Snowed in with the Bratva

by Penny Dee

A ruthless Bratva boss.
A lone witness.
A snowstorm that traps them together at Christmas.

I was in the wrong alley at the wrong time.
And I saw something I shouldn’t see.

One gunshot.
One dead man.
And one cold-eyed killer staring straight into my soul.

Nikolai Morozov.
Bratva Pakhan.
A gorgeous, merciless nightmare.

He kidnaps me to a remote mountain lodge where a blizzard locks us inside
Just the two of us—and the secrets he refuses to explain.

He says it’s for my safety.
But the way he touches me?
The way he closes the distance between us?
The way his voice drops when he calls me malyshka?
There’s nothing safe about it.

If you love a morally grey man who turns ruthlessly protective for the woman he loves, and a winter romance that goes from fear to filthy obsession, then prepare to devour this in one sitting.

Genres: Christmas

205 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 19, 2025

About the author

Penny Dee writes mafia and motorcycle club romance. Her stories bring the suspense, the feels, and a whole lot of heat.

She found her happily ever after with an Australian hottie who she met on a blind date.


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Reviews

[Kylie Dzomlija · Rating 4 out of 5]

First I want to thank Penny for allowing me the opportunity to review an ARC copy. It wasy very 1st Arc and it did not disappoint 


Holly and Nikolai gave us drama, passion and love. The plot twist was insane and I can't wait to see what else Penny has instore for us 


4stars 

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nikolai and Holly have a wonderful moment before everything turns dangerous. Holly doesn’t know what lengths Nikolai will go to keep her safe. Kidnapping wasn’t something she thought would ever happen to her but oh did it turn out for the best! Secrets will be revealed and they will find their happy ending ❤️ Loved their love story 🖤

[Rebecca Goss]

First of all, the cover is wonderful. Holly thinks she is having a bad night when she watches her just recently ex paw all over another woman. It gets much worse when she witnesses a murder and is taken hostage. The plot thickens significantly throughout the book. Holly and Nikolai are explosive and their adventure is entertaining and sweet. I mean sweet, if you like morally grey thinking, protective behavior at any cost and spicy passion. And I do. I read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Kate Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

My wife trope done right!

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵. 𝘐𝘵 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺.”

Oooof where’s my bratva pakhan?! Sheesh this snowed in bratva romance was hot and so entertaining.

𝕴 𝖜𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝖗𝖆𝖎𝖓 𝖉𝖔𝖜𝖓 𝖋𝖎𝖗𝖊 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖇𝖗𝖎𝖒𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝖔𝖓 𝖆𝖓𝖞𝖔𝖓𝖊 𝖜𝖍𝖔 𝖈𝖔𝖒𝖊𝖘 𝖆𝖋𝖙𝖊𝖗 𝖍𝖊𝖗.

The banter was perfect. The storyline was well thought out and not overly intricate. The passion between the two of them was beautiful.

Rating: 4 ⭐️
Spice: 2 🌶️

[Maureen Walsh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just love Penny Dee’s writing style — it flows effortlessly and keeps you engaged from start to finish.

I really enjoyed the MCs, Holly and Nikolai. This is a quick, easy read with great chemistry between them and a wee twist in Holly’s story that I didn’t see coming.

Nikolai’s OTT “touch her and die” Bratva vibes were everything. Protective, intense, and exactly what I want in a hero.

Overall, this was a really good read.

*Thank you, Penny, for the ARC!

[Vic · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Snowed in with the Bratva, Holly is taking a small break from her work when she hears some sounds and follows them. It leads her into an alley and she accidentally stumbles into someone getting murdered. The murderer turns and looks at her and sadly, it’s Nikolai, the same guy she was flirting with earlier. She tries to run and hide but he eventually catches her and kidnaps her. He takes her away to a remote cabin, but tells her it’s for her safety. Even worse, a snow storm passes through leaving them trapped together. She demands why. What will happen when she finds out that he’s Bratva and has been watching her and knows more about her than she does herself?

Nikolai is the pakhan. His loyalty is to the bratva. When we first meet him, he is flirting with Holly but he gets interrupted after meeting her. The next time he sees her, she sees him kill someone a few feet away. She is frozen scared and doesn’t run until he turns and sees her watching. Now he is after her and when he finds her, he kidnaps her. He takes her away to a remote cabin. However, he assures it is for her safety. Not only does he hide her away, he also marries her. Again,he says it is for her safety. The chemistry is there and the attraction is undeniable. When they finally give in to their desires they get to know each other. But, the truth is that Nikolai knows more than he is saying but the things he tells her could shatter her world.

Penny Dee kept me on the edge of my seat. I felt bad for Holly. She gets taken and it is told it is for her safety but all she wants is answers. She is very attracted to Nikolai but refuses to admit it. Nikolai also cared too much for her and felt the guilt eating at him hiding the truth. Their scenes were hot and the banter between them was so hilarious. However, this was an emotional roller coaster. I was expecting a small Christmas Novella instead I got an action packed dark mafia romance set at Christmas time. This is an age gap, arranged marriage, enemies to lovers with a feisty, stubborn woman and an obsessive, jealous, and possessive billionaire. He screams touch her and die vibes the minute he decides to marry her. It is filled with drama, danger, secrets, banter, and some shocking twists.

[World Of Books 65 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snowed In With The Bratva is proof that Penny Dee can deliver heart-pounding romance no matter the world she builds.

Whether Penny Dee is writing MC or Mafia romance, one thing is guaranteed—you will be glued to the pages, unable to put the book down. Snowed In With The Bratva is another breathtaking, sizzling, suspense-laden story, and the fact that it doubles as a perfect Christmas read only makes it sweeter (and hotter).

This fast-paced enemies-to-lovers mafia romance wastes no time pulling you in. From their very first meeting at an art gallery event, Holly has no idea just how drastically her life is about to change. The instant, undeniable chemistry she feels for Nikolai Morozov is intoxicating—but falling for the Bratva Pakhan was never part of her plan. Secrets, lies, and danger surround them, and every step closer only raises the stakes.

Nikolai is the kind of morally grey hero Penny Dee excels at—ruthless, powerful, and utterly captivating. When he falls, he falls hard, and his fierce, unwavering protectiveness over Holly will have your heart racing. The tension crackles, the passion burns hot, and the suspense keeps you turning pages late into the night.

Snowed In With The Bratva is a gripping blend of danger, desire, and emotional intensity, wrapped in a wintery setting that makes it impossible to resist. If you love mafia romance with scorching chemistry, relentless pacing, and a hero who would burn the world down for the woman he loves, this one deserves a top spot on your festive TBR.

[Daisy Knox · Rating 5 out of 5]

More reviews posted at Tales of Love, Life, and Murder

Holly’s day goes from bad to worse as she watches her newly-declared ex paw at Holly’s boss in public. Things look up briefly when she meets a gorgeous stranger but things take a dire turn when she witnesses a murder, gets kidnapped and is forced to marry the beautiful, brooding man. She can’t decide if Nikolai is a hero or a villain, but Holly doesn’t hate being his prisoner, or his wife.


Nikolai knows he’s a bit of both but he wants to be her hero. There are a lot of good reasons to protect her and claim her, but the only one that matters to him is that he loves Holly. Although she’s furious with him at first, Holly grows to like her new surprise husband more each day. This is a fun holiday romance with a bit of spice and suspense and I loved it.

[reader_dreamer_4life · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely Devoured!

Nikolai Morozov is a brutal Pakhan who kidnaps Holly one night after she sees something she shouldn’t have.

“I’ve been kidnapped by the most handsome man in the fucking world.”

Yes, Yes you have Holly and I’m damn jealous (cue the song that should be me). hehe..

Nikolai is everything you would want in a Pakhan; brutal, loyal, strong and protective.
Then…. You get the side of him he offers to Holly.. caring, sweet, protective and HOT AF.
These two were a ride from the moment they met which was filled with lust and tension.
Lust and tension quickly turned to enemies after a forced marriage.
But… let’s be honest even during the ‘ I hate you’ moments the tension and pull between these two was fire! And the banter between them was strong and tension filled.
The Pakhan definitely found his queen in Holly who is perfect blend of sweet and strong.
For me this was a quick read that was packed full of mafia, tension, drama, suspense, action, romance, secrets and spice.

I never miss a Penny Dee release and I just loved this one!

[Pamela Lilley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mafia romance is one of my favourite tropes, add in a forced marriage, enemies to lovers, and I was in my element. When Holly witnesses Nicolai Morozov commit cold blooded murder, she knows that her life will never be the same again. Going on the run is her only option. Nicolai however, has other plans. His plans have just had to be brought forward, and Holly is the his ultimate goal. Lots of action, a little suspense, and a whole lot of sexy time. Things really are starting to unravel in a cosy lodge in the middle of nowhere Alaska. A short entertaining read with a possessive alpha mafia boss and the feisty woman who is starting to make him feel. I received an advanced copy of this book. This is my honest review.

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly sweet but dark !

This was a great quick holiday read with the all the usual excellent traits of Penny Dee's books. And although the subject is dark (forced relocation, marriage, a whole host of shady characters), the book ends up being surprisingly sweet.

Being a short book - but longer than a novella- the story is fast paced, along with the relationship building but it is well written and well paced.

I enjoyed the way they met and the very relatable "bad ideas" reactions Holly had thought the book.

Holly is soft but strong and Nikolai is only dark for others!

As usual, I did get emotionally involved with the side characters so I'd love to see more stories in that world!

Summary
Rating 4⭐
Spice 3🌶️

[Eugi · Rating 5 out of 5]

201. Snowed in with the Bratva by Penny Dee 205

genres: mafia romance holiday romance
ranking: a hug, a comfort read that fed my soul 7.5

the first line:
“Just get through the next hour.
You are a professional.”
I am grateful to this book for ... good everyday vocabulary.

notes: fast-paced, packed, drama, kidnapping, murder, lost relatives, pelmeni, a Christmas tree, marriage, bribery, previous trauma, a few panic attacks, cheating; honestly, many books don't have that much going on in 700 pages, and here it is neatly packed into 205

quotes:
“Cooking is love, yes? You put good things in, you get good things out.

[Teresa Daugherty · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good!!!!

I love Ms Dees books! This one was so good. It is about Holly and Nikolai. Holly sees something thing she shouldn't so Nikolai takes her to his home in Alaska to keep her safe. Yuri, the evil and vile Wolf, is after her but why?
I can not do reviews very well. I have a hard time with putting my thoughts down. Other reviewers are so good so please read theirs. All I can say is please read this. You will be so glad you did. I received an ARC for my honest review and I also bought a copy for myself. Ms Dee is such an amazing author. Get this book, you will enjoy it! Promise!!!!

[Cris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Penny Dee is one of those “go to” authors that never lets me down, and she’s continued her winning streak with this book. Snowed In With The Bratva jumps right in to the story and doesn’t let up until the end. Great couple…I expected nothing less…action…of course…and an intriguing storyline. I only found one fault with this story…it was over before I was ready for it to be! I would love a little more from Nikolai and Holly, oh and I’m pretty sure that Dmitri needs a book too…just sayin’! Great job, Ms. Dee, you never fail to entertain!

[Jodie Mihas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

Holly witnesses something she shouldn’t have and Nikolai decides the best course of action is to kidnap her. He marries her while he still has her hostage in his lodge. Secrets, action,danger and suspense are all in this awesome story. So much passion between the two that turns into so much love between them. Some of the side characters in this book need their story told. Highly recommend this book and author to everyone 🖤❤️

[Mrs J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holly’s night just keeps getting worse, having to watch her ex boyfriend and boss behave inappropriately at a work event, a situation in an alley and finally being kidnapped by the handsome stranger from the event.

A brilliant story, I was gripped from the very beginning as the plot twists and turns with danger, malice, family betrayals, secrets and passion and an OTT possessive and protective Pakhan .

[Surrender2silk · Rating 5 out of 5]

holly is having the worst night of her life. Her ex is in out her boss. she walks in on a murder in the alley. The sexy Bratva kidnaps her. When he makes sure she can’t walk away he shows her how much he likes her. When her past come calling. He’s there to save her. He has secrets. can he confess and still keep her? When she has to make the decision of stay, she gets an idea how much he cares for her. he will protect her no matter what.

[Allie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looking for a quick and spicy holiday read. Look no farther because this book has it all. Enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, secluded lodge in Alaska and all the drama and spicy you could want. For as short of a read this was, it had a whole plot line and story. It was an absolute perfect holiday mafia romance read and just what you need for the holiday season.

Personally, after reading this I now want to go to Alaska and f*ck under the Northern Lights. 🤭

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Penny Dee does the Bratva dirty in the best way!! She is so talented and brings to life a story with twists and turns. When you think you know what is going to happen, you don’t. This story of Nikolai and Holly kept me on my toes until the very end. This story takes place during the holiday season and offers holiday magic, mischief, spice & action. It kept me interested from the first page to the very end. I have enjoyed every one of this author’s books and can’t wait to see what else comes from the Bratva. Her stories are original, entertaining and always leave you wanting more. Read this book and everything else in the author’s library. You won’t be sorry.

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holly and Nikolai are meant for each other. Their relationship begins when Nikolai kidnaps her to his home in Alaska. But, as they each get to lower the walls around their hearts, they begin to really see each other. While they both expose their lives to each other, they fall in love. There are twists and turns in this story I didn’t see coming. It has betrayal, love and forgiveness. Loved it!

[Cindy Fong · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Holly and Nikolai's story. The fiery tempers on both of them make for great banter and lots of tension, their similar childhood trauma bonded them. The way Holly changed Nikolai was swoon worthy. Who knew getting snowed in with people after you could forge and form an unlikely couple. This was an entertaining fast read.

[Terri West · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick slightly dark romance that is great for the holidays. The chemistry between Holly and Nikolai is off the charts. However, the circumstances of them being together has not endeared him to her. Penny has then thrown in a twist that I didn't see coming.
A well written spicy read.

[Gladys · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought that this was an incredible read. Holly and Nikolai's romance is a captivating and tempting combination of action, darkness, heat, tension, twists, drama and heart that reads easily, holds your attention firmly and has you rooting passionately for this couple. Just wonderful.

[Ann L · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is dark, intense, and impossible to put down. Nikolai is everything I love in a morally grey hero, he’s ruthless, protective, and completely addictive.

The snowy forced-proximity romance and tension had me hooked from start to finish.

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book

OK I didn't like that we did not learn his name and that the book ended without us learning more about him. All in all I truly loved the book but was disappointed with the end. But Penny Dee I can't wait for the next one.

[andrea holliway · Rating 4 out of 5]

Steamy Christmas read!

I enjoyed this quick and steamy read! The instalove on the part of Nikolai was what made the story for me. I’m a sucker for the he falls first/ instalove trope.

[Madeleine]

A beautiful Christmas romance story about Nikolai + Holly. What are you to do when a snowstorm traps you with the man who kidnapped you and feelings start to arise and obsession takes over.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this read - predictable tho!!

[Mikaela Ellesjö · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so good!! I ate it up 😍🎄

[Missy Clifford · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good!!

This is short and so good! Love me an Alpha Man! Holly is strong too!! Good Christmas mafia story!! Enjoy!!