Esther E. Schmidt

An arranged marriage that is set up for the head of the mafia, Clemente is absolutely something that he is dreading but realizes it is something that needs to be done. He is thinking he will be getting some shy, humble housewife that is going to drive him crazy and he can just ignore, but when Caterina shows up things begin to switch in his head. He doesn’t trust easy and has his doubts about Caterina until she shows him that there is more than meets the eye with her. Caterina is different than other mafia wives as she has been trained to not only be loyal to her future husband to be smart learn the ins and out of his business and protect him even if it costs her life. Time and time again she proves herself worthy of standing beside Clemente and through some tough they find themselves clinging to each other and falling hard. Clemente shows his softer side to only her and together they become an ultimate power couple capable of anything, yet they have people gunning to end them. Can they fight though the events to come or will things come to a tragic end if they can’t find the strength to survive? This was a great read and this quote sums up their story: “Two people consumed with one another and who capture the moment to make every second count. But seconds might not be enough when my phone starts to ring.”… (plus d'informations)

Four stories set with the Cowgirl Bikers MC. Each story tells a different member's love story. First is Hudsyn, the Prez, and Ezra's story. Hudsyn meets him in a bar and immediately tells him she wants him for a supposedly one-night stand. She is also trying to discover who killed her father and his motorcycle brothers. The cops haven't done much to find the murderer. Ezra was a member of a law enforcement MC who take cases that the law cannot solve. Solve it they did. Vengeance is gotten.

Next is Medley and Ivar's story. Medley is Hudsyn's blood sister and VP of the MC. Ivar was a SEAL who was discharged after losing 80% of his hearing after an IED explosion. Ivar's sister is also a member of the club and he wants to take her back to New York so she'll be closer to him and also safer to his mind. One of the other member's, Ramona, complains of bruises and feeling sore. Medley thinks about the construction worker Ramona has been dating. She suspects something is wrong and they set a trap. He's caught but causes a lot of damage.

The third story is Ramona and Perry's story. She is working on recovering from her last boyfriend. He raises Freisen horses and is recovering from his wife's death. They find each other but can they trust each other because of the scars left by their pasts. Ramona does trust Perry. Perry trusts Ramona to tell her his story. Together they have to protect one another from the past that follows them.

Last is Cassia and Calvin's story. Calvin is the new sheriff in town. Cassia is Ivar's sister. Calvin is also a single father who's ex shows up wanting their son. Calvin has to figure out why. He trusts Cassia to protect his son. Protect him they do.

I enjoyed these interconnected stories. The men knew enough not to dominate in public. The women were strong and MC members. They would not appreciate the men taking over in their battles. The men were smart enough not make waves outside the bedroom. Each couple were a good fit for each other. I liked the secondary characters especially Atticus and his MC.

I look forward to reading more of this author.… (plus d'informations)

3.75 stars

I am a bit conflicted about this review because normally I am a huge gan of this author. However, I struggled with this one. I couldn't connect with the characters, and lord knows I tried. The premise of this story was good. Something, however, just didn't work for me.

There were good moments such as Gracey's sass. I enjoyed how she managed to give Eddie a run for his money and didn't back down. It is for that reason that I am rounding this up to a four.

Even though this was not my favorite from this author I still am a huge fan.… (plus d'informations)

🌟🌟🌟 1/2 STARS

May Contain Spoilers

Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.beckiebookworm.com/

So I've decided This Is My Justice,That Tattoo is So Hot


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Ford By Esther Schmidt was an intriguing read, I did enjoy this, but I also had some major issues with certain plotlines, This detracted a bit from my overall experience but taking everything into consideration, there still was more good than bad, so this kept me reading .
So first things first, a brief account of events going on here.
We have Ford who by his own admission is not a nice guy, Grigory ‘Ford’ Dudnik, head of The Dudnik Circle. The Russian Mob.
Yikes!!!
Ford manages to get tangled up with the head of another gang, Tarzan so-called because she hanged a guy then climbed up stomping on the guys head while swinging on the rope, PSYCHO MUCH LOVE!!!

So in good old romantic mobster fashion, Ole Ford is struck all googly-eyed when he accidentally abducts Tarzan aka Justice and absconds with her to his evil lair, while she's still knocked out

CUE EVIL VILLIAN LAUGH!!!



So If you're wondering how you can accidentally abduct someone,
well, gather round and listen carefully, it's so a mishap if you don't know who you've actually kidnapped, Yes, if this was just Jenny from the Block, that would be A-Ok, So long as it isn't someone important.
Ya got that!
When Justice awakes tied down and blindfolded shes ready for some playtime because this so isn't a scream your head off moment Girly is it !!!



Shaking head in disbelief here.



1) YOUVE BEEN ABDUCTED HONEY!!!
2) YOUR TIED DOWN SO HE CAN HAVE HIS WICKED WAY WITH YOU!!!
3) HE LIKES TO MURDER WOMAN IN HIS BASEMENT!!!
4) BUT ONLY HALF OF THEM HUN SO YOU DO HAVE A 50/50 CHANCE GOOD LUCK!



So our two psychopaths connect a meeting of minds and bodies, merging like The king and queen of their crime empire and taking on together, a rival gang who are heavily invested in snuff movies.

So here's my main gripe and it may seem a stupid one, and I know you shouldn't look a gift horse and all that But Ford & Justice are Virgins, I do find this a highly unlikely scenario, but let's put that aside for a moment as that isn't my main bitch, My major shock stems from the fact that they are both instant sex Gods, no fumbling for them like us lesser mortals lol they dive right in and there instantly experts in all things carnal and sexy.
Also what is the crack with them both kidnapping and doing away with their little playthings if there not actually going to well play properly with them, what's the point.
the sex scenes themselves were steaming, there was absolutely nothing wrong with them at all, they were hot and panty wetting everything you could want BUT!!! and I'll say it again, they were both bloody virgins, not porn stars!!
Also, call me soft but the killing of innocent woman SO A BIG TURN OFF!!!
even if it was only second-hand information I found it really difficult to get past this.
I also struggled understanding how ford could have such an issue with the snuff when he has essentially done the same thing, maybe not during and for kicks but after he had finished playing with the woman he used.
you would think with what happened to his sister, this would be abhorrent to him.
this also negated his reason for abstaining in my opinion.
so let me get this right it's ok to take what isn't offered and then get rid of the problem if It protests too much. but let's not shag them because I'm so damaged from a past trauma and it wouldn't be nice.



Mmm Makes sense NOT!!!

So Rant over for me, PHEW!!! glad I've got that off my chest peeps.
Anyway, All that aside, This was an easy read that sucked you in, I think my favourite scene was in that darn aforementioned basement again when Justice got to play observed by a gleefully sadistic Ford.
Some Go for Roses, This couple Rope & Torture, To Cute!
I suppose you could say Justice & Ford were a match made in Hell, Who needs heaven with these two badasses lol.
So I really wouldn't class this as a dark read more an unconventional romance with elements of grey, Ford was too googly eyes and sweet to Justice to be considered dark.
Maybe he was an evil bastard to all and sundry but I'm quite sure Justice got a free pass for life.



So all that remains is for me to say Thank you to the author Esther E. Schmidt for providing me with a free readers copy of Ford (The Dudnik Circle #1) will be interesting to see where this series goes next. This is my own honest personal opinion.

Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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… (plus d'informations)