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That Took A Total Uturn
Broken Chains follows a woman who begins an unforeseeable job as a secret agent and betrayal, bondage, and chaos become the new order in her life. What was the inspiration for the setup to your story?
Broken Chains was actually a short story called Spooky in my collection Heads & Tales.
The short story became the prologue. The short story ended when she was offered a job working for MI5. We already know that her mother is dead, and her father is living somewhere in Greece. That set up for a surprising reunion I hope no one saw coming. The story was just going to be about the assassination of the Greek Primeminister on his visit to the UK. But as you know, that took a total Uturn and then the story just wrote itself ( as we authors say)
Liz Finely is an intriguing and well-developed character. What were some driving ideals behind her character’s development?
I didn’t know at the time how much hurt I would put Elizabeth through. But I knew she had to be resilient. Or act strong even though she wasn’t. I’m not a plotter. My plotting happens in my head, and it comes out only when I write. I’m a pantser all the way. I have a scene in my head, and I run with it.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
The mafia family tree. Who was in charge, and how the mafia worked? How they treated their own. How they looked after each other. But should you cross them, family or not, you’d be sentenced to death. Trust was paramount. And when it comes to business, seeking alliances meant more power, more money and respect.
What is the next book that you are working on, and when will it be available?
I’m working on In Times of Violence – Adult edition. This novel should have been written nearly 20 years ago when the YA edition came out. But I wasn’t ready. If I had written the book back, then it would be nothing like the book I’ve written today. I’ve grown as a writer; my writing style has certainly changed, as has my genre. In Times of Violence is a Dark MC romance. Whereas Broken Chains was a Dark Mafia Romance, my next one will be even darker.
I already have Road Rage and Huntress, which are Dark MC Romances, published this year. You can expect In Times of Violence in 2023 no date as yet.
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If only the idea of wanting to become an author had never entered her mind.
If only she’d never met Alex.
That one meeting had caused an avalanche of fate to clash with a dangerous destiny that forced Liz Finely to become the most wanted woman in the world. Stalked by three deadly mafia bosses, Liz has to learn to survive. Passed from one brutal hand to another, tortured, and abused, it’s her blood, her name, which lands her in trouble each time.
Now it’s up to Liz to find the strength accept and become who she’s meant to be, and finally break the chains that bind her.
This novel is a dark mafia romance for 18+ due to the graphic sex and violence
Broken Chains
Life was boring, monotonous, and ultimately lonely for Elizabeth Finley. So when she finds her life can become more dynamic and fun after one massively failed stakeout outside the headquarters of the largest secret service in the UK, the MI5, Liz is confident a career change was much needed. Now she wouldn’t have to worry about keeping publishers or writing a sensational book. Life was beginning to have a flavor for Liz. Or so she thought. As she begins her unforeseeable job as a secret agent, betrayal, bondage, and chaos are about to become the new order in Liz’s life. Will she be able to handle the unexpected turn in events, or will the mountain of trouble she’s about to face be too great for her to overcome?
Broken Chains by Karina Kantas tells the story of an aspiring writer, Elizabeth Finley, who’s had it hard with life. Losing her mother at a very tender age and having her father disappear right after meant Liz was left with no other choice but to fend for herself. However, instead of getting better, her life transforms from bad to worse when she begins working undercover for the MI5. However, the rigorous mind-blowing training she would be subjected to at the MI5 will be nothing compared to the hell she will face after she receives a coded email that only she could decipher.
Karina Kantas has done a great job creating a unique storyline filled with twists and suspense. The extreme depiction of the reality of the underworld was incredibly mind-blowing, and the story had me on edge from the turn of the first page. However, I found the book a little rushed. The loopholes in the story made some of the characters’ emotions too intense and sometimes confusing. But the Eccentricity of this book kept me on my toes.
Broken chains by Karina Kantas is a thrilling crime romance filled with suspense and action. With crime rings, kidnapping and abuse, readers will never be at a loss for action. The novel has graphic and mature scenes, so it is intended for a mature audience.
Pages: 250 | ISBN: 1912996502
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