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Lev: a Shot Callers novel Kindle Edition

by Belle Aurora (Author), LM Creations (Illustrator), Hot Tree Editing (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 7,722 ratings
From the moment Lev Leokov spots the young woman hiding behind her hair in the middle of the gentleman's club, he can't take his eyes off of her.
For the very first time in his life, he is affected. Having been told his entire life that he can't process or understand emotion, he considers it a big deal.

When Mina Harris gets caught red-handed with a wallet that isn't hers, she falls apart. She's tired, lonely and hasn't eaten in days.

Lev offers her an ultimatum... A nice warm bed, a hot meal and a job, or the cops.

Mina takes her chances with Lev.
After all, a person with nothing has nothing left to lose.
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Shot Callers
  2. Print length
    367 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    10 Oct. 2015
  5. File size
    2.8 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B016GTW5M4
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 367 pages
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Belle Aurora

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Belle Aurora is twenty-something-years-old and was born in the land down under.

At an early age she fell in love with reading. Boredom one summer had her scouring the bookshelves at home. She stumbled across Sandra Brown’s Breath of Scandal and fell in love with romance.

Having been brought up in a loud and boisterous family of Croatian descent, she developed a natural love for dramatics and humor. Only some years ago had she discovered a new love.

Humorous romance novels.

Kristen Ashley and R.L. Mathewson had opened a brand new world where she could lose herself yet feel safe and at home in their stories. Belle has been known to become a screeching banshee while anxiously awaiting their newest titles.

Belle never thought she would write. It had never interested her until recently. Friend-Zoned began to form and in February 2013 Belle typed the words Chapter One. And she fell in love.

With words.

With writing.

With a creative imagination she never knew she harbored.

Friend-Zoned is the first in the Friend-Zoned series. Keep an eye out for this cheeky author.

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Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They enjoy the storyline and characters, finding them likeable and interesting. The writing quality is praised as well-crafted and beautiful. Readers appreciate the humor and love in the book.

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75 customers mention ‘Readability’75 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find the characters likeable and relatable, especially Mina and Lev. Some readers consider it one of their favorite books.

"...The way the relationship between Lev and Mina developed was sweet and poignant but still packed a punch in the passion department...." Read more

"I did enjoy reading this book, I loved Lev, i loved reading about a male lead who was that little bit different, and the heroine wasnt your usual..." Read more

"...This is a beautiful book, beautifully written. Really enjoyed it. A 5***** read for me." Read more

"Fab read really enjoyed this. Different story line for a romance which was brilliant. Loved all the characters and the depth of the book" Read more

53 customers mention ‘Story quality’51 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality. They find it easy to read and flow along nicely. The writing is fab and the story is different to anything they've read. Readers like the sweet and poignant love story between Lev and Mina. The simple story of a homeless girl and a damaged soul who finds her is simple yet powerful.

"...The way the relationship between Lev and Mina developed was sweet and poignant but still packed a punch in the passion department...." Read more

"...I loved Lidi and the supporting characters and i really enjoyed the storyline, BUT and heres my negatives, first there was the issue of SPOILER..." Read more

"...From the moment Lev and Mina meet, they see each other and form a beautiful friendship...." Read more

"Fab read really enjoyed this. Different story line for a romance which was brilliant. Loved all the characters and the depth of the book" Read more

32 customers mention ‘Character development’29 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's characters. They find the plot interesting and connect with the characters. The secondary characters' thoughts are glimpsed throughout the book. Readers appreciate the diverse Russian characters and their descriptions in the story.

"...Sasha and Nas are great supporting characters and I cannot wait for their stories to be released. Vik and Anika were....thought provoking...." Read more

"...I loved Lidi and the supporting characters and i really enjoyed the storyline, BUT and heres my negatives, first there was the issue of SPOILER..." Read more

"...Different story line for a romance which was brilliant. Loved all the characters and the depth of the book" Read more

"...I think her characters are fantastic and I genuinely always enjoy her humour...." Read more

20 customers mention ‘Writing quality’15 positive5 negative

Customers find the book well-written and easy to follow. They appreciate the beautiful words and the author's skill in writing a book. The story is engaging with good characters and dialogue.

"...Lev is simply a gorgeously written hero. What is it about the flawed, imperfectly perfect hero that makes him so addictive?..." Read more

"...he can't find the right words to say, but let me tell you his words are beautiful, they have your heart melting... And your panties...." Read more

"...I absolutely adore her writing and how she can have me crying with laughter one moment and then tears of sadness flowing the next...." Read more

"...There are a few spelling errors but they don't detract from the read. Lev and Mina are a fabulous pairing and their romance is delightful...." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Beauty’8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's beauty. They find Lev handsome and gorgeous, though he doesn't express himself. There is a nice cameo from the characters from the friend-zone books.

"...It did not disappoint. It's such a great read. Lev is just beautiful, what a wonderful man. Mina deserved someone great...." Read more

"...She's so gorgeous and lovely a person you really want her to do well and be happy. I really enjoyed this book, it's long and so worth the cost...." Read more

"...all get a story I can not recommended reading this enough lev is a super sexy man that doesn't express himself well to others but I loved him he is..." Read more

"...The relationship between the two of them is so beautiful words can't describe it...." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Humor’7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor and love in the books.

"...I think her characters are fantastic and I genuinely always enjoy her humour...." Read more

"...n't express himself well to others but I loved him he is sweet to the point of funny and has a great brother and sister again please would love..." Read more

"...The heroine Mina is ballsy, funny and totally likeable. Lev is Gorgeous and I think I might be a tiny bit in love with him...." Read more

"I love Belle's writting so much and loved Mina and Lev, funny and romantic will have you falling in love with this beautiful story" Read more

5 customers mention ‘Pacing’5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's pacing engaging from the start. They say it keeps their attention until the end, and is refreshing. The story is described as sweet and poignant, but also packs a punch in the passion department.

"...and Mina developed was sweet and poignant but still packed a punch in the passion department. Phew....underlying sexual tension or what...." Read more

"...The story grabbed me from the first page and kept me hooked to the very last...." Read more

"...Read it in a day. Adult romance can get very same old but this was refreshing. Well done Belle." Read more

"Loved this couldn't put it down it kept my attention loved the way it moved from scene to scene so smoothly fantastic read" Read more

5 customers mention ‘Romance’5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance between Lev and Mina. They say the relationship is beautiful, and Lev has perfect words for Mina. The book is described as a great pairing of characters.

"...Lev and Mina are a fabulous pairing and their romance is delightful...." Read more

"...doesn't feel like he knows how to talk Lev sure knows the perfect things to say to Mina. Really enjoyed seeing the relationship between them develop...." Read more

"...I thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of Mina and Lev's tale, that was thankfully without the drama found in many modern love stories...." Read more

"...The relationship between Lev and Mina is beautiful and I think you won't regret getting this book. Happy reading." Read more

So so good🖤
5 out of 5 stars
So so good🖤
This book… was so beautiful, intense, moving and emotional. A bit of sarcasm and witty returns, a bit of fun and that dreamy magic we all need. Add to it a unique storyline, characters and relations between them (first or second plan - I enjoyed to know all of them)and chemistry, and you have it - Perfect combo.I love Lev. His story got me deeply. For a man, broken so early in life, mistreated , who feels that doesn’t give anything good and doesn’t deserve to receive great in life - he’s doing pretty well, without even realizing it. Starting with his little girl, thru his family and friends, ending finally with Mina - the way he took her in and helped, not knowing that she will be all he needs to feel complete. Slowly growing feelings and affection, in his unique way showing that he cares, loves. Slowly getting to learn his own emotions. Finding his place in life.I love a strong and fearless heroine that is not afraid to take a risk and fight for the man she desires. That no matter what life has in stock for her, she gets stronger and finally overcomes it. That ‘s Mina - fierce, outspoken, selfless, committing herself with all her heart, not giving up. She and Lev are perfect soul mates for life.
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  • Heroesinbooks
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 LEV AND MINA STARS
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 October 2015
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    5 STARS JUST ARE NOT ENOUGH...

    Absolutely loved this book. I had not read the Friend Zoned series before reading this and that did not matter- I did go and read it straight after though!

    'Lev' is the first in the Shot Callers series and what an awesome start. I am a voracious reader. My Kindle is never far from me and I get through books at a fairly speedy rate. So, there are many novels that I enjoy and there are a few that maybe don't rock my book world but are still worth my time. Now and again I will read a book that gets under my skin, grips my Kindle heart and occupies my mind causing me to float off in a literary daze at the most inopportune moments. This beauty was one of those rare books.

    Lev Leokov is a hero that I knew I was going to like from the very start. He comes from a tightly knit family - his siblings Sasha and Nastasia are both equally fascinating. They are rich and powerful with far reaching influence. But Lev is a bit....quirky. He is not a people person. He keeps very much to his family and even though they know him well it still felt like they didn't quite 'get' him sometimes. The love that surrounded him was clear and they were very protective of him. Despite his quirkiness, he is still very much an alpha male and once he sets his eyes on Mina, it's game on.

    I was drawn to her immediately.Intrigue held me captive....That was new.It surprised me.I wasn't sure whether that was good or bad, but it made me take a step toward her

    Lev is simply a gorgeously written hero. What is it about the flawed, imperfectly perfect hero that makes him so addictive? In some ways he reminded me of Archer in Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan and Styx in It Ain't Me Babe by Tilly Cole because he has a vulnerability about him that just captures you and then he will simultaneously sweep you off your feet with his alpha tendencies and oh my goodness....therein lies the perfect book hero.

    Quite often , there is one main character that steals the show. You think of a book and one lead comes to mind. But I have to say Mina stole my heart too. She has an absolutely heartbreaking back story. As a heroine she developed from being downtrodden and absolutely clinging to her dignity and her life really, to falling for her hero and it was really good to see her never lose her backbone or her resolve. I had a lump in my throat when I read how others treated her;

    I could go to the convenience store for a while, but they would expect me to buy something, and seeing as I had no money, and looked as though I had no money , they'd turn me on my ass before I could say boo

    The way the relationship between Lev and Mina developed was sweet and poignant but still packed a punch in the passion department. Phew....underlying sexual tension or what.

    Sasha and Nas are great supporting characters and I cannot wait for their stories to be released. Vik and Anika were....thought provoking. I couldn't decide how I felt about Anika. Still leaning towards disliking her but watch this space.

    I am very much looking forward to more from the Leokov family. Excellent book that gets the series off to a fab start. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Highly recommend to any fellow readers with a Cinderella obsession mixed with a dark Russian/American hottie fascination.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read but left me underwhelmed
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2015
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    I did enjoy reading this book, I loved Lev, i loved reading about a male lead who was that little bit different, and the heroine wasnt your usual whiney lead like alot of books portray the leading ladies. I loved Lidi and the supporting characters and i really enjoyed the storyline, BUT and heres my negatives, first there was the issue of SPOILER Minas brother and uncle, of all the people in the world it had to be someone connected to levs family, why on earth did we have to have the familes linked together like they were, it was a little unconvincing and unbelievable, also the ending, it left me feeling underwhelmed and i still feel like i havent finished the book as there was no real closure, towards the end we get snippets from the some of the supporting characters and i felt this was put in just so the author can use this as a way to introduce us to their future books, also everything got wrapped up too nicely, all that was missing was the bow! and the end/epilogue was a major letdown for me, we saw no wedding, no fast forwarding to a few years later to see just how lev and mina were doing, it just sort of ended and that is why ive dropped a star
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  • Lisa Pearson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lev .... Beautiful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 October 2017
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    I'm aware this book has been out a while now, and yes, I'm a little late getting to it. But after a recommendation from a friend I bumped it up my reading list ... and I'm so glad I did!

    I have read this Author before, so I knew I enjoyed her writing style.
    Right from page one I was hooked, even though it was such a sad start to to the book. I don't like to divulge too much about the storyline in my reviews, as I don't like to spoil the experience for the reader.

    First we meet Mina, a young homeless girl in a dire position, which pulls at your heartstrings. Desperate times call for desperate measures and certain events lead her to Lev, her unlikely saviour.

    Lev is unlike any hero I've read before, loved him. He's complex to say the least. He doesn't know how to interact with people very well and also struggles to read them. He claims he can't find the right words to say, but let me tell you his words are beautiful, they have your heart melting... And your panties.

    From the moment Lev and Mina meet, they see each other and form a beautiful friendship. You can't ignore the chemistry between them, I was urging them on all the way. There is plenty of drama in store for this couple, and some disturbing secrets to be revealed.

    This is a beautiful book, beautifully written. Really enjoyed it.
    A 5***** read for me.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read couldn't put it down
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 January 2024
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    Fab read really enjoyed this. Different story line for a romance which was brilliant. Loved all the characters and the depth of the book
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  • Annie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the others by this author
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 October 2015
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    Firstly, I need to begin by saying I love Belle Aurora. I absolutely adore her writing and how she can have me crying with laughter one moment and then tears of sadness flowing the next. I think her characters are fantastic and I genuinely always enjoy her humour. The 'friend-zoned series' is one of my top5 favourites ever and each has been re-read several times. However, for me, something was missing in this one. The first 40% was brilliant as always and then it just sort of slowed down and plodded along to the end. The beginning had such promise but then it drifted off.

    Normally I can't put down Belle's novels, I'm gripped from the beginning. This one took me several days. To clarify, it wasn't bad, it just wasn't up to her normal high standard and yes, that is just my opinion.

    Will I continue to buy Bella Aurora's books? - absolutely.
    Will I re-read Friend-zoned this weekend? - definitely
    Will I give this one another shot in future? - doubtful (less)
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  • Leituras da Amy
    5.0 out of 5 stars ✨Uma história de superação e renascimento, o amor tudo fortalece.
    Reviewed in Brazil on 27 September 2021
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    ✨Uma história de superação e renascimento, o amor tudo fortalece.

    Mina, uma menina sofrida e triste, estava sofrendo muito, com fome e suja, ela realmente chegou no fundo do poço, ela não queria fazer mal a ninguém, mas estava com muita fome… quando ela roubou a carteira daquele cara no bar…sentada no banheiro analisando, resolveu pegar apenas o necessário e deixar jogada a carteira em algum canto com o restante do dinheiro.

    Quando ela abriu porta deu de cara com uma parede de músculos, quando ela olhou para cima foi confrontada, não restou outra solução a não ser contar a verdade.

    Lev, ficou surpreso, na carteira tinha dinheiro o suficiente para ela usar por semanas, e ela pegou apenas 100 dólares… algo lhe atingiu e ele deu duas opções, você me devolve o dinheiro e eu te ajudo com um emprego ou chamo a polícia.

    Lev ficou olhando de perto onde ela ia sem ela perceber e quando ele viu o local onde ela morava, algo atingiu ele bem no coração 💔, e levou essa garota estranha para sua casa, surpreendendo a todos de sua família, pois ele não deixava ninguém se aproximar de mais.

    Mina estava muito agradecida por ele ter ajudado, mais não entendia porquê ele era tão sombrio e conversava pouco. Logo mina começou seu treinamento na boate e fez uma grande amiga (irmã de lev), aos poucos todos eles foram tornando uma família que ela nunca teve.

    Conforme o tempo foi passando, Mina começou a se sentir atraída por Lev, queria saber mais sobre ele, sempre foi calado e se mantinha afastado.

    Será que Mina vai conseguir chegar perto de Lev e quebrar sua proteção?

    Você caro leitor vai se emocionar com essa história, a superação de Mina e Lev, ambos os dois sofreram muito na vida e quando você conhecer a história de cada um vai aquecer o seu coração esse romance. Vai ter algumas reviravoltas e surpresas nessa história. O final do livro é tão lindo ❤️ ganhou meu coração esse casal.
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  • Kindle-Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars MINA UND LEV
    Reviewed in Germany on 31 October 2015
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    Ich habe mich sofort in die beiden Protagonisten Mina und Lev verliebt. Sie nehmen sich gegenseitig mit all ihren Fehlern und ihrer harten Vergangenheit an und finden Liebe.

    Kurze Inhaltsangabe:
    Mina lebt seit sieben Jahren auf der Straße und ist so hungrig und schwach. Aus ihrer Not heraus klaut sie eine Brieftasche und der heiße Lev erwischt sie dabei. Er nimmt sich ihrer an und..... der Rest ist Geschichte.

    Das mit Abstand beste Buch, dass ich seit langem gelesen habe.
    Eine herzzerreißende Geschichte volgepackt mit Liebe, Hoffnung, Humor und Sex.
    Ich kann es wirklich nur empfehlen!
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  • Sophie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Swoon worthy! If you've had a bad day and need a fairy tale, just dive in!
    Reviewed in France on 17 October 2015
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    Aaaww, I found my new book boyfriend! I thought it would be darker, like Raw, but no and yet, it worked really, reall, really well.

    Take:

    -a hot hero, "different" as probably slight Asperger syndrom or high functioning autism;
    -a homeless and starving young beautiful woman;
    -an incredibly cute as in doll-like 2 years old girl;
    -a russian family with business in strip club

    and you get a winner with a feel of "Pretty Woman" meet "Reclaiming the Sand".

    It's sweet, it's "melt like a puddle when Lev's smiling", it's a huge smile on your face, it's simply... "swoon"!
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  • AvidReader
    5.0 out of 5 stars More, please...and thank you!
    Reviewed in the United States on 14 October 2015
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    Most people who know me know that I am as loyal as they come when it comes to authors I love. Their books become my go-to reads and they become a part of my battered soul, filling in the broken cracks and leaving a healing mark. Belle Aurora is part of that club.

    I first stumbled upon this author when she published Friend-Zoned. The level of love I had for that story was borderline unhealthy, as I read it about 40 times by now, and gifted it even more than that. This is because this author knows how to craft a character, tell a story, invoke emotions, tug at the heartstrings and have you breaking out your proverbial pompoms to cheer characters and the events alike. That is how that whole Friend-Zoned series reads, and Lev is no different.

    Lev…my sweet, naïve, unsure, adorably clueless, immaculately dressed, honest, blunt, scarred and triumphant man. He is everything you hope he is, nothing he thinks he is and just enough of what he wants to be. He welcomes into his life a very lost girl, Mina, who turns out to be more like him than even he realizes. Both are lost and trying to find their way, both are somewhat damaged by their past and both want to be more and don’t know how. Their behavior is ingrained, their actions desperate, and their reasoning justified. But at the end of the day, will any of those things be able to be changed?

    How does a girl in poverty and a man steeped in affluence find common ground? Well, they start out by balancing each other’s weaknesses with strengths, support what is right, discourage what is wrong, try to look forward and never behind and, most of all, impart patience. They wait for each other to learn, grown, accept, embrace, and catch up…all while holding each other’s hand and leaning on each other in all aspects. Each one is coming from a different situation, yet the same place emotionally.

    There was something so special about this story and these characters. Watching them each change from who they thought they were, who they actually were and who they soon became, was magical. It was like watching the transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly. It was emotional to endure some of their truths, but it was encouraging to watch them overcome them…especially together. By the end, the door that was always closed and locked up tight, which is symbolic of so much, was finally open in a true display of the world being fully open for the taking, filled with new adventures, love and possibilities. In one simple move, Lev left behind the anchor that held him back and chose to embrace the winds in his sails…and he wanted Mina with him for the ride.

    Belle writes some of the best secondary characters in literature today. The kind of characters that make you long for a own book of their own and hear their unique story, and this book was no exception. Every secondary character added true value and dynamic and you slowly saw their own story unfold before your eyes. At the end of the book, you sat and realized you wanted more, and you didn’t care who it was because they were all worthy.

    I loved every single word of this book. Not just because Belle Aurora wrote it, but because Belle Aurora wrote it right. She writes real characters, with real lives, having real problems, with relatable personalities, believable interaction, comical commentary, lovable and intriguing connections, all of which leave you with a sense of hope for something good, a desire for something more and an excitement of what is yet to come.

    I, for one, was not disappointed, and I know that as this series continues, I will continue to reap the rewards that the kind of special story telling only Belle Aurora can give. She makes it real, she makes it fun and she just makes you crave more.

    Well, I want more, and I cannot wait until the day comes that I can indulge in it. Color me eager, waiting and impatient!
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  • Rachel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
    Reviewed in Canada on 21 September 2020
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    An incredible story about someone who was on the outskirts of existence, withering away without food, love, a home, all these things most people take for granted. She finds everything she was missing and so much more.
    Lev was beautifully awkward but so sincere and real, and Mina was so grateful to him and his family but doesn't let her gratitude keep her from having a backbone.
    Very believable characters, development, and interesting twists with satisfying endings.
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