Scarred: Mikhael & Alina

This is a book that will seriously tug at your heartstrings. Mikhael and Alina's romance is filled with heartache and poignancy. Be aware this is far from a light and fun read. While not what I would call a true dark romance, this is a powerful story of pain, loss and survival. It does have a few sweet, funny and heartfelt moments but mostly it is a heart wrenching read that is sure to touch your heart. This is my elective, truthful review.

Mikhael and Alina grew up together in a Russian crime syndicate family. She tried to protect him when her father was going to kill him. She never knew he survived the fire meant to kill him. Now ten years later Mikhael sees a kill order for Alina he rescues her but can he heal the scars she has accumulated on the inside after all of these years? Fast-paced read with lots of emotion, drama and steam. I was hooked from beginning to end. I loved it!

I appreciate that the book tried to show the hard realities of the situation and that the hero put so much effort in trying to make everything right.

1.5 Stars- wanted to like it a lot more than I did. =/

I really enjoyed Mikhael & Aina's story. Great characters. This was a very suspenseful book. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Oh my goodness! This book was haunting beautiful. It took me through so many emotions. Joy, anger, sadness, pity, confusion, and happiness just to name a few. All of the characters were multidimensional as well as being brilliantly written. You couldn’t put them in a box and make them one dimensional. There were so many layers to why they were who they were. I was reluctant to read this series because I like to read so called romance books. Make no mistake about it this series and especially this book are 100% romance. Mikheal and Alina sacrificed and endured horrific torture physical, emotional, psychological for the love of each other and Bragdon. Scarred is my favorite book by Christa. Believe me I never thought I would say that. Christa is a brilliant storyteller. Until next time y’all happy reading.

<strong>Mikhael &amp; Alina find each other</strong><br /><br />Mikhael &amp; Alina met via their parents. Upon the death of Mikhael's mother everything changes. He ends up homeless and threatened with death by Alina's father.<br /><br />Ten years later he comes for when he receives word that there's a contract out on Alina. Some secrets come to light. <br /><br />This is a heartbreaking story. Alina is put through so much. You'll feel her anguish! It does have a HEA. I recommend this book.

<strong>Must read</strong><br /><br />This one will hit you where it hurts.<br />It will also give so many good feelings you'll almost be conflicted. <br />Such a powerful story of forbidden love and the lengths the hero Mikheal goes to just to save his forever love Alina.<br />Heartwarming!

I'm glad Mikhael's story was told, even though it was riddled with hardship and pain. Mikhael's and Alina's HEA was more mellow than other Christa Wick stories, I thought, which fit perfectly with their story. I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I think this book was a bit short for the amount of story potential, that could have been expanded into a much longer version, but I actually enjoyed it very much (maybe even BECAUSE it was shorter ??) as the story was fast-paced and I wasn't bored at all.