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The Bratva Lords #3
Lord of Cruelty
The Morozov Bratva vow: Family First, Always.
I've always straddled the line between the Bratva and my art - destruction and danger vs. creation and beauty. But my hand is gone now, and with it, the part of me capable of creating something more in this life.
Liria Krasniqi is the last of the Krasniqi Mob. Her dying father is begging to make amends for his attack on our family by giving us everything he has: as long as Liria's part of the deal.
Marry the daughter of the man who cost me my hand? I'll do it. But she'll spend the rest of her life paying for what I've lost.
My soul.
Tropes:
Hades and Persephone vibe
Surprise Pregnancy
Captive Bride
Hero with a disability
Found Family
Dark Bratva Romance
Lord of Cruelty is the third book in The Bratva Lords Series. There is no other woman drama and as always, an HEA.
I've always straddled the line between the Bratva and my art - destruction and danger vs. creation and beauty. But my hand is gone now, and with it, the part of me capable of creating something more in this life.
Liria Krasniqi is the last of the Krasniqi Mob. Her dying father is begging to make amends for his attack on our family by giving us everything he has: as long as Liria's part of the deal.
Marry the daughter of the man who cost me my hand? I'll do it. But she'll spend the rest of her life paying for what I've lost.
My soul.
Tropes:
Hades and Persephone vibe
Surprise Pregnancy
Captive Bride
Hero with a disability
Found Family
Dark Bratva Romance
Lord of Cruelty is the third book in The Bratva Lords Series. There is no other woman drama and as always, an HEA.
397 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 14, 2026
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May 24, 2026
Just another amazing book in this series.
There was some mystery in this one surrounding the threats to her life.
The entire storyline around the prosthesis was interesting too.
The suspense, drama, and heat in this book were very well written.
Looking forward to the next book in June.
Well done!!
There was some mystery in this one surrounding the threats to her life.
The entire storyline around the prosthesis was interesting too.
The suspense, drama, and heat in this book were very well written.
Looking forward to the next book in June.
Well done!!
May 17, 2026
I was so disappointed with *Lord of Pain* that I was wary about starting this one. Even though Aleksey described himself as a manwh0re, it wasn’t constantly shoved in our faces , it’s only really mentioned once.
At first, I loved Liria and thought we were going to get some great banter between them, but as soon as they got married, she basically disappeared as a character.
Also, Aleksey wasn’t really cruel to her, he mostly just ignored her. Which, okay, isn’t ideal, but it wasn’t anything overly dramatic.
I liked the fact that Aleksey was maimed, although is it me or I really didn’t get how bad his hand was damaged? Sometimes it felt like he lost it completely and other time it was he still has some fingers 🤔 but no big deal.
Other than that, I really enjoyed the book. The balance between action and spice was done really well, and there was always something happening.
Spice was good and real… no weird kink tyvm!!
And, in true Adriana Fraser style, the wedding was cold, rushed, and lacking much consent.
Now I’m wondering… who’s next?
✅arranged marriage
✅one night stand
✅Bratva vs Albanian mafia
✅manwh0re vs barely experienced h but no virgin
✅ maimed MMC
🌶️🌶️
At first, I loved Liria and thought we were going to get some great banter between them, but as soon as they got married, she basically disappeared as a character.
Also, Aleksey wasn’t really cruel to her, he mostly just ignored her. Which, okay, isn’t ideal, but it wasn’t anything overly dramatic.
I liked the fact that Aleksey was maimed, although is it me or I really didn’t get how bad his hand was damaged? Sometimes it felt like he lost it completely and other time it was he still has some fingers 🤔 but no big deal.
Other than that, I really enjoyed the book. The balance between action and spice was done really well, and there was always something happening.
Spice was good and real… no weird kink tyvm!!
And, in true Adriana Fraser style, the wedding was cold, rushed, and lacking much consent.
Now I’m wondering… who’s next?
✅arranged marriage
✅one night stand
✅Bratva vs Albanian mafia
✅manwh0re vs barely experienced h but no virgin
✅ maimed MMC
🌶️🌶️
May 18, 2026
Question: How do you know if you really love a book? Answer? When you don't want it to end! That's exactly the way I feel about Arianna Fraser's Lord of Cruelty, The Bratva Lords Book 3. This book features Alexsey, the youngest Morozov brother and Liria Krasniqi, whoses estranged father, Dritan, is forcing her into an arranged marriage to him. The Krasniqi Albanian Mob, led by his late son, Luan, attacked the Morozov Bratva in a ferocious gun battle, seriously injuring Alexsey, shattering his left hand. For Alexsey, the loss of his dominant left hand is especially painful because he feels useless to the Bratva without the strength of his shooting hand, and he believes his true gift as an artist has ended. The terminally ill Dritan, believes the marriage offer of Liria, his last living heir, will atone for his family's brutal assault. Also, the forced union with the Morozov Bratva will secure the organization of his remaining Krasniqi Fare (family).
The Meet Cute...three months before the attack. Alexsey and his brother, Roman, are attending a fundraiser at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Alexsey has an underlying motive; he hopes he can bribe the director for a tour of a new Vincent Van Gogh exhibit. The sound of familiar music captures his interest when the lyrical notes of a piano composition is heard in the museum. For the first time, he sees the beautiful Liria as her fingers are gliding over the pianto keys. A determined Alexsey doesn't allow Liria's initial rebuff to stand in the way of what he wants...her! In order to impress her, he donates 25 million dollars for a new music and arts program, and it works! Liria, who uses the surname Johnson, then gives Alexsey the private tour he wants of the Van Gogh exhibition.
Did I mention that Alexsey is using the alias of Beauford Wellington? Ms. Fraser's stories are well known for her trademark humor. Example: "Beauford?" That a**hole Roman is back and nearly purple from holding in his laughter. "That's the best you can come up with? You sound like you're a thirteen year old girl writing a Regency romance."
Their love for music and art helps Alexsey and Liria form a connection, and when "Beauford" invites Liria back to his place she agrees. They have a passionate night and morning before she sneaks out, and he returns to New York City.
Back to the present, where the meeting of the prospective bride and groom takes place in a Morozov highrise in New York City. You can imagine the look of suprise on the faces of Liria and Alexsey when they are officially introduced to one another, and to put it bluntly, they are far from happy. Liria only agreed to the marriage because of her father's threats against her mother. Alexsey is understandably having difficulty coming to terms with the pain and trauma of losing his left hand, and unfortunately, the recipient of his bitter resentment and hatred is Liria. He vows to make her pay for her family's actions even though she is completely innocent. Liria has been taken away from the quiet and stable life she built with her mother in Boston and now must live a husband who basically ignores her existence and treats her with cruelty when they are forced to be together. Fortunately, her two sisters-in-law and her mother-in-law, Ella, welcome her into the family and are protective of her feelings. I love Liria's interactions with her loyal bodyguard, Roan. Their relationship is one of love, respect, and playful banter. He is the "father" she should have been blessed with.
This is definitely a slow burn romance. Alexsey cannot let go of his anger. He believes he has no value to the Bratva with a "useless" prosthetic hand, and his attempts at painting with his right hand have been disastrous. In time, he comes to reevaluate the bitterness of the last few months of his life and how it has affected his very existence. He slowly begins to make changes...starting with Liria. When they do spend more time together and Alexsey learns about the past trauma she experienced with someone in her father's family in Albania, and he realizes his treatment of her has been unjust. Alexsey sees the sweet and kind person Liria really is, and he remembers the reasons why he was so enamored with her in Boston. Liria finally sees the "Beauford" she found so charming. They begin to work on building their new relationship amidst the daily chaos of Bratva life. There are constant threats to the Morozov Bratva and Liria becomes the target of an unknown enemy. There is plenty of action in the story mixed with suspense, death, the pain of betrayal, and unwavering family love, laughter, and loyalty. Through it all, Alexsey and Liria find joy in one another and a deep and passionate love.
I absolutely love the entire Morozov Bratva series, beginning not so long ago, with Alexsey's parents, Maksim and Ella, in "Mistaken." The Morozov brothers are Russian Mafia, so we know they are involved in the illegal sale of weapons and drugs, unalive rival mobs who encroach on their territories, and who live among the constant presence of deadly enemies and the law (not on their payroll!), etc. However, their world is not just black and white; there is all that gray area in between. The foundation of the Morozov Bratva's "success" and survival is the family's fierce support system, and the respect and loyalty members of their Bratva have for them. Each brother finds his perfect woman who loves him unconditionally and embraces their life together, the good, the bad.. and the sometimes bloody!
The Meet Cute...three months before the attack. Alexsey and his brother, Roman, are attending a fundraiser at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Alexsey has an underlying motive; he hopes he can bribe the director for a tour of a new Vincent Van Gogh exhibit. The sound of familiar music captures his interest when the lyrical notes of a piano composition is heard in the museum. For the first time, he sees the beautiful Liria as her fingers are gliding over the pianto keys. A determined Alexsey doesn't allow Liria's initial rebuff to stand in the way of what he wants...her! In order to impress her, he donates 25 million dollars for a new music and arts program, and it works! Liria, who uses the surname Johnson, then gives Alexsey the private tour he wants of the Van Gogh exhibition.
Did I mention that Alexsey is using the alias of Beauford Wellington? Ms. Fraser's stories are well known for her trademark humor. Example: "Beauford?" That a**hole Roman is back and nearly purple from holding in his laughter. "That's the best you can come up with? You sound like you're a thirteen year old girl writing a Regency romance."
Their love for music and art helps Alexsey and Liria form a connection, and when "Beauford" invites Liria back to his place she agrees. They have a passionate night and morning before she sneaks out, and he returns to New York City.
Back to the present, where the meeting of the prospective bride and groom takes place in a Morozov highrise in New York City. You can imagine the look of suprise on the faces of Liria and Alexsey when they are officially introduced to one another, and to put it bluntly, they are far from happy. Liria only agreed to the marriage because of her father's threats against her mother. Alexsey is understandably having difficulty coming to terms with the pain and trauma of losing his left hand, and unfortunately, the recipient of his bitter resentment and hatred is Liria. He vows to make her pay for her family's actions even though she is completely innocent. Liria has been taken away from the quiet and stable life she built with her mother in Boston and now must live a husband who basically ignores her existence and treats her with cruelty when they are forced to be together. Fortunately, her two sisters-in-law and her mother-in-law, Ella, welcome her into the family and are protective of her feelings. I love Liria's interactions with her loyal bodyguard, Roan. Their relationship is one of love, respect, and playful banter. He is the "father" she should have been blessed with.
This is definitely a slow burn romance. Alexsey cannot let go of his anger. He believes he has no value to the Bratva with a "useless" prosthetic hand, and his attempts at painting with his right hand have been disastrous. In time, he comes to reevaluate the bitterness of the last few months of his life and how it has affected his very existence. He slowly begins to make changes...starting with Liria. When they do spend more time together and Alexsey learns about the past trauma she experienced with someone in her father's family in Albania, and he realizes his treatment of her has been unjust. Alexsey sees the sweet and kind person Liria really is, and he remembers the reasons why he was so enamored with her in Boston. Liria finally sees the "Beauford" she found so charming. They begin to work on building their new relationship amidst the daily chaos of Bratva life. There are constant threats to the Morozov Bratva and Liria becomes the target of an unknown enemy. There is plenty of action in the story mixed with suspense, death, the pain of betrayal, and unwavering family love, laughter, and loyalty. Through it all, Alexsey and Liria find joy in one another and a deep and passionate love.
I absolutely love the entire Morozov Bratva series, beginning not so long ago, with Alexsey's parents, Maksim and Ella, in "Mistaken." The Morozov brothers are Russian Mafia, so we know they are involved in the illegal sale of weapons and drugs, unalive rival mobs who encroach on their territories, and who live among the constant presence of deadly enemies and the law (not on their payroll!), etc. However, their world is not just black and white; there is all that gray area in between. The foundation of the Morozov Bratva's "success" and survival is the family's fierce support system, and the respect and loyalty members of their Bratva have for them. Each brother finds his perfect woman who loves him unconditionally and embraces their life together, the good, the bad.. and the sometimes bloody!
May 29, 2026
He married her as punishment. He didn’t expect her to become his weakness.
Liria has spent her life surviving men who think her bloodline makes her theirs to use. When her dying father offers her as part of a peace deal, she becomes the captive bride of Alexsey, the Bratva heir whose family her own nearly destroyed.
Alexsey once found beauty in music, paint, and the woman he met before he knew her name. Now his hand is gone, his art feels unreachable, and Liria is tied to the loss he can’t forgive. He tells himself she’ll pay, but hatred gets harder to hold when she keeps showing him pain, not cruelty.
Their marriage begins in silence, resentment, and desire. Liria refuses to disappear inside his anger, while Alexsey fights the pull toward a woman he’s supposed to hate. Each act of protection, each honest moment, and each touch pushes them closer to a truth neither is ready to face.
When danger closes in, their bond becomes something riskier. Trust has to be rebuilt from ruin, and love can’t survive unless Alexsey learns Liria isn’t responsible for every wound her family left behind.
Liria learns that tenderness doesn’t mean surrendering her judgment, anger, or voice. Alexsey starts as a man using cruelty to protect the wound he can’t name, then becomes capable of apology and devotion. Their relationship shifts from forced proximity and hostile desire into a high-heat bond where attraction becomes intimacy and protection becomes accountability.
An ultra-steamy, intense, lovers to enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, captive bride, Bratva romance filled with resentment, trauma, found family, unexpected stakes, and hard-won trust. It’s about a woman who refuses to be reduced to her bloodline, a wounded man choosing healing over revenge, and a love that begins as punishment before becoming protection, accountability, and home.
The Elevator Pitch: A ruthless Bratva heir takes the daughter of his enemy as his bride, intending to make her pay for the blood and beauty her family stole from him. But the woman he means to punish is carrying her own scars, and every act of defiance, desire, and reluctant tenderness pulls them deeper into dangerous intimacy. As old violence closes around them, revenge begins to fracture into devotion, forcing them to decide whether love can survive where trust was never meant to grow.
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥 Ultra-Steamy / Erotic Romance
Liria has spent her life surviving men who think her bloodline makes her theirs to use. When her dying father offers her as part of a peace deal, she becomes the captive bride of Alexsey, the Bratva heir whose family her own nearly destroyed.
Alexsey once found beauty in music, paint, and the woman he met before he knew her name. Now his hand is gone, his art feels unreachable, and Liria is tied to the loss he can’t forgive. He tells himself she’ll pay, but hatred gets harder to hold when she keeps showing him pain, not cruelty.
Their marriage begins in silence, resentment, and desire. Liria refuses to disappear inside his anger, while Alexsey fights the pull toward a woman he’s supposed to hate. Each act of protection, each honest moment, and each touch pushes them closer to a truth neither is ready to face.
When danger closes in, their bond becomes something riskier. Trust has to be rebuilt from ruin, and love can’t survive unless Alexsey learns Liria isn’t responsible for every wound her family left behind.
Liria learns that tenderness doesn’t mean surrendering her judgment, anger, or voice. Alexsey starts as a man using cruelty to protect the wound he can’t name, then becomes capable of apology and devotion. Their relationship shifts from forced proximity and hostile desire into a high-heat bond where attraction becomes intimacy and protection becomes accountability.
An ultra-steamy, intense, lovers to enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, captive bride, Bratva romance filled with resentment, trauma, found family, unexpected stakes, and hard-won trust. It’s about a woman who refuses to be reduced to her bloodline, a wounded man choosing healing over revenge, and a love that begins as punishment before becoming protection, accountability, and home.
The Elevator Pitch: A ruthless Bratva heir takes the daughter of his enemy as his bride, intending to make her pay for the blood and beauty her family stole from him. But the woman he means to punish is carrying her own scars, and every act of defiance, desire, and reluctant tenderness pulls them deeper into dangerous intimacy. As old violence closes around them, revenge begins to fracture into devotion, forcing them to decide whether love can survive where trust was never meant to grow.
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥 Ultra-Steamy / Erotic Romance
May 14, 2026
Lord of Cruelty:
Alexsey and Liria 🥰
❤️🔥My Review❤️🔥
Alexsey Morozov. Third sons of Ella and Maksim Morozov. The artist in the family. When an attack on his family left him with no hands on his left, his world just became a nightmare. No more painting, no more firing, he can’t protect himself or his family. All because of one man, Luan Krasniqi. Son of Dristan Krasniqi, the leader of the Krasniqi Albanian Fare.
Winning, the Morozov absorbed the family and with it, Liria. She was born outside of the Fare, no interaction between her and her father’s business, But just the name Krasniqi will put her in danger. And Alexsey will make her pay for it by marrying her. For being the stepsister to Luan.
Alexsey Morozov is darkness and will make her light disappear….
Third books in the Morozov Bratva Heirs series. And Alexsey. What can I say? His good conscience is battling hard against his revenge and cruelty against Liria. And Liria is battling against her feelings for him, her tormentor, her husband. And the journey they will have to endure is not what they are hoping for but what they will do to survive when two families are at war with each other’s.
Arianna Fraser went all in with Alexsey’s story. Hate, revenge, darkness, cruelty. But how far will someone go before it’s too late, too much. And then, he realized, it’s not worth it and just wants to find light again. And that’s why this story is so good, so well written and so much fun to read. I never have enough of her writing and storytelling. It’s fresh, never a dull moment and falling for the Morozov is always a great feeling. Maybe as much as the MacTavish but that’s an other series. Always a pleasure to read her stories. For that, there are not enough stars to rank them. But I will settle with perfect 5⭐️
May 17, 2026
Gripping Mafia romance
This book uses many standard Mafia fiction tropes - marriage brokered between warring Mafia factions, coerced bride with a villainous father, and lots of anger between the couple. At the same time, Fraser has crafted a gripping and inventive novel out of what might otherwise be tired themes. Alexsey is an artist - a painter - and the wounded hero. During an ambush by the Armenian Mafia, he lost his dominant hand. In addition to experiencing enormous physical pain, his inability to create has crippled him emotionally. Liria is also an artist - a concert pianist. She's been raised completely apart from her father's evil empire until he re-enters her life to demand that she marry - or else. Liria is an enormously sympathetic character. She's had nothing to do with her father's crimes, yet is being asked to pay for them. She's very talented and likable but becomes the proxy for her father's enemies hatred and schemes. As the book progresses, she becomes a target and the question is who's behind the attacks. Ultimately, this becomes a story about redemption and forgiveness, as Alexsey realizes that it's not Liria's burden to carry the sins of her biological family. For all Alexsey's bad behavior, readers will grieve with and empathize with him. The connection between the couple feels real.
The synopsis refers to a captive bride. While Liria is forced into marriage, she is never held prisoner by Alexsey. He gives her the freedom and resources to go about the city and to get together with her mother and friends.
This book uses many standard Mafia fiction tropes - marriage brokered between warring Mafia factions, coerced bride with a villainous father, and lots of anger between the couple. At the same time, Fraser has crafted a gripping and inventive novel out of what might otherwise be tired themes. Alexsey is an artist - a painter - and the wounded hero. During an ambush by the Armenian Mafia, he lost his dominant hand. In addition to experiencing enormous physical pain, his inability to create has crippled him emotionally. Liria is also an artist - a concert pianist. She's been raised completely apart from her father's evil empire until he re-enters her life to demand that she marry - or else. Liria is an enormously sympathetic character. She's had nothing to do with her father's crimes, yet is being asked to pay for them. She's very talented and likable but becomes the proxy for her father's enemies hatred and schemes. As the book progresses, she becomes a target and the question is who's behind the attacks. Ultimately, this becomes a story about redemption and forgiveness, as Alexsey realizes that it's not Liria's burden to carry the sins of her biological family. For all Alexsey's bad behavior, readers will grieve with and empathize with him. The connection between the couple feels real.
The synopsis refers to a captive bride. While Liria is forced into marriage, she is never held prisoner by Alexsey. He gives her the freedom and resources to go about the city and to get together with her mother and friends.
May 19, 2026
🖤🔪A brutal and deliciously smexy Bratva couple🔪🖤
The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury," I say. "Marcus Aurelius said that.
(From Roman) "You could helm a Bratva greeting card division for Hallmark." "Roman's such a romantic," I laugh. "Something like, Roses are red, Violets are blue. I cut this guy's d!¢k off, and put it in a box for you."
I felt so much empathy for Liria and Alexsey. Liria had so much hatred directed at her from all angles. Everyone decided they would take out their anger at her father on her - guilty by relation.
Alexsey was BRUTAL at first, but I promise, he more than makes up for it. Chef’s kiss 💋 This book had the perfect amount of everything 💯
From a psychological perspective, Alexsey was an incredibly angry and broken man.
He lost his livelihood, his dominant hand. The hand he relied on for everything: protecting his family, serving the Bratva, fighting, painting… even simple day-to-day tasks. Overnight, his entire world changed, leaving him to relearn life with only one functional, non-dominant hand. Unfortunately for Liria, she entered the picture less than a month later. At that point, Alexsey was consumed by grief and rage, and he unfairly directed much of that anger at her. But once he finally got himself together? He made up for it in every possible way. Watching him relearn how to function, adapt to his new hand, and slowly come to terms with everything he’d lost was incredible. Add in all the action packed throughout the story, and both of them deserve a damn gold star ⭐⭐ And the spice? Holy h€ll 🥵
Arianna Fraser absolutely nailed this one. ❤️🔥
The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury," I say. "Marcus Aurelius said that.
(From Roman) "You could helm a Bratva greeting card division for Hallmark." "Roman's such a romantic," I laugh. "Something like, Roses are red, Violets are blue. I cut this guy's d!¢k off, and put it in a box for you."
I felt so much empathy for Liria and Alexsey. Liria had so much hatred directed at her from all angles. Everyone decided they would take out their anger at her father on her - guilty by relation.
Alexsey was BRUTAL at first, but I promise, he more than makes up for it. Chef’s kiss 💋 This book had the perfect amount of everything 💯
From a psychological perspective, Alexsey was an incredibly angry and broken man.
He lost his livelihood, his dominant hand. The hand he relied on for everything: protecting his family, serving the Bratva, fighting, painting… even simple day-to-day tasks. Overnight, his entire world changed, leaving him to relearn life with only one functional, non-dominant hand. Unfortunately for Liria, she entered the picture less than a month later. At that point, Alexsey was consumed by grief and rage, and he unfairly directed much of that anger at her. But once he finally got himself together? He made up for it in every possible way. Watching him relearn how to function, adapt to his new hand, and slowly come to terms with everything he’d lost was incredible. Add in all the action packed throughout the story, and both of them deserve a damn gold star ⭐⭐ And the spice? Holy h€ll 🥵
Arianna Fraser absolutely nailed this one. ❤️🔥
May 20, 2026
Oh so Hot!
Poor Liria had a mean,sprited father,the man couldn't even die when he should been dead but he could make Liria's life a living hell.Then to top it off he forces her to marry Alexsey that later she finds out that he was her one night stand ,her Mr.Beamont.Her family and his are enemies but she doesn't know much of her fathers crimes and Alexsey family either but she feels that she is being blamed for his lost of his left hand.Alexsey is in a lot of pain,without the use of his left hand he can't paint,and money more things,he feels useless.There is a lot of pain but love and a ton greed and hate but thru all this Liria and Alexsey were able to over come the feelings when they were force to marry and build a happy life together which they deserved over and over.I really like the bodyguard Roan too!
Poor Liria had a mean,sprited father,the man couldn't even die when he should been dead but he could make Liria's life a living hell.Then to top it off he forces her to marry Alexsey that later she finds out that he was her one night stand ,her Mr.Beamont.Her family and his are enemies but she doesn't know much of her fathers crimes and Alexsey family either but she feels that she is being blamed for his lost of his left hand.Alexsey is in a lot of pain,without the use of his left hand he can't paint,and money more things,he feels useless.There is a lot of pain but love and a ton greed and hate but thru all this Liria and Alexsey were able to over come the feelings when they were force to marry and build a happy life together which they deserved over and over.I really like the bodyguard Roan too!
May 23, 2026
Awesome
The h the 3rd book in the series and it doesn’t disappoint. The h and H had met earlier and had a one night stand. They didn’t give out their real names. After that attack on the Morozova that left Alexsy with a disfigured hand, they were forced to marry to bring peace. Her scumbag father who was dying wanted to preserve his legacy married her off to Alexsy. He was indifferent to her in the beginning but grew to love her. The plot is very well written with the previous characters involved with the plot. There’s attempted murders, betrayal, a surprise pregnancy and lots of hot sex. Great epilogue. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
The h the 3rd book in the series and it doesn’t disappoint. The h and H had met earlier and had a one night stand. They didn’t give out their real names. After that attack on the Morozova that left Alexsy with a disfigured hand, they were forced to marry to bring peace. Her scumbag father who was dying wanted to preserve his legacy married her off to Alexsy. He was indifferent to her in the beginning but grew to love her. The plot is very well written with the previous characters involved with the plot. There’s attempted murders, betrayal, a surprise pregnancy and lots of hot sex. Great epilogue. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
May 27, 2026
Must Read! Could not put it down!
As always Arianna does disappoint. I loved book 3 as much if not more than 1 and 2 but honestly loved them all. I love all her books. It's a perfect mix of everything you want in a mafia romance. Just enough build up to make you want it and then the spice OMG 🤯 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ it will leave you sweaty and blushing. The chemistry between these two is off the charts and delicious. And the way they build each other up, lovers to enemies to lovers again was epic! Im at a loss for words right I can't find the best to describe what I'm feeling so I'll say just read it I promise you'll love it.
As always Arianna does disappoint. I loved book 3 as much if not more than 1 and 2 but honestly loved them all. I love all her books. It's a perfect mix of everything you want in a mafia romance. Just enough build up to make you want it and then the spice OMG 🤯 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ it will leave you sweaty and blushing. The chemistry between these two is off the charts and delicious. And the way they build each other up, lovers to enemies to lovers again was epic! Im at a loss for words right I can't find the best to describe what I'm feeling so I'll say just read it I promise you'll love it.
May 16, 2026
Another amazing read!
I loved Lord of Cruelty! It has absolutely everything! I laughed at the jokes and the dialogue between Liria and Roan or Allexsey and his brothers. It felt real! I still have a smile on my face. I cried! I felt the sadness written in the scene, and felt the pain of loss they all felt. I felt the anger against Liria’s father and her cousin. I couldn’t wait for them to get theirs! And best of all, I felt the love between Allexsey and Liria! A wonderful book! I loved it!
I loved Lord of Cruelty! It has absolutely everything! I laughed at the jokes and the dialogue between Liria and Roan or Allexsey and his brothers. It felt real! I still have a smile on my face. I cried! I felt the sadness written in the scene, and felt the pain of loss they all felt. I felt the anger against Liria’s father and her cousin. I couldn’t wait for them to get theirs! And best of all, I felt the love between Allexsey and Liria! A wonderful book! I loved it!
May 26, 2026
This is book 3 of Bratva Lords and a standalone with cross over characters. If you are looking to read a story about falling in love, a sweet romantic love story then this is not for you. The story deals with an alpha male who loses his hand protecting his family. An arranged marriage to the woman who's family cost him his hand. I love the characters. There is just something about digging into a story that I don't want to put the book down. It is a romantic love story that starts with enemies who find the true meaning of love and a happy ever after ending.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 26, 2026
Super enjoyed this story
Arianna is one of those writers who’s books I can just devour!
And this book had me glued!
The storyline was amazing! Kept it thrilling, nicely paced, the banter and genuine feels of all characters interacting was just a breeze to gk over.
The chemistry between the main characters was a lovely lovers to enemies and back to lovers which made my heart full.
Their 🌶️ was super yum! Loved that painting session scene😍
Would definitely recommend this book, any of the author’s books for that matter.
5/5⭐️
Arianna is one of those writers who’s books I can just devour!
And this book had me glued!
The storyline was amazing! Kept it thrilling, nicely paced, the banter and genuine feels of all characters interacting was just a breeze to gk over.
The chemistry between the main characters was a lovely lovers to enemies and back to lovers which made my heart full.
Their 🌶️ was super yum! Loved that painting session scene😍
Would definitely recommend this book, any of the author’s books for that matter.
5/5⭐️
May 15, 2026
I love anything Ms Fraser writes and this book did not disappoint. Def recommend. The only thing I would disagree about is a description that this is like Hades/persephone. Um no. More like Beauty and an angry beast (until he isn’t anymore). Will say MMC does have some creative skills wink wink 😉
May 16, 2026
Yes!!
I love reading the previous books. But this one, I just can't put it down. I had to keep reading it. In my opinion a book that you can't put down, it means it's an amazing book that will hook you right from the beginning. Thank you Arianna Fraser for another amazing book. Looking forward for the next book in the series.
I love reading the previous books. But this one, I just can't put it down. I had to keep reading it. In my opinion a book that you can't put down, it means it's an amazing book that will hook you right from the beginning. Thank you Arianna Fraser for another amazing book. Looking forward for the next book in the series.
May 16, 2026
Thank you so much for writing this book, i really enjoyed the follow on from the last two stories.
Our two heroes really suffered all the trauma from a mis guided man, who took his wrath out in those he should have protected.
I really liked Roan his loyalty and love shone like a star all through the story...
I've read the story in a day...because I couldn't put it down...
Thank you Arianna
Our two heroes really suffered all the trauma from a mis guided man, who took his wrath out in those he should have protected.
I really liked Roan his loyalty and love shone like a star all through the story...
I've read the story in a day...because I couldn't put it down...
Thank you Arianna
May 17, 2026
What a ride!
Absolutely loved this book! It kept me on the edge of my seat! The angst,the spice and the action! A great combination! I stayed up all night to finish it! Adrianna Fraser is one of my new favorite authors! Everything I have read by her so far I have absolutely loved!
Absolutely loved this book! It kept me on the edge of my seat! The angst,the spice and the action! A great combination! I stayed up all night to finish it! Adrianna Fraser is one of my new favorite authors! Everything I have read by her so far I have absolutely loved!
May 14, 2026
where’s the extended epilogue?
I really enjoyed this book but am very disappointed to find that the extended epilogue is no longer available. This is a new release, so what’s going on?
I really enjoyed this book but am very disappointed to find that the extended epilogue is no longer available. This is a new release, so what’s going on?
May 15, 2026
arranged marriage business deal
This book was a good one. I’ve been enjoying this series. I finished this in one evening.
Rival families arrange a marriage for a truce.
I love their meet cute, and then the whole enemies to lovers aspect. It was done well.
This book was a good one. I’ve been enjoying this series. I finished this in one evening.
Rival families arrange a marriage for a truce.
I love their meet cute, and then the whole enemies to lovers aspect. It was done well.
May 15, 2026
Creative spice
What can I say, the creativity in the spice made me happy.
Alexsey and Liria are perfect together, even if it takes him a while to redeem himself.....
If you enjoy Mafia Romance you need to pick up this series!
What can I say, the creativity in the spice made me happy.
Alexsey and Liria are perfect together, even if it takes him a while to redeem himself.....
If you enjoy Mafia Romance you need to pick up this series!
May 16, 2026
Beautiful story
An amazing book full of action, mystery and suspense that will keep you reading non stop! A beautiful love story where they start out as enemies and develop into a strong love for each other! Some hot sexy parts that spice things up included. A great read!
An amazing book full of action, mystery and suspense that will keep you reading non stop! A beautiful love story where they start out as enemies and develop into a strong love for each other! Some hot sexy parts that spice things up included. A great read!
May 17, 2026
1000000/10
This book is amazing and it’s so hard to put down once you start! I’m not usually an enemies to lovers girly, but wow this was worth the wait! 1000/10 recommend this book!!
This book is amazing and it’s so hard to put down once you start! I’m not usually an enemies to lovers girly, but wow this was worth the wait! 1000/10 recommend this book!!
May 17, 2026
Great series . Enjoyed this story very much
Love the characterizations, the banter between brothers and their wives, everything I have wanted from an Arianna Fraser story!
I can’t wait to read her other series!
Love the characterizations, the banter between brothers and their wives, everything I have wanted from an Arianna Fraser story!
I can’t wait to read her other series!
May 18, 2026
Great.
Loved this one. You could really feel the torment that Alexsey was going through after losing his hand. It was wonderful to watch how they managed to overcome all the bitterness and come together.
Shout out for Roan, the bodyguard. He is so funny!!! So dry!!!
Loved this one. You could really feel the torment that Alexsey was going through after losing his hand. It was wonderful to watch how they managed to overcome all the bitterness and come together.
Shout out for Roan, the bodyguard. He is so funny!!! So dry!!!
May 18, 2026
Awesome reading
Arianna, you have outdone yourself again with Lord of Cruelty. I found myself reading it in my dark bedroom while my husband was sleeping. I just couldn’t put it down.
Sincerely
Ann O
Arianna, you have outdone yourself again with Lord of Cruelty. I found myself reading it in my dark bedroom while my husband was sleeping. I just couldn’t put it down.
Sincerely
Ann O
May 25, 2026
Loving this series!
I am loving this family. The way the pain with Alexsey's hand is written without getting specific with medical talk was beautiful. Liria had so many aspects to deal with as well. Her dad is such a jerk, i need a death confirmation in the next book pls. I really love the way they grew and really fell in love. Excited for more!
I am loving this family. The way the pain with Alexsey's hand is written without getting specific with medical talk was beautiful. Liria had so many aspects to deal with as well. Her dad is such a jerk, i need a death confirmation in the next book pls. I really love the way they grew and really fell in love. Excited for more!
May 14, 2026
So good
I loved the start of the story and how they come together i would have liked to have seen the last if her father but overall brilliant 👏 👌
I loved the start of the story and how they come together i would have liked to have seen the last if her father but overall brilliant 👏 👌
May 15, 2026
drop whatever
You are reading because you really want to read this book, after of course you’ve read the previous two. Exciting read from start to finish!
You are reading because you really want to read this book, after of course you’ve read the previous two. Exciting read from start to finish!
May 16, 2026
Another outstanding book
Arianna Fraser has become a favourite author. Her books are well written and full of story. Recommend all her books
Arianna Fraser has become a favourite author. Her books are well written and full of story. Recommend all her books
May 21, 2026
I enjoyed this book
I believe I read this whole series but not back to back. I enjoyed the story. I’m a continue reading this writer. Thank you.
I believe I read this whole series but not back to back. I enjoyed the story. I’m a continue reading this writer. Thank you.
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