Cruel Promise

Oryolov Bratva, Book 2

By: Nicole Fox

Narrated by: Laura Horowitz, Walker Williams

Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

It started with an accidental dirty voicemail. It ended with my boss’s baby in my belly.

One butt dial changed my life forever.
Ruslan Oryolov went from boss to baby daddy in the blink of an eye.
But other stuff changed along the way, too.
I learned who Ruslan is—who he really is.
I learned that the children I’ve come to love as my own can’t stay in this city anymore.
I’ve learned that none of us can.

So we’re running.
But of course, Ruslan won’t let us go that easily.
And when he learns about what I’m taking from him—the baby in my belly—he makes me a promise.
A very, very cruel promise.
No matter where you go...no matter how far or how fast you flee...I will always find you.

Cruel Promise is Book Two of the Oryolov Bratva duet. Ruslan and Emma’s story begins in Book One, Cruel Paradise.

©2023 Nicole Fox (P)2024 Nicole Fox

Amazing!!

This was a great ending to the dual. Love was much stronger and in the end it prevailed. 🥰 you will still get the drama, the fighting, the mystery, the steamy parts and overall the love. ❤️

An emotional masterpiece

This review is for both Cruel Paradise and Cruel Promise. You must read both (in that order) for the full story. And for once, I didn't even mind the cliffhanger end of book 1. Both volumes are very long, and worthy of a credit each.

What a satisfying, couldn't-put-it-down listen. Definitely some things that frustrated me, though. Ben, Emma's brother in law is the DICK of all dicks, and Emma is a doormat when it comes to him, all for the "benefit" of the children, and it really isn't a spoiler alert to say how badly that backfires. The man should have been put out of his misery right at the jump, but of course, the drama he incites is in many ways the catalyst for Emma's ultimate decisions that drive her into the clutches of Ruslan.

Emma is a wonderfully developed, genuine character who deserves the world. But it's Emma's struggles, and deeply emotional fortitude that will keep you engaged throughout both books. Ruslan starts out as the bosshole from hell, but early on, it's easy to become really invested in the promise of their relationship. Together, they're FIRE.

A very worthwhile listen that you won't regret spending your credits on!

Perfect ending!

I have fallen in love with this family! I loved all the ups and downs, the happy moments and watching the beginning of a new family coming together! Great writing! I loved the narrators, Laura Horowitz and Walker Williams! They both did such a fantastic job! I will be adding more from this author!

Promise

Both books were trafic couldn’t stop. Looking for other books by this author loved them.

The love and protection of these wonderful children

I loved the narration. Both books Cruel Promise and Cruel Paradise were amazing books. I loved how their affair started and how it evolved. I love that these two individuals put the children first. I loved the children’s personalities. Totally charming and worthy of a read.

Love overtakes the Cold Heart💙

I had to dive right into book 2. The only thing that could have been better, was the final chapters. it was a little too brief. Still was a great listen though. ✨💖🌹

Incredible

Love love love the story!! I love with the characters!!! I didn’t want to stop listening ❤️ love the narrators ! They did an amazing job! Another amazing story by Nicole fox

Awesome books

I loved both books, couldn't stop listening until the very end and then I wanted to cry because it was over, please continue all of their stories, would love to hear about them all.

Where was the romance?

I liked the way the story began with the “voicemail gone wrong,” and the hilarity that ensued afterwards. The second book was spent with Emma being consumed by the kids, their father Ben, her parents, and Ruslan’s lack of faith in her. She spent so much time pining away for a man, and showing no real spine. Ruslan had been built up as a powerful CEO, and head of the Bratva. His behavior really made no sense towards the end and was extremely disappointing. Overall, the book was ok, but could have been so much better.

Extremely good…

This was a great follow up to Book 1. Though not quite as good, it was still fantastic.