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Twisted Sinner

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Leo Zhubarev.

Most people don’t know his name. They call him Volk Smerti - Death Wolf.

He’s a ghost, a wraith, a reaper.

Some don’t believe he’s a man at all. But I know better.

Sinfully sexy. Ocean eyes, filthy mouth. Cold heart and blood-soaked hands.

One fateful night, I danced with the devil. I fell into his arms, then his bed.

I was lucky to get away with just a broken heart. It wasn’t until later that I realized he had left something important behind.

Our baby daughter.

When he comes for me, I have no choice but to stay by his side. Someone out there wants me dead, and he’s my only hope of survival.

Leo is a murderer. An assassin with no conscience. He cares for nothing and no one.
Except me.

I find myself wanting to reach inside him and find out who he really is. But as we grow closer, his darkness stains my soul until I don’t know what to believe.

As we’re dragged into a twisted mess of blood, lies, and corruption, one question plagues my thoughts.

Will the man who loves me be the one to kill me?


Twisted Sinner is a standalone dark mafia romance that exists in the same universe as Depraved Royals (you do not need to read any of my other books to enjoy this one!). It contains strong sexual content from the start and throughout. Please check trigger/content warnings at the start of the book for a comprehensive list.

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First published December 16, 2022

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165 reviews3 followers
January 27, 2023
What I'm saying is, Cara freaking NAILED IT with this one! THIS is the kind of books I live for! I was already enjoying the book, then she went and threw a bØmb of a twist towards the end, and I'm not even joking when I tell you my JAW COLLAPSED ON THE FLOOR!!! 😱😱😱 I didn't see it coming at all, ME, the one who usually figures out or at least makes theories or assumptions around the plot ( that usually turn out to be true! ), couldn't for the life of me see that one coming!

Leo truly lived up to the definition of the " morally grey MMC " ! He couldn't begin to comprehend the meaning of the words empathy, mercy or love! His life was a mess, so it was no surprise he turned out as ruthless as he was before finding the woman who made his heart beat for the first time in YEARS! 😫❤ it's hard for men like him to show their emotions or HAVE ANY for that matter! Because in their world that's considered a weakness, but his love and will to sacrifice himself for the woman he loved exceeded Ali's expectations, and truly made him earn my respect for that!

Ali's life wasn't any better! With the amount of trauma she experienced as a kid, I was surprised she didn't lose her sanity at some point 😭💔 her character has all the empathy I could give! Her story is proof that sometimes, no matter how hard you try, the world will still show no mercy or humanity to you 💔 I mean sure, she got her happy ending and I freaking LOVED that for her! But to think about all she had to face in order to reach that level of serenity and happiness, it was honestly BRUTAL! 😤😭💔 she couldn't have a degree, a job or even a d*mn ID for that matter! To the world, she was nothing but a ghost 😞💔

I can't believe I've already finished it when I only started reading it this afternoon! Now I'll be impatiently waiting for Ben and Roxy's story! 😏🔥
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31 reviews4 followers
December 16, 2022
㋡ 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝚊 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚍𝚎𝚙𝚝𝚑 𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚌𝚔 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚜𝚚𝚞𝚒𝚍.𝚌𝚘𝚖 ✍︎

❀♡ 𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝙸 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚍 ♡
I loved the beginning, and Luna and how all of that took place. I really liked the pacing since it was a faster paced book.

☪︎ 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 ✧
Ali was absolutely my favorite. Not only is she a badass, she comes with an interesting back story that changed the course of her life.

✿ 𝙼𝚢 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜 ✿:
I’m a sucker for mafia romances. Mainly because of how protective the mafia men can be and the idea of a “villain” becoming a hero for me. Leo blew me away, so did Ali and the side characters were also well developed. I’m looking forward to picking up the other books written by Cara!

𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚛 𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: ☆☆☆☆
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725 reviews6 followers
December 12, 2022
Ali is a thief. She breaks into a hotel room to steal something. When she try’s to make her escape she finds a bunch of men outside. She hightails it into a party where she runs into Leo, a breathtakingly handsome man. Leo is a hit man for the bratva he killed a man outside but is stuck at the hotel because he didn’t get away fast enough. Inside he meets Ali, he sees her and instantly wants her in whatever capacity he can get her. They have a passionate night and go their separate ways. Years later Leo is given a job and it turns out that woman he spent the best night of his life with is now his target…. This book was HOT and highly recommend.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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113 reviews39 followers
December 14, 2022
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"I have to make her mine like I'm hers, or I'll go out of my f*cking mind."

Overall Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 4/5

Spice Rating: 6/10
Characters: 7.5/10
Atmosphere: 8/10
Writing: 8/10
Plot: 7/10
Intrigue: 7/10
Logic: 6/10
Enjoyment: 8/10

Hero: Leo
Heroine: Ali

Cliff-hanger: No
Triggers: Violence, Knife-Play, Dub-Con, Mentions - Child Abuse

Pages: 290
Style: Contemporary, Mafia, Second Chance, Dark, Twisted, Suspense, Secret Child.

Leo and Ali are FIRE!!

These two honestly had so much chemistry and I was sucked in the minute they laid eyes on each other. They are definitely two strong-willed, wild characters and I thought they were perfect together. Mix them in with twists and turns, lies, betrayal, murder, action, and a dirty-talking alpha and you have one enjoyable read.

My only gripe was with how fast they connected... I'm personally not a huge fan of any kind of insta-love, I prefer much more push and pull, but luckily it didn't detract from the story too much. I also would have LOVED to see more of Ali pregnant with Luna, it felt like we skipped right past such a monumental part of her life.

All in all, this was an enjoyable read, and I look forward to more from Cara.

"You gave me a heart to lose, tigritsa. And I will never forgive you."

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369 reviews61 followers
December 15, 2022
I really liked this book. This book has action, romance, & smut & it comes along great!! From beginning to end it kept my attention
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1,412 reviews42 followers
December 12, 2022
Jackpot!
Always hit jackpot when i meet new author for me with nasty way of writing! Lol
Perfectly depraved, nasty, rough and super kinky with no remorse, this book held me captive from the first chapter!
But more than the smegsi scenes, more than the perfectly dark mafia world, i love the characters!
Leo is my kind of nasty and cruel dominant alpha. But Ali, i love this woman for her bravery and she's kicking a*$ with how she manage to handle the bratve assasin.
I love their chemistry. Super hot and knock down your sense of morality out of the door!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Author 2 books41 followers
December 10, 2022
Spice: 5/5 HEA
Triggers: Mentions of Child Abuse, Mentions of Human Trafficking, Mentions of Pedophilia, Violence, Murder, Drugs, Alcohol, Hypoxyphilia, Blood Play/Knife Play, Dub-Con, Forced O’s, C-PTSD.

Twisted Sinner is one of the hottest, dirtiest, craziest books I’ve ever read and I loved every minute of it!
Leo and Ali are beautifully psychotic and incredibly explosive together. Their love and obsession for each other is an inferno that could burn the reader up from how intense they are together.

The plot twists, lies, and betrayals all come to light to create a beautiful symphony of chaos and revenge and I am in awe of the strength of these characters, making this book a definite read again!

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782 reviews
January 11, 2023
The first was better, but this one had a different vibe. It was more dangerous and more violent. Our hero was way rougher and violent than the first. The heroine is the same way. This one in the series might turn people because off. The book is rougher and so is the sex. The couple like it very rough and bloody. Be prepared going in on this one
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2,491 reviews49 followers
December 6, 2022
To start with READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS the author has put at the beginning of the book. This is an excellent story and is absolutely one of my top reads for 2022 but it's not for the faint of heart. Ali and Leo are two who probably should have never crossed paths but they and journey is an all encompassing story and once you start this book will not let you go until the last page. I love these characters and the path they take to their happily ever after is far from easy. Lucky for them they know the ins and outs of the world they live in and they know how to win. Ali is absolutely FIERCE and is as dangerous as Leo. This is a winning duo if there ever was one!
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247 reviews2 followers
December 8, 2022
Such a good mafia romance. Touch her and die. Protective/possessive MC. I was rooting for Alina from the beginning because she was dealt such a crap hand in life but made the most of it!

Worth the read!

Thank you peachykeen and Cara for the ARC; this is my honest review
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113 reviews3 followers
December 11, 2022
This book was really good. I wasn't sure how it was going to play out and I was surprised at how good I found the book to be. I'm happy that Leo and Ali finally got their happily ever after 💜
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991 reviews10 followers
December 18, 2022
Steamy Fury 💋

A dark romance with a single night of passion that leads into so much more.

Ali, a thief scraping by for meager scraps to live slightly above poverty.

Leo, Volk Smerti, a hitman sent in when there is no negotiation nor forgiveness left from his pakhan.

Three years. One still struggling to survive, the other in a tumultuous career. But both still wondering and craving each other. However, one is now a mark to be assassinated the other, the hired hit man. One is a single mother, the other doesn't know he's a father.

Her past and present collide as they rush to unravel the mystery surrounding her life. Vendettas, coups, and betrayals run amok while these two clash in steamy fury 💋🔥😎

Enjoyed how the author wrote the chapters ❣️ almost all depict dual or multiple POVs per chapter. Characters from the author's other book are written in a bit towards the end, plus a lead in to the next lucky couple 😘
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16 reviews11 followers
December 16, 2022
"Will the man who loves me be the one to kill me?"

This is the first book i have read by Cara Bianchi and omg I loved it! This is the second book of the East Coast Bratva series. This book is a stand alone so can be read in any order.

Let's talk about the cover i do live a good cover! I would say it reflects the good perfectly! Plus you get a good idea on the very handsome Leo.

The 2 main characters Ali and Leo as just perfection. Both very similar, individually they are both independent and self assured. Which i love! Ali is so strong and determined really strong FMC. Leo is just... "sign". I loved his mysterious low key alpha vibes and he just knoe all the right things to say 🔥😉

When they meet it is very clear from the start  the attraction and chemistry between then is undeniable. Throughout the book this shows. The book has a good flow and pacing. The suspense and spice is just great.

Overall really enjoyed this book. I will definitely be reading the previous book and hopeful more in this series!
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December 16, 2022
Well hello trigger warnings, if you like action pack, assassin for a kink of rough sex and Ali a thief that just so happens to be in a hotel getting something that she needs. But, on the cusps of getting away, body guards are still there but on high alert for some reason why? How will she escape and get the stolen item to the buyer? But she meets a sexy stranger, with the right words. Sway she can’t deny when dancing. Does this make sense, I hope so.

Anyways, Ali and Leo finish what they started in the bathroom, one night of pleasure leads to a secret baby. Ali and Leo depart not saying kind words but years later they meet again under suspicious timing? There is someone out there wanting to end any loose ends left of Leo’s affairs. Someone k owns of Ali but who? I got a little lost in the mix of things, but got it by almost the end of the story. Can Leo the ghost and Ali find a way to be together? Will the powers at bay allow this? This is action pumping and I was think James Bond mixed with any other action pack movie with a thrill of rough sex mixed with a secret baby he didn’t know about, it will protect mother and child once known.
6,053 reviews55 followers
December 20, 2022
This was just an amazing hot story. Ali and Leo. He's an assassin for the Bratva and she's a thief. They meet and share a night together. They Ali doesn't see Leo for the next three years. Now Leo is sent to kill Ali and he finds that it's the woman he spent the night with. I love that they still think of each other. Leo is in for the surprise of his life when he sees his daughter. There is plenty of lies, corruption, betrayal, darkness, possessive, dominate, and protective of Ali and their daughter. Who wants Ali dead? You need to read the story to find out. Fantastic.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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676 reviews12 followers
December 16, 2022
Absolute-freaking-thrilling story with lots and lots of spice to it. Both the MCs are way different from each other but when you get to know them, they are not so different at all. The excitement of reading the story from dual POVs is amazing and gives more light to the story and to the characters. Reading about their thoughts is an utter delight in this one, even after all the mayhem happening acting their lives.

Can anybody say that one small meeting will leave an epic impression?? Here that meeting was purely accidental but the impression it lasted was mind-blowing. Leo and Ali felt like fated mates and their obsession bought spice to the story. It’s a fast-paced story with all the actions you can think of. The climax came like a bomb is dropped and turned everything to 180 degrees. I enjoyed reading the story and loved the characters.
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1,456 reviews47 followers
December 16, 2022
She’s a thief, he’s a professional assassin for the Russian mob, & together they burn the damn sheets & the pages!!! Leo is insanely hot, jealous, possessive, dominant & crazy protective over what is his… & Ali is definitely his!

This book was really good & kicked right off!

After they share one night together, Leo basically kicks her out, & it’s 3 years before they’re face to face again. This time he’s been assigned to kill her. In those 3 years he hasn’t been able to forget her or get over her. And Ali definitely hasn’t been able to get over him- especially w/a cute little girl who has her daddy’s eyes!
Now Leo tasked w/keeping them both safe & finding out who wants her dead. When the truth comes out & the person is revealed, it might just shock you!!
December 16, 2022
A new author to me I found this story enjoyable but markedly different to other bratva/mafia themed books.

The characters were well developed and engaging and I totally bought into them. Their relationship was deep and elements of that were dark and most certainly dirty. I enjoyed the underlying story and found it easy to follow but enthralling.

The underlying thing missing for me was it just wasn’t that dark (other than the intimate moments) enough for me. It was actually fairly light on the violence and quite tame in some ways.

Enjoyable regardless and if you want a book of this trope without the darkness this is the one for you.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 16, 2022
I received a free copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

This book has easily become one of my new favorites! I will highly recommend it.
It's perfectly written to be depraved, nasty, rough and super kinky with no remorse, this book held me captive from the very beginning.
The dark mafia world was written so well.
I fell in love with the characters!
Leo is my kind of dominant alpha type. He had me swooning.
And Ali, her bravery and the way she handles Leo is my absolute favorite. She is one of my new Favorite FMCS.
I loved their chemistry it was so well written.
This is a 10/10 would highly recommend it to my friends.
474 reviews4 followers
December 16, 2022
Holy smokes what a great book! This just grabbed me right from the start! Leo is the twisted bad guy you just can't help but fall for in this book. I can totally see why Ali does!
All characters are written so wonderfully. The storyline so thought out with so many twists and turns and the end. The chemistry, heat and sizzle between Ali and Leo was combustible! It wasn't possible to put this book down for one moment!
So be be prepared to lose some sleep, cause your gonna enjoy this Twisted Perfection!
Do keep in mind trigger warnings however.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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997 reviews7 followers
December 16, 2022
***3.5 Stars***

I enjoyed this book and it was a quick read for me. I thought the plot was solid but I just needed a bit more character development. Maybe I read books that are really dark and I don’t have any triggers but I didn’t think this book was that dark. There are potential triggers though so be sure to check out the trigger warnings in the beginning of the book.

I liked Leo and Ali. There is definitely more to both of them then we are able to see when they first meet. I enjoyed the big twist in the book even though it wasn’t completely unexpected.

I would be excited for a book about Roxy and Ben. For some reason those side characters just drew me in.
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171 reviews10 followers
December 17, 2022
Wow!! Just wow!! This dark Mafia Romance is literally hot hot hot!!!

Two strong minded people, assassin/boss in the making and a thief FMC who cross paths, instant love, and the rest is history. Twists, betrayals, so many secrets and a surprise pregnancy. I just can’t can’t stop thinking about it!!

Cara knew what she was doing in grabbing your attention and keeping it. I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read some more of her work!

⚠️TW🔞⚠️
3,018 reviews45 followers
December 18, 2022
This was a different interesting read. Ali has been through it. But still a strong FMC she does the dirty deed with Leo but there isn't rainbows and sunshine. Fast forward now, they are face to face years later when she is his target. Whoops there are also secrets galore to keep you guessing. A great steamy intense read. My first by Cara that has me wanting to read more.
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1,789 reviews76 followers
December 14, 2022
Oh yes give me all the touch her and die vibes. Throw in a protective MC and all the mafia vibes and this was a winner for me. Leo and Ali were great together. This book was filled with secrets and lies and betrayal and the way the story was weaved together was executed to perfection. This will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next. I read this baby in one sitting because there was no way I could put it down I needed to find out how it all would end. If you love an obsessed alpha man and a FMC who doesn’t take any crap and great plot twists then you need to pick this one up asap.
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1,107 reviews24 followers
December 21, 2022
This author is new to me and I’ll definitely be reading more. I enjoyed this book, the plot was really good and the characters were really likeable. I loves both the male and female characters. I enjoyed their banter and their chemistry is really good. The steamy times were off the chart!!Loved it!
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December 15, 2022
Ali and Leo find them selves trying to escape their seperate crimes and stuck in a hotel party. One night together was a it was til years later Leo's next target his Ali. Well written steamy enemies to lovers hitman/theif romance.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,058 reviews17 followers
December 21, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a cool take on a dark Bratva romance. Sinfully sexy, action and suspense packed, this is impossible to put down. Great read.
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148 reviews7 followers
December 15, 2022
I loved everything about this book. Leo and Ali had great chemistry and even better spice! Leo is now one of my favorite book boyfriends, and Ali wasn’t some damsel. She was badass and a fierce mama bear. The story and back story melded together nicely and the ending was awesome!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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159 reviews6 followers
February 14, 2023
I had my doubts about signing up for this ARC but, I'm glad I did. It was one hot page turner,before I know it I was at 26%.

I love that Leo was an assassin and Ali was a thief-its like a match made in heaven ❤️ and I love how Leo became a family man in the end

This book was well written and I do recommend it.

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33 reviews4 followers
December 4, 2022
I was drawn in from the first page and I had to keep reading until the last page. Cara has done it again and created a book to be devoured, she is an amazing author. The characters are well developed and the storyline is thought out and well written. I highly recommend you read this book.

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