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rellimreads's review against another edition
4.0
This novella is book 9.5 in the Eagle Elite series. As a 1001 Dark Nights novella – this is designed to be a little shorter and serves as an “intro” to the author for those unfamiliar or a “bonus” for long time fans. I’ve read all of the Eagle Elite books, so I’m not unbiased, but I think it is a good “taste” of the series and VanDyken’s style.
Vic was introduced in Eulogy, but you don’t have to read that to enjoy him here. (But you SHOULD read Eulogy, because it was the best of the series!)
Envy is a novella, so the speed of the relationship is quick – but I felt like it worked here and was well done. Vic & Renee were both developed & intriguing characters. They’re cute as a couple and I couldn’t help but root for them.
We also get a tiny more about Andrei – definitely setting up for his book, Debase.
Narration:
I only listened to this once. I’ve read it multiple times. I’m disappointed that Scarlet Chase was cast AGAIN. I love her as a narrator (Blacktop Cowboys series is phenomenal), but she definitely has a “mature” voice which doesn’t fit with the 19-24yo characters she keeps narrating. Additionally, one of the things that I’ve loved about this series is that each character has his/her own voice throughout the series because the narrators changed depending on the POV. However, Scarlet Chase has been the female lead for Enrage, Eulogy, & Envy and David Benin has been the lead in Eulogy & Envy as well as narrating a DIFFERENT character in Enrage.
I’ll keep pre-ordering the e-books, but I’m losing faith in the audiobooks.
Vic was introduced in Eulogy, but you don’t have to read that to enjoy him here. (But you SHOULD read Eulogy, because it was the best of the series!)
Envy is a novella, so the speed of the relationship is quick – but I felt like it worked here and was well done. Vic & Renee were both developed & intriguing characters. They’re cute as a couple and I couldn’t help but root for them.
We also get a tiny more about Andrei – definitely setting up for his book, Debase.
Narration:
I only listened to this once. I’ve read it multiple times. I’m disappointed that Scarlet Chase was cast AGAIN. I love her as a narrator (Blacktop Cowboys series is phenomenal), but she definitely has a “mature” voice which doesn’t fit with the 19-24yo characters she keeps narrating. Additionally, one of the things that I’ve loved about this series is that each character has his/her own voice throughout the series because the narrators changed depending on the POV. However, Scarlet Chase has been the female lead for Enrage, Eulogy, & Envy and David Benin has been the lead in Eulogy & Envy as well as narrating a DIFFERENT character in Enrage.
I’ll keep pre-ordering the e-books, but I’m losing faith in the audiobooks.
beckyrendon's review against another edition
5.0
The Eagle Elite...how do I love thee! Let me count the ways...
This series is my unicorn. It is the happy place, the warm fuzziness I need with guns, gore, and mafia. Clearly my unicorns fight more than graze. Lol. These "unicorns" run the world. They aren't rainbow following happily lazing unicorns. No, they are the guns blazing, knife throwing, and drugging kind. My unicorns fight for love, fight for the right thing, and will do anything for family. So...
Let me count the ways...
Nixon
Chase
Tex
Phoenix (though it took a bit)
Sergio (still cry whenever I think of his journey)
Dante
Ax (must not forget him)
and now Vic.
Rachel find some way to make you feel all the feels (All the feels!!!!) In every single one of these books. Even in this novella! I'm not ashamed to say I cried. I own it because when family hurts, you hurt.
Do yourself a favor, join the family. They will always be there to pick you up! And for those of you already in "the family" what are you waiting for? Vic has something to say.
Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
This series is my unicorn. It is the happy place, the warm fuzziness I need with guns, gore, and mafia. Clearly my unicorns fight more than graze. Lol. These "unicorns" run the world. They aren't rainbow following happily lazing unicorns. No, they are the guns blazing, knife throwing, and drugging kind. My unicorns fight for love, fight for the right thing, and will do anything for family. So...
Let me count the ways...
Nixon
Chase
Tex
Phoenix (though it took a bit)
Sergio (still cry whenever I think of his journey)
Dante
Ax (must not forget him)
and now Vic.
Rachel find some way to make you feel all the feels (All the feels!!!!) In every single one of these books. Even in this novella! I'm not ashamed to say I cried. I own it because when family hurts, you hurt.
Do yourself a favor, join the family. They will always be there to pick you up! And for those of you already in "the family" what are you waiting for? Vic has something to say.
Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
caseroo7's review against another edition
4.0
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Envy is the latest book in the Eagle Elite series by Rachel Van Dyken. This novella is technically a standalone story, but I definitely recommend reading these in order if possible. You don’t need to in order to understand this novella, but for full enjoyment I think they are best read in order. This series is one of my all time favorites, so to me they are definitely worth the read from book 1 to this release.
This is Vic and Renee’s story. Renee is the nanny for our favorite mafia families and Vic is Nixon’s cousin. Both come from different worlds, yet the attraction between them is there from the start. Renee’s life is planned out, but Vic wants her and isn’t used to taking no for an answer. I loved them both and the intensity between them. Their chemistry was off the charts and I felt like they were perfect for one another. Renee was really interesting to me, and I liked seeing her change over the course of this book.
This novella definitely adds more to the series than I had originally expected, and Rachel Van Dyken once again threw in a twist I wasn’t expecting! I can’t wait to see what happens next, and I am already anxious for a lot that we found out here. This series is one that I have loved every single book in, and I have never been disappointed. Envy fit in perfectly, and the only complaint I had was that it was a novella and I always want more when it comes to Eagle Elite. This one is worth the read and I honestly can’t recommend the series enough!
**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**
Envy is the latest book in the Eagle Elite series by Rachel Van Dyken. This novella is technically a standalone story, but I definitely recommend reading these in order if possible. You don’t need to in order to understand this novella, but for full enjoyment I think they are best read in order. This series is one of my all time favorites, so to me they are definitely worth the read from book 1 to this release.
This is Vic and Renee’s story. Renee is the nanny for our favorite mafia families and Vic is Nixon’s cousin. Both come from different worlds, yet the attraction between them is there from the start. Renee’s life is planned out, but Vic wants her and isn’t used to taking no for an answer. I loved them both and the intensity between them. Their chemistry was off the charts and I felt like they were perfect for one another. Renee was really interesting to me, and I liked seeing her change over the course of this book.
This novella definitely adds more to the series than I had originally expected, and Rachel Van Dyken once again threw in a twist I wasn’t expecting! I can’t wait to see what happens next, and I am already anxious for a lot that we found out here. This series is one that I have loved every single book in, and I have never been disappointed. Envy fit in perfectly, and the only complaint I had was that it was a novella and I always want more when it comes to Eagle Elite. This one is worth the read and I honestly can’t recommend the series enough!
**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
Vic, the enforcer, finds himself up the creek when he falls in love with the mob bosses nanny. Keeping her safe is his main job but when the truth comes out about the death of the father figure in her life, the news hits her hard. But is it enough to walk away from the man who killed him even though she has fallen in love with him? Can he keep her safe when he only wants to get her in bed? Absolutely loved these characters. Not all bad men are bad - they can also be lovable and sexy.
read_on_reader's review against another edition
5.0
My love for this series just keeps growing
I loved Vic’s story I (Im)patiently waited for this book and was not disappointed. I loved that we got more chase and the rest of the guys and I also thought that Renee’s character was a tough but sweet one and probably my favorite right after Mo.
I loved Vic’s story I (Im)patiently waited for this book and was not disappointed. I loved that we got more chase and the rest of the guys and I also thought that Renee’s character was a tough but sweet one and probably my favorite right after Mo.
daniela_endless_tbr's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/6.
🌶️.5/5.
I loved Vic and Renee. I loved how obsessed Vic was with watching the Nanny for the 5 families. I’m glad Vic finally got his story even if it was a novella.
I loved all the guys, it’s impossible not to especially Chase. He’s crazy AF but also know what he talks about and has a good heart.
I definitely can’t wait for Andrei’s story. There’s lots going on with him.
🌶️.5/5.
I loved Vic and Renee. I loved how obsessed Vic was with watching the Nanny for the 5 families. I’m glad Vic finally got his story even if it was a novella.
I loved all the guys, it’s impossible not to especially Chase. He’s crazy AF but also know what he talks about and has a good heart.
I definitely can’t wait for Andrei’s story. There’s lots going on with him.
kara_hildebrand's review against another edition
5.0
Envy is book nine and a half in the Eagle Elite series by the talented Rachel Van Dyken. I have read this entire series and it's one my all-time favorites. Yes, they are mafia. Yes, they kill people. I don't care. I love them and want them all for myself. We met Vic in Eulogy and I knew his story was going to be emotional and hot. How did I know? Well, Vic. With his quiet stares. His piercing eyes and his sexy, six-feet-four inches of deliciousness. Just like Renee, I wasn't once put off by his job. What he does for money isn't who he is. He's tortured and doesn’t think he will ever be able to have a normal life. Mafia enforcers only have one job. Protect at all costs. Until Renee, he never once thought about anything else. Something about her innocence and her brown eyes calls to him. But she's Nixon's nanny and off limits for other reasons. Can Vic keep his hands to himself? What happens when Renee won't take no for an answer? I loved this story! It was a novella, but it felt like a full length novel to me! I love every inch of Vic and Renee is perfect for him. We get to see all the guys again (YAY!), and I still have mad love for every one of them. This is a perfect addition to the series and I can't wait to see what's next. Overall, I laughed out loud, actually cried, had to fan myself and swooned!
"I think your taste is the only thing that could both save a sinner - and cause more sin."
"You're bad for me. I want you anyways."
"You're bad for me, I'll take you any way I can get."
"I think your taste is the only thing that could both save a sinner - and cause more sin."
"You're bad for me. I want you anyways."
"You're bad for me, I'll take you any way I can get."
jenn703's review against another edition
5.0
This is a top read for me this year!!!
This book was actually my first mafia read and my first RVD book and all I can say is WOW...I am completely hooked and cannot wait to dive into the rest of this series. This book read great as a standalone but left me wanting to know more of the characters. It is told in Renee (the babysitter) and Vic's (the hired killer) POV. So much of this story had me on pins and needles not being able to read it fast enough. The author's words truly seem to just flow flawlessly.
This book was actually my first mafia read and my first RVD book and all I can say is WOW...I am completely hooked and cannot wait to dive into the rest of this series. This book read great as a standalone but left me wanting to know more of the characters. It is told in Renee (the babysitter) and Vic's (the hired killer) POV. So much of this story had me on pins and needles not being able to read it fast enough. The author's words truly seem to just flow flawlessly.
cupofteabookblog's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! If you are looking for an angsty mafia romance then this is it for you! This is my first time reading Rachel Van Dyken and I cant wait to read more. Vic is an enforcer and Renee is the nanny for a power mafia family. Think angsty violent Romeo and Juliet with a twist. There are some many twists in this book you may get whiplash. But at the heart of the book is a love story between a broken man and the woman that could give him a chance at joy! I have not read any of the other books in this series so this can be read as a standalone. But dont worry the rest of the series is now in my TBR pile!
babblingchatterreads's review against another edition
4.0
🖋️ SNEAK PEEK REVIEW 🖋️
What a perfect novella to add to the Eagle Elite series! I had such a challenging time putting it down. The story of Vic Colezan and Renee Cassani was one filled with rules when it comes to the Mafia Family. Rules that will risk your life. Vic is mysterious and likes to keep to himself where as Renee like to follow orders to avoid getting killed. Although she enjoys taking care of the kids she is counting down the days where she can head back to school.
Little did she expected that her plans have changed and the person that is assigned to her is the one guy that scares her but also makes her feel the safest. This was another take of the characters in this family that will have you on the edge of your seat!
What a perfect novella to add to the Eagle Elite series! I had such a challenging time putting it down. The story of Vic Colezan and Renee Cassani was one filled with rules when it comes to the Mafia Family. Rules that will risk your life. Vic is mysterious and likes to keep to himself where as Renee like to follow orders to avoid getting killed. Although she enjoys taking care of the kids she is counting down the days where she can head back to school.
Little did she expected that her plans have changed and the person that is assigned to her is the one guy that scares her but also makes her feel the safest. This was another take of the characters in this family that will have you on the edge of your seat!