive and steamy; the characters are dynamic, charismatic and lively.

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