Bred by the Bratva Billionaire

Bred by the Bratva Las Vegas #1

by Ella Thorne

A dark, obsessive Bratva romance set in the glittering shadows of Las Vegas.

He owns the city. Now he wants me.

Jasmine
I came to the Las Vegas Strip to disappear. One night to forget the past, lose myself in the lights, and maybe win enough to start again.

But the moment Adrik Korolyov sees me, my luck shifts.

He’s more than a billionaire. He’s Bratva royalty. A ruthless king whose empire runs on fear, loyalty, and control.

And when his gaze locks on mine, I know I’m not walking away unclaimed.

He says he’ll protect me from the men hunting me. He doesn’t say that protection comes with a price; my body, my obedience, and the baby he’s already decided will be ours.

Because in Adrik’s world, luck isn’t given. It’s taken.

And I just became the prize.

Genres: Contemporary

90 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 26, 2025

About the author

Ella Thorne writes dark, obsessive romance where the antiheroes are possessive, the passion is primal, and love is anything but gentle.

Her books are intense, fast-paced, and emotionally feral. Filled with Bratva kings, captive brides, and morally grey men who don't play fair. If you like your romance brutal, dirty, and undeniably addictive, you're in the right place.

When she’s not writing dangerously devoted book boyfriends, Ella is dreaming up new stories designed to make your pulse race and your e-reader combust.

Step into her world, if you’re ready to surrender.

Reviews

[kymagirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

She ran to disappear. He saw her and decided she was his.

Jasmine comes to Vegas to vanish. One night, one chance, one last twenty-dollar bill. She never expects to catch the eye of Adrik, a Bratva king who rules the Strip like it belongs to him.

Adrik doesn’t believe in chance. He believes in control. From the moment he sees Jasmine, bruised, quiet, alone, he decides she's his. Protection isn’t a favor. It’s a claim, and he has no plans to let her go.

Trapped in his luxury suite, Jasmine is safe but far from free. The walls are soft, but the tension runs deep. Adrik is powerful, obsessive, and relentless in his pursuit of not just her safety, but her future.

As danger closes in, Adrik moves with ruthless precision. What starts as survival becomes something more. Jasmine begins to see the truth. She's no longer just escaping the past. She's building something real.

Jasmine grows from hunted and afraid to strong and steady in the safety Adrik gives her. He changes too, from cold Bratva boss to fiercely loyal partner and father. Together, they shift from protector and protected to a bond rooted in obsession, healing, and the kind of love that rewrites both their lives.

A dark, steamy, obsessive Bratva billionaire romance with instalove, age gap, breeding kink, forced proximity, and a hero who protects without question. It explores trauma, survival, intimacy, identity, and the power of choosing love even when it's terrifying. It's about finding safety in the arms of a man the world fears and discovering the kind of love that doesn’t just heal, it claims.

The Elevator Pitch: A dangerous Bratva billionaire sees her, wants her, and makes her his. What begins as protection turns into possession, then something far deeper. Steamy, obsessive, and emotionally charged, it's where survival meets surrender and love refuses to let go.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved both Jasmine and Adrik. As soon as he sees her in the cameras he wants to protect her, She is running from her ex that beats her, I loved how she feels so safe with him. A wonderful read,.

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[Michelle Frater · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jasmine didn’t come to the Las Vegas Strip for the neon or the nightlife; she came to disappear. Cold, scared, and running out of options, she slips through the casino’s sliding doors with nothing but a few crumpled bills and a desperate prayer. Maybe it’s reckless, maybe it’s foolish—but for the first time in weeks, she feels a spark of hope. Adrik notices her the second she steps inside. One look at the bruises marring her skin, and something fierce and protective ignites in him. Though Lady Luck smiles at her, he wants to get Jasmine off the casino floor and into safety—somewhere warm, quiet, and guarded. Jasmine can’t believe it, ten thousand dollars: enough to save her, enough to finally break free from her ex. Except Adrik has already made up his mind. He’s going to keep her safe… and he’s going to make damned sure she becomes his. I swear, I will never get enough of Ella’s instalust Bratva romances. Her heroes are unapologetically possessive, all ruthless edges until the right woman steps into their orbit and suddenly she’s the only soft thing they’ll ever kneel for. Adrik is no exception. He hasn’t even spoken to Jasmine before he’s ordering his men to hunt down the bastard who hurt her. Tell me that doesn’t melt your heart just a little. But what really makes Adrik unforgettable is the way he handles Jasmine. He lets HER choose. He lets HER make the first move. It’s one of the sweetest, most unexpectedly tender moments I’ve read in a long time. For all his power, for all his danger, he doesn’t take, he waits, he protects and he cherishes. That’s what I adore about these books: finding a man the world fears, a man capable of breaking anyone in his path, yet the moment he meets the woman meant for him, all he wants is to hold her close. The chemistry between Adrik and Jasmine is absolutely explosive. And if that isn’t enough to make you one-click immediately… let’s just say Adrik’s got a very clear, very intense breeding kink and it takes their connection to a whole new level. By the time I hit the last page, I was buzzing. This book isn’t just a quick, spicy hit—it’s the kind of addictive, heart-clenching, heat-soaked romance that reminds you exactly why you fell in love with this genre in the first place. Ella delivers again, and honestly? This one might be my favorite yet.
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[Nathalie DeSousa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is short and filled with all you need for a entertaining reading break.

The book revolves around the relationship between Adrick and Jasmine. She is a girl who has had to fight in life, and now she is running from her abusive ex. She comes into the casino with her last $20 in hopes to transform them into a win that will aid her escape. Here is where she meets Adrick, and her life not just luck changes completely, He is part of the Bratva and the owner of the casino, one look, and he knows she is for him, and that whoever touch her is dead. HE will show her compassion, care, and protection and let her choose always letting her know his intentions. Well, be ready for unbounding passion,posession, and care! HE is what we all dream for.

This is a short read, but with a complete and delectable plot about a girl finding home in the least expected places.

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[Cindi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bred by the Bratva Billionaire by Ella Thorne is exactly what I hoped it would be — short and spicy with that mafia insta-love energy. Adrik takes one look at Jasmine and that’s it for him. He falls first and he falls hard.

Jasmine is running from a violent ex, and Adrik swoops in with the perfect mix of danger and safety. There’s plenty of spice — and yes, a full-on breeding kink, so buckle up. For such a quick read, the intensity between them hits fast and fierce, and it kept me flipping pages.

It ends with you wanting more in the best way, and since it’s the first in the Bred by the Bratva Las Vegas series, I’m already trying to guess which side character is getting their story next.

If you love mafia, insta-love, and zero slow burn? Add this one to your list immediately.

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[Shelley G · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute very short insta love good for a lunch break or light reading. Spicy, sexy, sweet. Adrik is a mafia boss who sees jasmine enter his casino in rough shape looking bruised, beaten and at her ropes end. He is instantly drawn to her and intrigued. Jasmine is a young woman raised in foster care who has been beaten by her bf several times and has made an escape. She’s been hiding from him since he set her up for theft and is down to her last $20. Desperate to leave city she plays the slots and wins $10,000. Adrik takes this opportunity to set her up in a suite so she can eat, bath, and rest and he can help her out of trouble. He goes to talk to her and u will need read story to see what happens next.

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[Mafia Wife · Rating 3 out of 5]

She is out of choices, she fell for the wrong man and now she is on the run. With her last few dollars she decides to take a chance and play the slots. To her surprise she wins. What she doesn’t expect is to be taken to a complementary suite and visited by the owner. He saw her on his cameras there was a sweetness in a vulnerability about her that drew him to her. He needs to get closer. Once he sees her in person, he knows he can’t ever let her go. This is an Insta love/lust short story. It gets hot and steamy pretty quick. You have the dangerous.Bratva boss that falls head over heels for the girl. She is being chased by her past and there are no links he won’t go to to make sure she’s safe. Safe and in his arms.

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["They Did What?" · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first time I have read anything by this author so I was not sure what to expect, as you never know if you will connect with a new to you author. The story and descriptiveness are excellent, there were no stutters, it flowed from beginning to end and I found myself hooked and needing to know what happened next. A quick read with Adrik, a swoon worthy bratva boss, Jasmine a woman on the run who has nowhere else to go, a soul deep connection on both sides, and lots of fire hot steamy scenes. It has an epilogue to give the final touch to the epic love story, not using it to wrap up a bunch of loose ends. Go ahead and grab it to get you through the weekday blues. "This is my honest review of an advanced reader copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily."

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Adrik- age? Older. No real mention of past relationships
*Jasmine- 22. Wasn't stated how long it has been since her and the abusive ex had slept together
*No OW/OM drama
*Safe Read
*HEA

Lady Luck was on Jasmine's side when she walked into Adrik's casino to play her last $20 in the slot machine. From winning to catching Adrik's, Jasmine is whisked away into safety and security. Adrik did not waste any time to make sure Jasmine was taken care of in all ways. I loved his take charge attitude and wasn't shy about telling her how he felt from the second he saw her. The way it's described how Adrik looks at Jasmine all loving and possessive is everything. I just wished she had her v-card!.

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[Lyndsay L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adrik was watching his security screens when he sees this woman walk in that catches his attention and he watches her as she pulls out what he suspected is her last 20 dollar bill and put it in a slot machine. Everything in him wants to protect her. Jasmine is running from her ex who put her in the hospital and she knows he is looking for her as she sits and hopes this 20 dollar bill can turn into something more. The chemistry between these two is fiery and spicy and makes for a great read. From the first page you are hooked. I enjoyed this story a lot. Nothing like a sexy short read to make your night better.

[Praline 99 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mafia romance.
Jasmine is a woman fleeing her abusive ex. Wounded and penniless, she finds herself on the Las Vegas Strip and decides to gamble her last dollars in the hope of escaping the city. She certainly didn't expect to win at the slot machines and meet the mysterious Adrik.
Adrik is a Bratva boss who owns a casino on the Strip. The moment he saw Jasmine, he knew she was his. He's ready to do anything to banish the fear from her eyes and keep her by his side.
Will Jasmine and Adrik have a beautiful love story, or will the danger that's after Jasmine destroy them….

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[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book takes off right from page one and had me taking notice of Jasmine. She took a beating and ran to save her life. It led her to a casino where her luck changes in many ways along with a new benefactor in Adrik who takes one look in her direction and is drawn to her. I want a man like Adrik who is willing to go the distance to right the wrongs for a woman he doesn't know. It is a great story with captivating characters and a memorable story line.

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[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Book 1 of the Bred by the BRATVA Las Vegas series and it is FANtastic!

The plot was well written and straightforward. World building was well developed and solidly built. The characters drove the storyline and they were so very appealing and complex and complicated and perfectly steamy together. Cannot wait for more from this series. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

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[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jasmine is down on her luck and only had a few bucks to her name. She head into the casino and puts it all in a slot machine. Ardik Korolyov is the owner of the casino, who frequently watches the comings and goings on the close circuit tv, sees her when she walks in. He is entranced, when she hits 10k on the machine, he has his guy give her the suite for the night.

Now he has to get her to stay, he does not want to let her go. Loved these two, Ardik was when she needed after life had beaten her down.

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[Linda Bonanno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ella Thorne is on my list of must read authors! Her books have a way of drawing you in from the 1st page to the last. Her characters are so delightfully flawed that you can't help but cheer for their happily ever after's. Adrik and Jasmine's story is one of survival and finding the place you belong, even if you have a hard time believing in it. All of Ella's Bratva books are worth reading!.

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[Francheska · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jasmine is a survivor.. Her ex lived an unsavory life. unfortunately he tries to have her take the blame for his indiscretions... she refuses so he abu$es her... she runs .. with her last $20 she plays the slots at a casino . YOLO ! she wins the jackpot in more ways than one ... Adrik cannot keep his eyes off of her .. from the moment she walks into his casino he needs to know more...

instalove
br33ding
DV survivor
bratva.

[Leah Eugenia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's hard to properly express the terror and pain from being abused...

So many tend to muffle the intensity, hesitant to bring the reality into the story. Though intense, it was well done. And uplifted by a normally dark man who softens and brings peace to her shattered heart.

This encourages those who have seen the darkness that ruins, showing there are those who exist that can bring peace. Very nicely done...

[Debbie Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked how Jasmine going into Adrik's casino while running from her ex boyfriend changes her life. It starts with a win at the slots and Adrik seeing her on the cameras. Adrik protects her and deals with her ex. It was kind of sweet how Adrik and Jasmine fell in love. I liked what Jasmine does with her winnings.

[Mrs Reads Between The Lines · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ella Thorne has, once again, delivered a great insta-everything!

Jasmine and Andrik complement each other in every way. She has no reason to feel safe with him, and he feels instantly protective of her.

But when he finds out who has hurt and hunted her… let’s just say that his knife skills come in handy!

*Please read the trigger and content warnings.*.

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[Jocelyn Whaley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bred by the Bratva Billionaire is the first book in the Las Vegas Bratva. Jasmine is on the run from a violent ex-boyfriend, when she cross paths with a mafia boss named Adrik. He takes her in promising protection. Ella Thorne had me from the begining. I love the two of them together. Their chemistry is off the page. I can't wait for the second book.

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[Ahmya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its a Novella. But I loved how the I could see her mental health improve, her fear leave after being on the run for so long. I love the changes I saw in her from the start to the finish.
Yes, it has fetishes, so if you dont like any of them. Steer clear of this Otherwise, you will love it.

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[BusyM3 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick and steamy read. This is book one in this series Bred by the Bratva Las Vegas. Another series that you will not want to miss from this author. The story flows well and is easy to follow. The characters fit well together and have great chemistry. A enjoyable read.

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[Shelly Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a brain break but fell short on connections and business. The main Male character had potential, but the female never developed. I will say the brothers at the very end made it interesting for a second book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Narelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jasmine walks into his casino and the rest is history you could say, as from the moment Adrik sees Jasmine on the screen he is enamoured by her, and will do whatever it takes to make her his. A quick read with steamy instalove, a determined Bratva man and a pinch of OTT.

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[Bec A · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great spicy story with outstanding characters and easy to follow plot line. A sweet steamy romance that hooks you with both characters being likeable and a happily ever after.

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[Chrissy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was incredibly captivating. The chemistry between the MMC and FMC was truly electrifying, and I found myself completely drawn into their dynamic. The storyline was well-paced, and the characters were very well-developed.

[Sarah Grant · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short but sweet romance, dark hero falls for the abused heroine, deals with her past and gives her a happy ending.

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[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed everything about this book immensely. I thought it was a terrific read. The plot is was excellent. I recommend reading it.

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[laura.lovesreading · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jasmine, one the run from her past, runs straight in the arms Adrik’s arms.

A book full of connection, a difficult past, spice and a happy ever after.

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[Unrulyreadr Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

OH we in Vegas baby! New set of Bratva , unhinged and on the hunt for their one and only. And what a way to start off this series ! HOLY breeding batman!
дерьмо!.

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