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Blood Ties and Legacies Duet #1
Heritage of Blood
Kate
All I want is to save enough money to chase my father’s dream and help my mom.
Fate had other plans.
A chance incident entangles my life with the dangerous Luka Morozov. I’m drawn to him—despite the dangers of his world. But what happens when he won’t let me go?
Luka
I always knew I would lead the Bratva one day—it’s in my blood. But when a deadly chance encounter leaves me dreaming of the haven of blue eyes, I can’t stay away. I’ve been conditioned all my life, growing up, that personal relationships are a weakness that can be exploited.
“The thought of not having Kate would be my true weakness—I would never be the same.”
Heritage of Blood is a slow-burn, closed-door mafia romance, with a guaranteed HEA. This is book one in the Blood Ties and Legacies Duet. Some mafia elements carry over to the second book.
All I want is to save enough money to chase my father’s dream and help my mom.
Fate had other plans.
A chance incident entangles my life with the dangerous Luka Morozov. I’m drawn to him—despite the dangers of his world. But what happens when he won’t let me go?
Luka
I always knew I would lead the Bratva one day—it’s in my blood. But when a deadly chance encounter leaves me dreaming of the haven of blue eyes, I can’t stay away. I’ve been conditioned all my life, growing up, that personal relationships are a weakness that can be exploited.
“The thought of not having Kate would be my true weakness—I would never be the same.”
Heritage of Blood is a slow-burn, closed-door mafia romance, with a guaranteed HEA. This is book one in the Blood Ties and Legacies Duet. Some mafia elements carry over to the second book.
404 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2023
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K.P. Haven
9 books76 followersK.P. Haven is an avid romance reader who writes the gritty, fade-to-black romances she wants to read. She lives in a small, southern town with her husband and three children and enjoys slow mornings, reading, and mint chocolate chip ice cream.
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May 4, 2024
This book was a breath of fresh air! I’m usually a spice girl, so it was nice to find a closed door book that still kept me interested with all the tension!
I loved the story between Luka and Kate! I love how it was « forbidden » in a sense and how they finally got to the HEA they deserve, especially Kate!!
Definitely 5 stars for me!
I loved the story between Luka and Kate! I love how it was « forbidden » in a sense and how they finally got to the HEA they deserve, especially Kate!!
Definitely 5 stars for me!
July 20, 2024
Who knew a closed-door mafia romance would be for me? Haven did a great job at writing a compelling story that grips you from the get go and holds your interest throughout.
I found myself falling for Kate and Luca very quickly and then watching the two of them fall for each other was just the icing on the cake! While I personally love some spice, I also felt that the story didn't suffer at all from closed doors. The story and characters were all done very well and I loved the world that Haven built.
Please do mind the warnings, and if those are all good with you, then go read this one like now!
I found myself falling for Kate and Luca very quickly and then watching the two of them fall for each other was just the icing on the cake! While I personally love some spice, I also felt that the story didn't suffer at all from closed doors. The story and characters were all done very well and I loved the world that Haven built.
Please do mind the warnings, and if those are all good with you, then go read this one like now!
January 15, 2025
I loved that Luka seemed to have better boundaries than any man I’ve read in a mafia romance. I mean, it got him into trouble, clearly. But Luka was down bad for Kate and I am living for it. Kate is just a good soul, any main character that loves animal is perfection in my book. The conflict was the perfect amount, not so much that it ruined the book, but not so little that it was boring. I can’t wait to start Heritage of Fire!
August 7, 2025
clean dark romance about the mafia. I enjoyed it!
August 16, 2025
This was my first from this author. I will be reading more.
May 7, 2025
Soo this was a mafia romance and it’s clean, just emotions and tension. (Which i really love)
The dark vibes and danger made it exciting and I liked how the story flowed overall.
It was supposed to be a slow burn, and in some ways it was, but honestly? They started liking each other a bit too fast for my taste. Like, he kidnapped her and boom there’s already something there?? I prefer it when one of them takes time to fall, when it’s built slowly and you feel every stage of it. Not just “he’s mysterious, I’m attracted”, but actual gradual feelings.
But I can’t lie… when they kissed?
BUTTERFLIESSSS
That scene really got me. It happened later in the book and it felt earned and soft and real. I literally paused and smiled like ughhh YESS
I just wish the emotional build up was a little deeper. But overall? I had fun reading it.
Tropes:
• Mafia romance
• Kidnapping / forced proximity
• Clean romance
• Protective male lead
• Slow burn
• First kiss butterflies
• Hero starts softening
The dark vibes and danger made it exciting and I liked how the story flowed overall.
It was supposed to be a slow burn, and in some ways it was, but honestly? They started liking each other a bit too fast for my taste. Like, he kidnapped her and boom there’s already something there?? I prefer it when one of them takes time to fall, when it’s built slowly and you feel every stage of it. Not just “he’s mysterious, I’m attracted”, but actual gradual feelings.
But I can’t lie… when they kissed?
BUTTERFLIESSSS
That scene really got me. It happened later in the book and it felt earned and soft and real. I literally paused and smiled like ughhh YESS
I just wish the emotional build up was a little deeper. But overall? I had fun reading it.
Tropes:
• Mafia romance
• Kidnapping / forced proximity
• Clean romance
• Protective male lead
• Slow burn
• First kiss butterflies
• Hero starts softening
November 20, 2023
I was lucky enough to receive this an as ARC and I’m glad I did! I love anything mafia related and this did not disappoint.
I absolutely loved how relatable Kate character was. Her struggles with everyday life prior to meeting Luka, her love for pickles lol, her loosing her father…all relatable.
I loved Luca’s and Kate’s POV through the book and Nik and Llena characters as well! Luca’s and Kate’s story was written so beautifully and I loved how it all came together. It’s definitely a slow burn read with no spice which was different for me, but very enjoyable! I loved the ending of the book and can’t wait for future books from this author!
TROPES:
Russian Mafia
Slow Burn
Age Gap
Touch her and ☠️
I absolutely loved how relatable Kate character was. Her struggles with everyday life prior to meeting Luka, her love for pickles lol, her loosing her father…all relatable.
I loved Luca’s and Kate’s POV through the book and Nik and Llena characters as well! Luca’s and Kate’s story was written so beautifully and I loved how it all came together. It’s definitely a slow burn read with no spice which was different for me, but very enjoyable! I loved the ending of the book and can’t wait for future books from this author!
TROPES:
Russian Mafia
Slow Burn
Age Gap
Touch her and ☠️
February 25, 2025
I want a man that'll pay for everything and give me a cute nickname like Luka. 10/10
November 23, 2023
⭐ 4.25/5
🌶️ 0/5
Tropes 🥃
- Luka + Kate
- Forced proximity
- Mafia romance
- Closed door romance
- Age gap
Thank you so much to K.P.Haven for sending me the ARC of this book, you can't imagine how much I enjoyed it 🤩.
First of all I don't read Mafia Romance, so when I received the ARC and realised it was a mafia romance I said to myself why did I ask for it? But obviously I decided to start it, you know what they say, never judge a book by its cover.
All I can say is, I wish all mafia romances were like this one. I LOVED it, I literally couldn't take my eyes off my kindle for two days and all I did was think I wish I had all the time in the world to keep reading.
Our two main characters, Luka and Kate meet in the most unconventional way, and from that moment on their paths unknowingly come together and Kate unknowingly finds herself in the middle of a mafia war.
The relationship between Luka and Kate is a slow (slow) burn, although from the beginning they are both attracted to each other. I really loved it, at the beginning I didn't like Luka, but as the book progressed and you read his POV it was impossible not to fall in love with him.
Kate is a super strong character, having to deal with a lot of family and economic problems... she always stays strong and true to her way of being.
I can't really say anything negative, I just need the second book NOW. You can't end a book like that for God's sake 😫.
I highly recommend it if you are a fan of mafia romance.
PS: Little said is that this is this author's debut book and she has nailed it 🤩🩷
🌶️ 0/5
Tropes 🥃
- Luka + Kate
- Forced proximity
- Mafia romance
- Closed door romance
- Age gap
Thank you so much to K.P.Haven for sending me the ARC of this book, you can't imagine how much I enjoyed it 🤩.
First of all I don't read Mafia Romance, so when I received the ARC and realised it was a mafia romance I said to myself why did I ask for it? But obviously I decided to start it, you know what they say, never judge a book by its cover.
All I can say is, I wish all mafia romances were like this one. I LOVED it, I literally couldn't take my eyes off my kindle for two days and all I did was think I wish I had all the time in the world to keep reading.
Our two main characters, Luka and Kate meet in the most unconventional way, and from that moment on their paths unknowingly come together and Kate unknowingly finds herself in the middle of a mafia war.
The relationship between Luka and Kate is a slow (slow) burn, although from the beginning they are both attracted to each other. I really loved it, at the beginning I didn't like Luka, but as the book progressed and you read his POV it was impossible not to fall in love with him.
Kate is a super strong character, having to deal with a lot of family and economic problems... she always stays strong and true to her way of being.
I can't really say anything negative, I just need the second book NOW. You can't end a book like that for God's sake 😫.
I highly recommend it if you are a fan of mafia romance.
PS: Little said is that this is this author's debut book and she has nailed it 🤩🩷
November 28, 2023
Oh my goodness, where do I even begin with Heritage of Blood? This book is an absolute gem that left me in awe from start to finish. K.P. Haven has a truly remarkable talent for storytelling, and the way they add intricate details throughout the book is simply mesmerizing. Reading Heritage of Blood felt like being transported into a cinematic experience - every scene played out in my mind like a vivid movie. And let's talk about the romance aspect...wow! It's a slow burn that will keep you on the edge of your seat, yearning for more with every page turned. The slight age gap and dichotomy of where the characters are in their life adds an extra layer of complexity to the story, making it all the more captivating. If you're looking for a closed door mafia romance that will sweep you off your feet, look no further than Heritage of Blood.
June 14, 2024
Good entry in a new author for me.
But I felt like the structure of the book was kind of all over the place. It definitely lacked a good conflict to spice things up. The ingredients for it were in the story, but the author let it happen in the background till the last 20% of the book. Therefore, you end up with a huge, ton of slice of life things that didn't add anything to it. And the romance suffered the same problem.
But I felt like the structure of the book was kind of all over the place. It definitely lacked a good conflict to spice things up. The ingredients for it were in the story, but the author let it happen in the background till the last 20% of the book. Therefore, you end up with a huge, ton of slice of life things that didn't add anything to it. And the romance suffered the same problem.
June 12, 2024
This slow burn was personally a little to slow for me. However, if you want to read a mafia romance that is thick on plot with no smut then I would highly recommend.
August 25, 2025
Didn’t really connect with the characters - no morally “gray;” he’s killing people and running guns - didn’t really feel the romance build
September 15, 2025
There are a few things wrong with this book, both professionally and aesthetically. Spoilers will be present.
1. There is a huge plot hole at the very beginning, which ends up being convenient to the story for without it the author wouldn’t have one. I kept reading, hoping she’d answer the question with a ground-breaking twist, maybe the female main character’s dead father had some previously hidden ties to a mafia group. Nope. Instead the author brings a trowel to an excavator party. This is the mafia! They don’t leave witnesses! Here’s the scene: A lone, young woman, late at night, getting gas at a vacant station. Suddenly, a black SUV pulls up, and a man in an expensive suit steps out, along with three other men. They see her but say nothing. She gets back in her car to leave, but before she can, another three SUVs arrive, men get out, and guns blaze. She dials 911 as she hears tires screeching away and notices that one man of the four is still alive but badly wounded. What? You can’t expect me to believe that 1) the other group didn’t make sure to finish off the first guy (we find out he’s the head of the Russian mafia in New York). He was still standing - literally - when they left! 2) That they didn’t check the car that contained a potential witness. Normally, mafia members wouldn’t just assume that flying bullets got her. They would make sure. 3) When she takes the wounded man to the hospital, and is followed, they still don’t end her. Seriously? This is a whole mess because in the climax, the author doesn’t even try to explain the first two problems; she ignores them completely and skips to the third, where the underboss of the enemy mafia group comes in. He’s the one who followed her to the hospital, not one of his underlings, and, as he explains later, he decided not to kill her there because she was too pretty and he thought he could kidnap and sell her later. Excuse me? Disgust aside. He lets her go because she’s hot? Never mind that in the meantime, she has opportunities to tell what she witnessed. He even acknowledges that his men didn’t understand this, but it was these same men who didn’t finish her in the first place at the gas station. What on earth? Which bring me to the next gripe.
2. What is with the current trend of villains monologuing? This wouldn’t happen in real life with a smart (and we’re told many times he is) crook. We’re also shown as readers, that he is clever because he remains a few steps ahead of his rivals, until he doesn’t, for the sake of the book… A good and truly intelligent and diabolical villain would see no need to explain himself; furthermore, he would get immense pleasure out of withholding answers from his victims. The problem, as I’ve stated, is that enormous plot hole at the beginning of the book. The author needed some way to explain it, and even here fails miserably.
2. Don’t tout things as clean romance when they’re not. Sure, there is no explicit sex, but there is a lot of lusting going on, and certainly actions that should happen only between married couples (even if those actions are not outright sex).
3. Can’t stand insta love, or in this case, lust. Again, this book is not nearly as graphic as even others claiming to be ‘clean romance’, but it was still hard for me to believe these characters actually loved each other, rather than just ‘had the hots’.
4. The writing was choppy. Sometimes I couldn’t tell where characters were or what they were doing in a given scene. There were several portions I had to reread in order to get a clearer picture. This happened with dialogue, too.
5. The use of Stockholm syndrome, along with everything else.
1. There is a huge plot hole at the very beginning, which ends up being convenient to the story for without it the author wouldn’t have one. I kept reading, hoping she’d answer the question with a ground-breaking twist, maybe the female main character’s dead father had some previously hidden ties to a mafia group. Nope. Instead the author brings a trowel to an excavator party. This is the mafia! They don’t leave witnesses! Here’s the scene: A lone, young woman, late at night, getting gas at a vacant station. Suddenly, a black SUV pulls up, and a man in an expensive suit steps out, along with three other men. They see her but say nothing. She gets back in her car to leave, but before she can, another three SUVs arrive, men get out, and guns blaze. She dials 911 as she hears tires screeching away and notices that one man of the four is still alive but badly wounded. What? You can’t expect me to believe that 1) the other group didn’t make sure to finish off the first guy (we find out he’s the head of the Russian mafia in New York). He was still standing - literally - when they left! 2) That they didn’t check the car that contained a potential witness. Normally, mafia members wouldn’t just assume that flying bullets got her. They would make sure. 3) When she takes the wounded man to the hospital, and is followed, they still don’t end her. Seriously? This is a whole mess because in the climax, the author doesn’t even try to explain the first two problems; she ignores them completely and skips to the third, where the underboss of the enemy mafia group comes in. He’s the one who followed her to the hospital, not one of his underlings, and, as he explains later, he decided not to kill her there because she was too pretty and he thought he could kidnap and sell her later. Excuse me? Disgust aside. He lets her go because she’s hot? Never mind that in the meantime, she has opportunities to tell what she witnessed. He even acknowledges that his men didn’t understand this, but it was these same men who didn’t finish her in the first place at the gas station. What on earth? Which bring me to the next gripe.
2. What is with the current trend of villains monologuing? This wouldn’t happen in real life with a smart (and we’re told many times he is) crook. We’re also shown as readers, that he is clever because he remains a few steps ahead of his rivals, until he doesn’t, for the sake of the book… A good and truly intelligent and diabolical villain would see no need to explain himself; furthermore, he would get immense pleasure out of withholding answers from his victims. The problem, as I’ve stated, is that enormous plot hole at the beginning of the book. The author needed some way to explain it, and even here fails miserably.
2. Don’t tout things as clean romance when they’re not. Sure, there is no explicit sex, but there is a lot of lusting going on, and certainly actions that should happen only between married couples (even if those actions are not outright sex).
3. Can’t stand insta love, or in this case, lust. Again, this book is not nearly as graphic as even others claiming to be ‘clean romance’, but it was still hard for me to believe these characters actually loved each other, rather than just ‘had the hots’.
4. The writing was choppy. Sometimes I couldn’t tell where characters were or what they were doing in a given scene. There were several portions I had to reread in order to get a clearer picture. This happened with dialogue, too.
5. The use of Stockholm syndrome, along with everything else.
January 22, 2025
This is the slow burn mafia romance you need.
Mafia romances tend to be difficult to write due to the crazy lead male mafioso character whose actions become more toxic than romantic. However, that’s not Luka.
Other male mafia romance leads mistreat the female lead to the point where the MMC loses all possibility of being sexy or even having a redemptive arc. Thankfully, that isn’t the case with Luka. Like any Bratva boss, he makes some missteps out of paranoia and good ol’ fashioned low emotional IQ. (Let’s face it. all mafia men are terrible with emotions, and the ones we root for are the ones willing to deal with those pesky feelings they’ve been trained to ignore).
You will enjoy watching Kate and Luka fall in love.
Kate has a fully fleshed-out backstory with flaws and vices, some of which are difficult to swallow, but I still loved the story and Kate because her flaws were balanced. She was a woman who had to deal with a lot of trauma in her past and is currently struggling. Kate was a mix of the best and worst of the human condition, but you wanted to root for her. The girl just wanted to go to vet school and afford her rent at the end of the day. Is that so bad? No, not at all, and thankfully, Luka intervened.
How did these two cross paths? She saved him after he was shot.
Now Luka. He was a will-written lead for Bratva Pakhan. Where others seem to be skirting the line of sociopathy under the lens of sexy mafia romance, not Luka. He’s initially paranoid as he grapples with his feelings about Kate, but you get to understand his psyche over time. You know what motivates him, what he fears, and the high stakes involved for him.
For a closed door mafia romance the tension and steamy kisses made you want more along the way. I appreciated it wasn’t an instant lust or love story as both characters reached the point where they could admit they wanted each other. And the mafia elements? The intrigue and political elements were top notch to me. Haven gives the reader a perfect glimpse of the world, without being so graphic that you need to see a therapist at the end of the book.
This was the perfect mafia book, and I can’t wait to read the sequel.
Mafia romances tend to be difficult to write due to the crazy lead male mafioso character whose actions become more toxic than romantic. However, that’s not Luka.
Other male mafia romance leads mistreat the female lead to the point where the MMC loses all possibility of being sexy or even having a redemptive arc. Thankfully, that isn’t the case with Luka. Like any Bratva boss, he makes some missteps out of paranoia and good ol’ fashioned low emotional IQ. (Let’s face it. all mafia men are terrible with emotions, and the ones we root for are the ones willing to deal with those pesky feelings they’ve been trained to ignore).
You will enjoy watching Kate and Luka fall in love.
Kate has a fully fleshed-out backstory with flaws and vices, some of which are difficult to swallow, but I still loved the story and Kate because her flaws were balanced. She was a woman who had to deal with a lot of trauma in her past and is currently struggling. Kate was a mix of the best and worst of the human condition, but you wanted to root for her. The girl just wanted to go to vet school and afford her rent at the end of the day. Is that so bad? No, not at all, and thankfully, Luka intervened.
How did these two cross paths? She saved him after he was shot.
Now Luka. He was a will-written lead for Bratva Pakhan. Where others seem to be skirting the line of sociopathy under the lens of sexy mafia romance, not Luka. He’s initially paranoid as he grapples with his feelings about Kate, but you get to understand his psyche over time. You know what motivates him, what he fears, and the high stakes involved for him.
For a closed door mafia romance the tension and steamy kisses made you want more along the way. I appreciated it wasn’t an instant lust or love story as both characters reached the point where they could admit they wanted each other. And the mafia elements? The intrigue and political elements were top notch to me. Haven gives the reader a perfect glimpse of the world, without being so graphic that you need to see a therapist at the end of the book.
This was the perfect mafia book, and I can’t wait to read the sequel.
November 28, 2023
I went back and forth between a four and five star review on this one. I love super smutty reads and tend to lead towards the dark romance mafia style so this vanilla version had me wanting more the entire time. This is the only reason why I considered giving this book a 4 star review. I chose to go with a five star because overall the way the author writes draws you into a total “falling down the rabbit hole” binge read! It’s like you can’t get enough and just have to keep going. I found after finishing the book, that I actually enjoyed the vanilla mafia romance and would be totally into reading more of these in the future! It was a nice, breath of fresh air but with the same plot style that I love so much! KP Haven has definitely quickly risen up the list of my favorite authors.
Heritage of Blood tells the story of what happens when two mafia bosses clash and an innocent woman is caught in the cross fire. When Antonio orders the assassination of Luka at a gas station in the middle of the night, he doesn’t expect anyone to still be alive. An innocent girl, Kate, in the wrong place at the wrong time, takes shelter inside of her car while the drive by is happening. She somehow manages to survive and save Luka’s life. The problem is that Antonio is now out to tie up his loose ends, the biggest being Kate. He will stop at nothing to see her demise. Luka feels the safest place for her to be, is confined within the walls of his penthouse, which Kate is not too thrilled about, naturally. The story continues with the constant battle between Luka and Kate as their love story unravels. Could she be the end to Luka’s nightmares and is it now his turn to save her?
Thank you to KP Haven and the entire HOB team for allowing me the opportunity to read this book, without compensation, in exchange for an honest review.
Heritage of Blood tells the story of what happens when two mafia bosses clash and an innocent woman is caught in the cross fire. When Antonio orders the assassination of Luka at a gas station in the middle of the night, he doesn’t expect anyone to still be alive. An innocent girl, Kate, in the wrong place at the wrong time, takes shelter inside of her car while the drive by is happening. She somehow manages to survive and save Luka’s life. The problem is that Antonio is now out to tie up his loose ends, the biggest being Kate. He will stop at nothing to see her demise. Luka feels the safest place for her to be, is confined within the walls of his penthouse, which Kate is not too thrilled about, naturally. The story continues with the constant battle between Luka and Kate as their love story unravels. Could she be the end to Luka’s nightmares and is it now his turn to save her?
Thank you to KP Haven and the entire HOB team for allowing me the opportunity to read this book, without compensation, in exchange for an honest review.
October 29, 2024
This book is that kind u never get over the one u think about during you 2am moments
The slow burn was slow burning 😩, this take the cake of the slowest and most delicious slow burn I've read this year
The way Mrs Haven first made sure we understand the characters and that they have depth and a connection before anything 🔥
The character development ,loved it , the romance phenomenon
I love luka took me some time to come around him but I eventually did and when I did I fell just as hard as Kate. He had amazing one liners like darn and how he's obsessed with Kate is addicting we love to see it (only in books ofc ;)
Kate oh Kate I love her how she is passionate about honoring her dad and going to vet school I love how relatable and comfortable her characters was.I loved her sarcasm ,her witty mouth and how she challenges him
The characters in this book especially Nik loved him can't wait to read his book. This book may not be funny but when it is ,it catches u off guard and it's hilarious
I love how this books has soul mates and how they are soul mates cause I used to believe in soul mates till someone crushed it so reading this just made my dreams come to reality well fictional reality :)
There's action and a plot that will keep you hooked and entertained till the romance comes, piece of advice if u read this book, hold on cause when the romance starts ,like later later in the book it will come through it and it will be 199% worth it
Maybe I was paranoid or delulu but the tension was there in those pages ,before they were even together they had tension maybe it was the slow burn getting to my head but darn was it thick
Also let me talk about the kisses in this book they were like fire but written in 1-8 lines make that make sense how did she, I have no clue she made it sizzle in 6 lines, now that's a different type of talent
This is the second closed door mafia book I've ever read and darn these books are amazing I don't know how they do it from the plot to the romance they always eat no wonder ppl love them~This song is also so them
Read of u like:
😩Tension
😩Banter
😩Soul mates
😩Age gap
😩Fire kisses
😩Protective MMC
😩He's obsessed
The slow burn was slow burning 😩, this take the cake of the slowest and most delicious slow burn I've read this year
The way Mrs Haven first made sure we understand the characters and that they have depth and a connection before anything 🔥
The character development ,loved it , the romance phenomenon
I love luka took me some time to come around him but I eventually did and when I did I fell just as hard as Kate. He had amazing one liners like darn and how he's obsessed with Kate is addicting we love to see it (only in books ofc ;)
Kate oh Kate I love her how she is passionate about honoring her dad and going to vet school I love how relatable and comfortable her characters was.I loved her sarcasm ,her witty mouth and how she challenges him
The characters in this book especially Nik loved him can't wait to read his book. This book may not be funny but when it is ,it catches u off guard and it's hilarious
I love how this books has soul mates and how they are soul mates cause I used to believe in soul mates till someone crushed it so reading this just made my dreams come to reality well fictional reality :)
There's action and a plot that will keep you hooked and entertained till the romance comes, piece of advice if u read this book, hold on cause when the romance starts ,like later later in the book it will come through it and it will be 199% worth it
Maybe I was paranoid or delulu but the tension was there in those pages ,before they were even together they had tension maybe it was the slow burn getting to my head but darn was it thick
Also let me talk about the kisses in this book they were like fire but written in 1-8 lines make that make sense how did she, I have no clue she made it sizzle in 6 lines, now that's a different type of talent
This is the second closed door mafia book I've ever read and darn these books are amazing I don't know how they do it from the plot to the romance they always eat no wonder ppl love them~This song is also so them
Read of u like:
😩Tension
😩Banter
😩Soul mates
😩Age gap
😩Fire kisses
😩Protective MMC
😩He's obsessed
January 13, 2026
📖Book Review: Heritage of Blood by K.P. Haven
4.5⭐💫
📚Kate is barely getting by in life. Her mother is falling apart after her father passed and Kate can't seem to ever make enough money to save for school. One night visiting her mom, Kate witnesses a shooting at a gas station when a handsome stranger takes a hit. Kate stays by his side until help arrives, but now back in NYC, she seems to only run into the dangerous handsome man she stayed with. Luka is the leader of NYC Bratva, he wants nothing to do with relationships but he can't stop dreaming about the girl who wouldn't leave him that night he was shot.
📖What you can expect:
• NYC urban setting
• Kate and Luka's perspectives
• Mafia romance (Russian Bratva)
• Closed door romance
• Beauty and the Beast similarities
⚠️none
🌶️none - fade to black and kissing only
💖I recently discovered romantic suspense books, so this may be just me, but wow! I could not put this down! This story captivated me from the very beginning. The story starts with a gas station shoot out and as someone who needs drama and tension, this book delivered. The character work shines in the writing. Kate has been dealt a tough life, but that doesn't mean she has a weak personality. When confronted with the Bratva leader Luka she doesn't shy from sassing him and standing on her own. Meanwhile, although Luka is a mobster, he is layered and complex. This story explores classic tropes like: the villain gets the girl, kindness is not weakness, and love conquers all. I'm surprised this book only has a few hundred reviews on Goodreads and found the writing, plot work, and character details to be so well done.
😣There's nothing bad to say about this book, but I'm new to this genre so this is slated as a tentative 4.5. It's possible I could move this to 5 over time for my enjoyment. Can't wait to read book 2!
4.5⭐💫
📚Kate is barely getting by in life. Her mother is falling apart after her father passed and Kate can't seem to ever make enough money to save for school. One night visiting her mom, Kate witnesses a shooting at a gas station when a handsome stranger takes a hit. Kate stays by his side until help arrives, but now back in NYC, she seems to only run into the dangerous handsome man she stayed with. Luka is the leader of NYC Bratva, he wants nothing to do with relationships but he can't stop dreaming about the girl who wouldn't leave him that night he was shot.
📖What you can expect:
• NYC urban setting
• Kate and Luka's perspectives
• Mafia romance (Russian Bratva)
• Closed door romance
• Beauty and the Beast similarities
⚠️none
🌶️none - fade to black and kissing only
💖I recently discovered romantic suspense books, so this may be just me, but wow! I could not put this down! This story captivated me from the very beginning. The story starts with a gas station shoot out and as someone who needs drama and tension, this book delivered. The character work shines in the writing. Kate has been dealt a tough life, but that doesn't mean she has a weak personality. When confronted with the Bratva leader Luka she doesn't shy from sassing him and standing on her own. Meanwhile, although Luka is a mobster, he is layered and complex. This story explores classic tropes like: the villain gets the girl, kindness is not weakness, and love conquers all. I'm surprised this book only has a few hundred reviews on Goodreads and found the writing, plot work, and character details to be so well done.
😣There's nothing bad to say about this book, but I'm new to this genre so this is slated as a tentative 4.5. It's possible I could move this to 5 over time for my enjoyment. Can't wait to read book 2!
November 18, 2023
4/5 Stars
🚫spicy
Main Characters:
• Kate Castile
• Luka Morozov
Heritage of the Blood was written without a doubt amazing. Every chapter gave you details of what was happening it never made you feel confused and where it was going and the more you kept reading you didn’t want to put the book down in another words the kindle down.
I love how Kate's character wasn’t a damsel in distress and she handled every situation like a confident woman. I just wish she would let Luka into her life more by talking about herself more to him to get to know the real her.
And Luka Luka he is not your typical Russian mafia leader. He’s really cold, and sometimes you get a glimpse of a guy who is obligated to have this face, when he’s not allowed to show his true self to anyone but the same time he wants to be his true self and not be like his father.
Overall the chemistry they have is really true soulmates. It's just a very, very slow burn love story and a certain way it’s sad and romantic, But the characters are meant for each other.
And I love the fact that she has this thing with pickles, which are disgusting and gross but I think it’s cute how Luca accepts the fact that she likes pickles because of her dad, which is a really cute thing.
I just do wish they were just a little bit of spiciness in it because it was mafia story and you do expect but in this case, I actually enjoyed it didn’t have any it was more like a pg-13 book with a little bit violence. And I would definitely read this book over and over again and I can’t wait for book 2.
🚫spicy
Main Characters:
• Kate Castile
• Luka Morozov
Heritage of the Blood was written without a doubt amazing. Every chapter gave you details of what was happening it never made you feel confused and where it was going and the more you kept reading you didn’t want to put the book down in another words the kindle down.
I love how Kate's character wasn’t a damsel in distress and she handled every situation like a confident woman. I just wish she would let Luka into her life more by talking about herself more to him to get to know the real her.
And Luka Luka he is not your typical Russian mafia leader. He’s really cold, and sometimes you get a glimpse of a guy who is obligated to have this face, when he’s not allowed to show his true self to anyone but the same time he wants to be his true self and not be like his father.
Overall the chemistry they have is really true soulmates. It's just a very, very slow burn love story and a certain way it’s sad and romantic, But the characters are meant for each other.
And I love the fact that she has this thing with pickles, which are disgusting and gross but I think it’s cute how Luca accepts the fact that she likes pickles because of her dad, which is a really cute thing.
I just do wish they were just a little bit of spiciness in it because it was mafia story and you do expect but in this case, I actually enjoyed it didn’t have any it was more like a pg-13 book with a little bit violence. And I would definitely read this book over and over again and I can’t wait for book 2.
November 29, 2023
☆☆☆☆
0.5 🌶️
This was K.P Haven's debut novel but it didn't read like it! It was very well written and I was hooked on the first page! I needed to know what happened so I may or may not have finished it in one setting! I can't wait to see what's next!
Heritage of Blood is the first book in the Blood Ties and Legacies duet. We follow Luka who is involved in the mafia. All he knows is the mafia and he's never had feelings for a woman until he meets his match with Kate.
They cross paths after a run in with someone who is after Luka. Kate just happens to be there at the wrong time but Luka is convinced she is involved. When she keeps popping up in other areas of his life he grows suspicious. However, what he doesn't expect is to fall for her when he forces her to move in with him.
At first it is to protect her but then he discovers the Kate beneath the mask she puts on for everyone else. She really is the sunshine to his grumpy. They both bring out a different side of themselves and they are able to be vulnerable with one another. Luka making Kate's dreams come true also made me totally swoon!
Although I like my books spicy, this one was the first closed door romance but K.P. did a good job of not leaving you completely hanging. I felt that there was still steam and angst that kept me reading! Also, the suspenseful moments had me on the edge of my seat along with the plot twist. It was crazy how everything was connected in the end. I don't want to give too much away and spoil anything but definitely worth the read!
Read if you like:
💙 Mafia Romance
🖤 Age Gap
💙 Slow Burn
🖤 Suspense elements
💙 Who hurt you
🖤 Touch her and 💀
💙 Soulmates
0.5 🌶️
This was K.P Haven's debut novel but it didn't read like it! It was very well written and I was hooked on the first page! I needed to know what happened so I may or may not have finished it in one setting! I can't wait to see what's next!
Heritage of Blood is the first book in the Blood Ties and Legacies duet. We follow Luka who is involved in the mafia. All he knows is the mafia and he's never had feelings for a woman until he meets his match with Kate.
They cross paths after a run in with someone who is after Luka. Kate just happens to be there at the wrong time but Luka is convinced she is involved. When she keeps popping up in other areas of his life he grows suspicious. However, what he doesn't expect is to fall for her when he forces her to move in with him.
At first it is to protect her but then he discovers the Kate beneath the mask she puts on for everyone else. She really is the sunshine to his grumpy. They both bring out a different side of themselves and they are able to be vulnerable with one another. Luka making Kate's dreams come true also made me totally swoon!
Although I like my books spicy, this one was the first closed door romance but K.P. did a good job of not leaving you completely hanging. I felt that there was still steam and angst that kept me reading! Also, the suspenseful moments had me on the edge of my seat along with the plot twist. It was crazy how everything was connected in the end. I don't want to give too much away and spoil anything but definitely worth the read!
Read if you like:
💙 Mafia Romance
🖤 Age Gap
💙 Slow Burn
🖤 Suspense elements
💙 Who hurt you
🖤 Touch her and 💀
💙 Soulmates
September 22, 2024
Finished this book in less than 2 days and wow! I’m super glad that I met the author at a book festival and bought both of her Blood Ties & Legacies books. It was a whim purchase that resulted in me obsessing over completing the first book super quickly! If I saw this book in a bookstore, I may not have given it a chance due to the whole mafia mobster theme. BUT the characters are dynamic, the chemistry is real, and the danger around every corner is suspenseful. It isn’t like a melodramatic stereotype of how criminals should or shouldn’t act. In fact, I could see this working out into a very interesting movie!
🔥SPICE SPOILER AHEAD🔥
The spice level is minimal but I enjoyed it! After a string of romance novels in which the peak of the book was the literal sexual climax, I could appreciate the art of not giving too much away. There was desire and lust all throughout but nothing turned into an X-rated adult film, if you know what I mean 😂 If you are betting on a 50 Shades of Grey tell all of the dirty nitty gritty, then this is not the book for you! But if you like the suspense of sexy touches here and there and sultry glances, then dive right in!
Overall, I’m excited to read the next book! I feel special knowing that I got the author’s autograph on the duology!
🔥SPICE SPOILER AHEAD🔥
The spice level is minimal but I enjoyed it! After a string of romance novels in which the peak of the book was the literal sexual climax, I could appreciate the art of not giving too much away. There was desire and lust all throughout but nothing turned into an X-rated adult film, if you know what I mean 😂 If you are betting on a 50 Shades of Grey tell all of the dirty nitty gritty, then this is not the book for you! But if you like the suspense of sexy touches here and there and sultry glances, then dive right in!
Overall, I’m excited to read the next book! I feel special knowing that I got the author’s autograph on the duology!
November 14, 2024
Absolutely loved this book! Let me start by saying I'm a closed-door romance kind of reader through and through—those steamy, spicy scenes in most dark or mafia romances usually make me steer clear. I've always wanted to dive into the mafia romance world (seriously, it sounds thrilling and dangerous!), but I was so worried about bumping into scenes that were just way too spicy for my comfort. So when I found this one, I was intrigued but cautious.
Well, let me tell you: this was my first mafia romance, and I’m obsessed! The fact that it was closed-door made it perfect. I got all the intense, swoony vibes without any of the explicit scenes, and it just worked.
The story was full of suspense and that irresistible bad-boy charm with the added depth of forbidden love. The drama and tension were unreal but still so tastefully done. The main character’s fierce loyalty and soft heart underneath all the toughness? Ugh, I’m sold. And there were still so many intense, heart-pounding moments that made me realize just how much I could enjoy the dark romance vibe without the high spice level.
This book has totally changed the game for me—dark, mafia romance, I’m in! Only if it’s closed-door like this, of course. 😏
Well, let me tell you: this was my first mafia romance, and I’m obsessed! The fact that it was closed-door made it perfect. I got all the intense, swoony vibes without any of the explicit scenes, and it just worked.
The story was full of suspense and that irresistible bad-boy charm with the added depth of forbidden love. The drama and tension were unreal but still so tastefully done. The main character’s fierce loyalty and soft heart underneath all the toughness? Ugh, I’m sold. And there were still so many intense, heart-pounding moments that made me realize just how much I could enjoy the dark romance vibe without the high spice level.
This book has totally changed the game for me—dark, mafia romance, I’m in! Only if it’s closed-door like this, of course. 😏
June 23, 2025
𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙧. 𝙄’𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙩.
I have found myself fully in my no-spice mafia romance era, and I’m thriving!! These characters were so palatable and just fun to read.
Luka Morozov is the leader of the Bratva, aka the Russian Mafia. Yeah, imaging that Russian accent the entire book was 🥵😏. You get it. Luka is also a billionaire. Knowing this, it’s easy to see why Kate overlooks a lot of the sketchier things Luka is involved in.
On that note, Kate Castile works for a catering company living paycheck to paycheck. She is desperately trying to get into Veterinary School, but she just can’t seem to stop dipping into her saving jars to make it by. That is until she comes face to face with Luka who blows up the life she’s been living.
This book is a little steamy, but there is no explicit descriptions. It still contains heavy themes, so read the authors note in the beginning to protect yourself!
I think you’ll like this book if you enjoy:
-Strangers to Enemies to Lovers
-Mafia/Billionaire Romance
-Soulmates 🩷
-Touch her & ☠️
-Slow Burn 🔥
-No Spice! A bit steamy!
You can find this book & the second in the duet, Heritage of Fire, on Kindle Unlimited!
I have found myself fully in my no-spice mafia romance era, and I’m thriving!! These characters were so palatable and just fun to read.
Luka Morozov is the leader of the Bratva, aka the Russian Mafia. Yeah, imaging that Russian accent the entire book was 🥵😏. You get it. Luka is also a billionaire. Knowing this, it’s easy to see why Kate overlooks a lot of the sketchier things Luka is involved in.
On that note, Kate Castile works for a catering company living paycheck to paycheck. She is desperately trying to get into Veterinary School, but she just can’t seem to stop dipping into her saving jars to make it by. That is until she comes face to face with Luka who blows up the life she’s been living.
This book is a little steamy, but there is no explicit descriptions. It still contains heavy themes, so read the authors note in the beginning to protect yourself!
I think you’ll like this book if you enjoy:
-Strangers to Enemies to Lovers
-Mafia/Billionaire Romance
-Soulmates 🩷
-Touch her & ☠️
-Slow Burn 🔥
-No Spice! A bit steamy!
You can find this book & the second in the duet, Heritage of Fire, on Kindle Unlimited!
October 6, 2025
I'm really glad I was able to find a clean mafia romance--they are few and far between.
Even better, it was a good story with intriguing characters.
Luka is the Pakhan for the Bratva. Kate is in the wrong place at the wrong time when members of a rival organization shoot Luka and his guards. After Kate calls for an ambulance, she thinks her part is done.
Then Luka and Kate start bumping into each other, and Luka becomes convinced Kate works for whoever was behind the attempted assassination. His interest in her makes her important, and the other side takes notice. Now, to keep her safe, he moves her into his penthouse, without Kate's permission, of course.
Despite being the leader of the Bratva and having a very violent childhood, Luka is decent. He believes loving others is a weakness that will prevent him from fulfilling his duty for the Bratva. I liked Luka, Kate, and the other Bratva members who were introduced.
There was violence, but I didn't feel it was gory or explicit. I'd rate it as PG-13. I do not remember there being language in this book, so if there is, it's fairly mild and infrequent.
This is a slow-burning, closed-door romance.
Even better, it was a good story with intriguing characters.
Luka is the Pakhan for the Bratva. Kate is in the wrong place at the wrong time when members of a rival organization shoot Luka and his guards. After Kate calls for an ambulance, she thinks her part is done.
Then Luka and Kate start bumping into each other, and Luka becomes convinced Kate works for whoever was behind the attempted assassination. His interest in her makes her important, and the other side takes notice. Now, to keep her safe, he moves her into his penthouse, without Kate's permission, of course.
Despite being the leader of the Bratva and having a very violent childhood, Luka is decent. He believes loving others is a weakness that will prevent him from fulfilling his duty for the Bratva. I liked Luka, Kate, and the other Bratva members who were introduced.
There was violence, but I didn't feel it was gory or explicit. I'd rate it as PG-13. I do not remember there being language in this book, so if there is, it's fairly mild and infrequent.
This is a slow-burning, closed-door romance.
October 21, 2025
I read this in one sitting. It captivated me from the beginning. The characters, the action, and the love story were so well done.
Kate is down on her luck and caught in a wrong-place, wrong-time situation—saving the life of the Bratva leader, Luka. Kate’s life quickly spirals out of control, and she is forced to work with Luka. I liked Kate—she was real and spunky. I loved that she sassied at Luka. At first, she was obviously afraid, but over time, that man softened towards her, and she was a goner.
Luka, as the leader of the Bratva, doesn’t have time for distractions—and Kate is a big one for him. But in order to keep her safe, he needs to keep her close. Luka was an interesting character and very morally grey. I loved how he softened only for Kate, but there were moments where he wrestled with himself and was very hot and cold toward her.
They definitely had a physical attraction and were pulled toward each other. It did feel like that was a major point, and it was a little jarring to have them go from 0 to 60. I get that it was a slow burn, but it felt slightly more physical-appearance driven versus chemistry and yearning.
Overall, I did enjoy my read of this book. The suspense element, as always, kept me on my toes, and I think the resolution was satisfying.
🔥 Heat level: Steamy kisses, closed-door
🫢 Language: Moderate language
Kate is down on her luck and caught in a wrong-place, wrong-time situation—saving the life of the Bratva leader, Luka. Kate’s life quickly spirals out of control, and she is forced to work with Luka. I liked Kate—she was real and spunky. I loved that she sassied at Luka. At first, she was obviously afraid, but over time, that man softened towards her, and she was a goner.
Luka, as the leader of the Bratva, doesn’t have time for distractions—and Kate is a big one for him. But in order to keep her safe, he needs to keep her close. Luka was an interesting character and very morally grey. I loved how he softened only for Kate, but there were moments where he wrestled with himself and was very hot and cold toward her.
They definitely had a physical attraction and were pulled toward each other. It did feel like that was a major point, and it was a little jarring to have them go from 0 to 60. I get that it was a slow burn, but it felt slightly more physical-appearance driven versus chemistry and yearning.
Overall, I did enjoy my read of this book. The suspense element, as always, kept me on my toes, and I think the resolution was satisfying.
🔥 Heat level: Steamy kisses, closed-door
🫢 Language: Moderate language
November 29, 2023
I just wanted to say a big thank you to K.P. Haven for giving me this opportunity to be a part of her official Arc team I’ve loved every minute of reading this book.
This was such a good book I’ve really enjoyed reading. I love the way the relationships build slowly throughout and you get to know Kate and Luka more and more personally. I love the banter, the jokes and all the characters. This is a closed door romance with a dual pov with some forced proximity. This is a mafia romance so if that’s not your thing check out some other recommendations I’ve posted before. This has some age gap between the main characters. As a woman who loves pickles I loved Kate and I recommend you reading this if you’d like to know what I’m on about 😂 and I love Luka because he gives off touch her and die vibes which who doesn’t want that in a book boyfriend? All in all I think this book was written really well and I really enjoyed it if you like all the tropes listed 😊. For me this book was a 4⭐️ read with 1🌶️.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️/5
#reading #readingtime#books #booknerd
This was such a good book I’ve really enjoyed reading. I love the way the relationships build slowly throughout and you get to know Kate and Luka more and more personally. I love the banter, the jokes and all the characters. This is a closed door romance with a dual pov with some forced proximity. This is a mafia romance so if that’s not your thing check out some other recommendations I’ve posted before. This has some age gap between the main characters. As a woman who loves pickles I loved Kate and I recommend you reading this if you’d like to know what I’m on about 😂 and I love Luka because he gives off touch her and die vibes which who doesn’t want that in a book boyfriend? All in all I think this book was written really well and I really enjoyed it if you like all the tropes listed 😊. For me this book was a 4⭐️ read with 1🌶️.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️/5
#reading #readingtime#books #booknerd
April 20, 2024
Kate and Luka could not be more different, and they meet under the most unlikely circumstances. After their brief and dramatic encounter is over they both go on with their lives, only to be thrown together again after a series of chance encounters and misunderstandings. Kate's life is turned upside down when Luka takes an interest in her, but after a while she doesn't seem to mind!
So I'm really starting to enjoy mafia romance books, and Heritage of Blood was another great one! The circumstances of the book were unbelievable, but I ignored that and just enjoyed the book. I loved Kate and Luka, their tension and banter was top notch. There was so much romantic tension, but this is not a spicy book and that is okay with me. I love slow burn romances, and the two of them definitely took their time figuring things out. Their story is over, but there is a book two and the plot is revealed at the end in the epilogue. It should be another good one! For now Heritage of Blood gets an enthusiastic 5 stars!
So I'm really starting to enjoy mafia romance books, and Heritage of Blood was another great one! The circumstances of the book were unbelievable, but I ignored that and just enjoyed the book. I loved Kate and Luka, their tension and banter was top notch. There was so much romantic tension, but this is not a spicy book and that is okay with me. I love slow burn romances, and the two of them definitely took their time figuring things out. Their story is over, but there is a book two and the plot is revealed at the end in the epilogue. It should be another good one! For now Heritage of Blood gets an enthusiastic 5 stars!
November 13, 2023
𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
• Kate Castile
• Luka Morozov
𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:
"Death does not come quickly for those who cross him."
“Deal or no deal Kate, I’d do anything to see you happy."
"I’m not sure when it happened, but I’ve fallen for her. I’m compelled to know her until my own end."
𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
What an opening this story had. It was jammed packed action from the beginning.Luka was worried at the beginning. He really thought Kate had it out for him. He tried everything to figure her out, but in the end he couldn't help it any longer . Kate was so sweet and had so much on her plate. She deserves the world. Luka finally starts to let her in and it's so lovely to read. He just starts melting for her. I couldn't help but swoon. This was a slow burn for sure but oh so good. I'm so excited for the next in the series. I'm looking forward to summer of 2024.
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
• Bratva romance
• He falls first
• Kidnapping
• Slow burn
• Hea
𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞:
🚫
• Kate Castile
• Luka Morozov
𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:
"Death does not come quickly for those who cross him."
“Deal or no deal Kate, I’d do anything to see you happy."
"I’m not sure when it happened, but I’ve fallen for her. I’m compelled to know her until my own end."
𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
What an opening this story had. It was jammed packed action from the beginning.Luka was worried at the beginning. He really thought Kate had it out for him. He tried everything to figure her out, but in the end he couldn't help it any longer . Kate was so sweet and had so much on her plate. She deserves the world. Luka finally starts to let her in and it's so lovely to read. He just starts melting for her. I couldn't help but swoon. This was a slow burn for sure but oh so good. I'm so excited for the next in the series. I'm looking forward to summer of 2024.
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
• Bratva romance
• He falls first
• Kidnapping
• Slow burn
• Hea
𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞:
🚫
November 29, 2023
Cute mafia romance/Cinderella story
Kate has been struggling all her life. She has to juggle her bills each month and see which ones she can pay while also trying to save money for Vet school. When she stumbles into a mafia ambush, she never expected to catch the eye of the Pakhan.
Luka had always been told to never fall in love as it would be his greatest weakness and as Pakhan of New York Bratva, weakness was not something he could afford. But when the blonde that plagued his dreams after she told him to “hold on and help is coming” after being shot, he had to find out if she is working for another organization and how dangerous she might be. So best option, have her followed then kidnap her and keep her locked away in his penthouse. When she begins plaguing his waking hours too, can he admit that she might be more than his captor?
This is a cute, slow burn, non-spicy book with a sassy FMC and a grumpy MMC.
-Kayla/Hot.bookmance
Kate has been struggling all her life. She has to juggle her bills each month and see which ones she can pay while also trying to save money for Vet school. When she stumbles into a mafia ambush, she never expected to catch the eye of the Pakhan.
Luka had always been told to never fall in love as it would be his greatest weakness and as Pakhan of New York Bratva, weakness was not something he could afford. But when the blonde that plagued his dreams after she told him to “hold on and help is coming” after being shot, he had to find out if she is working for another organization and how dangerous she might be. So best option, have her followed then kidnap her and keep her locked away in his penthouse. When she begins plaguing his waking hours too, can he admit that she might be more than his captor?
This is a cute, slow burn, non-spicy book with a sassy FMC and a grumpy MMC.
-Kayla/Hot.bookmance
April 11, 2025
loved the mafia world!
Heritage of Blood by K. P. Haven
-Blood Ties & Legacies, Book 1-
3.5/5⭐️
🚪*fade to black (spice)
1.5/3🦋 (swoon)
•My Thoughts•
I often seek out a mafia romance when I feel a slump coming on and need a change up. I was so excited when I found this author who specializes in gritty, slow burn mafia romances but fade to black! I’ve read another by her and enjoyed it and was excited to try this one!
I loved the action in this book and the morally gray world of the Bratva (Russian mafia). I liked Luka and the relationship he had with his men and the people he had surrounding him. He was deliciously protective and possessive and completely morally gray. Our FMC, Kate, wasn’t my favorite and I can’t pinpoint why. She wasn’t annoying and I did appreciate her ability to adapt but also I struggled with the speed at which she did. I also wanted a bit more from the romance and felt like they should have been able to go a bit deeper (or it could have been shown more) with the slow burn timeline. I still enjoyed the story and the bit of suspense. This was also the author’s debut book! Heritage of Blood is book 1 in a duet but book 2 is a different couple! Book 2 is an arranged marriage between warring mafia groups and I will absolutely be giving it a read the next time the mood strikes!
Heritage of Blood by K. P. Haven
-Blood Ties & Legacies, Book 1-
3.5/5⭐️
🚪*fade to black (spice)
1.5/3🦋 (swoon)
•My Thoughts•
I often seek out a mafia romance when I feel a slump coming on and need a change up. I was so excited when I found this author who specializes in gritty, slow burn mafia romances but fade to black! I’ve read another by her and enjoyed it and was excited to try this one!
I loved the action in this book and the morally gray world of the Bratva (Russian mafia). I liked Luka and the relationship he had with his men and the people he had surrounding him. He was deliciously protective and possessive and completely morally gray. Our FMC, Kate, wasn’t my favorite and I can’t pinpoint why. She wasn’t annoying and I did appreciate her ability to adapt but also I struggled with the speed at which she did. I also wanted a bit more from the romance and felt like they should have been able to go a bit deeper (or it could have been shown more) with the slow burn timeline. I still enjoyed the story and the bit of suspense. This was also the author’s debut book! Heritage of Blood is book 1 in a duet but book 2 is a different couple! Book 2 is an arranged marriage between warring mafia groups and I will absolutely be giving it a read the next time the mood strikes!
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