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THIEF (Boston Underworld Book 5) Kindle Edition

by A. Zavarelli (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.4 3,030 ratings

Book 5 of 6: Boston Underworld

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I’m a good girl.

I live by a code that can’t be bent or broken. It’s my duty to my family to marry an Italian man. The stars are already aligned.

But Nikolai Kozlov re-writes my destiny with five simple words.

You belong to me now.

He's Russian mafiya. A thief. A skilled liar with no moral boundaries. He’s everything I’ve been taught to hate. A man who stands for nothing. A man who takes what he wants without a second thought.

And what he wants is me.

He thinks he controls my fate, but what he doesn’t know is, sometimes it’s the good girls you have to watch out for.

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I’m a dangerous man.

I live by a code. The Vory code. It’s my duty to protect the brotherhood. I’ll destroy anyone who threatens that, including her.

She’s a dancer. A beautiful little doll. My prisoner, and my new favorite puppet. This mafia princess thinks she has me under her spell, but in the end, she’s simply collateral.

It’s a shame to destroy precious things.

But this is what bad men do.

The Boston Underworld Series consists of six full-length standalones that can be read in any order. There is character crossover, so if you prefer to start from the beginning, the series order is as follows: Crow, Reaper, Ghost, Saint, Thief, Conor.

Themes in Thief include:
Russian Mafia
Revenge
Jealous/Possessive Hero
Who Hurt You
Enemies to Lovers

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Zavarelli saved the best for last. This series is phenomenal and has held my attention since the very first word of the first book. Thief doesn't disappoint, I was invested in the story and didn't want it to end- Ashleigh Gianoccaro, AuthorI suspect this is going to be my book of the year. I don't think it can be surpassed. It affected me in ways I don't think a book ever really has- Anna Edwards, Author
5 Phenomenal stars! Thief is a mind-blowing addition to the Boston Underworld Series- Anita Gray, Amazon Bestselling Author
I DEVOURED this book in a few hours and was left blinking at 3am in my reading chair. On my top reads of 2018- Bookhaven BookBlog
Dark, layered, and immersive in its rich detail- Thief may well be my favorite Boston Underworld book yet- Celia Aaron, Author
I felt every intense moment, look, touch- and I need more. Thief is a sublime addition to the Boston Underworld Series- Trisha Wolfe, Author
If I haven't said it yet, I'll say it again- no one does dark and twisted like Ashleigh Zavarelli, and her Boston Underworld Series is one of my all-time favorites- Goodreads Reviewer
It is a phenomenal thing to read a story that sucks you into the pages within the first few sentences- Michelle Brown, Author
Nail biting, page turning, gut wrenching, soul shattering five star read. You need this moved to the top of your TBR- Goodreads Reviewer
Thief truly opened a Pandora's box of dark mafia romance excellence. Thief wrecked my soul- Romantic Angel Blog
I'm hooked now and can't wait to get my hands on more from this author. The line forms here- iScreamBooks Blog
It feels as though you're walking beside each character in this deep, twisted plot and I highly recommend it. This dark fairytale is beautifully written- Vivian Ward, Author

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B079ZJH5QR
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 22, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 22, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1754 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #21,470 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #321 in Mafia Romance eBooks
- #1,625 in Romantic Suspense (Books)
- #1,716 in Historical Romances

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A. Zavarelli is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of dark and contemporary romance.

When she’s not putting her characters through hell, she can usually be found watching bizarre and twisted documentaries in the name of research.

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Nina

An epic end to a brilliant series - probably my favorite mafia series EVER!

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2018

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THIEF is the fifth and final book in A. Zavarelli’s epic Boston Underworld series – and, boy, what an end it is! But still, as good as it might have been: I am sooo not ready to see this series end just yet! I don’t know if I ever will be… It hurts to think it’s over now, to never see another glimpse of my beautiful Ronan (he is still – hands down – my absolute favorite – in this series and ever!) again, or any of the other warriors and their stunning women for that matter. It’s really bittersweet, but as the saying goes: All good things must come to an end. Sigh.

Now, this is Nikolai’s story – the Boston Underworld male that somehow managed to become a close second to Ronan on my favorites list. His and Tanaka’s story beautifully emotional, dark, and yet a lot sweet. It’s an unconventional yet powerful combination and what makes this story so special.

This and their circumstances, the unusual way how they find another in the first place. The sacrifices they are willing to make for their love, their strong connection. The ballet – beautiful and graceful –, which is Tanaka’s whole life. The ruthlessness and dirty mouth from Nikolai, who isn’t really a conventional hero, nor a true anti-hero…

The list is endless and every word that makes up their story is pure perfection. It’s everything that always has me coming back for more of A. Zavarelli’s brilliant storytelling, no matter which genre her story fits into. This woman never ceases to amaze me, to stun me, to shatter me and render me completely speechless, emotions overflowing and all over the place. And this series especially will always stay close to my heart. It’s re-read-worthy time and again, which isn’t something I usually do.

I cannot recommend the Boston Underworld series highly enough.
So, if you haven’t even started this series yet – what the hell are you waiting for?!

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GrayJA

Unexpected turns, protective dangerous VOR and a stubborn protected ballerina

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2021

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I do NOT consider these to be stand-alone reads, as there are reoccurring characters and an overarching theme. I HIGHLY recommend these be read in series order for maximum reader satisfaction and to prevent spoilers.

Contains subject matter that may be a trigger or offensive to some including adult language, steamy adult intimate scenes (dominance; submission; consensual / non-consensual acts; rape; restraints; torture; mental, physical and sexual assault; etc.) and violence (kidnapping; abduction; murder; rape; torture; harassment; stalking; sabotage; betrayal; human trafficking; enslavement; assault; etc.).

Also contains scenes with a theme of mental illness involving anxiety, depression, bipolar, suicide, etc. Readers sensitive to topics such as these should exercise caution.

Contains grammatical issues mainly typos, incorrect, missing, and extra words. I am trying to mention these for readers such as myself that visualize the story as it is being read, as errors interrupt the flow.

⛔️ If you have not read the previous stories, the following will contain spoilers.

The world building is good, but a lot of the story overlaps with previous ones where they intersect with the characters. The scenes are repeated, but with the POV from the current character perspective. Such as when Alexei is betrayed and his hearing loss is exposed, the Christmas party when Talia met Tanaka, and when Alexei was told that Talia had died. Although more information is provided throughout about Nikolai and Tanaka, it is about 2/3 of the way through the story before new storyline plots are introduced.

We learn in the beginning more about Tanaka’s background, life and how she came to be with Nikolai. We also learn about Nikolai’s background, his talent, and what his main position is in the Russian mafia. (Hint it is nothing something I would have guessed if given 10 years.)

The reason for my rating is there were a few scenes that were out of place and did not have any further discussion or reference. Tanaka is supposed to be pure, sheltered, etc., but somehow a couple of weeks into her stay, she walks into Nikolai’s office while another female is on her knees “servicing him” and apparently it wasn’t the first time. Nothing further about how the situation came about previously, her thoughts, her shock, her dismay, her secret thrill at discovering something about sex, etc.

With some revisions I would easily give this story 5 stars. The plot is excellent, gruesome and action packed, with a nice pace and a couple of twists. I will definitely be reading this series again sometime in the future.

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Emily Dorsey

Nika is the thief who stole my heart.

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018

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“It’s the thieves who come to steal you away without warning. And there is no thief more skilled than Nikolai Kozlov.”

Ever since I read the first page of Crow, Boston Underworld series Book 1, this series has been one of my favorites. Nikolai is Alexei’s younger brother and we are introduced to him in Ghost. They have a rocky history and I loved hearing it from Nika’s pov.

“I am a thief at heart. Art being my specialty, I steal it, and I create it, and sometimes, I even destroy it.”

Nikolai is a raw, harsh, powerful Russian Avtoritet and “Thief in law.” His plan is set in motion and he has his eyes on one thing and it’s named vengeance. Nika is very skillful and talented but it was his passion that took me by surprise and he definitely gave Alexei a run for his money. He takes care of what is his even if it is only considered a temporary possession.

“For now, I am a slave to his touch. A servant to his commands. Another doll for his collection. Pretty and untainted by anyone but him.”

Tanaka is a sheltered Italian mafia princess who lives for one thing, dancing. She is a beautiful, graceful ballerina, sadly her fate has already been decided for her and dancing is not part of the deal. There are so many layers to her character and I loved witnessing them being peeled back one by one, exposing her true self and desires.

“I need ballet like I need air to breathe. It is my life. My heart. My soul. And the thing I fear most is what will become of me if I am no longer a dancer.”

This book is a rollercoaster ride of emotions. You will be heartbroken, anxious, hopeful, surprised and squirming in your seat. I am so incredibly sad this series is over but Nikolai and Tanaka’s story was brilliantly told and a perfect ending for it.
If you haven’t read the Boston Underworld series STOP what you are doing and read it today, you will not be disappointed!

“My loyalty is with you, now and forever.”

~ Read on behalf of Two Darlin Dolls and a Book Review

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Alê Genó

Amazing book

Reviewed in Brazil on January 6, 2022

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I've been binge reading this series and honestly this is amazing.

If you are a sucker for the mafia trope don't hesitate to pick up any book from this series. A Zavarelli won't let you down

Pedsrn1988

Russian Mafia Erotica

Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2018

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This is my first book by this author. I very much enjoyed this story of Nikolai and Tanaka. They are from very different backgrounds despite growing up in mafia homes. He is Russian and she is Italian. Both are aware of the mafia way of life so death and trust issues are constantly present. Tanaka is taken as collateral because of her father's debts. Somehow Nikolai infiltrates her heart despite her hating her circumstances. He shows her the kind of monster he truly is and yet her feelings remain true. It seems impossible for them to ever be together. There are so many obstacles pushing them apart. The steamy scenes are panty melting. The writing and flow superb! Great book!

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Sandrine URBANSKI

Excellent...

Reviewed in France on September 19, 2019

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Claudia~Cushin Violeta

Nikolai and Tanaka...just stole my heart...

Reviewed in India on May 26, 2018

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I am so in love with this series. Each and every book that I've read so far has me falling in love with them. Thief was no different. While reading Ghost, I came Nikolai and Tanaka were mentioned and were a critical part of Alexei and Talia's story and finally getting to know their story has me on cloud nine. Tanaka is a troubled mafia princess and nikolai no less than a prince. At the beginning I was so unsure about how two contrasting people could even like each other much less fall for one another. But their story touched my hearts. The way they come close and yet can never have a future, it broke my heart. I really wanted them to have a life together but it seemed next to impossible. But Wow...do they finally find their way to each other.💝💝💝

Samantha Lynn

Also Enjoyed!

Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2022

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I also really enjoyed this book and I secretly hope Ash will continue the series and give us a Mischa book. I think after the way she developed and introduced Mischa, I think he deserves his own book 100%!

I do wish I would have checked for TWs as I wasn’t expecting Tanaka to have an ED. But Ash does an amazing job writing about it in a way that didn’t get to me. I enjoyed Nikolai and Tanaka as a pairing and I wasn’t expecting a book on them. I’m not 100% sold on how quick their chemistry was and how quick she was to give herself after constantly bringing up beliefs in how she was raised. But I did enjoy reading her journey and how she healed. And I did enjoy the way Nikolai enjoyed her as well.

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