Tainted

This was my first mafia romance novel but I watched 365 Days and that's all I could picture as I read this. I will be reading all the other books in this series! I loved Alina character - she was strong and could hold her own but she also grew throughout the book. It was steamy and just perfect.

This my 1st read buy this Author and very much enjoyed. Kane has one job to protect. his bosses Moskal daughter Alina. this is no ordinary family this is a mafia family. But from day one it's going to be hard as their attraction. Kane lost his parents and never knew where his sister went. and has never forgotten her. But there is big trouble for Kane will he come out the over end alive. I loved this story will be reading more from this author.

Frances Blackthorn does a great job in creating a good romance novel with suspenseful atmosphere. It worked so well with what I was looking for and the characters were what I expected. It left me wanting to read more from the author.

This book had so much action and spice that I finished it in a couple of hours. I’m a lover for the whole mafia, dark romance books and this did not disappoint.

Alina, isn’t the normal princess you would think. She’s ready to handle anything that’s thrown her way. Her father who is ruthless orders for her to be protected by a bodyguard but has plans of his own.

Kane, the bodyguard, takes his work and jobs seriously. When asked to make sure Alina is protected and nothing happens to her. He was caught by surprise what that would really mean.

Her father has secrets and plans of his own but Kane comes to the rescue with a plan of his own. Watching how the events unfold had me turning the pages faster and faster to see how it would end.

If you love a good bodyguard, mafia, or dark romance book. This is one you don’t want to miss out on!

Thank you to NetGalley for the EARC! As always, my review is my opinion and thoughts.

oh my gosh, this book, where to start......... just wow i am completely in love with this book, Alina the main female lead is a strong and feisty women but she is the daughter of a notorious mafia boss and needs protection, which she doesnt agree with, but oh i would if it was her body guard hehe. you will not put his book down it will keep you gripped the whole way through, just to find out what happens next and if you was right from the start.

Tainted, a novel by Frances Blackthorn, is a cannot put it down book. At the very beginning of the book, the trigger warnings are listed.

Kane is used to being the predator, murderer, and killer. Now, he is the protector of Alina Moskal. He vows that no one will hurt Alina on his watch. Also, Nikolai Moskal, Alina’s father, trusted Kane completely. Nikolai has too many dangerous enemies as a mob boss, that he stifled Alina. She is called a princess, but Alina is as cold, cunning, and calculating like her father Nikolai. Nevertheless, you can see Alina transform throughout the book. Alina is daring, impulsive, and excitement-seeking as she grew into a young woman. She definitely proves that she has Nikolai’s blood running through her veins.

Moreover, Kane was torn between his dedication to Nikolai and his passionate, steamy love for Alina. Kane was seduced by Alina, but he reciprocated the action equally. Kane was older and more mature. Their affair started a mob war. Nikolai’s mob business went through major changes and it will never be the same.

As you read this novel, you can follow the twists and turns of mob boss, Nikolai Moskal’s empire rise, fall, and resurrect.

I recommend this book for adults only, due to all of the sensitive nature and triggers that may or may not trigger you.

The elements of romance and suspense made it quite a top notch read for me. I was thoroughly enthralled by both the hero and heroine. And that ending? I never saw it coming. I seriously can’t wait enough to get my hands on the second instalment already. Really loved and enjoyed it!

I found this to be a fast read with instant attraction between a forbidden match. The bodyguard and daughter of his employer clash like waves. It's a lot of I can't keep my hands to myself moment that had me reading till the end. The action had entertained me but the love was bound to happen between them, her character was confident and she didn't hesitate to go for him. I liked the characters. And I found the family twist unexpected, it was good.

This was very good. It was a quick read that I didn't want to end! So good! I highly enjoyed it!
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Tainted by Frances Blackthorn is a spectacular mafia romance read.
Mafia Romance is one of my absolute favorites and Frances Blackthorn did not disappoint.
I loved the story, the characters, the writing…. Everything was on point and kept me hooked.
Absolutely brilliant, beautiful, poingnant, and just every good thing wrapped up together.

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