The Russian

A Bad Boy Mafia Romance

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Pub Date 17 Dec 2017 | Archive Date 08 Mar 2022
Romance Beckons | Burning Desires

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Description

MY PRISONER. MY OBSESSION. MY SUNSHINE.

I can't stay away from her.
I don't care if I get whacked by the mob. Or fired from the FBI.
There's no way I'm letting her get hurt.
Hell, if any of them touch her, I'll blow my cover in a second.
She's my solnishko.
Her brother's a scumbag. He owes the don money.
The don sends me to collect my pound of flesh, but I want more than a pound.
I want her.

MY PRISONER. MY OBSESSION. MY SUNSHINE.

I can't stay away from her.
I don't care if I get whacked by the mob. Or fired from the FBI.
There's no way I'm letting her get hurt.
Hell, if any of them touch...


A Note From the Publisher

This story contains elements of BDSM including spanking and bondage. If such elements offend, do not review this book.

Reviews on Amazon and Goodreads are expected.

Thank you!

This story contains elements of BDSM including spanking and bondage. If such elements offend, do not review this book.

Reviews on Amazon and Goodreads are expected.

Thank you!


Advance Praise

"This is a panty melting, hot, fast, excellent read. I love Mafia romance stories. Who doesn't love a bad boy, rugged, sexy man, with tattoos?" 

***"It is very well written and erotic - filled with the hot spanking scenes one expects from Renee Rose."  

"This is a panty melting, hot, fast, excellent read. I love Mafia romance stories. Who doesn't love a bad boy, rugged, sexy man, with tattoos?" 

***"It is very well written and erotic - filled with...

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Featured Reviews

I can't stay away from her.I don't care if I get whacked by the mob. Or fired from the FBI.There's no way I'm letting her get hurt.if any of them touch her, I'll blow my cover in a second.She's my solnishko.When I started reading I couldn't put it down I read the book is one day.Renee is magnifysent writer.I cannot wait to read more of her books.Keep up the great work.

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I’m not accustom to reading books of this genre, so this is a very new experience for me, but I found it to be enjoyable and simple. The plot wasn’t solid, there were holes spread throughout but for those who enjoy the BDSM community, or just enjoy reading of it, I believe this is a good read.

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This was a short but steamy mafia romance. Yuri has been undercover so long he is starting to feel like he really is the mafia enforcer that he is pretending to be. But when he is ordered to kidnap Lucy in order to get her brother to pay the money he owes, Yuri knows he is more than an enforcer. He is a man in love with his captive. I wish this one was a bit longer so that there could have been more character development but it works as a steamy novella.

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I love Renee Rose! She always knows how to make it quick, sweet, and hot. The Russian was no exception - fast-paced, intriguing, with a cute ending, I'm sure any Renee Rose fan will enjoy!

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3.5 stars

The Russian is a deliciously naughty mix of good and bad. A mafia enforcer, Yuri, is a bad guy but he's also a good guy. He is undercover for the FBI. All it takes is one smiling woman and he's off his game.

Willing to risk everything but her...Yuri is in trouble.

The Russian has some deliciously naughty bondage scenes. Look forward to an alpha with a Russian accent and a woman who never knew how much...she likes.

I just wish it had more. I want more story, more naughty, and more Yuri.

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A quick and hot novella of a tough Russian undercover cop, Yuri, and hot and sexy Lucya. Not a bad story, but not a great one either. The deleted sex scene at the end should have been left in the story. A little bit of spanking and bondage included. Would recommend, but not my favorite.

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This' story was exactly what I have come to expect from Renee Rose, a quick sex/fetish filled story and she delivered. I wish this would have been a tad bit longer to see the relationship develope. At least there was a little back story with Yuri having noticed Lucy a long time ago. It didn't give me the "insta love" feeling because of their mutual attraction.
This was quite direct and to the point, Yuri wanted Lucy so he took her, it really is that simple . Renee Rose has a place in this fetish market and I will look forward to her books to come.

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Renee Rose is by far my favourite romance author.

With a sexy Russian mobster turned FBI agent, and a funky, sassy DJ and Yoga instructor the pair could not be a stranger fit. Yet the fit is so great it exudes perfection.

Yuri just wants to keep Lucy safe and his protective side was something I really enjoyed. His affection for Lucy has been there since the first time he saw her, and finally they get pushed together by fate. I loved Yuri's love for Lucy, he was the perfect hero, doing everything in his capacity to keep Lucy safe. Lucy was fun, sassy and the perfect fit for Yuri, although his brooding self might not think he deserves her.

This was a really quick read jam packed with action, romance, a couple of steamy scenes and a perfect Happily Ever After. There's nothing better than a short, steamy and cute romance novel to fill your spare time.

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Mob enforcer-undercover FBI agent falls in love. This is different than a previous book I read from Rose, and it’s much better. Fans of Feehan’s “Shadow Rider” series or Kresley Cole’s “Game Maker” series will likely enjoy this one. After all, Who can resist a tough guy who is hopelessly smitten?

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I voluntarily read an advanced review copy of this book

Renee Rose did a great job keeping this book spicy and leaving the reader highly satisfied.

Yuri has secrets that no one can know. He has never had second thoughts about what he had to do to get the job done...until Lucy comes jammin' into the scene.

Lucy's brother is out of control. One of his mistakes leads to another and somehow she finds herself a hostage to a big and sexy Russian. Can Lucy find a way to keep her life as well as her heart intact? Read and find out!

Overall I loved this book. I have actually read it twice and loved it just as much the second time as I did the first. Very good job Renee Rose!

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I voluntarily read this advanced readers copy of this book. Strong characters and a great story line. I can't wait to read more work from Renee either. I just couldn't put this book down once I started reading it. I was very well entertained and excited reading it.

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Just my type of hero! A tatted up, bad boy, who is really a good guy underneath, with a tendency towards kinky erotic sex! What more can a reader ask for in a quick, enthralling and thoroughly entertaining story?

If you like your short stories, fast, intense and super HOT, then this one is definitely for you.

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OHMYGOD! YES!
Wow, what a story! I loved reading this book! This was a short but steamy mafia romance.
This is the first book I've read of author Renee Rose and it wont be the last! Can't wait to read more by her!
The Russian by Renee Rose is the story of Yuri and Lucy.
Yuri now works for the FBI but has been working undercover for the past three years as Don Diego's enforcer. He's been working undercover for soo long he is starting to feel like he really is the mafia enforcer that he is pretending to be. They have been trying to bring the mob down and catch the head guy. On this assignment he is ordered to kidnap Lucy, a DJ and sister to one of the Night Club owners, in order to get her brother to pay the money he owes. 
Yuri knows he is more than an enforcer. He is a man in love with his captive. I wish this one was a bit longer so that there could have been more character development but it works as a steamy novella. 
I recommend it! <3

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Yuri is just one sexy man, “I should spread you across my lap and teach you what happens when you make Yuri jealous.” I liked this story it was fast pace and I fell in love with Yuri.

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This is the first book by this author that I've read. OMG !!! what a well written, gripping story. I just couldn't put this book down till I'd finished it. This is a quick read book but the author has definitely packed a lot into the pages. This is a very hot and steamy mafia romance. This book has lots of suspense, action and plenty of chemistry between the characters. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Very highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book

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