Bratva Vow

The Volkov Trilogy #2

by Clara Dunn

I ran to save myself… but all I did was prove how deeply he owns me.

Leaving Benedikt Volkov was supposed to be my escape.
My freedom.
My chance to breathe without his shadow pressed against my spine.

Instead, I can’t outrun the way his voice lives under my skin.

One week back home and everything feels wrong.
Like I stepped out of a hurricane and now I miss the storm.

And when he finally catches me, he looks at me like I’m a debt he intends to collect in full.No sweetness.
No mercy.
Just the man who swore I’d never get away from him again.

He drags me back into a war he’s determined to win—against his father, his brother, and anyone who touches what’s his.

And somehow I’m falling for him in all the wrong ways.

And when the next strike hits, I’ll have to
my freedom… or the man who ruined it.

Bratva Vow is Book 2 is a steamy, dual-POV dark mafia romance filled with danger, obsession, and heart-pounding tension. Ends on a delicious cliffhanger that will leave you begging for more. This series is intended to be read in order starting with Book 1.

155 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 9, 2025

Reviews

[Kay]

Well… this book was SO annoying. 😂 And yet, here I am, still reading because I need to know how this whole thing ends.

📚 Sienna is really starting to test my patience. I understand wanting her to be independent and not just blindly follow Benedikt, but there were SO many moments where she seemed completely unaware of the gravity of her situation.

📚 And because she doesn’t seem to fully understand the danger around her, some of her choices came across less as “strong and independent” and more as “girl, WHAT are you doing?!” 😂

📚 I did, however, really like seeing Benedikt start to understand her better. He is slowly figuring out that there is more to Sienna than her stubbornness and attitude, and I enjoyed watching that shift in him.

📚 Their dynamic is still interesting to me, even when Sienna is driving me absolutely insane. There is clearly something developing between them, and I am curious to see what happens when they actually start understanding each other.

📚 My biggest issue continues to be the length of these books. At this point, I am seriously convinced this entire trilogy should have just been ONE book. 😂 We get little pieces of the story, then another cliffhanger, then another book. I want the full story and the development without feeling like I’m reading one very long book that has been chopped into three pieces.

📚 But… I don’t know yet. I still have the final book to read, and maybe once I have the whole picture I’ll feel differently about the structure. So for now, we’re reserving judgment.

This one tested my patience more than the first, mostly because Sienna’s choices were driving me crazy. But I am still intrigued by Benedikt, their developing relationship, and where all of this is ultimately going.

Three stars for now. Ask me again after I finish the trilogy. 😂

[Paige]

Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Tear: 🌵
Darkness: 🌉 twilight
Morally: 🩶 gray

Sienna is a baker trying to make ends meet doing her passion and keeping her grandmother cared for. Benedikt is the second favorite son of a Russian mafia boss with plans to take over his family’s empire.

Ben is wiling to give Sienna the world if he gets to have her and a future heir. Sienna well she’s stubborn. She wants her freedom but something about Ben keeps drawing her back in even when she doesn’t think she wants him.

Bratva Claim, book 1 —
I enjoyed it is an easy read happy I can keep following this soon to be hopefully enemies to lovers. I am here for the banter. And love that despite her “hatred” for him she can’t get enough and wants him deep down.

Bratva Vow, book 2 —
We’re getting closer, Sienna certainly isn’t Benedikt’s enemy but he is sure her enemy. Sienna kinda pmo she’s not understanding all he’s willing and wants to give her. Also she wraps them both up in a scheme that they’re not prepared for — but is mad at what must happen to follow through. AND THE END GIRL talk about cliff hanger.

Bratva Ruin, book 3 —
By the end of this book I was left with good ole happily ever after vibes which I loved. They both grow so much in this last book. I loved seeing them work through everything and finally be on the same page.

Read this book if you like:
♦︎ mafia romance
♦︎ dual POV
♦︎ enemies to lovers
♦︎ possessive MMC
♦︎ dubious consent
♦︎ stubborn FMC

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[Kimberly | Copyeditor]

Bratva Vow
Clara Dunn

If slow burn and he falls first had a glorious baby, it would be Sienna and Benedikt.

I admire Sienna’s determination and dedication to hating the man who claimed her life. I love that she doesn’t see a beautiful man and just falls at his feet. She will not relinquish control of her life, even in the smallest of choices. It forces him to continually have to adapt his approach as he begins falling for her. Though he probably wouldn’t call it that.

I love that Benedikt is softening in ways to earn her. He is constantly having to calculate his reactions and how he engages with her. She’s not impressed by expensive things so he has to figure out how to earn a woman that can’t be bought. He has to learn that what he sees as taking care of her, she sees as him controlling and it becomes a delicate balance he has to walk. Because he does want to earn her. And whether he knows it yet or not, he wants her to love him.

I love that the focus on them individually and together drives a lot of our story. I enjoy that the mafia side of things is woven so gently throughout the story. There is that ever looming feeling of danger, but it’s not overwhelming which gives a sense of something bad is coming and will it blow apart everything when it finally explodes.

[Victoria Golby]

The Volkov Trilogy - Brilliant mafia romance in three books

A lovely mafia romance, well worth the read and I was lucky to get all three books as the first two end on cliff hangers and I couldn't wait to continue Sienna and Benedikt's story. There's plenty of power, secrets, danger, spice, a protective mafia MMC who will fight to keep his woman safe, an independent FMC, love, twists and a HEA.

Book 2 – Bratva Vow
An enjoyable continuation of Sienna and Ben's romance, with Sienna being pulled further into his life and dangerous world. But with loyalties and betrayal this finishes on a wonderful cliffhanger. A good read linking books 1 and 3.

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

[Morgan Newman]

Another solid read.

The Bratva Vow continued to deliver the chemistry I loved in the first book.
The tension between Sienna and Benedikt was still one of my favorite parts of the story. Their relationship continued to keep me invested, and I was just as interested in seeing where their story would go.
But that ending... 😭
It genuinely hurt my feelings and left me needing answers immediately. Thankfully, I didn't have to sit around wondering what happened because book three was right there, and there was absolutely no way I was going to stop before finding out what came next.
Another solid 4-star read and a book that definitely did its job of making me need the next one immediately.

[Tina Thompson]

Wow that was bad. So many mistakes. Russians having meetings speaking English, Sienna arguing everything, and it still isn’t finished!

I hated this book. Sienna does nothing but argue absolutely every single thing, and is so annoying. Benedikt is getting feelings for Sienna and doesn’t like it so he treats her even worse. His fathers and brother’s games continue and it’s crazy! Benedikt has meetings with his men and they all speak ENGLISH! They would talk in Russian! So so bad! The worst thing about it is that it’s not frigging finished and there’s another book that I don’t want to read but I want to know what happens. 😡😡😡😡😡

[Wendy Livingstone]

This is the second book in this impressive trilogy, and Benedikt and Sienna’s journey continues.
This is a well written action-packed story, which is revealed on dual POV’s, with obsession, danger, suspense, intrigue, tension, trust, challenges, forced proximity, unreliable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, and heart-pounding addictive page turner.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kandiemarie]

I cannot express how amazing this trilogy is. I was hooked from the time I opened my Kindle and it had me on the edge of my seat for the entire time. Ben and Sienna's story is fantastic. The action, betrayal, control, suspense, sparks and the unexpected twists give it oomph. I can't wait to see what Artem's story is going to look like. Highly recommend reading.

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

[dre]

I hate dumb MFCs

Okay, the more I read the more pissed off I get. I just don’t like the MFC and I so wish things don’t go well for her. Is it too late to have her killed off? I think the MMC would be better off without all her attitude and naivety. She’s not only going to get herself killed but his. Walk away Ben, walk away. Needless to say, I’m moving on to the last book because hopefully the MFC will suffer and realize what her betrayal cost her.

[Varoushka Sah]

I struggle to put into words how good this trilogy is. From the moment I opened my Kindle, it had me, and it kept me perched on the edge of my seat the whole way through. Book two doesn't ease off for a second.

I tore through both the first and second books in a single day, if that tells you anything. I can't recommend it highly enough; just start at the beginning and let it take over your day.

[Alharaca]

Had the pleasure to read the books and are short from perfect. They had the perfect amount of depth and sentiment you would expect in a book. Definitely an amazing job done . Can wait to read more from this author.

[BookishXandra📚]

3 ⭐️. Part 2 of the series, as good as first one 💜

[Michelle Heath]

Holy moly what an end to book 2. Can’t wait to read book 3

[Robin Miller]

I loved the book.

[Book Addict]

The Volkov Trilogy is worth exploring—but it’s not without its bumps.

Book 1 hooked me right away. The pacing is sharp, the atmosphere tense, and Volkov himself is a fascinating character—torn between duty and humanity. It’s the kind of opener that makes you want to binge the whole series.

Book 2 however, felt like a detour. The psychological depth is interesting, but the plot meanders and the momentum stalls. Honestly, you could skip this one and still follow Book 3 without missing much.

Book 3 brings the trilogy back to form. It’s fast, urgent, and delivers the emotional payoff you’ve been waiting for since page one. The ending ties things together in a way that feels both satisfying and earned.

Verdict:If you’re curious about the trilogy, don’t let Book 2 scare you off. Book 1 and Book 3 alone make for a powerful duology, but completionists may still want the full ride.


Enjoyable read.

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

[Crystal Thom]

Loved this Mafia trilogy! I started reading it and couldn't stop. I loved Sienna and Benedikt's relationship, the back and forth banter had me laughing and pulling my hair out at the same time.. Sienna can come across annoying at times but she really grew on me. Spicy,suspenseful and exciting!!! I have read many mafia books and this is on in my top 5.

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