What do you think?
Rate this book
Bound to the Mafia #4
Beautiful Deception
I was a girl trying to survive.
And he was the devil who saved me.
Viktor Smirnov is a cold, hard Bratva man.
It’s not my choice to go work for him as a maid but I’m out of options.
I was once part of a great Bratva family…
Until my family turned to ruin.
Now, I have to disguise myself as Viktor’s maid just to get by.
The last thing he can know is that my father tried to kill him.
I have to keep this secret or I will be killed.
Then Viktor sets his eyes onto me.
He decides he wants me for himself.
Now, I’m stuck between falling in love and keeping a deadly secret.
What will happen if Viktor finds out?
I can only hope he never does.
It would only end in heartbreak.
Or my death.
Beautiful Deception is the fourth book in a SIX book series but can be read as a standalone. It has a guaranteed happy ending and NO cliffhangers.
And he was the devil who saved me.
Viktor Smirnov is a cold, hard Bratva man.
It’s not my choice to go work for him as a maid but I’m out of options.
I was once part of a great Bratva family…
Until my family turned to ruin.
Now, I have to disguise myself as Viktor’s maid just to get by.
The last thing he can know is that my father tried to kill him.
I have to keep this secret or I will be killed.
Then Viktor sets his eyes onto me.
He decides he wants me for himself.
Now, I’m stuck between falling in love and keeping a deadly secret.
What will happen if Viktor finds out?
I can only hope he never does.
It would only end in heartbreak.
Or my death.
Beautiful Deception is the fourth book in a SIX book series but can be read as a standalone. It has a guaranteed happy ending and NO cliffhangers.
- GenresDark Romance
315 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 20, 2025
183 people are currently reading
60 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 40 reviews
April 30, 2025
Bound to the mafia book four was fantastic
I’m a big fan of forbidden love and high angst and boy did these two have it!!
Book four features Viktor (FINALLY) and Inessa.
If you’ve been reading the series you’ve had peeks into Viktor’s frustrating pride and Inessa’s toxic relationship with her father, this book really shines new light on both.
I loved the office scene 🥵❤️🔥🥵
This can be read as a standalone but reading others in the series really helped with character development and understanding the motivations of other characters in the story.
M/F
Interconnected Standalone with a great storyline really building
Billionaire trope
Mafia trope
Falling for the boss trope
OOT protective/My wife vibes
I’m a big fan of forbidden love and high angst and boy did these two have it!!
Book four features Viktor (FINALLY) and Inessa.
If you’ve been reading the series you’ve had peeks into Viktor’s frustrating pride and Inessa’s toxic relationship with her father, this book really shines new light on both.
I loved the office scene 🥵❤️🔥🥵
This can be read as a standalone but reading others in the series really helped with character development and understanding the motivations of other characters in the story.
M/F
Interconnected Standalone with a great storyline really building
Billionaire trope
Mafia trope
Falling for the boss trope
OOT protective/My wife vibes
May 20, 2025
Happy to say it’s FINALLY Viktor’s story! Ivy Davis does it again with romance and action from the Bratva & Mafia. The innocent Bratva girls with the ruthless Mafia bosses. Great addition to the series.
Thank you to the author and Booksprout for the advanced copy to read and review.
Almost forgot, had to add.. what the heck with the 50 yr old housekeeper that's "too old" to bend and clean all day????
Thank you to the author and Booksprout for the advanced copy to read and review.
Almost forgot, had to add.. what the heck with the 50 yr old housekeeper that's "too old" to bend and clean all day????
May 1, 2025
Ivy Davis has done it again. It's such a sweet storyline between two people; one who doesn't believe in love and is trying to just marry for political gain but ends up falling for this beautiful, smart young girl.
Desperate for a to save her dad, Inessa goes to see the one man she should be afraid of. Because of a mistaken identity, she lands a job as his maid. Happy she found a job to support her dad and herself, she doesn't bother to tell her employer the truth. As time goes on, she finds herself falling for her employer, but he wants to marry another woman.
Will they ever be together, or will the woman fire Inessa or hurt her? Will Inessa's past catch up to her?
Desperate for a to save her dad, Inessa goes to see the one man she should be afraid of. Because of a mistaken identity, she lands a job as his maid. Happy she found a job to support her dad and herself, she doesn't bother to tell her employer the truth. As time goes on, she finds herself falling for her employer, but he wants to marry another woman.
Will they ever be together, or will the woman fire Inessa or hurt her? Will Inessa's past catch up to her?
May 23, 2025
disappointed
I waited for Victor’s story, both he and Inessa were so disappointing.
The storyline was all laid out, but both characters were so wishy washy and weak, I couldn’t wait for this book to be over.
I really appreciate the time and energy from Authors and how much they pour into their work,
Ivy Davis dropped the ball big time on this book. The writing was awful. And I’m sorry to say that. The sentence structure and the entire book seemed like it was rushed, not plotted and just rather juvenile. Repetitive, and characters had no redeeming character at all.
I’m an avid reader, and would like to get my money worth when I buy a book on Amazon.
This book was a disappointment.
I gave it three stars because Authors deserve something for their time. But it was a waste of my time.
I waited for Victor’s story, both he and Inessa were so disappointing.
The storyline was all laid out, but both characters were so wishy washy and weak, I couldn’t wait for this book to be over.
I really appreciate the time and energy from Authors and how much they pour into their work,
Ivy Davis dropped the ball big time on this book. The writing was awful. And I’m sorry to say that. The sentence structure and the entire book seemed like it was rushed, not plotted and just rather juvenile. Repetitive, and characters had no redeeming character at all.
I’m an avid reader, and would like to get my money worth when I buy a book on Amazon.
This book was a disappointment.
I gave it three stars because Authors deserve something for their time. But it was a waste of my time.
August 30, 2025
Kill ends with double l. Contractions like don't, won't, and can't have a punctuation mark called an apostrophe. If a person is hurt, they heal. Dogs on a leash follow the command "heel."
Not every story needs a kidnapping.
Give alpha men strong characteristics; not just brute strength and money.
Find an editor that will help you be better. Honest criticism will allow you to create better stories. Whoever is "helping" you edit and revise your work is not being honest with you.
Honestly, the book is a 2.5 star book. It has room for improvement.
Not every story needs a kidnapping.
Give alpha men strong characteristics; not just brute strength and money.
Find an editor that will help you be better. Honest criticism will allow you to create better stories. Whoever is "helping" you edit and revise your work is not being honest with you.
Honestly, the book is a 2.5 star book. It has room for improvement.
May 17, 2025
Viktor is at war over the last year with Erik and Dante after two of the women he was promised as a wife in an alliance fell through. Dante married Nadia who he kidnapped and they fell in love, and then Elena who Aiden took to keep her safe from his brother Finn, then ended up falling in love along the way. As a Bratva man, his pride was hurt, and he was going to make them pay. Finn teamed up with Viktor as he wanted revenge on them, and also his brother Aiden for choosing a woman over family.
Inessa has known Elena, her best friend since school. Elena comes from a powerful family but Inessa's family is low down in the Bratva. Her father did low-level work, but since her mother died, his drinking and gambling have gotten out of hand which leaves them homeless. When her father makes a rash decision both have to flee for their lives. With no money and no food, Inessa has to get a job, and quickly. When an opportunity arises, she grabs it, but will this be her downfall?
Viktor has always been respectful but distant towards his staff, but there is something about his new maid, that keeps drawing him in, like a moth to a flame. He is dating Natasha, a wealthy widow, who could help with her money and connections against his war with Erik and Dante. A marriage that is made from logic and not emotion.
Natasha is manipulative, she'll use any means necessary to turn Viktor against his new young, pretty maid. But Viktor knows that this is not in Inessa's nature and eventually things come to a head between the three of them.
Inessa, who hates lying, is just trying to survive and help her father. She knows she can't have feelings for Viktor if he finds out who she is, will she and her father lose their lives? But the heart wants what the heart wants. But Natasha is not going away quietly, she has her crosshairs set on Inessa, and she is going to make her pay!
Viktor hates being lied to, loyalty and trust are everything to him, especially after what's happened over the last couple of years. When his trust is broken, that person will pay, but will he realise too late, that his pride has gotten in the way again, and taken the best thing he ever had away from him?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Inessa has known Elena, her best friend since school. Elena comes from a powerful family but Inessa's family is low down in the Bratva. Her father did low-level work, but since her mother died, his drinking and gambling have gotten out of hand which leaves them homeless. When her father makes a rash decision both have to flee for their lives. With no money and no food, Inessa has to get a job, and quickly. When an opportunity arises, she grabs it, but will this be her downfall?
Viktor has always been respectful but distant towards his staff, but there is something about his new maid, that keeps drawing him in, like a moth to a flame. He is dating Natasha, a wealthy widow, who could help with her money and connections against his war with Erik and Dante. A marriage that is made from logic and not emotion.
Natasha is manipulative, she'll use any means necessary to turn Viktor against his new young, pretty maid. But Viktor knows that this is not in Inessa's nature and eventually things come to a head between the three of them.
Inessa, who hates lying, is just trying to survive and help her father. She knows she can't have feelings for Viktor if he finds out who she is, will she and her father lose their lives? But the heart wants what the heart wants. But Natasha is not going away quietly, she has her crosshairs set on Inessa, and she is going to make her pay!
Viktor hates being lied to, loyalty and trust are everything to him, especially after what's happened over the last couple of years. When his trust is broken, that person will pay, but will he realise too late, that his pride has gotten in the way again, and taken the best thing he ever had away from him?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 29, 2025
Wow. Beautiful Deception is everything I’ve been craving in a mafia romance. Ivy Davis has truly outdone herself with this one, delivering a story that’s as thrilling as it is tragic. The stakes? Sky-high. The tension? Palpable. The chemistry? Explosive.
Let me just say, this book absolutely gripped me from the first page, and I could not put it down. We meet a heroine who’s just trying to survive—facing impossible choices, a devastating past, and a future that feels like it’s slipping through her fingers. Her journey is heartbreaking yet fierce, and I was immediately rooting for her. The way she navigates her dangerous new life working for Viktor Smirnov, a cold, ruthless Bratva man, is both harrowing and incredibly compelling. She’s got a deadly secret, one that could get her killed if Viktor finds out—and it’s a constant ticking time bomb throughout the entire book.
And then we have Viktor. Oh boy, Viktor. He’s everything you want in a mafia boss—intense, commanding, and yes, terrifying. But there’s more to him than just the devilish, cold exterior. Watching him slowly unravel in front of the heroine, all while his obsession with her deepens, was both thrilling and heart-wrenching. I don’t want to spoil anything, but trust me when I say that his push and pull with her left me breathless. Their relationship is equal parts dangerous and magnetic, and it’s impossible to look away.
What I loved the most about this book is how it balanced that high-stakes suspense with deep emotional conflict. The heroine’s internal struggle is so real—falling for Viktor is a death sentence, but the pull of love is stronger than she ever expected. And Viktor? He might be the devil, but as he gets drawn into her world, I found myself questioning everything I thought I knew about him.
Beautiful Deception is raw, intense, and full of twists that will have you on the edge of your seat. It’s a brutal, heartbreaking love story where every decision could be their last. If you like your mafia romances packed with danger, forbidden love, and impossible choices, you NEED to read this book. Trust me, it’ll tear your heart apart and leave you begging for more.
This is hands-down one of my favorite entries in the Bound to the Mafia series—dark, thrilling, and oh-so-passionate.
Let me just say, this book absolutely gripped me from the first page, and I could not put it down. We meet a heroine who’s just trying to survive—facing impossible choices, a devastating past, and a future that feels like it’s slipping through her fingers. Her journey is heartbreaking yet fierce, and I was immediately rooting for her. The way she navigates her dangerous new life working for Viktor Smirnov, a cold, ruthless Bratva man, is both harrowing and incredibly compelling. She’s got a deadly secret, one that could get her killed if Viktor finds out—and it’s a constant ticking time bomb throughout the entire book.
And then we have Viktor. Oh boy, Viktor. He’s everything you want in a mafia boss—intense, commanding, and yes, terrifying. But there’s more to him than just the devilish, cold exterior. Watching him slowly unravel in front of the heroine, all while his obsession with her deepens, was both thrilling and heart-wrenching. I don’t want to spoil anything, but trust me when I say that his push and pull with her left me breathless. Their relationship is equal parts dangerous and magnetic, and it’s impossible to look away.
What I loved the most about this book is how it balanced that high-stakes suspense with deep emotional conflict. The heroine’s internal struggle is so real—falling for Viktor is a death sentence, but the pull of love is stronger than she ever expected. And Viktor? He might be the devil, but as he gets drawn into her world, I found myself questioning everything I thought I knew about him.
Beautiful Deception is raw, intense, and full of twists that will have you on the edge of your seat. It’s a brutal, heartbreaking love story where every decision could be their last. If you like your mafia romances packed with danger, forbidden love, and impossible choices, you NEED to read this book. Trust me, it’ll tear your heart apart and leave you begging for more.
This is hands-down one of my favorite entries in the Bound to the Mafia series—dark, thrilling, and oh-so-passionate.
May 18, 2025
Oh, Ivy Davis, you magnificent maestro of mafia mayhem! Beautiful Deception, the fourth installment in the Bound to the Mafia series, is a dark, delicious dive into forbidden love, deadly secrets, and the kind of tension that makes you clutch your pearls—and your Kindle.
Viktor Smirnov is a Bratva boss nursing a bruised ego after two alliance marriages fall through. Enter Inessa, a young woman from a disgraced Bratva family, who becomes Viktor's maid under a false identity. Unbeknownst to him, her father once tried to kill him. As Viktor wages war against his rivals, he finds himself drawn to Inessa, despite being engaged to the manipulative Natasha. Inessa, torn between her growing feelings for Viktor and the need to protect her secret, faces a perilous path.
The chemistry between Viktor and Inessa is electric, a slow burn that ignites into a blazing inferno. Their interactions are fraught with tension, desire, and the ever-present threat of discovery. Inessa's resilience and vulnerability make her a compelling heroine, while Viktor's internal struggle between duty and desire adds depth to his character.
The plot is a rollercoaster of emotions, with twists and turns that kept me hooked from start to finish. The corporate espionage angle adds a layer of intrigue that elevates the story beyond a typical romance. And the way secrets unfold and relationships are tested adds depth and complexity to the narrative.
Ivy Davis's writing is crisp, witty, and full of heart. She has a knack for creating dynamic characters and engaging dialogue that brings the story to life. The descriptive language paints vivid scenes, and the pacing keeps the story moving without ever feeling rushed.
Beautiful Deception is a masterful blend of romance, drama, and suspense. It's a story about love that defies logic and loyalty that challenges the heart. If you're looking for a romance that's smart, sexy, and full of surprises, this is the book for you. Just be prepared to lose sleep over it—you won't want to put it down!
Viktor Smirnov is a Bratva boss nursing a bruised ego after two alliance marriages fall through. Enter Inessa, a young woman from a disgraced Bratva family, who becomes Viktor's maid under a false identity. Unbeknownst to him, her father once tried to kill him. As Viktor wages war against his rivals, he finds himself drawn to Inessa, despite being engaged to the manipulative Natasha. Inessa, torn between her growing feelings for Viktor and the need to protect her secret, faces a perilous path.
The chemistry between Viktor and Inessa is electric, a slow burn that ignites into a blazing inferno. Their interactions are fraught with tension, desire, and the ever-present threat of discovery. Inessa's resilience and vulnerability make her a compelling heroine, while Viktor's internal struggle between duty and desire adds depth to his character.
The plot is a rollercoaster of emotions, with twists and turns that kept me hooked from start to finish. The corporate espionage angle adds a layer of intrigue that elevates the story beyond a typical romance. And the way secrets unfold and relationships are tested adds depth and complexity to the narrative.
Ivy Davis's writing is crisp, witty, and full of heart. She has a knack for creating dynamic characters and engaging dialogue that brings the story to life. The descriptive language paints vivid scenes, and the pacing keeps the story moving without ever feeling rushed.
Beautiful Deception is a masterful blend of romance, drama, and suspense. It's a story about love that defies logic and loyalty that challenges the heart. If you're looking for a romance that's smart, sexy, and full of surprises, this is the book for you. Just be prepared to lose sleep over it—you won't want to put it down!
May 20, 2025
I’m really not crazy about this book, which is odd, because up until this series, I really like Davis’ work,
I didn’t hate it, but I was not impressed by this book. But I’ll still be reading this author because they write well and usually I really like their work.
MMC/FMC- Viktor and Inessa
Triggers- violence, threatened SA, language
Tropes- He Ain’t Heavy— He’s My Bratva, Instalove, Secret Identity, Secrets and Lies, Ebil Ex, Virgin Heroine, Mafia War, Do-Si-Do with the Mafioso, Workplace Romance.
Safety? Y.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I didn’t hate it, but I was not impressed by this book. But I’ll still be reading this author because they write well and usually I really like their work.
MMC/FMC- Viktor and Inessa
Triggers- violence, threatened SA, language
Tropes- He Ain’t Heavy— He’s My Bratva, Instalove, Secret Identity, Secrets and Lies, Ebil Ex, Virgin Heroine, Mafia War, Do-Si-Do with the Mafioso, Workplace Romance.
Safety? Y.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 10, 2025
Victor has tried to make peace with his enemies twice with arranged marriages. Both women fall for his enemies so they do not marry him. He is not the typical Bratva boss who doesn’t respect women but he is also very prideful so the war continues with the other mafia bosses. In comes Inessa a lower level Bratva daughter of Gleb Petrov who tries to rob and kill Victor because he is in debt for gambling. She goes to Victor to beg for her father’s life but he thinks she is there for a job as a housekeeper so she takes the job and gives him
A fake last name. Things really get complicated from this point. There are so many twists and turns to the story. Plus all the connections between all the characters in this book that make it very interesting to read . Nothing is as it seems but that is typically in a good storyline. I like a book that keeps me interested and invested in the characters. I throughly enjoyed this book . It can be read as a standalone but I found it more enjoyable since I have read the others in this series. Ivy Davis does a great job constructing the characters and the story. It evokes emotional tension and the feeling of betrayal. But the best part is the love story between Victor and Inessa. It is hot , emotional and beautifully crafted. I would give this book more than 5 stars if possible.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A fake last name. Things really get complicated from this point. There are so many twists and turns to the story. Plus all the connections between all the characters in this book that make it very interesting to read . Nothing is as it seems but that is typically in a good storyline. I like a book that keeps me interested and invested in the characters. I throughly enjoyed this book . It can be read as a standalone but I found it more enjoyable since I have read the others in this series. Ivy Davis does a great job constructing the characters and the story. It evokes emotional tension and the feeling of betrayal. But the best part is the love story between Victor and Inessa. It is hot , emotional and beautifully crafted. I would give this book more than 5 stars if possible.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 19, 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. Viktor sexy as all get out Bratva reputation of being distant, cold, isn’t a man you want on your radar, extremely perceptive, dangerous, ruthless, on a good day, deadly every day, and at war over a marriage that were supposed to happen but didn’t and his pride was hurt. Inessa is sweet her family has always been involved with the Bratva on a low level when her mom past her father started drinking, gambling leaving her to clean up his mess and it forced her to get a job rather quickly with no food, no money and she takes a job as a maid but as a maid in Viktor home praying each day she can stay in the shadows. Fate however, doesn’t work in the shadows nope right out front because her boss has taken a notice of her but with his mean current girlfriend who starts trouble with for the new maid isn’t something he likes and poor Inessa she is trying to take care of her dad and his current girlfriend knows he values trust, loyalty so she plays dirty but will he go after the Inessa like Natasha planned, will he listen to Inessa understanding her why, and has he found his one that can bring him the happiness he seeks?
June 29, 2025
An amazing four book to this series that bring a down and out woman and successful man together even though she kept who she was and who her family is a secret they still pulled through to be together.
Throughout this story he’s at war with a group of men and has a guy help him who just wants to cause havoc and have fun.
At first he was going to marry a society lady but once he found out the way she was he dumped her. The lady went after the woman several times before the woman was married to the man.
Not long after the two were married he found out about who she was and also her family. He threw her out and decided to have an alliance with his enemies. He planned to divorce and marry one of their choosing but after he found out that the lady took the woman again he figured out how much he loved her and he knew she loved him.
After getting the woman back, badly beaten and the ones who caused it tend to. They both forgave one another. He also made a new alliance with his enemies even though he really didn’t want to but he did it to save his family. They both decided to be honest and truthful with one another for now on. The couple are happy and in love with one another.
This story has everything: action, suspense, intrigue, drama and a steamy romance as well as a happy ever after ending. The story is a page turner with a great cast of characters amongst its pages.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Throughout this story he’s at war with a group of men and has a guy help him who just wants to cause havoc and have fun.
At first he was going to marry a society lady but once he found out the way she was he dumped her. The lady went after the woman several times before the woman was married to the man.
Not long after the two were married he found out about who she was and also her family. He threw her out and decided to have an alliance with his enemies. He planned to divorce and marry one of their choosing but after he found out that the lady took the woman again he figured out how much he loved her and he knew she loved him.
After getting the woman back, badly beaten and the ones who caused it tend to. They both forgave one another. He also made a new alliance with his enemies even though he really didn’t want to but he did it to save his family. They both decided to be honest and truthful with one another for now on. The couple are happy and in love with one another.
This story has everything: action, suspense, intrigue, drama and a steamy romance as well as a happy ever after ending. The story is a page turner with a great cast of characters amongst its pages.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 20, 2025
When ever I read a book in this series, the rhythm of it is like a soap opera, the dramatic music and all.
Inessa and Viktor
I wanted to read this story to see Viktor get a happy ended. The poor guy had two arranged marriages only for the women to fall in love with some one else. Viktor and Inessa are an adorable couple. A couple that kept going back and forth about what the should or shouldn't do.
Inessa goes to Viktor to beg forgiveness for her dad, but he assumes she is applying for a maid position in his home. She accepts it because her gambler father keeps looking for fast cash and can't even do that right. Of course her and Viktore develops feelings....BUT.....
Viktor was in the process of "dating" Natasha to become his wife. Is Natasha the jealous type, of course....as much as she had, she could have found better, but nopppe. She played until she couldn't....welp
I am still trying to figure out Finn's purpose and how he keeps seeing another day. He don't need to be redeemed through marrige( it just feels like this is the plan). He is too angry and always want folks to be angry for him. A loud mouth that think his form of revenge is the only way.
I did enjoy reading this book, even if it seemed like a soap opera..lol.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Inessa and Viktor
I wanted to read this story to see Viktor get a happy ended. The poor guy had two arranged marriages only for the women to fall in love with some one else. Viktor and Inessa are an adorable couple. A couple that kept going back and forth about what the should or shouldn't do.
Inessa goes to Viktor to beg forgiveness for her dad, but he assumes she is applying for a maid position in his home. She accepts it because her gambler father keeps looking for fast cash and can't even do that right. Of course her and Viktore develops feelings....BUT.....
Viktor was in the process of "dating" Natasha to become his wife. Is Natasha the jealous type, of course....as much as she had, she could have found better, but nopppe. She played until she couldn't....welp
I am still trying to figure out Finn's purpose and how he keeps seeing another day. He don't need to be redeemed through marrige( it just feels like this is the plan). He is too angry and always want folks to be angry for him. A loud mouth that think his form of revenge is the only way.
I did enjoy reading this book, even if it seemed like a soap opera..lol.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 26, 2025
Poor Viktor Smirnov who has been essentially left at the alter two times before when his intended bride has fallen in love with someone else. He makes the decision to give up on an "arranged" marriage that is meant to provide an alliance with other powerful men. He decides to pursue a Bratva Widow of his own choosing because of the power and connections SHE will provide him to continue the war he is waging with Erik and Dante overed the previous two failed marriage promises. He could never guess when he "mistakenly" hires Inessa Roberts/Petrov as his maid that he would fall in love with her instead of choosing a loveless Bratva marriage meant for power. Inessa never meant to fall in love which makes all the lies and secrets she has been keeping from Viktor all the worse. There is danger, some surprises and Finn (the hitman from the previous stories) keeps causing trouble and chaos. Can they have their HEA? So many surprises had me wondering whether they would.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 20, 2025
This is the 4th story in the Bound to the Mafia Series where Viktor is looking to marry for political reasons after 2 failed attempts with the women falling in love with other mafia men. Viktor ignites a war with Erik seeking revenge and sends his sister away for safety. Inessa has lived in poverty for years with her father gambling all their money, becoming homeless and given an opportunity to work as a maid for Viktor with a fake last name. There’s a mutual attraction but both know nothing can happen as Inessa is struggling to learn her job and Viktors needs to protect Inessa. When things change between them trouble finds its way to Inessa from an unexpected enemy and Viktor does what’s necessary to keep her safe. They find themselves married for love so when secrets are revealed things go sideways and Inessa is left with nothing but trouble she’ll never recover from. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 11, 2025
Viktor has been promised two women to marry, and both fell in love with another man before the wedding. He is now at war with Erik and Dante for not following through with their promises. His pride is hurt. He believes he should wed an older woman instead of someone pure for the connections and money to help with his war. He sends his sister Julia to France to get her out of NY during the war. He is in need of a maid and unwittingly hires the daughter of a man who tried to kill him as a maid. Inessa is afraid to tell him who she really is, but she needs this job as her father gambled away all their money and lost their house. This is the start of a good mafia romance full of twists and turns that keeps you reading to the last page.
I voluntarily wrote this review from reading an advanced copy of this book.
I voluntarily wrote this review from reading an advanced copy of this book.
May 15, 2025
IT'S FINALLY HERE! VIKTOR'S STORY!
Book 4 in the Bound To The Mafia series is Beautiful Deception. It's the great, fast-paced, arranged marriage story of Viktor and Inessa. If you remember from the previous books in the series, poor Viktor has had a heckuva time holding onto his intended brides. This author created the perfect journey for him! Misunderstanding and mistaken identity gives this story a bit of suspense and intrigue but could also bring danger for Inessa when secrets begin to unravel. I love that Viktor fell in love. His sole purpose for marriage was as an alliance only so it seemed to be a shock for him to actually fall in love. After all of his problems securing a bride, he finally gets the perfect woman for him! I most definitely recommend Beautiful Deception!
Book 4 in the Bound To The Mafia series is Beautiful Deception. It's the great, fast-paced, arranged marriage story of Viktor and Inessa. If you remember from the previous books in the series, poor Viktor has had a heckuva time holding onto his intended brides. This author created the perfect journey for him! Misunderstanding and mistaken identity gives this story a bit of suspense and intrigue but could also bring danger for Inessa when secrets begin to unravel. I love that Viktor fell in love. His sole purpose for marriage was as an alliance only so it seemed to be a shock for him to actually fall in love. After all of his problems securing a bride, he finally gets the perfect woman for him! I most definitely recommend Beautiful Deception!
May 27, 2025
Finally Viktor gets his happily ever after, and I was totally here for it. He's been burned twice already, and I was so ready for him to be happy. I loved that he got married for love, not out of an alliance to grow his empire or further his war with Erik and Dante. It really showed the type of man he was. But don't cross him, which a few found out the hard way, Inessa included. However, I could see things initially from her perspective, but once things got serious with Viktor, she should have been honest. While I think the chemistry between Viktor and Inessa isn't as strong as the characters from the previous books, it doesn't take away from the plot. There's still all kinds of drama and crazy happening, especially with Finn and Natasha in the mix. Overall, this was a good read.
May 31, 2025
Beautiful Deception is the fourth installment in the Bound to the Mafia series, but can be read as a standalone. Ivy Davis has done it again with Viktor and Inessa's story. I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. After two of the women he was promised as a wife in an alliance fell through, Viktor wages war against Erik and Dante. Inessa is Elena's best friend. When her father and his gambling problem and attempt at killing Viktor leaves them on the verge of homelessness and on the run she has no other choice but to find a job. When an opportunity to become a maid for Viktor arises she takes it only under a fake name. I won't divulge anything else but know it's totally worth the read. Great characters and swoon worthy moments. It was definitely worth the wait. Highly recommend and look forward to reading more from Ivy Davis.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 1, 2025
Viktor had been promised two brides already in a bid to cement the aliance with Erik, but both of them ended up with their true loves, and now he wants revenge. Inessa is the best friend of Elena, Viktors last intended bride her family is in ruins with her insecure father gambling away what money they have, her prospects weren't high. And when her father tried to take out Viktor she goes to him to set things straight only she gets mistaken for a maid and ends up for him. Viktor needs a bride that will help his cause, he has one lined up for the position but he ends up with his sights sets on Inessa, will her secret unravel! Well written engaging slow burning desires drama and more
May 13, 2025
Viktor was an unusual main character. And so was Inessa, the daughter of the cowardly man who tried to steal and then kill Viktor. Galeb Oetrov was NOT an honorable man. He proved it over and over again, even trying to kill his own daughter at least once! He definitely roughed her up many times in desperation to steal her money and make her set him up for life. A pathetic man.
There's a lot of twists and surprises with both friends and foes. And although, I had hoped that more people would stand up for her more often, the story kept my interest focused squarely on it.
Great ending with a lead in to another interesting story called, "Merciless Union."
There's a lot of twists and surprises with both friends and foes. And although, I had hoped that more people would stand up for her more often, the story kept my interest focused squarely on it.
Great ending with a lead in to another interesting story called, "Merciless Union."
May 19, 2025
It starts with Inessa going to Viktor to beg for her leniency on behalf of her father and ending with Viktor giving her a job as his maid because of a mix-up. Inessa takes the job under a false name, and it starts their path in this thrilling story. When feelings get involved and the truth comes out will Viktor and Inessa get their chance for happiness. This story kept me glued to their drama from start to finish.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 24, 2025
I really liked this mafia romance. Viktor Smirnov has had his pride wounded by being cheated out of two arranged marriages. He hires Inessa Petrov as his maid, not knowing she is the daughter of a man who tried to kill him. They fall in love, but Inessa fears the proud man will kill her and her father if Viktor ever finds out who she really is.
This book has danger, treachery, and violence, but also love, loyalty and plenty of spice to keep you reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book has danger, treachery, and violence, but also love, loyalty and plenty of spice to keep you reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 27, 2025
Finally Viktor gets his happy ending with Inessa. It is a bit unethical how their happy ending goes, yes absolutely. But Inessa and Viktor have been so much and now that they have found one about her I just want them to have happiness but no that can not happen thanks to Finn and Natasha,
WE hate the jealous other women! Gosh I was just waiting for Viktor to send her on her way and then both times she kidnaps Inessa oh I was so scared for her.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
WE hate the jealous other women! Gosh I was just waiting for Viktor to send her on her way and then both times she kidnaps Inessa oh I was so scared for her.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 20, 2025
Beautiful Deception
Beautiful Deception is book 4 in Bound to the Mafia series by Ivy Davis.
This is another fantastic book.
First of all, I just want to say Finn is an unhinged psychopath but I guess so was Dante but he turned out pretty good.
Next, this is Victor & Innessa have their story which was a bit frustrating, you know like watching the idiot that hears something outside but opens the door to go "check it out". LOL, I actually yelled at my kindle... In public! I also laughed a few times, too.,
Beautiful Deception is book 4 in Bound to the Mafia series by Ivy Davis.
This is another fantastic book.
First of all, I just want to say Finn is an unhinged psychopath but I guess so was Dante but he turned out pretty good.
Next, this is Victor & Innessa have their story which was a bit frustrating, you know like watching the idiot that hears something outside but opens the door to go "check it out". LOL, I actually yelled at my kindle... In public! I also laughed a few times, too.,
May 18, 2025
“Beautiful Deception” by Ivy Davis
-A gritty mafia romance packed with danger and desire. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily sharing my honest opinion,
Viktor is all dominance, while Inessa brings raw honesty and heart.
Their chemistry crackles amid mafia feuds and betrayals.
Twisty, intense, and impossible to put down.
Viktor is likable but scary and prideful. Inessa is brave and tries to do the right thing.
-A gritty mafia romance packed with danger and desire. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily sharing my honest opinion,
Viktor is all dominance, while Inessa brings raw honesty and heart.
Their chemistry crackles amid mafia feuds and betrayals.
Twisty, intense, and impossible to put down.
Viktor is likable but scary and prideful. Inessa is brave and tries to do the right thing.
May 18, 2025
It’s book 4 in the series and it’s a standalone but it may help to have read the previous books, however it was easy to understand who the other characters were.
This is my first read by this author, I read it in one sitting and overall it is a good mafia book.
However I got a bit disappointed in the FMC, I wished she was a little bit stronger and find her voice and be less naive.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is my first read by this author, I read it in one sitting and overall it is a good mafia book.
However I got a bit disappointed in the FMC, I wished she was a little bit stronger and find her voice and be less naive.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 21, 2025
Alpha mafia man with a heart of gold. Sign me up.
Viktor has been lied to and betrayed so many times he will not accept it anymore from anyone in his life.
Inessa is trying to do the right thing but she keeps digging herself into deeper trouble and lies.
She tries to save her good-for-nothing father from Viktor when she happens to stumble into a job working for him instead.
When they meet it is instant attraction that quickly turns into more.
This was a fun, fast read with a HEA.
Viktor has been lied to and betrayed so many times he will not accept it anymore from anyone in his life.
Inessa is trying to do the right thing but she keeps digging herself into deeper trouble and lies.
She tries to save her good-for-nothing father from Viktor when she happens to stumble into a job working for him instead.
When they meet it is instant attraction that quickly turns into more.
This was a fun, fast read with a HEA.
May 23, 2025
This is book four in the Bound to the Mafia series. It’s a dark mafia arranged marriage romance that kept my interested from start to finish. Victor and Inessa had great chemistry right from the beginning. He was reluctant to commit to a relationship due to his past experiences but, he couldn’t deny his attraction to her. The plot is full of secrets, suspense, danger, lies, violence, drama and passion. Excellent read
May 2, 2025
A ruthless Bratva man falls in love with his new maid. The new maid is hiding her true identity because she fears he may kill her for the lie if he ever finds out. They fall in love, but they have trust issues, enemies out to kill them before they can be happy together.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 40 reviews