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The Valkov Bratva #4

Captivated by the Bratva

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One kiss with her was never going to be enough. Now I'll break every rule to make her mine.

I'm Maxim Valkov, Bratva's numbers man. I play by the rules.

Until her.

Nadia. The rebellious student with fire in her soul.
She was meant to be my simple mission.
When she ran from me, I
No other man would ever claim her.

Now she's in my grasp. My obsession. My weakness.
But forces are moving against us. A plot that could destroy everything.

She thinks she can escape me again.
She's wrong.

I'll eliminate anyone who dares touch her.
An aging crime lord. His lethal nephew. The rivals holding my brother.
Because Nadia's more than just my mission now.

She's my salvation.

In my world, love is a death sentence.
But for her, I'll start a war.


Captivated by the Bratva is a scorching hot age-gap mafia romance featuring a lethal Bratva protector, a defiant young heroine with fire in her soul, and enough danger to keep you breathless until the last page. Reader discretion advised.

283 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 9, 2025

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5,034 reviews56 followers
April 11, 2025
You might want to make sure to double check that you are buckled up, dangerous men, alpha’s personified, possessive, oh, gorgeous, brooding all the makings of a story consisting with three D’s (dark, delicious, and dirty) 😊. There will be suspense, betrayal, death, darkness, secrets reveled, violence, hope, forgiveness, and maybe even love along the way . The Valkov brother’s saga continue we have Maximum sexy as all get out youngest of the five brother’s the computer / cyber security expert he is just as dangerous just in a different way, first mission from behind the screens bringing back a running away bride. Nadia is sweet she ran from an arranged marriage that she knew wasn’t right for her when she meets up with Maxim both know the connection is and strong enough to keep them but now, they are looking for his brother who was kidnapped boy do I feel for Dimitri’s kidnappers but where are they headed will they find happiness?
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1,326 reviews23 followers
April 29, 2025
Captivated by the Bratva is the fourth book in the Valkov Bratva Series a scorching hot age-gap mafia romance featuring a lethal Bratva protector, a defiant young heroine with fire in her soul, and enough danger to keep you breathless until the last page. Reader discretion advised. A full-length standalone dark mafia romance and complete with a happily-ever-after. The stories are interconnected with characters from the previous books stopping by and contributing to the story. Maxim and Nadia story which is told from a dual point of view. A romantic and sizzling hot read. This novel is quite emotive and the way these two broken souls come together is exquisitely portrayed. Every book in this series has been engaging! Once you start reading them you can not put them down! Immerse yourself in this mesmerizing and heart-stirring emotion filled story and follow along as these two individuals fall in love.
Maxim Valkov is the youngest brother of the Valkov family and the computer genius with tech aspects and brains behind the businesses and the family rely on his intelligence and skill behind scenes that moves that helps his brother Alek the pakhan and brother in their decision-making. He had been asking his brother for a while to give him more responsibility away from the computer and outside in the field. But each time he turns him down. He's doesn't believe that Alek respects him or believes that he could do the same thing that his other brothers is doing. Even though they had all had the same training as children. Dmitri has been kidnapped by Alek's enemy Sergei Kastava who's the father of his wife Mila. Sergei had been trying to muscle in on the Valkov territory for a while which made him become an enemy of the Valkov. The situation became further compounded the situation when Alek kidnap his daughter at her wedding and marry her. Dmitri was kidnapped off the street by one of Sergei's lieutenant. Alek knows that he's being beaten and torture but also knows that he can take care of himself because he's a fierce enforcer and killer.
Maxim see this as an opportunity to prove himself to his pakhan and get away from behind the screen and in the street to help bring his brother back home but Alek his afford of losing both of his brother's. Alek has task him with Maxim with the job of escorting mafia princess Nadia Petrov, the daughter of Gregory Petrov. Gregory had signed a marriage agreement with Lev Avilov since his daughter before she was born. But Nadia doesn't want any part of his plan and has fled home to England on a scholarship when she was fifteen years old. She's now twenty-one and Gregory as illicit the help of Alek to bring her back home to be married. Lev is a sixty-four year old monstrous, evil and sadistic mafia boss. This job was the first that Maxim have gotten to prove himself away from the computers. Maxim is a kind-hearted, handsome, intelligent and protective alpha man. Gregory is being threatened by Lev to bring home Nadia unless he will suffer the consequences.
When Maxim see Nadia for the first time he was immediately drawn to her and so did Nadia. He never expected to feel the way that he did about when he was task with this job. She's sassy, defiant, challenging and cunning. As the two spends more time together they succumb to their attraction with scorching hot passion which eventually leads to them falling in love. This kick start a story filled with action, enemies, rivalry, anger, angst, threats, attacks, twists and turns, fear and banter, drama, revenge, retaliation, resilience, survival. Captivated by the Bratva as forced proximity, protective alpha hero romance, protector romance, arranged marriage story, lust-at-first-sight romance, insta-everything romance, insta-love romance, organize crime story, contemporary romance, touch-her-and-die romance, Bratva romance, billionaire romance, dark mafia romance, virgin heroine story, aged gap trope romance, forbidden romance, taboo romance, off-limits romance with family, bloodshed, kidnapping, danger, violence, murder, torture, captivity, human trafficking, secrets, dirty talking, consensual intense rough sex, dominance, submission, betrayal, possessiveness, obsession, pain and hurt, tension, emotions, suspense, surprises, revelations and so much more.

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1,471 reviews12 followers
April 10, 2025
One kiss with her was never going to be enough. Now I'll break every rule to make her mine.



I'm Maxim Valkov, Bratva's numbers man. I play by the rules.



Until her.



Nadia. The rebellious student with fire in her soul.

She was meant to be my simple mission.

When she ran from me, I knew:

No other man would ever claim her.



Now she's in my grasp. My obsession. My weakness.

But forces are moving against us. A plot that could destroy everything.



She thinks she can escape me again.

She's wrong.



I'll eliminate anyone who dares touch her.

An aging crime lord. His lethal nephew. The rivals holding my brother.

Because Nadia's more than just my mission now.



She's my salvation.



In my world, love is a death sentence.

But for her, I'll start a war.

This contemporary dark mafia romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building that is engulfed by darkness, violence, danger, and grit, and characters that are dark, dangerous, violent, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with being captivated by the Bratva, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy, sizzling passion, lust, desire, and spice with all the feelings to leave readers breathless and begging for more, a hot age-gap mafia romance featuring a Bratva protector, a defiant young heroine with fire in her soul, enough danger to keep you breathless until the last page, drama, obsession, possession, deception, heartfelt emotions, suspense that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, a plot that could destroy everything, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with being captivated by the Bratva and an explicit dark mafia romance that is sure to transport readers into a world where danger and lust collide, entertaining and unforgettable.

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176 reviews9 followers
April 2, 2025
Maxim Valkov is the quiet, reliable, and determined youngest brother of the Valkov clan. Eager to prove himself and take on more responsibility, he agrees to his oldest brother and Pakhan Alek's request to escort Nadia Petrov, the daughter of an associated outfit, to her arranged marriage. But as soon as he finds her, their undeniable chemistry threatens to derail his mission. Between forbidden kisses in the rain and intimate late-night conversations, Maxim finds himself torn between duty and desire.

“She deserved happiness and peace now, and I was just the person to make it happen.”

Oh Nadia, I loved you so much. Nadia isn’t your conventional mafia princess. Oh no, she’s a tattooed beauty who knows how to stand up for herself and refuses to let others dictate her future. Though she starts this journey determined to escape her arranged marriage with someone three times her age (ew), her time with Maxim makes her question everything and whether she just wants an escape, or something more. She battles with the idea of reclaiming control of her life, whether that means escaping her obligations or surrendering to the magnetic pull between her and Maxim.

Maxim is a sweetheart through and through! Beneath his quiet exterior is a man who will do anything to protect the people he loves, and it’s so evident early on that Nadia quickly becomes someone he’s willing to risk everything for. He wants to give Nadia everything she deserves while navigating the fine line between loyalty and love and I loved him so much. He’s definitely one of my favourite Valkovs <3

“I would choose to be his. Every time, I would decide to welcome him into my life.”

Of course, seeing Alexei, Nik, and Ivan fully immersed in their happily ever afters was such a treat. Alexei’s devotion to his daughter is heart-melting, and while I would have loved more scenes with Mila, Amy, and Becca (especially their interactions with Nadia) the book’s shorter timeline makes sense of why it didn’t happen this time around. Hopefully, we’ll get to see more of these beloved characters in the next (and final) book.

This is book four in the interconnected Valkov Brothers series, and I highly recommend reading the previous books before diving into this one. With Dmitri’s story up next, I’m eagerly anticipating how the aftermath of his escape from captivity will unfold!
498 reviews13 followers
March 31, 2025
This is book 5 of The Valcov Bratva Series. It is a dark Bratva read.
This review talks about the previous books so please read those before this one. Each are stand alone reads but the ones prior enriches the whole reading experience.
This book picks up after the five Valkov brothers.. Alek, Nik, Ivan, Dmitri and Maxim survives a war with their Uncle Paval, who is no more and Alek is Pakhan. Alek is married and baby Alana is in the picture.
Dmitri has been kidnapped and Maxim is being sent to look for Gregory Petrov’s, just turned twenty one year old daughter, Nadia Petrov. She’s an innocent, slender, beautiful, blue eyed, brunette. Who has disappeared because she refuses to marry Lev Avilov a sadistic mafia monster who was sixty-four years old. Her father Gregory Petrov promised her before she was born.
In this story Maxim Valkov and Nadia are our two main characters.
He’s the Valkov Bratvas Numbers man. Youngest brother to The Pakhan of the Valkov Bratva and the 5 Valkov brothers.
His first job out in the field as he’s a behind the scene numbers and computer guy, is to bring Nadia Petrov. They are instantly attracted to each other and couldn’t fight getting together. He saw her sassy ness, smartness and compassion but Maxim is determined to take her back to Lev Avilov, to prove his worth to his Pakhan. But nothing will stop Nadia from running when the first chance arises.
This book was awesome! Was very mature so be very aware of that fact. 👍🏻🥰❤️.

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11.5k reviews49 followers
April 11, 2025
Thunderbolt city for these two

Captivated by the Bratva is the fourth book in The Valkov Bratva series. The story is about Nadia Petrov and Maxim Valkov. She is the daughter of an associate of the Bratva. He is the youngest of the Valkov brothers. He is smart, quiet, and determined. When his oldest brother and Pakham, Alek asks him to escort Nadia to her arranged marriage he agrees. What he was not expecting was to have more of an instant thunderbolt as soon as he laid eyes on the lovely Nadia. She is not what you would expect as a mafia princess....nope she is rebellious, strong-willed, knows what she wants and what she does not, and not afraid to use her voice and her brains. These two are a match made in the heavens, but they burn hot and sensual on earth. So what will happen with her arranged marriage as they grow closer together. Is Maxim willing to go against his brother and Pakham, and risk it all for his heart? Does Nadia really want to have the life that has been planned for her or is she willing to take a big chance on something completely different?
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572 reviews6 followers
April 8, 2025
The Valkov brothers have a very strong relationship. They also fall fast and hard for their women. Maxium is the youngest of the five brothers. He always works behind the scenes with the computers and cyber security. He goes on his first mission to bring a running bride back to be married. Nadia has run from the man she is slated to marry since she was 15. This becomes her and Maxium ‘s love story. It is also how she finds Demetri and rescues him. It is very action packed. This story has everything you expect in a Bravta book sex , violence, attempted rape, kidnapping with torture and human trafficking. But it is a very powerful love story and a powerful story of the Valkov brothers who stick together regardless of what happens. I really enjoyed reading this book. I was sucked into the story from the beginning. I couldn’t put it down until the very end.

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2,034 reviews2 followers
April 9, 2025
This is the 4th story in The Valkov Bratva Series where Maxim the one brother who helps run the Bratva behind computers and technology. With his brother Dmitri missing Alex the Pakhan gives Maxim a job to retrieve Nadia a young woman who refuses to return home to uphold the arrangement her father made for her. Nadia has known from an early age of this horrific deal her father made so she’s been away from his reachers ever since. Maxim knows what he wants but shouldn’t have but to have his family’s help could make all the difference. The journey these two find themselves on is one of frustration, danger, attraction, broken promises and discovering what their hearts want most…Love without fear! Can they ever find Dmitri in this twisted war. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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375 reviews8 followers
July 31, 2025
Nadia and Maxim

So much better than the first 3 books. Nadia was promised in marriage when she born. Later, she runs away to London to keep from marrying an old man. Maxim is given the job to find her and being her back. But after chasing after her, finding her and spending time with her, he realizes he wants to keep her.

This is forced proximity which is great for developing their relationship because they actually have deep conversations about their feelings and future plans. It happens quickly but it’s more realistic of how close they got from just spending time together. They’re both insecure and have trust issues but spending time together clears the way for love to happen.

In this one, Maxim’s brother Dimitri is taken hostage and his story continues in the last book. Can’t wait.
3,135 reviews47 followers
April 8, 2025
We start the great book with Alek is the Pakhan is married.
Dmitri has been kidnapped , at the same time Maxim is sent to look for Gregory Petrov’s, twenty one year old daughter, Nadia. Who is being forced to marry Lev who is a sadistic mafia monster who is sixty-four years old.
We have a great romance, Nadia is smart as she is gorgeous and doesn’t give Maxim an easy ride. Maxim wants to prove his worth to his family, and does not want to fall for the strong willed Nadia.
In the back of this plot we have the kidnapping of Dmitri, who trust me I felt sorry for his kidnappers , who get everything they deserve.


Family, action, drama, romance and steam.

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5,926 reviews29 followers
April 19, 2025
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I loved reading this book I couldn't put it down, the story was written well and the characters were sensational. Gregory had an arrangement with Lev when his daughter was born. Nadia took off to England to school after Lev wanted to take her at the age of fifteen years old that's when she didn't contact her father and now her father asked his Pakhan for help. Maxium went to England to find Nadia and when he found her so did someone else Maxium has to find her but is he strong enough to hold back and he couldn't hand her over and he knew it. The chemistry between them was hot and steamy.

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3,403 reviews19 followers
April 28, 2025
Captivated by the Bratva is an arranged marriage romance featuring Maxim, the youngest brother of the Pakhan who works as the money man accountant for the Valkov Bratva, and Nadia, the daughter of a Mafia don who has been pledged to an arranged marriage with a significantly older don. Maxim jumps at the chance to escort Nadia to her betroth so as to prove to his brother that he can be valuable in the field as well as the office, but Nadia has no intention to marry the aged don. Their romantic story has well defined characters, witty banter, unexpected plot twists, steamy chemistry, and a true love which will not be denied.

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4,910 reviews
April 10, 2025
This was a great story. We follow Nadia and Maxim. While his mission is to pick up Nadia she does everything she can to escape from him and she is also good at it. But if there is one thing he will not let happen and that is that she escapes him again, when he tries to gain her trust he also knows that she is his and will remain so, and that he will do everything he can to protect her from marrying another man because no one touches what is his. Good storyline with enough tension and enough passion and steam.





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96 reviews3 followers
April 13, 2025
Maxim finally gets a chance to prove to his family that he can handle the field work. With his brother Dmitri missing and likely a hostage, Maxim plans to get the small task of bringing a runaway bride to her betrothed. How hard can that be? Nadia is determined to stay as far as possible from her father and the man she was promised to before she was even born. But as she keeps getting caught by Maxim, sparks fly and it gets harder to leave him. Maxim and Nadia’s relationship was so thrilling to watch ignite on the pages of this book! Definitely recommend for those who love to watch the cat and mouse game that turns in to a hot and steamy whirlwind romantic adventure!
210 reviews2 followers
April 3, 2025
This is the forth book I have read in this brilliant series and now its the youngest brother, Maxim's story.
Alex gave him one job to find a runaway who refused to marry a man picked out for her by her father and Maxim couldn't refuse an order given to him by his brother the Pakhan.
What could have been easy was anything but, it was a challenge for Maxim, as Nadia escapes more time than enough.
And now Maxim doesn't want her to marry anyone else but him, Big problem for everyone.
Maxim and Nadia story is beautiful I highly recommend you read it.
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196 reviews10 followers
April 5, 2025
Maxim finally gets his book :)

I've been waiting for this one and who'd have thought that Maxim would fall the way he did and Nadia too. I loved these two together and I'm so glad that Nadia wasn't your typical Mafia princess, she's smart, sassy and doesn't take anything from anyone and I love it!

There's chemistry, passion and steam between these two and I'm all here for it.

This book is really good, and I enjoyed it so much. This series is fantastic!.

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1,214 reviews5 followers
April 9, 2025
This was a surprising, different, unexpected and captivating mafia romance book.

Nadia isn’t your typical shy, easily intimidated mafia girl - no she is tattooed, stands up for herself and doesn’t let others dictate her life or future.
Maxim is sweet, quiet, protective, loyal and loving.

I loved their chemistry, the flow of the story, the other characters, the different concept, the spice, the turmoil and the tension.

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62 reviews
April 18, 2025
very good read

Another amazing read. This series has been so amazing. I love how Nadia wouldn’t give up trying to save herself and I really loved when Maxim realized his worth to his family and that what he does is just as important as the work his brothers do if not more. I feel so bad for Dimitri, I can only imagine the things rolling through his head now with how bad his injuries were. You did such a great job describing his injuries I actually “saw” them. I was amazing he was still alive. Can’t wait to read his story ♥️
661 reviews6 followers
May 4, 2025
I really enjoyed reading this book, I was hooked from the start and I really liked the characters. I liked Maxim, for a bratva man. He was not the usual alpha man, which is what Nadia needed. I loved how Nadia was creative and managed to keep everyone looking. Nadia was a great character, well thought out and she had great chemistry with Maxim. She just didn't know how to trust him. I loved the cross over of characters from the previous books in the series. I loved it. Recommend.

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1,636 reviews15 followers
March 29, 2025
I liked this story. Maxim was on a mission to collect Nadia as she was supposed to be getting married to a much older man against her will. She escaped more than once but Maxim prevailed but claimed her for himself. He had never felt like this before. There was lots of drama, some hot sex and a happy ending.

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4,276 reviews70 followers
April 1, 2025
Book 4 in the Valkov Bratva series is the story of the youngest Valkov brother
Maxim and Nadia Petrov. Being given a direct order by his Pakhan (who's also his brother) to escort a woman to her impending marriage becomes a struggle when you want so badly the one you're supposed to be escorting. This is an insta love/attraction story that will keep you fully engulfed in this story from start to finish. These characters are absolutely fantastic and so easily loveable and so is their story.
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1,010 reviews
April 2, 2025
The baby brother of the Valkov Bratva, Maxim finally gets his chance to show his family that he is more than the behind the scenes guy. He was tasked with retrieving Nadia Petrov for her arranged marriage. His job got com complicated when he wanted to keep her for himself. The story was cute and was pretty much an insta-love. It was a fun read.

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214 reviews
April 8, 2025
This story of Nadia and Maxim was a well written journey for both characters. Nadia is trying to remain hidden, but Maxim drags her out, kicking and screaming. Until the passion ignites.

Then the enemy Mafia family get involved and things get crazy.

This is another winner in the Valkov Bratva stories.

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444 reviews
April 14, 2025
Fast paced, always on the run, heated connection, Bratva perfection. I adored Maxim, seeing him grow in his confidence. Nadia, naive, but oh so strong. These two were perfect for each other. I loved all the action, the turmoil, that he fell first and instantly.
Great continuation of the brothers.
So much to say, but I don’t want to give anything away. If you like mafia romance, you will love this!.

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4,136 reviews45 followers
April 18, 2025
AMAZING five star story that was action packed, full of details, and kept my attention from the first page to the last. Danger, secrets, crazy twists throughout the book. Possessive dangerous main characters and the woman who can bring them to their knees. Couldn't put this down. Loved every minute of this age gap Bratva story.

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445 reviews
April 19, 2025
Nadia was a bride promised by one mafia man to another even before she was born. And she refuse to follow he fathers rule and awry the man. Maxim was one of the Pakhan brothers who was sent to retrieve her so it wouldn’t affect his Bratva negatively. The only problem was she was exactly the type of woman he never knew he wanted and now he wanted her for himself. Good story.

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8,781 reviews63 followers
March 29, 2025
Maxim was tasked with collecting and taking Nadia to her arranged marriage to a man 3 times her age! She's escaped before but Maxim is different as the lines blur between them will Maxim be able to deliver her to her betrothed? Well written engaging steamy desires and more!.

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1,951 reviews18 followers
April 1, 2025
This is a fast paced, action filled story with never knowing what was going to happen next. Maxim and Nadia meet under unique circumstances but a bond quickly develops. I loved the male and female main characters. Danger is everywhere in this story with lots of action. I enjoyed the story.
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13.2k reviews154 followers
April 8, 2025
He takes one look at Nadia and something stirs inside. He is supposed to take her to the man she is supposed to marry but when he catches feelings that's a no go for Maxim. Will his claim on Nadia hold true and lead the along the path to happiness. This thrilling story kept me glued to the pages.

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571 reviews3 followers
April 9, 2025
Captivated by the Bratva

Maxim and Nadia

Great MC's that work to bring this story alive. The instant love they felt for one another just drew me in and the trust they had in one another was refreshing. Lots of action throughout the whole story.

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