This book was just as interesting as the first installment. These two characters are the most compelling in the Russian Protector series for me so I expected a lot from this book. Again Roxie Rivera delivered a book that created its share of both excitement and romance.I felt that it was somewhat rushed at the end and this caused the book to appear to end rather too abruptly. However, it still created the kind of entertainment one has come to expect from Ms. Rivera. Sergei Volume 2...Hold on to your seat belts because you are in for an amazing ride!!!!!Just when you believe that you couldn't love Sergei more, well in his second story you will fall more in love with him. Sergei isn't a man who was born into the mob, what bought him into that life is the thirst for vengeance for his brother, wife and his nieces whom were murdered. By selling himself to the Russian Mob he was able to get his revenge but it came with a high price. A price so high that he believed he would be indebted to the mob forever but along came a young woman by the name of Bianca whom Sergei laid eyes on and was instantly smitten. It took Bianca a little more time to get the memo but once she did, then it was on for the both of them. In book 1 we find the both of them navigating the newness and the pitfalls of embarking on a relationship together and in book 2 we see their love severely tested with trials by fire.Sergei believes love is love, there are no colors bounds and Bianca feels the same way. But Sergei's mother is from Old Russia, she hasn't been to the states so the idea of couplings intermingling outside of their race is not only foreign but forbidden, needless to say those two didn't exactly hit it off at first is putting it mildly. For Sergei, Bianca is it for him and either his mother gets on board with it or she won't have a real relationship with him anymore. Now that is the kind of man my fellow ladies that you would definitely want (you definitely don't want a momma's boy). Bianca didn't have anything to fear because Sergei had her back, front and both sides so she was straight. Alpha to the max is Sergei and in this story Bianca's unexpected pregnancy is explored further which I really enjoyed. We got to see them working it out as her pregnancy progresses, we get to see real interaction between these two and the argument they had was so epic that you felt as if you were there.As with personal growing and moments between Bianca and Sergei, there is a danger steadily brewing (If you have read "The Fighting Connolly's" trilogy, you will have read about the civil unrest brewing in the underworld and see that it is about to spill out onto the streets of Houston). We find Sergei is put to the test of just how far he will go for Bianca and his babies, you soon discover he is an extremely dangerous man, who will kill you without blinking. The unrest is starting to surface and the Russians are smack dab in the thick of if. Everyone will be pulled in and we will see these men come together and take down all who dare come against not only their brotherhood but their families. Their enemies will soon learn just how ruthless they really are.The gang is all together again which will lovely to see, everyone was together for Vivian's London Art show except Dmitri and Benni who are new parents themselves so they couldn't make the trip, but we get to see them later on at Sergei's and Bianca's wedding. We are also introduced to Ten (he served 6 years for the family) and has been released back into the camp of Nikolai, interesting character and very ruthless and I am sure his story is being brewed as I write this review. Her Russian Mob Protector series is an amazing ride, I am loving every single minute of it. I am telling you once you read the first book (which is free) Ivan's story, you will not be able to stop reading about these Alpha men.Well Until My Next Review Ciao Bellas!
What do You think about Sergei 2 (2014)?
I liked the continuation of Sergei and Bianca's story. I liked how she was able to meet his family. I didn't like it as much as the first one since that is how they met and and how they fall in love which is always exciting. This story was sweet, detailing how much they love each other despite the struggles of an interracial relationship. Though I can't wait to read about Nikolai and Vivian I am MORE looking forward to Kostya, Alexei, and Danila's stories. Initially Kostya and Alexei's books were supposed to be out summer 2014, but since Sergei and Nikolai's books were just released I'm assuming they won't be out until at least fall 2014 (*big disappointed sigh*). As far as the new covers for all the books, I think they are great. The only one I don't like is Dimitri's cover. The previous one was way better. But I love the covers for Ivan, Sergei and especially Nikolai (the detailing of the cross tattoo and 8 point stars on his shoulders!!! Read his stories to find out the significance of these).
—lola
Wonderful to get more insight on the Sergei and Bianca story. As far as the series goes this seemed to feel a bit rushed. I think the whole mafia past coming back to haunt him issue could have been a bit more developed. The new characters introduced were exciting because perhaps it means the continuation of the series ??? (woot woot!) Especially Ten. The guy sounds like a total A grade A hole who deep down is a really good guy with a heartbreaking story. Makes you wanna kiss his booboos LOL. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
—toritot
