Owned by the Bratva Christmas Devil: An Age Gap Secret Baby Second Chance Dark Romance

by Alexis Lee

I lost my virginity to a Bratva pakhan while bullets shattered the Christmas night—
only to serve champagne to his engagement party hours later.
Five years later, I have a secret daughter… and he’s hunting us both.

Igor Vorontsov
ripped body, cruel mouth, carved-from-marble cheekbones.
The perfect, intoxicating boyfriend…
except for the Bratva tattoo over his chest he never explained,
and the night he skipped our anniversary to get engaged to someone else.

So I ran.
I built a life from a daughter with his eyes, a jewelry brand with my name.
Safety felt real—until an unnamed bouquet appeared at my doors.
Until my favorite lingerie vanished.
Until my daughter drew a giant man hiding behind the school trees.
That’s when I knew.
He found us.

Worse?
Igor doesn’t knock—
he claims.
Especially when I’m asleep.

Genres: Holiday

278 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 30, 2025

Reviews

[Camille · Rating 1 out of 5]

SA is NOT LOVE....

If I could give this book zero stars, I would, while the writing is not terrible and the author has some skills, the fact that she has the main male character SA the main female character once he finds her after she left him and she still ends up falling in love with him again is disgusting. The fact that the author has this act happen in front of the main female character's best guy friend who loves and adores her and helped take care of her and helped her escape the main male character at one point and for her to reject that friend, and get off on the sexual assault happening to her it is revolting. I couldn't even finish the book all the way because it was that nasty. It should have never been published. I've brought and read a lot of dark mafia romances, and I even have several favorite dark mafia romance authors, but this book is something else. 0 stars... would not recommend. Everybody giving it like five stars or even three or four and saying that it's such a good book. Well I wonder if some of you all need some therapy.

PS. I know that some dark mafia romances have really dark elements like this, but in my personal opinion s****l assault should never be a fantasy and is never okay. Just saying.

[Clare Cam · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really really dislike weak fmc

Ah yes, r@pe and SA are soooooo s*xy!
Honestly this was just gross, the way the mmc treated the fmc and of course, she just couldn't resist, even though he r worded her pretending to be a complete stranger, then assaulted her again in front of her best guy friend after beating the crap out of him!
Just a total dream guy, who wouldn't want someone like him?
Women are way stronger than this crap, so sick of these kind of weak fmc, if you don't know how to write a story where the mmc has to actually earn the fmc forgiveness then why bother??
Awful stuff

[Carolyn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Repetitive and horrible SA moments

Dang, thought I'd change up my Christmas read this year with a dark Mafia book from a new (to me) author. Bad mistake... I wish I could wash this is book out with acid from my mind.

Firstly the story is just slow and repetitive. Like from the summary plot we already know she left the guy after he betrayed her. We could've really shortened that and time jumped to focus more on them meeting back up years later.

Then we had pages of "dreams" reiterating the fist 20% of the book.

Lastly I dnfed at around 45% because we had two full on SA scenes with the MMC inflicted on the FMC. While the author's sad attempt to make it seem okay "well her body said yes even though she was saying no so it's okay".

No.its not. okay.

This book is truly awful. I've read my share of dark Mafia books but never read one in which the MMC; inflicted such things on the fmc to "punish her". Just disgusting.

*edit, I didn't even notice "owned" is spelt wrong on the cover... the cover!! Dang, that should've been my warning.

[Sarah Ripley · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not sure why Christmas was even in the title. Couldn’t make it past 50%. Wouldn’t recommend.

[Karen Lovvorn · Rating 4 out of 5]

he thought he could possess her and make her stay.

Instead, she left him after finding out about his betrayal. He had become the Bratva head but he couldn’t find her. He broke the pact for the arranged marriage, not fulfilling it. How father and the supposed bride and her family were not happy. He only wanted Elena but she disappeared. He will find her and make things right.

[Lola · Rating 1 out of 5]

horrible

Bad writing, poor development. On screen rape, multiple times. There needs to be trigger warnings. I never cared for them in the past but now I see the reason. I had to read through a whole ass rape scene. I had expected it to contribute to the story but it was just there. I’m a crass bitch and I love my smut but this was just disgusting and gratuitous sexual violence for fucking nothing. Disgusting.

[Jennifer · Rating 1 out of 5]

He loved her but SA’d her twice, in front of her best friend who turns around and tries to SA her? Nope. That isn’t love.

I enjoyed the authors other books, but this one was not for me.

[Georgi · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wtf!

Empieza como una trama interesante, mafioso se enamora de una chica humilde, ingenua y virginal, queda embarazada y se entera que él estaba comprometido, por ende huye del pais... Hasta ahí ponele que buena.

Salto de 5 años, ella triunfadora, emprendedora, criando a su hija sola, por un momento pensé que era diseñadora de joyas pero después parece ser de ropa, en fin, le va bien hasta que él la encuentra y todo se convierte en un sin sentido absoluto.

Terminan juntos obviamente....

[Jen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good Until….

I liked this story, up until I didn’t. When the H SAs the h it changed my whole feeling towards the story. He was not redeemable after that.

[Marie Meow Meow · Rating 1 out of 5]

OWNAED??? OWNAED??? ON THE COVER??? Good Lord. The cover.
Does anyone have self respect anymore? I mean, I don't. But this isn't about me.

[Beautiful Flower · Rating 2 out of 5]

First I want to say you are a really talented writer but you need to build a strong connection between your characters .Give them the space and time in your books to bond and develop build a strong connection that your books try to show. The plot is flat and predictable. I read two books and I can easily trace the similarities between them. Both of the male characters are behaving and thinking the same way even how to handle their mistakes and their grovel techniques. I understand they are possessive men but I must feel they are two different people as a reader . Furthermore a friend who helped the heroine to disappear was in love with her silently is repeated. My point even if the same plot age gap and secret baby but even book should be unique has it is own way, degrade the heroine and she forgave him is unhealthy message for girls because it is not love it is humiliation.

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

When Igor's father forced a marriage for power it came between him and the woman he loved and when Stella learned at his party by accident it severed what she had between them. Wrecked and lost Igor vows to find his woman and get back all he lost but enemies are planning and when the woman he was supposed to marry leads the charge against him all hell breaks loose. Will Igor be able to keep the woman he loves out of harm's way. Igor and Stella touched my heart and had me all caught up in their thrilling story.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Reba Densley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this read. I couldn't seem to put it down.
Elena was hurt and at the worst time of the year. She didn't think she would ever love again. But when she moves and finds an unexpected gift, she starts over and fights to make her own way.
Igor messed up and he's determined to fix it anyway he can when the time presents itself.

The struggle to find the other, the secret that has been hidden for 5 years. Redemption. Forgiveness. And a Christmas considered miracle. And other woman drama.

[Sarah Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

So this is a difficult one to decided on how much I liked this story. Both the characters were strong and i liked them both, but the story bored me in places, it started great then in the middle it got a bit slow and boring and then at the end it got exciting. Stella was adorable, Marco was a snake!
I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Dre · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was ok

This gem is from a new to me author, so i was not accustomed to their writing style. I'm not sure I would consider this a Christmas story, but okay. I get it the betrayal that happened on Christmas day, and it ended on Christmas. I would say this book is bratva lite due to the limited action/violence. The author did not note a trigger that I believe needs to be mentioned - there is a scene on non-con and dub-con.

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jewel Ambitions

Igor and Elena were great together and approaching a milestone into their relationship. Unfortunately, secrets and betrayal separate them for years until they are reunited. The suspense in this story was emotionally heightened. It had a little bit of danger and romance that brought out the intrigue of this story.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Beth Buswell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engaging read.

The book caught my attention from page one. I enjoyed a lot about this book. Igor is a man of Complexity. Elena had the strength of a thousand Men. The spice was great and just enough in the story as to not over do it. The middle of the book was what gave me pause, its a bit dark and be uncomfortable so just prepare. The ending wrapped everything up nice and tidy.

[Amanda Life Support · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg!

I absolutely loved Igor and Elana. His obsession is so heart warming and spicy. Marco definitely shocked me! Oh I absolutely love Stella! If you love a tough controlling mafia man who is absolutely torn between his duty and his soul mate with lots of twists and turns with lots of spice you 'll love this!

[Sheron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Owned by the Bratva Christmas Devil

I enjoyed this book The storyline was good and it flowed. Lots of action and a very controlling and jealous man. Loved the daughter Stella and how Elena had named her business after her. Also liked the bonus scene which took you into the future.

[Mary Ellen Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

Owned by the Bratva Christmas Devil

You only got 3 stars because of how he tormented her. When he discovered where she was staying. He stalked her. He then also stalked her daughter. He also he raped her. I was annoyed at her she turned her back on Marco.

[Laura Landry · Rating 2 out of 5]

NOT a Christmas story at all.

Spoilers ahead. Boy meets girl, boy loses girl when she finds out he is engaged to other girl. Boy ends engagement and looks for girl. Finds girl, becomes a stalker and then assaults her. For a Christmas story this book misses by a mile.

[Chris Cantu saldana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Energized Story

This author builds a great storyline. The emotional angst , violence, heated chemistry evolve during the whole story. This does not disappoint and offers only the best of what a Bratva brings. Sit, read and immerse yourself in this quick read. Enjoy!

[Ashley O · Rating 4 out of 5]

unexpected but good

This book was not what I expected but was a good shorter read. Really not Christmas related at all but that’s ok. The spice was spicy and hot. An enjoyable read.

[Lyssa's Reads · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF got to about 40% and just couldn’t go on. The writing could use a bit more development and attention to details when moving through a scene. There’s a lack of description when characters move from one place to the next, or when time passes. Story has a lot of potential though.

[Jasmin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not sure how this book has such a high rating. The only thing that saved it (somewhat) were the spice scenes. It was incredibly inconsistent, and it felt like a long ramble. Things happened so fast, absurdly at that.

[Melinda Willis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good easy book for the holidays

Perfect book to read for the holidays especially if you like mafia and darker romance. Igor’s character development is good and even if you want to hate him you can’t.

[sheryl blaszczyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic story

Oh my god what a story. I loved these two and there are so many twists and turns you will be gasping. This author really wrote a fantastic story. Must read

[Danee · Rating 5 out of 5]

One word: Wow, a fantastic story with characters who draw you in and won't let you go. Highly recommended!


I received an Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good read!

i really enjoyed the read. It was a great brat a mystery. A little long but good character depth. Great spicy scenes.

[Michelle Heath · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a good read - moved things right along.