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As Vor for the Morozov Bratva, my life will always be a solitary one.
It's fortunate that my brother Dmitri is married now and having children, because those are things I'll never be able to give our family. There are too many enemies to crush, an empire to build and my tastes are far too dark for a "normal" woman.

Until I find Violet. Sweet, sweet little Violet, sneaks into my club, so beautiful in her purple dress and her desperate attempt to not look shocked at all the stygian delights surrounding her. It's easy to discover why this innocent is in my depraved world, and even easier to find ways to bring her back.

What Violet will never know is that I'm the one who saved her, and now I'm going to be the one who owns her.


Obsessive love
Protective stalker tendencies
Kidnapped Bride
Touch her and I'll end you vibes
Dark Bratva romance


Lord of Pain is a dark Bratva romance. There is no other woman drama and always, an HEA.

413 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 26, 2026

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342 reviews25 followers
March 27, 2026
This one didn’t start really well… MMC is a s3x club owner (who pet his employee’s ass… charming), utter manwh0re and no attraction to the MFC at first (well, expect for a quickie because he is bored 😑)

If it had been any other author I would have stopped for all those clichés, but I have been following this author since her beginning so I gave it a go.

Now, it didn’t work for me.
There is absolutely zero crazy chemistry.
The guy f*** her probably like he did all the previous ones! When she realised he has a pierced 🍆 he said “just for you baby” yeah sure bro 🙄🙄
There was absolutely nothing that made her different that the other ones. And that’s the only thing that can redeem a playboy IMO… you know the “I never bring women to my home” “I have never spent the night…” but here nothing and then pif paf pouf the guy thinks he is in love (emphasise on “think” because the guy is clueless)

The book has basically everything I don’t enjoy: playboy, no chemistry, dumb third part break up and BDSM shit.
It was basically 50 shades meet Mafia.

The twins were the best part of the book.
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175 reviews
March 27, 2026
The wait was worth it! I loved Roman and Violet. Her sisters were a handful at times but what can I say....they are 18 year old twins. (double trouble)
I love the way Roman's family took in Violet and her sisters and treated them like family.

Oh and Roman.....sneaky sneaky sneaky man, you!!! lol!

Don't sleep on this series! Add this series to your TBR (NOW) List. 3rd book releases May 8, 2026....just in time for Mother's Day!

***Make sure you are following the author across all platforms!***
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6,958 reviews89 followers
April 13, 2026
He was the kind of danger she should’ve run from. Instead, she asks him to save her.

Violet has spent years holding herself together with discipline, duty, and sheer nerve. She runs a shelter, protects her younger sisters, and keeps her fear locked down so tightly it almost looks like calm. But when the man threatening her family becomes impossible to outmaneuver, she turns to Roman, a powerful, violent man whose help comes with its own price. He doesn’t just see Violet’s fear, he sees every buried edge she’s been forced to hide. ‍

Roman is used to control, distance, and pleasure without consequence, so Violet should be a temporary problem. Instead, she gets under his skin fast, pulling him into family danger, corrupt power, and the kind of obsession that makes him want to destroy every threat in reach. As the pressure closes in, their connection shifts from tense negotiation to something intimate, volatile, and consuming.

Violet evolves from tightly controlled survival mode into someone who still protects fiercely but slowly allows herself desire, dependence, and more than mere safety. Roman shifts from a man who treats intimacy as something to dominate into someone whose fixation turns into real vulnerability. Their relationship grows from a desperate bargain into a bond built on sexual intensity, possessiveness, protection, and hard-won trust.

A dark, ultra-steamy bratva romance about coercion and choice, obsession and survival, and the dangerous blur between protection and possession. At its center is a guarded woman and a ruthless man whose bond is forged through fear, desire, and trust, until love becomes the most destabilizing force in either of their lives.

The Elevator Pitch: A tightly wound woman trying to keep her family from being consumed by powerful men turns to a ruthless criminal for help, only to find that the danger she chooses may understand her more deeply than anyone ever has. As threats close in, their arrangement shifts into something charged, intimate, and hard to contain, blurring the line between protection, possession, and love. Beneath the violence and heat, it becomes a story about what survives when control breaks, fear sharpens desire, and two guarded people stop pretending they can walk away.

Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥 Ultra-Steamy / Erotic Romance
1,000 reviews3 followers
March 27, 2026
Hot,Beautiful!

Violet was set on that she needed to get rid of her stepfather Jack that she hired Roman,he said no but she didn't take it .She made it so he would have too take the job.This story was so good but sad because their was deaths that were senseless and people that people that were seriously hurt like Roman's baby brother that turn him to a bitter man.By Roman meeting Violet changed his output on his life for the better! This story had some surprises, heart ache and love!
47 reviews2 followers
March 28, 2026
Roman: "I can see why they'd be interested in you Violet. A nice, well-mannered girl with a good education and superior breeding." Violet: "You make me sound like a racehorse." That is just one example of the banter between Roman and Violet, and believe me, there's a lot more! This alone should be enough to pique your interest in Lord of Pain, Arianna Fraser's latest book in The Bratva Lords Series, featuring Roman Morozov and Violet Monroe. There are some SPOILERS ahead, but read it anyway!
Now for the meet cute: Roman, Bratva Vor to his brother, Dmitri, who he jokingly refers to as Pakhan Junior, are at a boring fundraiser in Manhattan with their family, when he takes notice of an attractive server who shows a flirtatious interest in him. Not one to pass up an opportunity for a romanitc tryst, he follows her out a side door. Much to Roman's disappointment, the waitress is none other than Violet, who has a completely diferent proposition; she wants to hire him for a hit! Violet gives Roman her number and begs him to contact her so she can explain why she wants him to carry out this deadly request.
Roman surprises Violet with a visit to Hope House, the community center and shelter she establishsed after earning her master's in social work. Violet beieves her stepfather, Jack, murdered her father so he could take over his executive position in their company, and because he was having an affair with her mother. Also, she doesn't trust him around her twin sisters, Iris and Rose, who have escaped their their toxic home environment to come live with her. Roman has done some digging on his own, and he informs Violet that Jack is also under investigation for tax fraud, multiple domestic violence charges, and a sizeable gambling debt. To help settle the debt, her stepfather plans to arrange marriages for her and the twins to wealthy men (nicknamed "The Chads") from his company and country club. There's a corporate retreat the following month, and he insists that she and sisters attend, but Violet is sure something bad is going to happen. Violet tells Roman she will give him her entire inheritance if he performs the hit, but he tells her to hire a private detective and walks away.
Not one to be deterred by Roman's rejection, Violet sneaks into Sinful Secrets, his sex club. Yes, our Bratva hottie owns a sex club! He's outraged and intrigued when he immediately recognizes Violet even though she's wearing a black lace face mask. He takes her on a "tour" to gauge her to the club's activities, but Vioet is more interested in Roman listening to the latest threat against her and the twins. She explains that one of "The Chads" lured her into having lunch with him with the promise of a generous donation to Hope House. Instead, he confirmed her fear that she and her sisters were going to be "sold" into marriages arranged by their stepfather, and there would be serious consequences if they refused. Realizing how desperate Violet is to save her sisters, Roman finally agrees to making the hit on Jack.
However, what should have been a routine hit, didn't go according to plan. There's more to this situation than Roman thought when his hit is unexpectedly interrupted by gunfire. The Morozov Bratva has many enemies, and not only are they being attacked, but Violet appears to be a target as well. These latest attacks don't appear to be random, so what is the connection to Violet?
To ensure the safety of Violet and the twins, Roman takes them to live at his home. He doesn't know it yet, but his life will never be the same! He is captivated by Violet's intelligence, devotion to her sisters, and compassionate nature. Furthermore, he accepts Iris and Rose into his life, but does little to discourage their antics! Violet sees the man beneath his cold Bratva exterior and designer suits, and she comes to understand that not everyone can be defined as good vs. bad. There are gray areas in between and it's important to find a balance between the two worlds you are living in, and either accept the choices you make, or reject them and walk away.
In a world of violence, betrayal, and uncertainty that surrounds them, Roman and Violet find out even more about themselves and the meaning of true love. Side note: Get ready to fan yourself...that naughty Roman takes Violet to Sinful Secrets...it's no wonder he's called lord of pain!
Arianna Fraser writes Bratva/Mafia romances like no other. Her stories are unique, imaginative, have great character development, and are skillfully crafted. She write stories that you'll want to revisit and read again Yes, there's always gunfire, explosions, extreme violence, and death, but that's to be expected in this genre. However, there's also laugh out loud humor, sexy times, really hot men and the women they love and will go to the ends of the earth to protect. At the heart of each story is the solid foundation of family, honoring traditions, sacrifices, love, and loyalty. You will love Roman, Violet, and an amazing cast of characters who round out this wonderful book!
By the way-Chef's kiss on the Extended Epilogue!
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158 reviews4 followers
April 3, 2026
❤️‍🔥My Review❤️‍🔥

Roman and Violet 🥰

Roman Morozov. Second son of Maksim and Ella Morozov and Vor for the Morozov Bratva. And also assassin. When one night at a fundraiser, carefully hidden as a server, Violet Monroe seeks his help. She wants her stepfather eliminated, because if not, Violet and her twin sisters will be sold to the Chads, a millionaire elite group in New York. At first, Roman refused but after seeing what their future would look like, he accepted. But not everything went according to plan. Protecting her and the twins will become is first priority. And in the wake of that, he will find out that not falling for this woman will be is mistake. Because everyone knows that being in the Bratva comes with consequences, not for you but for the people you love 💕

Second book in the Bratva Lord series by Arianna Fraser. And if you loves Lachlan MacTavish is the previous series The Stolen Brides, you will be in heaven 😍 Yes Roman is unhinged, possessive, control freaks but when it comes to family, he will burn the whole world down. Violet is not the innocent and squirmy type. She’s feisty, intelligent and smart. Letting her twin sisters to be harmed by powerful men is not in her nature. I’m always amazed by how Arianna brings men that are so powerful to be the best lovers and caring human. Must be just me, but she changed the whole genre by her amazing characters and beautiful love stories. And don’t worry, love triumph every single time. Because at the end, history told us that no one should be alone in this world until you meet the only person that will make you believe true love really exists ❤️
5⭐️
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142 reviews3 followers
April 19, 2026
❤️‍🔥Smexy Bratva Vor & sweetheart❤️‍🔥

5⭐
4🌶️
This is book two in the series, and I’m definitely noticing a pattern. The titles are exactly what they promise - so far, both book one and book two match their MMCs perfectly!

This story delivers a mix of humor, spice, angst, and emotional weight. There are some wicked twists, plenty of chaos, and a satisfying HEA.

And Roman Morozov? Untouchable. Nothing could lower my opinion of him. He’s the full package - dark, dangerous, intelligent, a Dom, and a fantastic sense of humor. Honestly, this might be the first time I’ve read an MMC who does everything right.

Words from Roman Morozov:
"Imagine the freedom of being bound so tightly, only able to take what's given to you."

"If you're in that moment and you're forced to sh**t," he'd said, "don’t show your hand. Keep your gun hidden until it’s time to use it. Don’t give them a chance to get it away from you."
(That is really good advice... Who could ever say we can't learn stuff from dark romances?!)

Violet, on the other hand, is sweet, polished, and a bit uptight. She’s well-educated and carries herself with a strong sense of responsibility. At first glance, she and Roman shouldn’t work - but they absolutely do. Their chemistry is effortless, the banter is sharp and genuinely funny, the tension is electric, and she manages to soften his rough edges in a way that makes him feel even more complete. That said, Violet’s “overbuilt sense of responsibility” (Roman nailed that description) can be a bit much at times. Her love for her sisters is admirable, and her protectiveness makes sense, but she does tend to baby them a little too much.

Speaking of her sisters—Iris and Rose completely stole the show. Their antics had me laughing the entire time. They kept everyone on edge, especially the poor Bratva soldiers assigned to guard them.

After reading Lord of Vengeance and Lord of Pain, I was really looking forward to Lord of Cruelty. But seeing that Alexsey is injured? Now I’m nervous going in… 👀
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302 reviews59 followers
May 9, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Romance (Mafia)
⭐️ 3.75/5
🌶 3.5/5
Cliffhanger: No
Noteworthy: Book 2 of an incomplete series of interconnected standalones. Dual first-person POV. Content warnings provided. Available on KU.

This one feels a touch darker than book 1. My favorite thing about this series so far is the close family dynamic. These MMCs have parents and siblings who would burn the world down for them. It's refreshing in this genre.

Roman was as intense as his older brother from book 1. He just channeled that intensity differently. He did give me the major ick at the beginning of this book. His playboy nature was not appealing at all but he did grow on me by the end. I absolutely love how much he loves his family. Violet is a great character. Her toughness and protective nature along with never being a pushover make her the perfect FMC for this world. The relationship dynamic is written well enough that it helped me get past a rough start for Roman's character.

The spice is turned up to 100. This does give multiple scenes of moderate levels of BDSM but nothing too crazy.
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675 reviews
April 8, 2026
Bratva Vor for hire

Roman and violet first meet in a garden at an event where she stages herself as a server at the event. Asking him to murder her stepfather.
Roman is a vor for the bratva. He basically runs all their men from a mission and strategy point and handles interrogations.
Violet comes from a wealthy family but spent her trust fund opening and running a non profit home for youth.

This book is insta intrigue that turned to lust, and then love.

I liked that there was some sex club stuff but never them being involved with the club. Roman is extra spicy, and has a dirty mouth.

The only thing that lacked was possibly initially feeling their connection. Jumping from list to love. But overlooking that the book was fun, spicy, had tons of action, and plot.

I’m hoping Alesky is the next book.
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120 reviews1 follower
March 28, 2026
Protective

Roman and Violet
These two are chaos in the best way. Dark, spicy, and alllll the sparks!
Roman is all the red flags, including being an owner of a very private spicy club where members can learn/participate/watch anything you can imagine.
But Violet and him are perfect together and if you enjoy mafia romance with a protective dirty talking mmc then you need to pick up this book.
1,680 reviews14 followers
April 11, 2026
As Vor for the Morozov Bratva, my life will always be a solitary one.

Roman:
It's fortunate that my brother Dmitri is married now and having children, because those are things I'll never be able to give our family. There are too many enemies to crush, an empire to build and my tastes are far too dark for a "normal" woman.

Until I find Violet. Sweet, sweet little Violet, sneaks into my club, so beautiful in her purple dress and her desperate attempt to not look shocked at all the carnal delights surrounding her. It's easy to discover why this innocent is in my depraved world, and even easier to find ways to bring her back.

While Violet knows that I'm the one who saved her, she has no idea that now, I'm the one who owns her.

This contemporary billionaire dark Bratva mafia obsessive love, seret marriage, crime fiction romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building that is engulfed by darkness, organized crime, violence, danger, and grit, and characters who are a good girl and a bad man, female heroine, the alpha male is a billionaire alpha mafia male sex club owner exuding power/wealth, who are both resilient, captivating, and realisitic. Their journey is enthralling with the lord of pain, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy sizzling passion, lust, desire, and spice with all the feelings to leave readers breathless and begging for more, a protective stalker tendencies, obsessive love, organized crime that is dark with no other woman drama, always an HEA, suspense that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with the lord of pain and a billionaire dark Bratva mafia obsessive love, a secret marriage, crime fiction romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wildly dangerous, lustful, intriguing, and unforgettable.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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394 reviews7 followers
March 27, 2026
Loved it loved how Roman took care of violet ever. Though it was suppose to be him taking out someone for her and they fell for each other and he was protective of her and her sisiters love it highly recommended love this authors writing
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405 reviews10 followers
March 29, 2026
Great read!

I have been reading everything this woman puts out! Her banter between the MC is always a fun read. Her FMCs are always little hellions and sassy. Her MMCs are swoon-worthy and make for great book boyfriend material.
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1,257 reviews5 followers
March 31, 2026
Fab hot read

I absolutely loved this story about Violet and Roman. Violet's step father wants to sell her and her two sisters to some wealthy men. Violet will stop at nothing to protect her sisters so she asks someone for help. Hot read.
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156 reviews2 followers
April 7, 2026
I’ve come to expect a rushed wedding in the mafia world of Ariana Fraser but this one might have been my favorite. Violet seeks out Roman to help her with her stepdad who is trying to pawn her and her 18yr old twin sisters off to some corporate colleagues. I loved how the mafia world collided with the corporate world in this story. Her sisters are a hoot and I hope they get their own stories becuase they are pure menaces and I need more of their shenanigans. This is the second generation and my favorite scenes were of violet and the whole family. I could read stories in this world forever.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
44 reviews1 follower
March 27, 2026
terrific

I really enjoyed this second book of the series. The first book was good but dark and this book had more humour (and dark) in it. Looking forward to the next book.
214 reviews2 followers
March 27, 2026
Another AMAZING book in this series!! I can’t wait for the next book!!!
5🌟 3.5🌶️
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112 reviews1 follower
March 30, 2026
Very fun romance

I really enjoyed this story. Roman and Violet were fun to follow. The intimate scenes were 🔥🔥🔥. I highly recommend.🖤❤️🖤
2 reviews1 follower
March 28, 2026
Can't wait for the next book !

I absolutely loved this book ! The humor and playfulness of these characters make it a fun and entertaining read . I can't wait for the next book !
1 review1 follower
March 30, 2026
Another winner!

Love, love, love these books! Can’t wait for the next one in the series!! I think I’ve read all of Arianna Fraser’s other books! ❤️
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10 reviews2 followers
March 30, 2026
Great read!!

I really enjoyed Roman and Violet. I enjoyed the twins and their scheming, but I was bummed about Ioaan. I can't hardly wait for the next book in the series!!
171 reviews1 follower
April 4, 2026
Hard to put down!

This was a lot of fun to read and action packed. I can't wait to read the next one. Awesome!
389 reviews2 followers
April 10, 2026
This book is way more than I was expecting. You won't be disappointed in reading. I can't wait for book 3.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
57 reviews
April 25, 2026
Fast paced and amazing.

Roman & Violet are so good together. He needed someone to help him be human and she needed someone to make sure she could be selfish sometimes. There were parts I wanted to reach through me kindle and punch her mom in the throat so bad. I loved this book. I love the Bratva!
4 reviews
April 3, 2026
Love it

It is super sweet romance. The spice doesn't over ride the story. Very easy comforting read. Great for any level of spicy book readers.
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17 reviews
April 4, 2026
Great read

Great characters, lots of humor in serious situations, spicy scenes and good family moments. My first time reading this author but not my last
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549 reviews9 followers
April 15, 2026
loveddd this. this is a newer author for me and i’ve really enjoyed both books in this series so far.

Violet had a sneaking suspicion that her step father is gearing up to sell her and her sisters off into marriages with his coworkers. obviously she’s not going to let that happen so she tried to contract Roman to kill him.

Roman isn’t an assassin, he doesn’t work outside of his family so he pretty much immediately turns her down. but after looking a little further into it, he discovering that Violet’s step father is in debt with the italians and he is actually planning to sell his daughters to clear his debt…and get a promotion.

Roman takes a special interest in Violet and her sisters. he decides to take the job and kill the step father but gets interrupted and can’t finish the job. now more determined than ever to keep Violet and her sisters safe, he moves them in to his house and assigns protection details. he’ll stop at nothing to keep them safe

-dark bratva romance
-touch her and die
-found family
-possessive/protective
-obsessive love
-stalker tendencies
-secret marriage
-good girl x bad boy
-pierced MMC
98 reviews
April 23, 2026
AMAZING

Another Home Run Yahoo!!! Arianna’s books just keep on being star’s in my book world. I am so excited that I am sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for THE NEXT BOOK!
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