Big Bad Daddy

Volkov Bratva #2

by Matilda Martel

A spoiled princess who’s missing direction…A beautiful man who’s lost his soul…Together they’ll find a love that will save them both.
Sybil
When my best friend disappears, I know the Volkov family is to blame. Her parents and the police offer no help so I do the only thing I can; go straight to Boris Volkov, the leader of the most dangerous Bratva in New York. He’s ruthless and cunning. Death follows him like a trail of macabre breadcrumbs. If I was smarter, I would have stayed away. But I’ve always been more concerned with loyalty than brains.
Boris
Sybil Sheridan was born with a silver spoon in her beautiful little mouth, and it only takes her ten minutes to turn my world upside down. She revives my cold, dead heart and makes me believe she can redeem my dark soul. She wants my help, but she’ll pay a price. I need her near me---time to claim her, teach her, breed her and make her completely mine.

Genres: Novella, Mafia Romance, Dark

140 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 5, 2024

About the author

Matilda is a Texas girl in love with a Philly boy who loves to write dirty books about two people who trip into love and fumble their way into a Filthy, Funny, Happily Ever After.

I live in Austin, with my husband, two crazy Chihuahuas and an even crazier cat. And I spend most of my day writing dirty romance books about older men who fall in love with younger women and make fools of themselves trying to win their hearts.

If you love Dark Romance, you’ve come to the wrong place. I don’t like dark heroes.

I like my hero to be successful, sweet, suave, sophisticated and kind--- and then I want him to lose all his composure and game when he meets the heroine. I want him to turn into a bumbling idiot when he spots the girl of his dreams and revert to a teenage boy in a man’s body trying to win her.

I like my heroines to be witty, intelligent, and unshakeable---who could do just as well without a man—until the hero convinces her otherwise.

I write A LOT OF AGE GAP--because I LOVE AGE GAP ROMANCE. I’ve got no other excuse for it.

No matter what kind of story it is, my ladies are ADORED, and my endings are always Happily EVER AFTER, not HFN.

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Reviews

[april ♡ probably reading smut - safety reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5

TROPES:
~age gap
~mafia
~instalove
~ddlg

PLOT: Sybil's best friend is missing and she goes to the one person she thinks can help - Boris Volkov. He's the head of the bratva and his son is the one who "kidnapped" Sybil's best friend. He's a divorcee and tends to stay away from women but he can't stay away from Sybil when she comes to him begging for help. He's not entirely truthful about the situation, but will do anything to keep Sybil in his life. What happens when secrets come out?

THOUGHTS: OOOOH, I loved this! I haven't read anything by Matilda Martel in a long time and I'm so glad I scored this ARC! The sexual chemistry between Sybil and Boris is legit flammable. This is a ddlg story so if you're not comfortable with that, it's probably best not to read it. But hot damn, I loved this book so much.

SAFETY:
Ages: 23h, 48H
Virgin/celibate?: virgin heroine, celibate hero
OM/OW?: no
Cheating/sharing?: no
Kinks: good girl, hand necklaces, rough sex, spanking
HEA? yes!! <3

[Brittany (Brit.tea.reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oooh, this was a hot one!

ℬℯ 𝒶 ℊℴℴ𝒹 ℊ𝒾𝓇𝓁 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓈𝒽ℴ𝓌 𝓂ℯ 𝓎ℴ𝓊𝓇 𝓀𝒾𝓉𝓉𝓎. 𝒟𝒶𝒹𝒹𝓎'𝓈 𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓇𝓋𝒾𝓃ℊ.

Sybil needs help finding her best friend, so she seeks the help of Boris. He is a hot silver fox mobster who is the head of the Volkov Bratva. Quickly, these two realize they can't fight their feelings anymore, and things start to heat up fast.

𝒮𝒽ℴ𝓌 𝓎ℴ𝓊𝓇 𝒹𝒶𝒹𝒹𝓎 𝒽ℴ𝓌 𝓂𝓊𝒸𝒽 𝓎ℴ𝓊 𝓌𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝒾𝓉.

Big Bad Daddy was a HOT, kinky, steamy read, and reading along to these two fight their feelings was a fun ride. (Especially him) 😂

𝒟𝒶𝒹𝒹𝓎 𝒶𝓁𝓌𝒶𝓎𝓈 ℊ𝒾𝓋ℯ𝓈 𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝒷𝒶𝒷𝓎 ℊ𝒾𝓇𝓁 𝓌𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓈𝒽ℯ 𝒸𝓇𝒶𝓋ℯ𝓈.

I need to find me a daddy like Boris.

[thebeespot72 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m so glad I stumbled upon this new release. “Big Bad Daddy” by Matilda Martel had everything I needed: Russian Bratva, Big Age Gap, Dd/lg, insta-love, and only 106 pages. See, perfect! And the spice? Oh, it’s hot.

Boris, yes, his name is Boris—don’t worry about it, look at him—falls hard for Sybil. Twenty age difference? Bah. With the “baby girls,” “Daddy,” and “good girls,” Boris says, and other praises that will make readers melt—all is forgotten, or it was for me.

I’m looking forward to more in this series to come.

[Oriana Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh this was such an awesome Age gap story🥰 Boris is the head of the Volkov bratva and after a bitter divorce and a failed relationship he stays away from women. Too much trouble and headache. But that changes when Sybil is in search of her best friend and needs Boris help. He sees her an knows he is too old for her, but he wants her nonetheless. These two fell head over heels for each other and nothing and nobody could stop them from being together. 😍 Instalove, age gap, sweet, fun to read, steamy, romantic and safe with an awesome HEA 😍😍😍😍 I really really hope we get Tasha's and Gaspars(?) Story🥰

[M Hurford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Older And Hotter!
Fast pace and hot. The studliness of Bratva head, Boris comes shining through the pages (kudos to author Matilda Martel for her cover selection…her character and cover model actually evoke the same likeness, energy and sexiness). Boris’s love interest, Sybil, is about twenty yrs younger and together they quickly realize they have a fearsome attraction to each other. They also realize how natural they fit into age-playing. The storyline, while involving his son and her girlfriend is just the background noise and used to bring these two together. I’m definitely recommending this book for your reading pleasure, enjoyment, and satisfaction. PEACE.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lissa Smith Reads'~A Bookaholics Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rated
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kindle Unlimited Read

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pure Smut but the perfect quick read palette cleanser

3.5 🔥

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

The start to the Volkov Bratva series we know when you our mafia men set their sights on you well there is nothing that will stop them from getting what / who they want so make sure to double check that you are buckled up, dangerous men, alpha’s personified, possessive, oh, gorgeous, brooding all the makings of a story consisting with three D’s (dark, delicious, and dirty) 😊. There will be suspense, betrayal, death, darkness, secrets reveled, violence, hope, forgiveness, and maybe even love along the way. Boris sexy as all get out head of the Volkov bratva who doesn’t believe in love any more after a very bitter divorce, a failed relationship, he concluded women are just a weakness a headache he doesn’t need to be bothered with or so he thought until a much younger women asks for his help add to that he is on the hunt for his son after he kidnapped a young women yet everything around him shifts when the women his son kidnap best friend comes asking for help. Sybil is so sweet knows something is wrong when she can’t reach her best friend Scarlett her family doesn’t seem to care, she has searched all their known hangouts yet coming up empty, she is determined to find her friend, and decides to go to the father of the man she thinks is connected to her friend’s disappearance. The moment they meet there is instant attraction yet he sends her away without any helping her but he can’t stay away from her, and she can’t get him out of her head but she wants to find her friend more than anything but is it enough, will they find her friend, will he find his son, why did his son kidnap her, can they be strong staying strong while searching, will she show him that relationships are worth it with the right person, and where are they headed happiness….reunion???

[Sherri Leisure · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read a few of Matilda Martel's books and while I enjoyed them all, Big Bad Daddy is my absolute favorite. Of course, it doesn't hurt that Wander Aguiar is on the cover of the book because he is definitely the perfect Silver Fox Daddy Mob Boss. But, enough of that let's get down to business with all of the other reasons I loved this book so much. Matilda delivered an intriguing and original plot that was sexy, fun and entertaining. I thought both Boris and Sybil were wonderful characters and boy, did they make the perfect couple when it came to contrast between sinful and innocent. Matilda's pacing for Big Bad Daddy was perfect and made it impossible not to get caught up in the story. I simply could not put this book down and read it from beginning to end in one sitting. I am really excited to read the next book in the Volkov Bratva Series.

Sybil is concerned about the disappearance of her best friend Scarlett. There was something going on between Scarlett and Boris' son Vasily before her friend went silent. Concerned that Scarlett may have been kidnapped by Vasily Sybil turns to the only person she believes can help her - mob boss Boris Volkov which in itself is scary. But, her fear of being silenced for saying the wrong thing doesn't stop her from seeking out a meeting. Although Sybil feels a bit of fear in Boris' presence she is also drawn to him and feels safe. Boris is intrigued and longs to hold Sybil in his arms while kissing those innocent lips of hers. The chemistry these two share is off the charts and will not be easily contained. Will Sybil be willing to pay the only price Boris will accept for his help in finding Scarlett? Seriously though, is it even possible for Sybil to deny Boris? Afterall, the payment he request from Sybil calls to her 'Daddy' issues and Boris is the only one who has the cure.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[lf · Rating 5 out of 5]

That OTT Zing that makes you blush

Big Bad Daddy is the first book in the Volkov Bratva series but it is tied to Big Bad Wolf with characters and the story-line. This story is about the head of the Volkov Bratva, Boris Volkov. He is older, tough, hardened, and definitely does not want a relationship with any woman. He is also hunting his son Vasily down after he kidnapped Scarlett and is hiding them somewhere. One of Scarlett's best friends, Sybil, is determined to find Scarlett after she goes missing and her family is not worried about her. She knows there is a connection between Scarlett and Vasily so she decides to go and see his father to ask for help. When Scarlett and and Boris see each other there is an immediate attraction, after all he is big, burly and so sexy how could she resist him. But he sends her away initially, that is until he can't get her out of his mind and decides that he will just have to use the pretense of searching for Scarlett and Vasily to spend time with the beautiful young woman. As it turns out Boris is more than ready to be Sybil's Big Bad Daddy and she is happy to become his little girl.
I loved this story and the characters. It is OTT, sweet, dirty, very naughty, so much fun and puts a smile on our face. The Bid Bad Daddy hits a sweet spot that sends shivers down your spine.

[Vicki · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 ⭐️
I was looking for a short, dirty daddy kink story a la Jessa Kane, and this one was more sweet instalove with just a little steam towards the end, and it was what I term 'daddy lite' in that it was really just name-calling/age gap with the DDlg relationship hinted at rather than shown. None of these are bad things, just not what I was in the mood for.

Also, there are a large number of other characters (relative to the length) that seem like maybe they are cameos from their own books, and that wasn't confusing, per se, since there isn't much going on to be confused by, but it was distracting because if they aren't supposed to be known to you from other stories they are simultaneously not explained enough and given too much detail for a non-important character.

I often felt like I was jumping into an already long established world, despite it technically being able to standalone for this couple, and that wasn't pleasant for this OCD brain. I should have done more research before assuming "book one" meant the beginning of the world. And honestly, maybe it really is the first, and these appearances and little details were meant to tease future books featuring these other people, but if that is the case it didn't work for me, because it just distracted me from the main couple and made me think constantly about how I was reading out of order.

[Dawnmarie Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 1st book in the Volkov Bratva series featuring the short and steamy age-gap, Dd/lg, insta-love, Russian Bratva romance between Boris and Sybil. When Sybil's best-friend disappears she's convinced that the Volkov family is behind it and since her parents and the cops won't help Sybil figures that it's up to her. Sybil goes straight to the source she goes to Boris Volkov the leader of the most notorious Bratva in NY. Boris is captivated by the spoiled princess who comes to confront him about her friends whereabouts. Boris can't believe that this girl who was born with a silver spoon in her beautiful mouth is the woman who revives his cold,dead heart and she makes him believe that she can redeem his black soul. Boris knows that he's going to help her especially since she turned his world upside down but his help comes at a cost. I don't want to say anymore and ruin it for anyone else with spoilers. You really need to read this short and steamy, age-gap, Dd/lg,insta-love,Russian Bratva romance to see what happens. I would recommend reading this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[QuinnReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'd Call Him Daddy



Daddy Boris Volkov cracks me up with his over-the-top, growly moves. I kept waiting for him to get called out for his lunacy, but other than his son, he slides by. Hehehe!

As much as I questioned Scarlett’s taste for being attracted to a man like Vasily, I think I understand how irresistible danger can be.

Obviously, I have lost my ever-loving mind.
-- Sybil Sheridan

The fact that Sybil Sheridan is a couple months older than his daughter kind of made this hotter for me. There's just something about how these two just snap, crackle and pop when they're together that I love. There's no real angst between them, others create some, but they seem to recognize their fate and go with it. 👍

H = 48; h = 23

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[EM · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick, steamy, very large age gap story, with an older, dominant Bratva boss (Boris) and a much younger, sweet woman (Sybil) who is trying to save her friend and also deal with her Father trying to run her life. Despite the age gap and different backgrounds, Boris decides Sybil is the one for him and sets about getting her.

While this is book 1 in the Volkov Bratva series it does feature characters in other books, including Big Bad Wolf, which followed the story of the son of Boris and friend of Sybil, which is inter-connected with the storyline of Big Bad Daddy - it could be read as a standalone, but I enjoyed reading it following on from Big Bad Wolf.

I hope there are more Volkov Bratva books coming.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shifty Bugger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Wow, I was absolutely mesmerised reading this book it was fantastic, the story was written well and the characters were really captivating. This story was about Boris and Sybil, Sybil has been looking after herself since she was seventeen years old. Boris is near fifty years old, when a female confronted him about her best friend and told him what his son has done, not wanting to cause trouble she tried to leave. Boris has not wanted someone so much in a long time as much as he wants her and Sybil wants him aswell the chemistry between them was hot, fiery, and hard.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ellen Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story.
I loved this story so much I read it in one go.
Desperately looking for her missing friend Sybil made the drastic decision to go & see Boris the dangerous Mafia boss who she thinks his son has taken Scarlett. However she wasn't prepared to meet the hot guy who made her feel things she shouldn't be. Boris knew who Sybil was when she came to his house but wasn't prepared for the beauty who immediately captured his heart even though she was his daughter's age he couldn't help the way he felt.
For both of them it was love at first sight which sees a sweet, steamy story that has you needing a fan when you read it.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whew! This instalove novella was super steamy with a big age gap between the over-the-top alpha male and innocent heroine. Boris Volkov is a mafia boss that is ruthless and dangerous. Sybil is just a sweet young girl dedicated to making sure her best friend is safe and she’s willing to put herself in harms way. Boris may be a well known lethal crime boss, but Sybil is about to make him fall to his knees! Loved this book!

Tropes: Contemporary romance, mafia romance, big age gap, instalove, virgin heroine, breeding, happily-ever-after, DD/LG
Heat: 3/5.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ky · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this! It was a quick read with very light mafia action and age gap with ddlg. It was over all super cute but just a few parts didn’t work for me. A few times the dialogue felt unnatural and that immediately takes me out of a book. Another aspect was simply the third act conflict which is often an issue for me in novellas. It felt so incredibly rushed and simply unnecessary. It was resolved in a completely unexpected way with the heroine taking change and it kind of just working? I would give it a try if you can look past a few obstacles in order to have a sweet, kinky novella read with a slice of mafia.

[Merilu Keenum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sybil and Boris fill each other’s needs perfectly: he loves his baby girl and she adores her daddy. Neither expected to find their lives changed by one meeting: he’s the boogeyman and she’s a model from a family of lawyers. Matilda Martel created a beautiful, sexy insta lust/love connection for this couple. The dialogue is so much fun: Sybil entices Boris with her innocence, her sweetness, and her responsiveness. She loves his strength, his dirty talk, and he’s the most gorgeous man she’s ever seen. I loved their chemistry and HEA!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Danielle Graves · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this but it was more of a 3.5 star read for me than a full 4 star. It seemed to spend a lot of time building up the story around what was happening with Boris's son and the girl he'd run away with, as well as Boris' inner monologues regarding his attraction to Sybil, that when they did become a couple it seemed rushed and lacking a little.

It was a hot read and I loved the Daddy aspect of the relationship but for a bratva story it could have been a bit harder for me, I'd have loved to see spanking etc to add another dynamic to the relationship. It also seemed to skim across details regarding sideline characters although I think we may get more from them in the future.

[T Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

HEA
Standalone, interconnected characters
Bratva
Volkov Bratva Series Book 2

*over 18 readers only*

Trigger warnings
Toxic family
Kidnapping
Massive age-gap


Boris (48, mmc, head of bratva)
Sybil (23, mfc)
Vasily Volkov (son of mmc)
Scarlett (missing friend of mfc, with Vasily)
Bogdan (nephew of mmc, lawyer for Bratva)
Gaspar (bodyguard for mmc)
Tasha (friend of mfc)
Vivienne (23, daughter of mmc)

When Scarlett goes missing, Sybil knows she will do anything it takes to get her back. Including going to the Boogyman of Brooklyn. Boris is Vasily's father and a dangerous man. Will he help Sybil find Scarlett, whom his own son kidnapped? Will Tasha talk her out of what she plans to do?

[JudyAnnLovesBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is nothing that gets motor running better than an over the top, age gap romance and no one writes them better than Matilda Martel!

Boris is a hot AF Russian mobster with a big bad problem. He’s crushing on a woman who is the same age as his daughter. Does that deter the sexy silver fox? No it does not! It’s merely a speed bump on the road to crazy in love town, but it certainly does not stop him and thank goodness for that! I devoured Boris and Sybil’s forbidden love story and couldn’t wait for them to succumb to their feelings. It was everything I love about age gap romances!

I’m giving this the judy.ann.loves.books stamp of approval and have just one question - Can Boris be my Daddy too?! TBR and Enjoy!

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Big Bad Daddy Book 1 of Volkov Bratva. Sybil went to Boris for help trying to find her best friend. She wasn’t expecting to be so attracted to him, she had fear but she lit up she. She was around him. Boris was done with women, but meeting Sybil brings him alive again and makes him want a future. This is a great story with a bit of drama and lots of steamy scenes. I would definitely recommend this book and I’m looking forward to more in the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boris is the head of the Volkov Bratva and has his men looking for his son, Vasily. Vasily and Scarlett, a senator's daughter (Big Bad Wolf) has disappeared and this could start a war if certain people get involved. He never expected Sybil Sheridan to show up at his place, asking for help finding her friend. She is young enough to be his daughter but he has other ideas in mind.

Boris swore off anything permanent with women after his divorce but Sybil, his baby girl, needs a daddy to look after her.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Natasha Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh this was so good!!! I had been looking forward to it and it didn’t disappoint!!! Sybil’s best friend was missing, she thought she had been kidnapped by the son of Boris Volkov, mafia don. She went to see him for help and answers! Boris is completely obsessed from the second he meets Sybil, he is her daddy and he’s going to love and protect her forever! Hot, steamy romance with amazing chemistry, a little daddy kink, danger, suspense and a wonderful HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dawana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looking for a quick, hot age gap romance? Big Bad Daddy has what you need!

Sybil’s best friend is missing and she believes Boris can help find her. She thinks Boris’s son may have her friend. Insta-lust turns to love quickly as they spend time together to find their loved ones.

The story is fast paced and steamier as you go. I liked the characters and the way they were with each other. I could see several possible spin offs from this book in the future. Worth the read!

Oh! And Wander on the cover?! Yummy!

[Sassy Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story by Matilda Martel. I loved Boris and Sybil. Sybil is taking a bold step and going to the head of the Volkov Bratva to find out some information about her friend. Boris has a lot on his plate without his son's latest misadventure. He knows that he should probably not see Sybil but he is drawn to her especially after their first interaction. There is a huge age gap but it doesn't stop their feelings for each other. Will they have a chance to make something lasting?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Sybil's friend goes missing she heads to Boris the head of the Volkov Bratva for help. From the moment Boris sees Sybil he instantly falls for her and sparks fly in this steamy, age gap, Mafia romance. I loved how protective Boris was over Sybil and how a meeting for help turned into a Daddy/little girl, steamy read. The storyline is good, the characters have intense chemistry, and this is a great start to the Volkov Bratva series. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. Loved that cover! I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. First I'd like to say that I love the cover of Matilda's book, it's perfect, but just wait until you dive in. Sybil and Boris' love story might be short, but it packs a punch. They have a lot that could be working against them, but that ott instant attraction turns their lives upside down. I enjoyed both characters and how they interacted from the start. The storyline was fast paced with plenty of drama, kink, passion and love. Boris is the Daddy she never knew she needed

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Sybil's friend goes missing, she takes matters into her own hands and goes to Boris for help. That meeting will change the outcome of her life as she and Boris connect creating sparks that will have them coming together as a family. This sizzling story kept me glued to the pages with its action-packed drama and dynamic characters.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.