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He is going to buy me and fall into my trap.

They think they’ve broken me.
They believe I’ll submit.
They think I don’t remember.

What they don’t know is that I’m stronger than they bargained for.
The day of the virgin auction has arrived, and I’m up for sale.
I’ve planned everything that has happened to the last detail.
After three years of waiting, I’ll get my revenge.

But, when he touches me lines get blurred.
He’s not the man I expected him to be.
I begin to question everything I’ve been told.

My heart is at risk with the man I’m supposed to kill.
If I don’t complete my task, my past will threaten to destroy us both…

Bought by the Bratva is a safe story with no cliffhangers, a HEA and no cheating. This story has hot scenes, dark themes, and bad language.

216 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2023

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384 reviews
November 2, 2019
Couple: Andrei and Vera
Meet: Bratva sponsored "Auction"

Problems: Bratva is usually problematic in some form. And you're dealing with Russians. Our "hero" isn't all he seems to be! Neither is she. Surprise!

Bianca Cole brings us Andrei and Vera. At first, you're tempted to believe that our Bratva leader is a ruthless pig with absolutely no feelings. For show, he's absolutely ruthless and any other words one could use to describe the Russian mafia. However, we learn almost immediately that he attends these "auctions" to purchase females for a reason. He hates them, but goes for honorable reasons. This is where Andrei finds Vera. He's instantly attracted and wants to own her immediately. Sure, she seems as helpless as the other "girls" on auction. However, our Vera isn't what she seems to be. If Andrei can surprise you by not being nearly as heartless as the rest of Bratva, you haven't seen anything yet with Vera. Yes, the twist in this book is so different than anything I've read before in a Bratva themed book. Well done, Bianca!

Will you enjoy this book? Steamy interactions? Absolutely! Plot twists? Yes! Alpha male? Yes! Kick butt female? Yes!! This is the book for you. You won't regret reading it!

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1,263 reviews11 followers
November 2, 2019
4 1/2 Stars

Vera was determined to get revenge for her family's death by killing the man responsible for their murder. She sacrificed three long years of her life being brutalized and groomed to be part of an underground very illegal virgin auction run by the one man responsible for all of her grief.
I liked the way the author introduced us to Andrei first, with his revealing inner dialogue and POV, I was team Andrei from the first chapter.
As his upright (for a bratva pakhan) character was revealed to Vera, her deep attraction and responses to him made a bit more sense.
Lots of sad betrayal and brutality in their past lives, with their tragedy shared by a single evil source.
Vera and Andrei's relationship blossomed in the midst of blood, betrayal, and death.
Pretty romantic stuff for a mafia based romance.

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913 reviews6 followers
November 1, 2019
Vera is a woman with revenge on the mind. Andrei is the target she has in mind to avenge her dead family. But everything may not be what it seems and Andrei is not how Vera was told what he would be. Andrei is a cruel and heartless man or so he outwardly appears to be. Through the development of the relationship between Vera and Andrei, Vera starts to realize that she has been played and taken advantage of. This book has a dark theme of human trafficking, which may be a trigger for some. But this book is well written and the plot is well developed in my opinion. I love a great dark romance and this one was exceptional.

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529 reviews165 followers
March 27, 2025
when there’s a knife to throat scene and he just gets turned on bc she’s trying to kill him 🫨

going through bianca’s backlist and saw this series was set in nyc … as a new yorker you already know i had to pick this up as my next read 😩

this is a dark mafia romance, super quick read, bdsm themes, trafficking, slave, revenge plot, misunderstanding, assassin fmc, filthy smut, and duo pov 🖤

after the death of her whole family, vera spent many years training for the day she gets to kill the man that ruined her whole life. she worked with her uncle and learned how to become a submissive slave for the auction. when it came time to be bought, the drive to get her revenge falters when she comes face to face with him. andrei 😮‍💨 this man is the ruthless pakhan of the new york brotherhood. he is known to be unforgiving and doesn’t have any softness in him. he is all of that but also knows who raised him, who he is, and where his morals lies. he keeps up his hard image by buying a girl every year at the auction. but he never fucks and discards. he offers them a choice between being his submissive or creating a new life for themselves with his help. when he meets vera, he didn’t know her true intentions was to kill him for killing her family. he just wanted her all to himself even if she chose not to be his, he would find a way to be in her life no matter what 🤭

these two quickly fell for each other !! it was super fast paced so i wished there was just a bit more character development for both mcs. i felt that it was just too rushed and the connection wasn’t really there. but you can just see how many these two love each other after all they’ve overcame 🥹 vera learns the truth about what happened to her family. and andrei got his revenge for what happened to his father. i absolutely adore them !! i can’t wait to continue to series omg

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452 reviews38 followers
June 23, 2020
It was ok

I'm afraid nothing really stood out to me in the book. It was OK. The writing was good at places but I felt it was a bit choppy other places.
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3,938 reviews71 followers
March 19, 2020
THIS WAS EASY TO READ, IT WASN'T INTENSE LIKE OTHER DARK MAFIA STORIES BUT IT WAS DEFINITELY SWEET.

ANDREI unlike most Pakhans had a great Father who loved him until the man was tragically killed in a bombing murder. At 30, Andrei stepped into his father's shoes and served as the new and youngest Pakhan in North America. Every year he is obligated to attend the underground virgin auction and this year is no different. He will buy one and then give her the option of staying to be his sexual partner or give her a decent job in one of his other homes. Unlike most mafia bosses, Andrei has heart and if that makes his soft, well at least he hides it well from his enemies UNTIL he meets the beautiful redhead virgin, Vera. Vera, who makes his heart beat wildly, who makes him hunger for her with a passion and finally the woman who will bring him to his knees. Sounds fantastic? Sadly it wasn't as intense as I'd hoped and even the sex was minimal....this was definitely not erotica. But, I still enjoyed the MCs easy chemistry.

VERA was sent and manipulated by her uncle to kill Andrei. When she finally meets the man, everything about him is off, he's not like the evil man she believed him to be and his kisses only confuse her. Everything about him will be her first and it disgusts her to enjoy his touch, when he is to be the enemy. Poor Vera. She was the victim no matter the perspective and well at least fate was kind enough to push her into Andrei's arms where he'll help her to take revenge against the uncle who killed her family and also for her to fall in love and have a HEA.

OVERALL this was a sweet mafia romance. Nothing intense and definitely no rape scenes.
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927 reviews9 followers
October 31, 2019
High heat and very fast paced.

What happens when everything you thought you knew was a lie? When Vera is purchased at the virgin auction she knows exactly what she must do. She needs to get revenge for the murder of her family. What she can't reconcile though is the way Andrei makes her feel, and why is he treating her so well?Could she be wrong about everything?

This book seems to me more an enemies to lovers rather than a dark romance, there are many darker elements but there's also a tenderness about it that lifts it into the light. The connection between Vera and Andrei rows the more time they spend together and as they actually come to trust one another, something neither thought possible. There are many twists and turns and readers will be captivated by the quick pace of the story.

I received an advanced copy of this book via BookSprout and am leaving a voluntary honest review.
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800 reviews9 followers
November 24, 2020
Mr Pakhan of New York is a secret soft boi (aka a pussy-ass bitch). I’m sorry, but... big-bad Pakhan with a heart of gold? I don’t and won’t buy it. He acted way too soft to have existed in that world for so long. Also, that plot armour!

Also, what the fuck was the chick gonna do if he didn’t buy her at the auction?? Bro, the chances of that happening—even with his taste for redheads—was slim. She was walking into such bullshit, but then again, she did have nothing else to live for—which honestly is a shame because her family would want her to live her best life instead of walking into a death sentence.

Any word with the prefix “dom” or “sub” in reference to dom/sub shit should not be used more than once per 100 pages of a book. This one almost had 200 pages and those words were used wayyyy too much. I can’t take anything seriously this way.
250 reviews
October 28, 2019
I really enjoyed this relatively quick read by Bianca Cole. I must say, I am not normally a huge fan of dark romance, however, this one had such a tenderness mixed with the revenge factor that I was truly enthrolled throughout the entire story. I kept flying through the pages just wanting yo know what happened next. Sorry, no overview here, as I don't want to give away even a hint of what this book entails!

You really NEED to pick up your own copy and read this one for yourself. If you are a Cole fan, or even if you have never had the pleasure, you will not be disappointed! Happy Reading!!

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428 reviews3 followers
October 30, 2019
I’ve planned everything that has happened to the last detail.
After three years of waiting, I’ll get my revenge.
The way it unfolds is like a wet dream come to life torchering every fiber of my being making me warm moist and intoxicated from one eye popping ravenous page to the next. This story was definitely smokin hot with an intriguing storyline that kept toes curling I couldn't turn the pages fast get me entry from page 1 of the end and wanting more

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6,168 reviews58 followers
November 1, 2019
This was an amazing story. Such depth with the characters. There is revenge that turns to lust and love. There is adventure, action, crime, hate, and acceptance. I have found a new author to read. I have decided not to go into much detail as I hate having a story told to me that I would rather read. You won't be sorry if you like erotica and some D/s relationship. If you don't, then please don't read this as the author did a great job writing this story. Thank you Bianca Cole. Good job. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,509 reviews5 followers
October 29, 2019
Andrei is head of Bratva in American. Vera is under the impression that he killed her family so for years she was preparing for the big day. The big day is where he is going to buy her . This was her plan. She finds out it was all a mistake. Both Vera & Andrei are both lost and need to each other. Their love brings them peace and love. Bianca did a great job!

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14k reviews162 followers
November 1, 2019
I thought that this was a great read and an excellent start to this new series. I loved the hot chemistry between the Andrei and Vera and the overall feeling of growing tension in this dark romance. The storyline was very engaging and gritty. It held my attention easily with plenty of drama, emotional turmoil, romance, suspense and kink. I can't wait to see what comes next in future books. This is my frank, freely posted review.
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3,721 reviews28 followers
October 31, 2019
Vera has planned for 3 yrs to take revenge against andrei for killing her family. Andrei is the boss of the bravta in america. What happens when she finds out everything she has trained for is a lie. Can vera and andrei make it through and have there HEA? this is a great story with lots of compassion, love, danger and twists. A definite must read.

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26 reviews1 follower
February 10, 2023
Here's another DNF. I stopped at 30 percent. There is no chemistry. She allows herself to be slave trafficked to get revenge on the head of the New York Russian mafia AND is a virgin. Ridiculous. The hero had potential but it didn't seem worth the trouble. The real kicker was the stupid submissive trope. It doesn't do it for me and we've seen it a million times. Boring dull dull boring. On to the next one.
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1,697 reviews
October 27, 2019

This was a great bratva read. Auctioned virgins, danger and suspension. Betrayal coating the revenge of a girl who's only goal is to end the man who destroyed her family. Brilliant love hate romance with plenty of alpha possessive nature going on and feisty redhead playing by her own rules. Can't wait to read more.
942 reviews6 followers
October 30, 2019
a fast paced romance read , Andrei a Bratva boss and Vera is the woman he buys at an annual virgin auction , what he doesn't know is that she is wanting to kill him to get revenge for him killing her family , or did he ? , a good read with drama , action , hot chemistry and steamy in places

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2,978 reviews10 followers
October 31, 2019
Andrei and Vera have in intense connection that shouldn't be there. He's in control and she's to be used, until she's not?
Dark secrets will come to light and then the real struggle begins. Can love live in their dark Bratva world?

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620 reviews5 followers
November 1, 2019
This Bratva Pahkan has almost lost the capacity to feel for another human being. Women are nothing, except if they belong to Bratva.
A slave, broken ornot, does not interest him. He only buys one each year to keep appearences so that everyone keeps fearing him.
Vera is just... Different.
I loved how the story was built and the last characters are delightful.
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3,731 reviews207 followers
November 16, 2019
4.5 stars - Vera isn't what she appears to be. Then again neither is Andrei. To get what they want, they play roles that bring them together and their chemistry is instant - even if denied - in this hot story that has plot twists, action, secrets, and lust-filled love. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
659 reviews
November 1, 2019
Double agents and double-crossed, so it looks like nothing is what it seems. The story will hold you to the end to unveil the truths.

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1,681 reviews8 followers
November 1, 2019
This was a good read. The storyline was well written, easy to follow and had a great plot. The main characters had good chemistry and kept me interested.

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1,611 reviews130 followers
November 5, 2019
i loved it! i adore mafia books and i love it especially when it's safe without cliffhangers.
this is a short story but i enjoyed it very much! i loved how he was crazy about her :D
i can't wait for the next one
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349 reviews12 followers
June 8, 2020
My first time reading a Russian bratva (mafia) style book. Have to say it was excellent. Bianca Cole hit the spot. Gave you a full insight into the life of a mob boss as well as the feelings and emotions. Vera the female main character in the story is written with such passion for the vengeance even after shes found the truth. A full in depth emtional feeling I felt when reading about the past and current experiences. Full of dark romance and sexual passions but written in such a way to not make the reader see it as such a cheesy awkward sex fest really. The author had the right words and ways of written this story. And she introduces you into potential future characters and their own personality. If I had to make any negative comment on the book in the slightest? Jumps slightly forward a bit in the time frame (2/3 weeks) and damn right shame it's not longer! Fantastic read. Truly have become a fan!
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1,824 reviews1,507 followers
June 17, 2020
Style: Erotica / Mafia/ Mobster
Story: 3/5
Sexual: GOOD
Enjoyment: 3/5
Series: Book 1

THE GOOD
The concept was what got me excited about this story. Some parts for me were good. Vera started out as this strong woman being held captive to be sold because she was a virgin, however, there was a motive behind her being sold. Andrei, was very sexually hot based on how the author presented him to us. I appreciate the action and plot twist of the story.

THE BAD
Half way through I lost interest a little tiny bit. I really personally felt as though Andrei’s character was suppose to be ruthless but honestly he seemed like a teddy bear to me which isn’t a bad thing but I didn’t get ruthless most of the time. Vera once that feistiness was gone it brought it down a level for me.

OVERALL
Still liked the story and concept as I read towards the end. Still interested in the series and would like to see where the author takes this series.
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1,276 reviews22 followers
September 14, 2022
Powerful, Sexy, Passionate & Lovely

This first book in Bianca Cole’s Bratva Brotherhood follows the Pakhan Andrei who runs New York with an iron fist. He knows what he wants and is determined to find it. He is a Dom who needs a Sub and he hopes that the Virgin Auction he is attending might bring him to find one. What he didn’t expect was to find the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen at the Auction. He pays whatever is needed to make her his. What he doesn’t know is that Vera has been trained by her uncle Igor and her mission is to kill Andrei.

Vera has been taught that Andrei is the murderer who took everything from her and she is now in a position to seek revenge! Secrets, lies, and betrayal is happening all around her and she must decide who she is going to believe and if she can come out of this alive. This book is action packed and you will thoroughly enjoy watching Andrei devote himself completely to Vera. As well as Vera falling hard for the man who purchased her. You will be satisfied by the end. Happy Reading!!
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4,225 reviews35 followers
August 31, 2021
Andrei and Vera's story.

Every year at the virgin auction Andrei purchases a virgin. As much as he despises the auction and everything it entails, he is the pakhan of the New York brotherhood and it is expected of him. This year during his preview of the virgins, he is drawn to the beautiful redhead that he is told was not broken in her twelve months of training. He decides he must have her no matter what. Vera has been looking forward to killing the man she believes killed her family, she believes that man is Andrei. Vera has gone to great lengths to become a part of the virgin auction she knows Andrei always attends and makes a purchase at. This is a great read and I highly recommend it!
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