This book was so entertaining. I was drawn into the story from the beginning and was involved until the end. The characters were complex and interesting. I found the story to be well paced and engrossing throughout the whole book. I was invested in the couple throughout the book and felt all the emotions through both the highs and lows of the story.The side characters were such an integral part of this story as well. This is the love story i needed to read at this time. If you want an entertaining and well written book this is it for you

This was an alright read. The story was not as good as I thought it was. I thought it could have been longer and had more depth to it. The characters were okay. I did not love or dislike them. I thought that the romance was lacking. I thought the ending was good. I hope other Leslie North books are better than this. Overall, an okay read.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Relay Publishing for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is the first in a series. This is the story of Ben and Lucy. Lucy is refreshing and Ben is uptight. I didn't quite understand the resolution with her father but it didn't detract from the book. A quick fun read. 3.5 stars.

This is the first book I have read by this author. I found this book to be Intense emotional read with great thrills and exciting chemistry. I enjoyed this book.

Her Russian Fixer brings the first of the Volkov brothers Benedikt in the path of Lucy Paprocki as he is hunting down her father. His protective instincts and heart are stirred as they find common ground against the background of the Bratva. Settle in for good read.

Ebook from netgalley and publishers with thanks. Opinions are entirely my own.

Suspense, drama, passion, danger and excitement fill this action packed, emotionally thrilling romantic adventure. Family bounds are tested and betrayal abounds in this engaging and highly entertaining journey. They are both looking for the same man for very different reasons and are falling fast for each other as their undeniable chemistry will not be denied or ignored. Loved every twist and turn.

The whole first 25% of this book was just...honestly, too hard to believe in plot wise. Literally none of it made sense. Lucy meets Ben, and within the space of a coffee date has given him her dog, told him her life story, and confessed all her woes? It was just really contrived and hard for me to get into. It felt like the author planned for certain things to happen in the plot, and forced the characters to do them?

I also live in Chicago and was super distracted by all the errors about the city.

Just not my kind of book.

Ben Volkov was everything Lucy needed. A hot alpha that would protect her as she tried to find the father that abandoned her brought her some of the inner peace that had been missing from her life. Ben needs her and is desperate to find her father for an entirely different reason. He tried to fight his attraction but he is treading down a slippery slope. Will they both find the one man they were looking for before it’s too late? Great start to a new series.

I do love a good Leslie North book and I was made up to start a new series by her. It has a great storyline with fantastic characters that have superb romance and chemistry between them. Has everything I love in a romance book and everything I love in a Leslie North book too. Looking forward to the next books in this series as this author always has me coming back for more every time. I would totally recommend this book

An amazing author keeps you reading and wanting more. Ben runs into Lucy while he is hunting what he finds out is her father.. Then feels the need to keep her close and safe.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC loved this book !!

Easy quick read new setting for me Russian / mob series romance

Loved Ben & Lucy’s characters together & their chemistry is off the charts !!

If you like a book to captivate you for a few hours this is a great pick ❤️❤️

I’m becoming a big fan of Leslie North as well

this book was fast paced and interesting but I was still left feeling as if I wanted more of their story.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

This was a fun read as it had some intrigue as Ben and Lucy looked for Lucy's bio dad, Peter, along with their romance. Fortunately, there was not too much with the mafia that Ben was involved with so it wasn't a dark story and not filled with violence.

It was funny to watch controlled Ben meet free spirit Lucy and try so very hard not to fall for her! She did not fit into his idea of the perfect wife, and she made him lose control which he was not very happy about!

Glad that Ben finally came to his senses and realized that Lucy was worth losing some of his valuable control over, and they had a nice HEA!

I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest opinion.

Ben was raised in Chicago but he and his family are tied tight to the Russian Mafia. Now his Godfather Peter has stolen $2 million dollars from the mafia and it Ben and his brother don't get it back, his family will be held responsible for re-payment of the money. He is a serious and controlled man. He and his family have given the opportunity to leave the Mafia life behind if they succeed in recovering this money, which is what he wants.

Lucy has come to Chicago is search of her biological father, whom she has recently learned about. Ben meets Lucy when he is watching Peter's apartment building and is quite surprised when he learns why she is there and the fact that her biological father and the man he searches for are the same man.

He decides to "help" Lucy find her father but his initial plans are to use her for an advantage. But plans don't always go as planned...

Will Ben find the stolen money and get his freedom? Will Lucy find her father? Will Ben and Lucy find love and freedom?

I really, really liked this novella! Ben is such a controlled man and Lucy is just the opposite. As much as he wants to push her away, he can't. She has invaded his heart as well as his life. These two are pretty hot together also! I like the resolution of the initial problem, Peter.

If you like Mafia, you must read this!

This time Leslie takes us to the world of Russia mafia of Chicago. Ben Volkov is in search of Pyotr Mishin, who has stolen 2 million from Bratva (the Russian mafia) and who has put his family name in disgrace and blame. While looking for Mishin he witnesses a woman trying to handle three gang thugs. He cannot sit back and leave her helpless, so he jumps in to help and he is surprised by her wit and sharp tongue. The thugs will leave her but their night is by far over.

Lucy Paprocki is looking for the biological father Pyotr Mishin and when a Russian guy jumps to help her, though she notices his tattoo and realizes that he is part of the Russian mafia, she will not leave the chance of asking him if she know anything about Mishin. They will go in a café and her dog will instantly be at ease with Ben. Lucy is in trouble with her landlord and though Ben offers to keep the dog at his place by the end of the night he will also invite her to stay at his place, since she will be evicted.

Their chemistry is obvious even though Ben who is organized and plans everything will try to ignore it and Lucy who is free spirit and spontaneous will break his monotonous and calculated life.

Once again Leslie wrote a sexy, funny and quick pace love story in a different world set and as always with a happy end. A relaxing and enjoyable romance book for a quick read on a Sunday evening.

I didn’t like this one too much. Lucy is a bit too flighty and naive. Ben is a control freak. Him walking away from the Bratva is unrealistic.

Great!

Quick read that moves fast with lots of emotional push/pull.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

I’ve enjoyed many of this author’s books but I must say that this one is by far my favorite. I love Lucy and how she created a balance for Ben. He needed to loosen up a little and he helped bring stability to her chaos. Can’t wait to read Nik’s book.

Her Russian Fixer by Leslie North
Volkov Brothers #1

Damsel in distress with fearful mutt to protect her
Accosted by neighborhood gang members
Saved by alpha Bratva male

Lucy Paprocki has decided it is time to meet her biological father so has moved to Chicago to do so. Little does she know that her father is wanted by the Bratva and the Volkov brothers for stealing millions of dollars. When Benedict “Ben” Volkov, doing surveillance of Pyotre Mishin’s apartment building, sees Lucy accosted he steps in to help only to find out who she is and determine it is serendipitous as she could be the linchpin to finding the man he and she are both seeking.

The dog is a hoot
Lucy is a character
Benedikt is a man with a plan

The story is fun and flirty and dirty with both H&h stating what they need and more than able to stand up to one another. The story is…well…fun. It is not terribly deep and at times I felt parts were more slapstick than serious. This seems to be my first book by this author and I am willing to read another although this is definitely NOT the dark gritty Russian mafia book that I was expecting.

Thank you to NetGalley and Relay Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

3-4 Stars

Her Russian Fixer, did not turn out the way I thought it would. Better maybe.
I was thinking that another good name for this would have been, Her Russian Controller Ben demanded control in all aspects of his life. Lucy didn't mind giving him control in the bedroom, but how dare him try and control her life. .