Loved this one. Older man/ younger woman trope. Mafia trope. Virgin heroine/ I don't think the H was a manho. H works for h father as his sovietnik,and was best friends with him for a while. I have read a few of this author's books lately and am seeing a pattern with her writing,very morally grey heros vs inexperienced heroines with the exception of a few experienced heroines. Excessive violence. On the run cross country. This one had more substance,but still the copious amount of s3x scenes. Warning.....these books do have triggers so please read the TW on the author's book page.
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THIS SEXY SILVER FOX HAS ME SO DOWN BAD IT’S CRIMINAL 😩
reading miron and sofia’s story was such a shocker !! i was not expecting them to get a book but after what happened in the previous book it just made so much sense that they got their own 🥰 i absolutely fell in love with them !!
this is a dark mafia romance, age gap, dad’s best friend and right hand man, forbidden, dominant mmc x mafia princess fmc, submissive, bondage, bdsm themes, flogging, spanking, public sex, fast paced, on the run, mentions of abuse, duo pov, and third book in the series 🖤
the connection between miron and sofia is just so perfect. sofia always had a crush on her dad’s best friend and she knew one day he would be her first everything. miron was always close with sofia but he never saw her in a lust filled with desire way until she came home from boarding school. for the next two years miron was pining and head over heels for her. but because he is his best friend’s right hand man, sofia was always off limits. but when she was sent off to marry a man who has little to no respect for women, miron crashes out and forms a plan to run away with sofia.
the first 50% of the book was just them running away. the suspense was so high and i literally couldn’t stop flipping the page !! especially when miron finally gave into his feelings and couldn’t hold back anymore 🤭 omg i blushed so hard !! sofia is such a little tease and she’s so in love with miron. their history is so beautiful !!
THE POKER GAME ??! oh my god i was biting my damn nails during it 😭 it’s such a classic in a mafia romance and i feel like i haven’t read one with a poker scene to win the girl in such a long time. it was refreshing to get that tension.
i loved seeing how andrei is starting to show that he actually has a heart 🥹 he might not notice it but he gives chances to people to earn their place. i fell in love with him so much more in this one !! I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK OMG 🤩 i can already tell i’m going to be on my hands and knees for alexi 🥰 that man had me so intrigued since book one omg
This is the third book in the series and one of the best.older man younger woman storyline. Miron and Sofia’s characters are well developed and engaging and and they have such intense chemistry making for a hot and enjoyable read.
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Wow this book get so hot you may need a cold shower I absolutely could not get enough of this I was hooked from the first page great writing job bravo loved it and if anyone is looking a steamy wonderful read then add this one to your list you will not be disappointed I was not, I loved it
Miron refuses to let Sophia be traded to a cruel and heartless man by her father, Miron's pakhan. So he runs away with Sophia and enlists the help of another Brotherhood so he can keep Sophia as his own forever.
This is the 3rd book in the series but can be read as a stand-alone. Sofia is the daughter of the pakhan and is to be married off for his benefit to a horrible man. Miron is Luka’s right hand and has always been loyal but he has fallen for Sofia. He plans to escape with her and make her his but can they survive long enough to make it to the rival bratva that will protect them? Fast-paced read with hot chemistry lots of drama, suspense and is action-paced. I really liked this read.
OUTSTANDING READ WOOOOHOOOOO 10/10 Sofia is the unwanted daughter of the Pakhans Luka Romanov and Miron is his most trusted advisor and long time friend. So when he gets a dinner invite it is nothing out of the blue. But Miron try's to stay out of the way as when he saw Sofia two years ago on her 18th birthday his feelings for her changed. He wanted her but knew it was never going to happen for many reasons. Luca being the biggest reason of all. Miron hated the way Luca and Yerik her brother treated her but he knew he couldnt say anything. Sofia cant remember a time when she didnt have a crush on Miron and she was finding It harder and harder to hide her feelings. Her father had requested her presence at dinner and told to look good. When she comes down she is thrown when she sees Miron and glad she had dressed up but it wasn't long till Yerik was bullying her and calling her names but what was difference tonight was Miron stood up for her and her father hadn't liked it. Luca had called Miron to dinner to tell his daughter that she was to marry. To the most vile abusive man on the planet. Miron knew he had to do something there was no way he would allow that man to get his hands on his sweet Miron. Miron helps Sofia escape and together they go on the run but Luca is not giving his daughter up and they are hunted every step of the way. But what does quickly become obvious is the fact that these two cant keep their hands off each other. but can they find a way to survive?? OMG THIS IS A FANTASTIC READ. IT WAS EXCITING ADDICTIVE AND AT TIMES I FOUND MYSELF HOLDING MY BREATH. I COULDNT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. THE CHARACTERS EACH HOLD THEIR OWN IN A WAY THAT I WANTED TO KNOW THEM AND PROTECT THEM IF I COULD. BUT HONESTLY THIS IS A BRILLIANT READ. SUPER EXCITED FOR THE NEXT BOOK BY BIANCA COLE.
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This book follows the adventure of Miron (Luka Romanov second in command) who has been infatuated with Sofia (Luka’s daughter) since she turned 18. However, Miron has been Luka’s best friend and 2nd forever and he doesn’t want to betray his Pakhan but his desire for Sofia outweighs any rational thought. He knows Luka has been making moves that could jeopardize everything he wants because something dark has changed the man he once called his best friend. Luka is waging war on Andrei’s NY brotherhood and aligning himself with Miami. Worst of all he has promised Sofia to Dima who is ruthless and violent to his women. Miron will never allow this marriage to happen so he does the only thing he can he steals Sofia away and they go in the run.
Sofia’s been in love with Miron for as long as she can remember. He is strong, caring, and he defends her against her brother who is always putting her down. Sofia can’t believe what he tells her about the marriage and she knows she has to run in order to be safe. She just never imagined that Miron would give up everything and betray the brotherhood to keep her safe.
The heat and passion between them is fierce and intense. Their connection to each other burns off the pages. Miron knows he must get to NY to keep her safe. Andrei is open to allowing them into his brotherhood but they both know Luka is going to walk away without a fight!
You will thoroughly enjoy this action packed book and seeing all the other characters come together to help Miron and Sofia is a great addition to already amazing story. The next book is going to be just as good! Happy Reading!!
I enjoyed this older man younger woman mafia based romance more than the first book. Lots of protective alpha male behavior with Miron as he frustratingly watched Sofia being mistreated by his pakhan and her brother. Totally hateful to her all her life, the author never really explained why her father and her brother hated her. Miron’s forty five to Sofia’s twenty was a huge gap, but Miron’s POV was written like a much younger man so it hardly made a difference to me. Very steamy scenes with this couple who only had eyes for each other. As with the first book, I was a bit confused with how the mafia drama played out. Why did Andrei allow her father a choice at the end knowing he couldn’t be trusted? And why would Miron have allowed such a hateful threat to linger around Sofia? Still, the epilogue was satisfying and had a feel good ending!
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Claimed by the Bratva is the third installment in Bianca Cole’s Bratva Brotherhood series. In this forbidden love romance, she focuses on the romantic journey of Sofia Romano and Miron Alenkov. She is the daughter of of Luca Romanov, head of the Los Angeles Bratva, and Miron, Luca’s second in command as such forbidden to pursue his love for her. Destiny brings them together when her cruel and heartless father sells her in marriage to the son of a Miami Crime family, Dimi. Dimi is well known for his sadistic handling of women. Miron cannot let this happen so he and Sofia take off. They seek refuge with the New York Bratva. As they flee from Los Angeles to New York, they fall in love. Will they arrive safely? How far will Luca go in seeking revenge? Can they find happiness? To discover what unfolds, you have to read this book.
In this mafia romance, Ms. Cole uses a two-prong plotline. One the romance between Sofia and Miron and the other the vengeance of a bested Bratva crime lord. The dialog, both conversational and internal monologues, is outstanding The lead characters are strong, independent yet vulnerable. This makes them credible and likable. I appreciate that she uses a dual POV. In so doing, she allows readers to get a better understanding of these two. Ms. Cole’s use of descriptive language is masterful. Her scenes pull the reader into them allowing them to feel they are first-hand witnesses to them. One scene that stands out is he showdown between Miron an Luca. Each stays true to their personalities allowing the reader to see their true essence. This was nicely done.
A steamy romance made even better with the intense danger and intrigue that comes from crossing the bratva.
As the Romanov Bratva’s second in command, Miron has demonstrated unfailing loyalty to their leader, Luka, for over 20 years. He has been almost a member of their family. He’s watched Luka’s daughter grow into a young woman and finds her impossible to resist. She has had a crush on him “forever” but he is nearly twice her age.
When Luka gives Miron the task of informing Gabriella that she has been sold into a marriage contract to unite two bratvas, he knows he cannot let it happen because the intended husband is a cruel man, a sadist and he cannot let him have his Gabriella.
So the story commences with a cross country trip from LA to NY to try for sanctuary with a rival bratva there. The intrigue, danger and steamy moments make this novel real page turner. I liked that there was always the anticipation of what could happen next and there are a number of surprise twists. When Reflecting back on the novel, there really are a large number of “scenes” written by the author to keep our interest.
The older man/younger woman romance was done tastefully. I normally don’t read them, but Gabriella’s character, while not experienced in intimate areas, was mature in how she dealt with most other things. Miron might have been a tad bit too randy, but randy and protective is how we like our alphas!
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I enjoyed this book. It was a short, steamy, action packed novella. There is a poker game🃏♣️♠️♦️♥️that was very nail biting, lol, it was very hard not to just skim thru to the end of the game to see how it played out but I stuck with it w/o cheating.😜 I read this thru Kindle Unlimited and bought it afterwards since it was on sale for a limited time. This was actually my 1st book in Bratva series and I was able to follow along pretty well, considering it is the 3rd book. I will read the next one next and then after I am done I will read the 1st🙃
There were some missing words or extra words sometimes that took me out of the scene I was reading, having to read over again, sometimes a couple of times to try to understand what the author was saying. There were more mistakes I feel then there should have been considering this was a 3rd book in Series. There were a couple of misspelled words that totally threw off the whole dang paragraph. Example: "sink" instead of, I hope she meant *skin, in a steamy scene. That one really threw me, lol.
This isn't a true Dom/sub book, more of a controlling, possessive, older guy with a young woman who likes dominance. There are no safe words or really any discussions beforehand. There is action, steamy melt your tablet scenes, some somewhat dark scenes but not over the top which was exactly what I was looking for. 😀
Since Sofia, the daughter of Luka Romanov returned from boarding school, Miron, his sovietnik, has been in love the beautiful young woman. He has watched over her all her life, and is furious when he discovers that she is to be married to Dema Vesilov, the cruel and sadistic son of Georgy Vesilov. Luka is using her as a pawn and he makes Miron break the news of the arrangement to her. Disillusioned with Luka’s warped behaviour, Miron tells Sofia that they will run away and he will keep protect her. Sofia has adored Miron all of her life. As she got older, her feelings have grown into attraction. She is deeply in love with him, but has never told him. His stepping up to rescue her gives her hope that it might not be unrequited love. On the run, evading capture every step of the way, their relationship begins to intensify and flourish. But Miron is worried that she is to good for him. He has a darker, dominant side that he is afraid to expose her to. This is another excellent book in the series. It can be read as a standalone, but each book is interwoven. Both the characters and the situations that they find themselves in are interesting. Their relationship passionate. (The suspense is nerve wracking during a poker game later in the book). Superb!
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ONE AMAZING THRILL RIDE!!! Fascinating! Bianca tosses out this incredibly thrilling approach to one kickass storyline and gripping plot, laying it out skillfully with all the acumen proclivity, imagination and unique insight for detail, adding all the alpha male deliciousness you can handle, thrusting this baby into a hissy with a stupefying, eye-opening culmination. A raging tempest chocked-full of unsettling events and baffling circumstances propel those swirling emotions into play front and center. Unveiling an array of drama, turmoil, intrigue, cruelty, danger and mounting suspense, along with a boatload of evil machinations while dodging calamity, you have the makings for block busting adventure. Anarchy, escapades and havoc run amuck, fusing this baby together piece by jagged piece seamlessly. The attraction and chemistry sizzles from the pages and suck you in so deeply until you feel the heat and electricity thrumming through your veins. The characters are authentic and realistic with depth and qualities that transform into outstanding personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and descriptions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Fantastic job Bianca, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.
Great story. This story had me hooked from the start it had so much going on & I loved the characters Miron & Sofia. They both had feelings for each other for a long time but he was older & worked for her father so she thought he would never want her the way she wants him but when her father arranges for her to me married to a psycho, evil man Miron knows he has to get her out of there straight away before this happens & save her. He takes her to another Bratva brotherhood where he knows their leader & he's a good man hoping he will help them against her father but their journey there is not easy when they are followed. There journey is dangerous almost getting killed by her fathers men but it is also full of hot sexual chemistry when Miron cannot deny his feelings any longer. They have a lot of hurdles to over come before they even get a chance of a happy ever after together but Miron is determined he will save Sofia & keep the love of his life with him forever. I couldn't help but feel for these characters & at times I felt a little teary, I loved this book so much.
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Miron is the trusted right hand man of Luka Romanov as they were also best friends in Russia when they were younger. Yerik and Sofia are Luka's children. Whereas Sofia is beautiful and kind, Yerik is like his father in cruelty and meanness. No one really cares about Sofia---except Miron. When he's told that an agreement has been reached to marry off Sofia to someone even worse, Miron must act quickly. If he betrays Luka and his brotherhood, it's most certainly signing his death certificate. So the only thing he can do is to escape with Sofia. What happens? Do they make it? You'll have to read and find out what happens to them.
Fantastic story! This series by Bianca Cole keeps getting better! Wow!! This is also an age gap story with no cheating!! Plus, you'll see some old favorites from the previous books. Go read it, already!!
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He was determined that she would never regret their love! by sewsummore
Sophia is the daughter of a mafia Pakhan and as such is his to give in marriage to whomever he wants, but not if Miron had anything to do about it. Miron had been a friend of her father a long time but she was too innocent for what her father had planned. He would take her to safety if it was the last thing he did. Sophia had dreamt about Miron taking her virginity for years, she trusted him implicitly and when she realized he had wanted her also, she was determined to make it happen. Miron had tried to keep their interactions innocent but a man can be tempted only for so long before he gives in. Deeply in love the pair seek asylum with the head of the New York mafia. This was a book that captivated me from the start. Miron felt he was too old for Sophia and she had to work hard to persuade him but, in the end he realized he was what she wanted and he was determined that she would never regret their love.
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This is the third in the Bratva Brotherhood Series and wow it does not disappoint at all. I really love the way this author writes, keeps you going from page to page easily and it is very difficult to put down until the last page. This is Miron and Sofia's story and her horrid father and brother are the reason that Miron decides he has to steal Sofia away and join Andrei who is Pakhan in a different area. If you have read the previous in the series you know Andrei and Veras story. Miron has to play a game of Poker and then a fight to win Sofia from her father which does not go as planned. You need to read to know exactly what happens but know it is well worth the cost to purchase this book and the whole series if you love Bratva Romance. A series you need in your library for future reads for sure. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sofia is the daughter of the Bratva from LA whom is being told she is going to have to marry a very mean person. Her father & brother actually treat her horrible. Miron is part of the Bratva who has to deliver the news to her but he has other plans that don't included her marrying someone else. Miron plan is to rescue her during the night & traveling to NY where a friend is part of the NY Bratva. Along the way they are being chased & shot at. During this time Miron let's his feelings known to Sophia. He has loved her for 2 years maybe even longer. She has always had feelings for him as well but never thought he'd want a young girl seeing he's much older.He will keep her safe no matter what. In the end, Miron had to play her father in a poker game to win the love of his life. Miron is now part of the NY Bratva. Both are much happier since leaving the other Bratva.
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This book is part of a series but can be enjoyed as a stand alone. There is some overlap but is still easily understood by itself.
Miron has been in love with Sofia since she turned 18 and became a woman. Sofia has been in love with him for longer, it started as a schoolgirl crush but has grown so much stronger. When Sofia's father makes a deal to marry her off to a cruel man Miron knows he can't allow it to happen. Together they take a giant leap and risk their lives for the chance at a life.
The characters are vibrant and have their own personalities. No two characters are the same and they all bring something to the story. Sofia's brother is a particularly nasty character who I really hated in a twisted way. There's lots of action to keep you entertained enough you won't want to put it down.
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Suspenseful and steamy read that will have you turning the pages I just discovered Bianca’s books last year, and I absolutely love them for the mafia/bratva aspect and the women who choose to stay with their man! You are quickly drawn into the story of Miron and Sofia who have been secretly attracted to one another but a relationship between them would never be allowed by Sofia’s father Yet, when Sofia’s father arranges to marry her off, Miron can’t allow it. What follows is a cross country trip with Miron’s only objective is to keep Sofia close and them both alive. Will Miron be able to beat the odds that are against him to win Sofia’s love? You have to read to find out and will not be disappointed by the twists and turns in the plot that will have you reading this book in one sitting.
Even though this book is part of a series, this book can be read as a standalone. Sofia was one half of an arranged marriage and Miron just cannot let that happen. Miron use to see Sofia as the little girl of his best friend, but Sofia is all grown up and his feelings have changed. Now Miron will do the unthinkable to have Sofia even if he has to leave his old life behind. Miron has to enlist the help from an old friend to achieve the peace in his relationship with Sofia that he desires. This book was suspenseful and steamy, as well as very entertaining. There is violence and backstabbing in this book, but I could not put the book down. For me this book has the perfect amount of darkness to it.
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Miron is Bratva and and in love with his pakhan's daughter Sophie. When his Pakhan Luka makes a deal for Sophie to marry a ruthless member of a different Bratva faction he can't let that happen. Sophie has been in love with Miron since she could remember so when he offers to help her escape she jumps at the chance. Will they be able to outrun the Bratva and be together?
Great characters; very intense. I loved the story line. I could picture each scene as I read the book. I cannot wait to read Alexi's story.
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miron is second in command to luka Romanov and best friends . sofia is luka;s daughter. And was promised to a mean and despicable person. Miron will not let anyone hurt and destroy his sofia including his own friend and sofia father . So they take off and its now across country high stakes all or nothing ride to the promise land with the one he loves .Will sofia and miron be able to live in harmony together . or will miron escapade bring death to the couple. This was a very incredible read and I love every minute of it and more. I highly recoomend this high drama book
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This book is the third installment in Bianca Cole’s Bratva Brotherhood series and it is an exciting read. It focuses on Gabriella, the daughter of Luka who is the head of the Romanov Bratva, and Miron, the older and loyal second in command of the Romanov Bratva. Gabriella is told she must marry the abusive son of another Bratva leader. Miron has been in love with Gabriella for years and now must plan for the two of them to escape Luka and the Romanov Bratva if they can! I recommend this exciting book with its intense plot and amazing characters.
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I was looking forward to the book, as I like Bratva stories.
However, within a few pages I wasn’t being drawn in, I didn’t like any of the characters. I persevered and read more but I decided not to carry on. As it wasn’t getting any better, I felt I’d rather invest my time in another book.
Having read some reviews, I feel like I started a different book.
I may come back to it another day and try again, as I wouldn’t like to miss out on a good read. Even if I only read it because of the well turned out man on the front cover. I also like Bianca Cole, so maybe the right book, but wrong day.
She is impossible for him to resist, even if he knows he should
Claimed by the Bratva is the third book in the Bratva Brotherhood series. This is good addition to the series as the story was an enjoyable read. Let's just say that there is a lot of steamy hot passion between an older man and younger woman, he could literally be her father. This large of an age gap can come off as being really creepy but with Bianca Cole's writing and story-telling it kept the creep factor out. Plus it does help that the h has had a huge crush on the H for years now.
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Sophia was the daughter of Russian Bratva on the west coast. Moron was his second in command and he didn’t like how she was treated by her brother and father. She has loved him for a very long time and he has also wanted her. Then her dad sold her to the Bratva’s son in New Orleans but they took off before that happened. Her dad chased her across the country and challenged Miron to a poker game which he won and a fist fight which he won also. They tried to kill Miron and Sophia quite a few times but they managed to escape but thing ended great for them!
Miron works for Luka, Sophia's father. Sophia has loved Miron all her life and Miron has been tasked with telling her that she has been sold to another in a marriage contract. Miron steels Sophia from her home and they run to NY to another Brotherhood. There is danger, suspense, mystery, lust, love, and so much passion. Sophia is young and sometimes very immature, only 20 and Miron is older and more experienced but they blend so well together. Fast paced page turner. Loved it. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was such a THRILL! Older man Younger woman. Not my go to usually but Bianca has written a vanquisher! I knew going into this that it would be a bit different but the outcome blew me away. Gabriella was a bit immature in the intimate category even though she has a idea how it all functions, and she surprised me by how smart she is. Miron seemed a bit on the creepy side at first but Bianca wrote this story so eloquently that you become endured to him. This is a great addition to this series!
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