His to Defend
NOLA Knights, Book 1
Rhenna Morgan
Print Length: 384 pages
Publisher: Carina Press
Publication Date: October 14, 2019
ASIN: B07S6GGMRT
Amazon: https://amzn.to/37a5tMb
About the Book:
His world. His rules. Her love.
Though his methods may be rough, when it comes to protecting what’s his, Russian vor Sergei Petrovyh’s heart is always in the right place. That’s never been more true than when the gorgeous Evette Labadie asks him for a job. He knows enough to keep his hands off someone as beloved by the locals as Evie, but there’s something about her that calls to him—no matter how badly he burns to make her his.
Don’t think Evie hasn’t noticed the powerful Russian mafia boss who makes her favorite diner a regular stop. How can she not? He’s as hot as his reputation is dangerous. But everyone in her struggling New Orleans neighborhood knows he’s the man to turn to. And right now she needs money to get her son out of trouble.
Her other needs—needs she knows damn well Sergei can more than satisfy—will have to wait.
Evie soon finds herself playing Cinderella to a man who, despite what people believe, is definitely more prince than villain. She can’t help falling deeper in love with each passing day. But when a turf war between Sergei and a rival brings violence to her doorstep, Evie must come to grips with loving a man who will do anything to defend her…or walk away from her best chance at a happily-ever-after of her very own.
I absolutely loved Sergei’s book. His to Defend does not
hide who Sergei is, what he does, or the life he leads. He’s a mafia boss,
plain and simple. His methods and actions are not always legal and he’s known
to be dangerous. Evette (Evie) is a wonderful character, a loving mother, and a
local beloved resident. When she looks to him for a job, Evie doesn’t
understand just how much her life is going to change. Evie enters a world she
knows nothing about. Neither character expected the sparks to fly, but they do.
When Sergei’s world collides with that of Evie and her son, Sergei will do
anything and everything to keep them safe. Evie now must make the choice to let
Sergei defend her or to walk away from the one and only man who cherishes and
loves her.
The author constructed a very strong, sassy, and loving
heroine in Evie. She has dealt with a lot over the years and is a single
mother. The only family she has is a sleazy uncle she despises. She wants
nothing more than to make sure Emerson is taken care of properly and desperate
times call for desperate measures. She approaches Sergei Petrovyh for help and
gets more than she bargained for, including uprooting her life and a wonderful
romance – but also danger.
Things aren’t always easy with Sergei but he never once
treats Evie or Emerson with anything less than respect and kindness. I enjoyed
the chemistry between Sergei and Evie, the slow dance, the crescendo, the heat.
The author writes incredible romantic suspense stories. The plot was smooth and
the story was perfectly paced. I was never bored or overwhelmed with details.
The dialogue between characters is realistic and conversational and I felt like
I was there with them in the story. The events and storylines were well thought
out and eventually they all came together in an explosive twist at the end. Be
prepared to get lost in His to Defend.
I was provided a copy of this book to review.
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