The Tainted Hearts series revolves around one single plot. I love how the author explored the fears and traumatic pasts and how these characters overcame it. The books encompass different aspects like friendship, abuse and betrayals too.

The entire Ivanshov family will pull at your heartstrings with their own heartbreaking past. Not just the protagonists, Lylah created some incredible multi-faceted supporting characters as well. Not to mention all the blood and gore, this series is definitely not for the faint hearts. I was hypnotized by the lush love story set amidst the dark and gritty Mafia World. The writing is so beautiful, the story gorgeously crafted and the plot deeply evocative.

Holy moly! This is an amazing series and a very emotionally intense read. He longed to soothe her broken soul and heal her shattered heart.īut with war brewing and hunt for traitors, would Ayla meet the same fate when Alessio discovers his raven-haired angel’s traitorous secret? Despite being cold and ruthless to the core, Alessio was drawn to Ayla. Forced to grow up quickly, his only goal was to avenge his family. Fighting for survival in this cruel world, Ayla ended up in the territory of her family’s nemesis, the Bratva and encountered the famous ruthless boss, Alessio Ivanshov.Īlessio Ivanshov’s childhood was snatched away from him at a very young age. His cruelty chipped at her innocence and each piece of her soul. Enduring seven years of abuse, Ayla Abandonato had enough and ran away from her fiancé, her father’s right-hand man, Alberto.

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