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Maksimov Family Bratva Romance
Bratva (Maksimov Family Bratva)
Dmitry Maksimov is a psycho.
I may be bold, but I’m not sure I can deal with the likes of him.
But Mitya has his mind set on me. He says I’m his. That he’s gonna put a diamond on my finger, and get me heavy with his babies.
Is it wrong that I get all tingly between the legs, and that my heart swells when he goes all possessive alpha on me?
Tag along for a deliciously dirty romance between a ruthless Pakhan and the sassy curvy woman he’s claimed as his.
As always with my bite-sized romances, there’s no cheating, no cliffhanger & the HEA is guaranteed. Also, if you have an issue with hot times between the sheets (or elsewhere…), this book is not for you!
UPDATED WITH EPILOGUE!
I may be bold, but I’m not sure I can deal with the likes of him.
But Mitya has his mind set on me. He says I’m his. That he’s gonna put a diamond on my finger, and get me heavy with his babies.
Is it wrong that I get all tingly between the legs, and that my heart swells when he goes all possessive alpha on me?
Tag along for a deliciously dirty romance between a ruthless Pakhan and the sassy curvy woman he’s claimed as his.
As always with my bite-sized romances, there’s no cheating, no cliffhanger & the HEA is guaranteed. Also, if you have an issue with hot times between the sheets (or elsewhere…), this book is not for you!
UPDATED WITH EPILOGUE!
40 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 28, 2023
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Imani Jay
468 books582 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Imani Jay writes sweet and spicy romance with instalove, instalust, and little to no drama. Just curvy queens who get claimed by their hunky alpha males. Whether it’s in the boardroom, the mafia, OmegaVerse, or with a forbidden twist, Imani’s stories deliver high heat and heart. Ready for your next dirty pleasure? Imani’s got you covered!
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January 19, 2024
Yell it was a short read but Bratva by Imani Jay was a smexy as heck read and it checked off all the boxes that I LOVE reading these days as a back-to-back re-read!
5 dynamite sticks🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨
5 dynamite sticks🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨
March 11, 2024
Dmitry & Ana
Instalove, indeed!!!
He claimed her the minute he sets eyes on her , he already pictured their whole life together including marriage and babies & told her so. What would you do ?! probably run for the hills, oh No, not Ana! the attraction was burning 🔥 for both of them.
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Instalove, indeed!!!
He claimed her the minute he sets eyes on her , he already pictured their whole life together including marriage and babies & told her so. What would you do ?! probably run for the hills, oh No, not Ana! the attraction was burning 🔥 for both of them.
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December 1, 2024
pointless book! but that was my bad! I choose this! it's on me
June 29, 2026
I just needed a little more for a 4-star rating.
January 14, 2024
good read
This book was short sweet and to the point. I enjoyed their lust/love connection and would like to get another book with these characters.
This book was short sweet and to the point. I enjoyed their lust/love connection and would like to get another book with these characters.
April 29, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
I'm going to be that person. I'm going to moan that the novella was too short. Don't worry, I have a problem with myself for it too.🤦🏻♀️
So firstly, I enjoyed it and will definitely read more from the author. It's a good little quick read with a bit of spice. But, I don't think I actually got a feel for the characters or even understand how they fell in love other than he saw her in a room, insta love, boom. Everything was so quick. It was like a little snap shot of a story, and I just needed a little more to be able to feel it. I think every plot point was so quick that I didn't get any feelings. Maybe that was the issue for me. I'm so conflicted. 🤔
I'll definitely try out more from this author, though, and if you don't need anything too heavy, this is probably perfect.
I'm going to be that person. I'm going to moan that the novella was too short. Don't worry, I have a problem with myself for it too.🤦🏻♀️
So firstly, I enjoyed it and will definitely read more from the author. It's a good little quick read with a bit of spice. But, I don't think I actually got a feel for the characters or even understand how they fell in love other than he saw her in a room, insta love, boom. Everything was so quick. It was like a little snap shot of a story, and I just needed a little more to be able to feel it. I think every plot point was so quick that I didn't get any feelings. Maybe that was the issue for me. I'm so conflicted. 🤔
I'll definitely try out more from this author, though, and if you don't need anything too heavy, this is probably perfect.
March 18, 2024
Titillating and Hot
I loved this book. Dmitry claimed Ana, with just a single glance. No words were spoken. Ana had an amazing, instant connection right away, one of the two things that I didn't like was, how short it is, and the unresolved situation with Toni Rossini. Like Chris Rock said, "I don't condone violence, but I understand". I just wanted him to feel instant karma. Not that Dmitry was right for what he did, but Dmitry was letting him know, not to talk about his future wife like that. Put some respect on her name, and fat chick wasn't it. I would've gladly given this book 5-stars, had a baby been added to the story. Yes,I wholeheartedly recommend this book to any romance readers. HOT!!!!! 😍.
I loved this book. Dmitry claimed Ana, with just a single glance. No words were spoken. Ana had an amazing, instant connection right away, one of the two things that I didn't like was, how short it is, and the unresolved situation with Toni Rossini. Like Chris Rock said, "I don't condone violence, but I understand". I just wanted him to feel instant karma. Not that Dmitry was right for what he did, but Dmitry was letting him know, not to talk about his future wife like that. Put some respect on her name, and fat chick wasn't it. I would've gladly given this book 5-stars, had a baby been added to the story. Yes,I wholeheartedly recommend this book to any romance readers. HOT!!!!! 😍.
February 23, 2025
Sweet
OH my this is a first and what a delightful story! One that you will definitely find it enjoyable that has great characters with fantastic chemistry. There drama with interesting and thrilling romance! It will bring a smile to your face along with their humor which is so amazingly sweet to read. Even the secondary characters are captivating.There is one thing I wish for and that is more I didn't want it to end. But overall this is a fantastic short romance which gave me a pleasurable experience. Their relationship started in one night and how their love evolved is magical. But overall these types of drama are captivating but short.
OH my this is a first and what a delightful story! One that you will definitely find it enjoyable that has great characters with fantastic chemistry. There drama with interesting and thrilling romance! It will bring a smile to your face along with their humor which is so amazingly sweet to read. Even the secondary characters are captivating.There is one thing I wish for and that is more I didn't want it to end. But overall this is a fantastic short romance which gave me a pleasurable experience. Their relationship started in one night and how their love evolved is magical. But overall these types of drama are captivating but short.
June 19, 2024
Love at first sight
He knew she was going to be his from the beginning. He was so mesmerized by her, he was willing to romance her. Something that he wasn't accustomed to doing. He didn't date, but since she was a nice girl, he would. And that first date, spun into more and that was all she wrote.
I would have liked to know what happened to the guy that shot him.
But I do enjoy the sexy Russian Mafia types... and so did Ana.
He knew she was going to be his from the beginning. He was so mesmerized by her, he was willing to romance her. Something that he wasn't accustomed to doing. He didn't date, but since she was a nice girl, he would. And that first date, spun into more and that was all she wrote.
I would have liked to know what happened to the guy that shot him.
But I do enjoy the sexy Russian Mafia types... and so did Ana.
May 5, 2025
almost there
One of the better ones of this author’s short stories but this author really needs an editor, or an editor who can do the job. Numerous spelling mistakes and one in particular seems to be constant throughout all the short stories I’ve read so far. Author writes ‘fillings’ when it’s clear it should be ‘feelings!’
Get a decent editor and maybe develop the relationship between the characters a little more and this could have been a 4 star
One of the better ones of this author’s short stories but this author really needs an editor, or an editor who can do the job. Numerous spelling mistakes and one in particular seems to be constant throughout all the short stories I’ve read so far. Author writes ‘fillings’ when it’s clear it should be ‘feelings!’
Get a decent editor and maybe develop the relationship between the characters a little more and this could have been a 4 star
October 6, 2025
My second time reading this one…
I can’t remember if I reviewed this book before, but I read it about a year and a half ago. I couldn’t remember everything that happened, only that I had fond memories of Dimitri and that handsome mug on the cover. He fell hard for his curvy girl at first sight and Ana fell hard for him, too. It was a quick read but it had some hot and passionate sex. If you want a fast read with a HEA, I highly recommend this one.
I can’t remember if I reviewed this book before, but I read it about a year and a half ago. I couldn’t remember everything that happened, only that I had fond memories of Dimitri and that handsome mug on the cover. He fell hard for his curvy girl at first sight and Ana fell hard for him, too. It was a quick read but it had some hot and passionate sex. If you want a fast read with a HEA, I highly recommend this one.
February 23, 2026
Dmitry watched Ana walk into his family's club and claimed her before he knew her name! He was willing to date and romance Ana something he wasn't used to doing, but Dmitry and Ana had instant and very intense chemistry. So, they never made it on their first date and ending up have a spicy wild night.
I enjoyed this book a lot my only complaint is that it was too short, even with the bonus chapter. I need a full-length book about Dmitry and Ana.
I enjoyed this book a lot my only complaint is that it was too short, even with the bonus chapter. I need a full-length book about Dmitry and Ana.
January 14, 2024
A teaser
The story gets straight to the point. For Anya and Dmytri it's love at first sight. The book ends on a pseudo cliffhanger so if you want to know what happens after they are married you need to read the next installment, which is what I plan to do. Great short read. I recommend it.
The story gets straight to the point. For Anya and Dmytri it's love at first sight. The book ends on a pseudo cliffhanger so if you want to know what happens after they are married you need to read the next installment, which is what I plan to do. Great short read. I recommend it.
April 16, 2024
Dimitry is in the bratva as is his family.
He’s in his family’s lounge making an appearance for show. His sister comes in with some friends. One of them makes his heart pound. He has to find out who she is He goes and introduces himself. He is smitten
He calls her for a date and when he shows up they banter back and forth and then he kisses her
This is a most read
He’s in his family’s lounge making an appearance for show. His sister comes in with some friends. One of them makes his heart pound. He has to find out who she is He goes and introduces himself. He is smitten
He calls her for a date and when he shows up they banter back and forth and then he kisses her
This is a most read
June 15, 2024
Loose Ends
Let me first say that I enjoyed this love story. Mitya and Ana were explosive together. However, what happened to Tony after he stabbed Mitya. Did they ever find him? Was there a war? How long did they what before the wedding. I understand that this is a short story, but I feel these questions could have been answered in the Epilogue.
Let me first say that I enjoyed this love story. Mitya and Ana were explosive together. However, what happened to Tony after he stabbed Mitya. Did they ever find him? Was there a war? How long did they what before the wedding. I understand that this is a short story, but I feel these questions could have been answered in the Epilogue.
August 15, 2026
Well Written
This book was well written like many of Imani Jay’s books that I’ve read. I just wish this book would have included Maya and Mikhail or that this series would include a story for Natasha. I would have also have liked to have known something about Ana’s parents or upbringing. It would be nice if the series’ characters would reappear more often in other stories.
This book was well written like many of Imani Jay’s books that I’ve read. I just wish this book would have included Maya and Mikhail or that this series would include a story for Natasha. I would have also have liked to have known something about Ana’s parents or upbringing. It would be nice if the series’ characters would reappear more often in other stories.
September 24, 2026
Instalove? Instalust? It delivers!
Imani Jay certainly doesn't pull any punches with this high heat short story. It belts along at a dizzying pace so if you're looking for background or in-depth storyline then this won't be for you. If, however, you're happy to have an exciting injection of high heat titillation to brighten up your day then go for it!
Imani Jay certainly doesn't pull any punches with this high heat short story. It belts along at a dizzying pace so if you're looking for background or in-depth storyline then this won't be for you. If, however, you're happy to have an exciting injection of high heat titillation to brighten up your day then go for it!
January 14, 2024
Definitely Instalust and love
Short and hot, love the connection between the couple. Strong alpha male and strong confident female. Love and romance, without the does he or doesn’t he complex or insecurities. Now have new author to look forward to.
Short and hot, love the connection between the couple. Strong alpha male and strong confident female. Love and romance, without the does he or doesn’t he complex or insecurities. Now have new author to look forward to.
February 2, 2024
Meh
Lazy writing,as a certain eff word is utilized over 150 times in this 55 page book. Rushed and incomplete,with an non ending,because though it is kind of a standalone,more of the story continues in the next book. Not particularly interested in finishing the series
Lazy writing,as a certain eff word is utilized over 150 times in this 55 page book. Rushed and incomplete,with an non ending,because though it is kind of a standalone,more of the story continues in the next book. Not particularly interested in finishing the series
February 3, 2024
Possessive Love 💙
When he sees her, he knows he has to have her, possess her, make her his! Never has he been so enthralled by a woman before. The heat emitting in this story will have you under a cold shower immediately!
When he sees her, he knows he has to have her, possess her, make her his! Never has he been so enthralled by a woman before. The heat emitting in this story will have you under a cold shower immediately!
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May 21, 2024I’m not gonna actually rate this novella, but I enjoyed the short spicy read between a Pakhan who falls almost instantly in love with a girl and a girl who even though she’s unsure she likes him allows herself to fall for him just as easily.
March 5, 2025
Short and Sweet
He was her, wanted her, and he got her. The second Dmitry saw his sister's friend he knew he had to have her. Ana didn't stand a chance of resisting Dimitry, not that she really wanted to anyway.
He was her, wanted her, and he got her. The second Dmitry saw his sister's friend he knew he had to have her. Ana didn't stand a chance of resisting Dimitry, not that she really wanted to anyway.
March 7, 2025
WYKYK
Thos os gives true meaning to the adage, when you know you know.
Mitry saw Ana with his sister and locked her down quickly. Sparks and love fly from a glance.
Short, quick, and sexy storyline...with the Bratva... who can say no????
Thos os gives true meaning to the adage, when you know you know.
Mitry saw Ana with his sister and locked her down quickly. Sparks and love fly from a glance.
Short, quick, and sexy storyline...with the Bratva... who can say no????
March 9, 2025
Insta everything with love
Ana and Mitya, now their story is certainly an Insta everything very quick read It did keep me entertained. He was quite sweet (for a tough guy) and Ana was delightful. No cheating and an ending that wraps up their story well.
Ana and Mitya, now their story is certainly an Insta everything very quick read It did keep me entertained. He was quite sweet (for a tough guy) and Ana was delightful. No cheating and an ending that wraps up their story well.
March 16, 2025
left us hanging
Damn we dont even get to find out if tony rossini died for shooting mitya is the back??? Im salty ill just assume he died brutally cuz thats so lame to shoot a man in the back!
Damn we dont even get to find out if tony rossini died for shooting mitya is the back??? Im salty ill just assume he died brutally cuz thats so lame to shoot a man in the back!
June 26, 2025
Hot & Sexy
This are great short stories to read with your spouse or partner. That way when it gets you all worked up you’re able to get that release you need from them. But if you’re reading it to them or together then they may attack you before you get to them. 🥰🥰🥰
This are great short stories to read with your spouse or partner. That way when it gets you all worked up you’re able to get that release you need from them. But if you’re reading it to them or together then they may attack you before you get to them. 🥰🥰🥰
December 30, 2025
Mafia style short read
Probably would read the rest of the series as well. I like a good possive mafia man for what he wants and has. Quick easy read helping me reach my reading goal.
Probably would read the rest of the series as well. I like a good possive mafia man for what he wants and has. Quick easy read helping me reach my reading goal.
April 3, 2026
They meet. They fuck. He gets stabbed they get married. That was it.
I don’t hate these short books. Honestly it’s all I about have the Brain power for right now. But I just wish there was a little more. Like him have constant eye color 😂
I don’t hate these short books. Honestly it’s all I about have the Brain power for right now. But I just wish there was a little more. Like him have constant eye color 😂
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April 27, 2026
This book just got me out of my slump! I loved the plus sized representation and the fact that he carried her and didn't care about her weight. As a plus sized girly I love that. Didn't love the major skip at the end or the insta love but overall great book
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May 14, 2026
Love these Beats Men
I enjoy all of Imani's books. This is one of her "Bratva" books. She has so many its hard to pick a favorite! I like the instalove romances the best. When these men fall, they fall hard and fast. As shown in this book as they approach their HEA.
I enjoy all of Imani's books. This is one of her "Bratva" books. She has so many its hard to pick a favorite! I like the instalove romances the best. When these men fall, they fall hard and fast. As shown in this book as they approach their HEA.
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