Bratva, Baby: A Dark Stalker Bratva Romance

by Freya Slate, Elise Ballard (Editor), LJ Perez

I am CEO of LevCorp and the Pakhan of the New York Bratva and I’ve found my little bird in a short, closed off girl in the office. She doesn’t know it yet but she’s mine. I become the unassuming Andi so that I can watch her closer and so that I can get to know her. Soon she will see the true me though because she needs to learn I don’t share.



I just started my job at LevCorp when I met Andi. He seemed sweet if not a little possessive but nothing I couldn’t handle, or at least that’s what I thought. He called me his ‘Little Bird’, and we became close, until the mask dropped and now, I know why I am his ‘Little Bird’, and I fear it may be too late for me now.

Will Ava be his little bird or will she fly away?


Please check the trigger warnings in the beginning of the book before proceeding.

Genres: Dark Romance

138 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 24, 2025

Reviews

[Mags · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually thought this was a cute little story. Granted it was a little bloody and violent but the romance stalker side was still kinda sweet.

Ava lands a job at LevCorp despite being late to the interview. What she doesn’t know if that the CEO and Pakhan to the New York Bratva has claimed her.

Andrei see her interview video and that’s it he’s a goner. He even plant 2 of his men as her neighbours just to watch over her. He goes undercover in is own company just to woo her.

The story works out for Ava and Andrei. Not everyone we meet makes it out alive.

[Stephanie Landry · Rating 1 out of 5]

I’m sorry, this just wasn’t it for me at all. It was quick, insta lovely, HEA and very little romance if that is what you’re looking for though!

[Barbara Atkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Proceed with caution on this one.
Andrei is the Pakhan for the Russian mob and CEO of LevCorp a technology company.
Andrei takes one look at Ava and knows she is his. He is possessive, domineering and dangerous. He plays the part of new hire named Andy to get close to Ava. Andy is everything that Andrei is not.
Ava is in desperate need of a job. She is alone in the city and gets a break for a new position at LevCorp, however she has a catty co-worker who claims dibs on Andy.
This is a delicious dark romance with major triggers. Make sure you read the warnings before you proceed. The lengths this man is willing to go to in order to mark her as his is 🔥.
I love that even though Ava knows how dangerous Andrei is she never backs down from him or shows fear.
This one will keep you on the edge of your seat wondering who in the Pakhan has betrayed the family. When danger comes knocking Andrei takes action.

[Shelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, damn. This book had me questioning everything—was it Stockholm syndrome, forced into a relationship, brainwashing, or just pure fear? Honestly, probably a mix of it all.

Was it hot? Yes. Was it scary? Also yes. The male lead is unapologetically obsessive and doesn’t take “no” for an answer. While the FMC started off strong, she eventually lost a lot of her spark and just gave in to him, which left me torn.

It’s dark, twisted, and definitely a ride—so check those trigger warnings before diving in. A possessive, obsessive "hero" through and through.

[Faiza BEGUM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ava who started working in LevCorp meet Andi who’s CEO of LevCorp and the Pakhan of New York Bratva. Andi got obsessed with her from the moment he lays his eyes on her. Ava who thought Andi is sweet but later did she realised how possessive he’s about her. Everything change. This is a quick short read which you’ll enjoy. Spice of this book was also good.

Read TW before starting this book

[Delilah Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great and twisted story it in the best way possible. It was sooo good. Good short read just in time for the spooky season , plot was good and so was the characters the book was written so well that it flowed so smoothly

[JaneH · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not for me

Ava and Andre (aka Andy) meet when she starts a new job. From the start he is managing her life.
Their story is one of control, insta everything and very little romance.
No cheating and a sweet ending

[Salima · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what an awesome book. Love all the twist and turns. Kept me hooked beginning to end. Deliciously dark with triggers. Possessive Alpha male. Definitely right up my alley. Love the spice between Andrei and Ava. Nice quick read. Loved it!!!!

[Tonya Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the book! It was spicy. A little fast but still good! Can’t wait to see what Freya does next

[Nicole BHam · Rating 3 out of 5]

No ty

Ok for beginner readers. A bit childish and predictable. Low steam. Same cliches you read in other books. Not a bad book just not for someone reading a long time.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Andrei is the ceo and the pakhan. When Ava lands a job she doesn't realize that she has landed so much more. As she starts to settle into her job she realizes not everything is as it seems. This will set her on a new path.
I liked this short story of love, lust, crime, and so much more and I think you will too if you like mafia romance. This would be a nice little story if you have some time to kill and need a quick romance.

[Payton Holloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one of those reads that feels like it should be wrong due to a character's actions, yet it still feels incredibly satisfying. It's a fast-paced story that leaves you aching in all the right ways. Despite its brevity, the narrative never feels rushed. The conclusion wraps everything up nicely, leaving no loose ends.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forget morally gray as Andrei is morally black. The extreme way that he made sure that Ava knew she was his was HOT. I loved Andrei calling Ava "Little Bird". I am a fan of nicknames when they are personal and mean something.

Ava is no wilting flower. She has a cheeky side to her. It showed in the way she interacted with Andrei. Yet, she learned that Andrei does not let that slide. He claims her. Get ready for some heat to transpire between Andrei and Ava.

"This bouquet is just the start
A whisper wrapped in petals
A promise sealed in silence
One day, you will understand
One day you will see me
And when you do, everything will make sense
You belong to me, Ava, even if you don't know it yet. "

[Alicia Pham · Rating 5 out of 5]

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Quick, filthy, and possessive AF - just how I like them!

Bratva, Baby by Freya is a new release and will get you hot and bothered and crushing on a new MMC.

Andrei goes 'undercover boss' to get closer to the woman he wants to claim: Ava. Meanwhile, Ava is starting a new job that gets doused in office drama while trying to navigate a rather clingy coworker 😉

And there's a Scarey Movie reference, too 😁 Oh, and the piercing scene? Dear lordt 🫦

[Samma · Rating 1 out of 5]

shoulda DNFed

This was…actually super terrible.
Like an achingly immature teenager though publishing her wattpad story was a good idea…terrible.

I should have DNFed.
Instead I cringed my way through hoping the internal dialogue would sound like a grownup instead of a 16yr old valley girl.

Ava never matured. Never smartened up.
Andrei/Andy = whatever

The idea didn’t suck, but the implementation? Nah this draft shoulda wound up on the cutting room floor.

[Brandi Wray · Rating 5 out of 5]

She thought she could spot the red flags. She thought she was safe. But the Bratva doesn’t play fair and he doesn’t play nice. Andrei does not play fair when it comes to his Little Bird Ava. He will stop at nothing to burn the world down to protect what is his. The spice in this book is absolutely amazing and HOT!! This one is definitely one to read. Freya put her heart into Andrei and Ava.

[Tina Transformation · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark, intense, and wildly addictive. The possessive hero and hidden-identity twist make this a fast, thrilling read with just the right amount of danger and obsession. The chemistry crackles, the pacing never drags, and it hits all the marks for a dark Bratva stalker romance. Trigger warnings are important, but if you love twisted devotion and high tension, this one delivers.

[Elizabeth Sparkles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deliciously dark and unapologetically obsessive. This is stalker Bratva chaos with zero chill and plenty of heat. The hidden-identity twist adds just the right level of “should I be worried?” energy, and the tension stays tight from start to finish. Check the trigger warnings, then dive into the madness.

[Emily The Enchanted Quill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bold, twisted, and wildly addictive. This delivers pure Bratva obsession with a hero who watches, waits, and claims without hesitation. The double identity adds just the right hit of suspense, and the possessive energy never lets up. It’s fast, dark, and exactly the kind of stalker romance that keeps you turning pages.

[Dynal Farrier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ooo, Bravata Baby is a quick read, but man, does it have you wanting more. The intense resonance between the FMC & MMC is just yummy. But you know the life of being Bravata. There's also that danger and violence! So if you're looking for a quick spicy Bravata read, this one is for you!

[Irán Jiménez · Rating 1 out of 5]

Es uno de los peores libros que he leído. Tenía potencial pero tiene mala redacción, la trama va MUY rápido y a mi parecer, no se le entendía por los cambios que hacían.

[Athena · Rating 1 out of 5]

Spoiler:
I DNF’d this at 30% I mean, how deep are you sleeping that you don’t wake up when someone puts a sex toy in you? Super cringe

[Frankie Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! I absolutely love this book. Check them triggers but this book had me hooked and I would not could not put this book down!!!!