Dark Confession: A Billionaire Bratva Romance

by K.C. Crowne

The Mile‑High Club wasn’t the sin that d*mned me…
Falling for the devil was.

At 30,000 feet, I’m seconds from unraveling.
Then he appears mid-panic. Silver hair, eyes like winter storms.
“Breathe for me,” he orders.
Low. Dangerous. Impossible to resist.

He takes me to a private room…
My surrender traded for pleasure so dark I forget who I am.
Then he vanishes.
Without a name.

I think I’ll never see him again.
Until the ghosts of my past drag me straight to his door.

Every clue in my family’s disappearance leads to one brutal name…
Yuri Ivanov.
Bratva billionaire.
King of blood and secrecy.
The stranger who owned me at thirty thousand feet.

Now he’s sitting across my desk.
Those glacial daring me to unlearn him.

“Congratulations,” he murmurs.
“You don’t just work for me, malyshka. You belong to me.”

I came chasing ghosts...
Now I’m carrying something far worse—
the devil’s baby.
And if he ever learns the truth, he’ll burn the world just to keep me caged.



Readers This is full-length standalone, Russian mafia/bratva, secret baby, office, age-gap romance in the bestselling Chicago Bratva series. K.C. Crowne is an Amazon Top 6 Bestseller and an International Bestselling Author.

Genres: Mafia Romance, Dark Romance, Erotica, Romance

380 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 2, 2026

About the author

K.C. Crowne is an International Bestselling Author, known for dangerously addictive romance.

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❤️‍🔥 Silver Fox Daddies (Complete Standalones – No Reading Order Required)

1. Doctor Daddy
2. Taboo Daddy
3. Daddy's Best Friend
4. Daddy's Law
5. My Ex-Boyfriend's Dad
6. Daddy's Girl
7. My Ex-Best Friend's Daughter
8. Secret Daddy
9. Christmas with Dad's Best Friend
10. Vegas Daddy
11. Daddy's Obsession
12. Royal Daddy
13. Irish King
14. My Ex's Dad
15. Daddy's Orders
16. His Demands
17. The Arrangement
18. Sold to My Ex's Dad
19. Sexting the Silver Fox
20. Nanny for the Don
21. Dark Christmas
22. Sexting the Don
23. Boss Daddy
24. Forbidden Vows
25. Sinful Union
26. His Son's Ex
27. Under His Control
28. Masked Seduction
29. The Naughty List
30. The Christmas Contract
31. Dirty Business


❤️‍🔥 Chicago Bratva Series (Shared World – Best Read in Order)

1. Dark Prince
2. Dark Obsession
3. Dark Seduction
4. Dark Desires
5. Dark Confession


❤️‍🔥 Antonov & Nicolaevich Bratva Series s (Shared World – Best Read in Order)

1. Highest Bidder
2. Bratva Daddy
3. Owned by the Bratva
4. Knocked Up by the Bratva
5. Ruthless Rival
6. Scarred Prince
7. The Closer
8. Brother's Best Friend
9. Devil's Nuptials

️‍🔥For Her Pleasure, Reverse Harem Books (Complete Standalones – No Reading Order Required)

1. Four Daddies for Christmas
 2. Christmas Triad
3. Her Independence Day
 4. Quadruple Daddies
5. Bossed by 3 Billionaire Brothers
6. Four Stepbrothers for Christmas
7. Christmas with Four Tattoo Artists
8. Men on a Mission
9. Christmas with Four Firemen
 10. Dirty Cowboys
11. Big Bad Mountain Brothers (Menage)


️‍🔥Doctors of Denver Series (Shared World – Best Read in Order)
1. Doctor's Secret
2. Doctor's Surprise Delivery
3. Irish Doctor's Secret Babies
4. Triplets for the Millionaire
5. Doctor's Baby Plan
6. New Zealand Doctor's Baby
7. Doctor's Duties
8. Billion Dollar Mistake
9. Irish Doctor's Gift
10. Irish Doctor's Orders
11. Irish Doctor's Valentine
12. Lucky Charm
13. Secret Babies for my Best Friend's Dad
14. Secret Baby Next Door
15. Secret Babies for the Mafia Doctor
16. Secret Babies for my Dad's Best Friend
17. The Doctor Who Stole Christmas


️‍🔥Mountain Men of Liberty Series (Shared World – Best Read in Order)
1. Baby for the Mountain Man
2. Junior for the Mountain Man
3. Knocked Up by the Mountain Man
4. Baby for Daddy's Best Friend
5. Triplets for the Mountain Man
6. Taken by the Mountain Man
7. Mountain Man's Secret Baby
8. Mountain Man's Accidental Surprise
9. Quadruplets for the Mountain Man
10. Delivering His Gifts
11. Mountain Man's Fate
12. Mountain Man's Lucky Charm
13. Mountain Man's Rival
14. Small Town Mountain Daddy
15. Mountain Man's Gift
16. Mountain Man's Christmas Surprise
17. Mountain Man's Valentine
18. Big Daddy
19. Fireworks with Three Mountain Men
20. Faking Mr. Right


️‍🔥Bearded Brothers (Shared World – Best Read in Order)
1. Her Mountain Daddy
2. Beauty and the Beard
3. Built and Bearded
4. Bride and Beard

Reviews

[sherri · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of Astrid and Yuri was wonderful. From the first page I was hooked. This one I could not put down. Romance, Drama and action kept you on the edge of you seat.

K.C. Crowne, you’ve done it again. Another top seller.

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[Rachel Santillan · Rating 3 out of 5]

It started so strong and completely sucked me in. The opening had great pacing, interesting setup, and I was genuinely interested. The tension, the mystery around her parents, and the introduction to the Ivanov world had me hooked right away.

But somewhere along the way, it just… lost me.

The mafia element, never fully delivered. It felt underdeveloped and not as intense or immersive as it could have been. There was so much potential for deeper world building, higher stakes, and more grit, but it didn’t really build up in a satisfying way. Instead of escalating, the story kind of plateaued and then fell flat.

The romance had its moments, and I didn’t hate the characters, but everything started to feel rushed or surface level compared to how strong the beginning was. It’s like the setup promised one kind of story, and the follow through just didn’t match that energy.

Overall, not a bad read, but definitely not what I was hoping for after such a good start.

⭐️ 2.5–3 stars

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark Confession is the fifth book Chicago Bratva Series. This is full-length standalone, Russian mafia/bratva, secret baby, office, age-gap romance in the bestselling Chicago Bratva series by K. C. Crowne. The stories are interconnected with individuals from the previous books stopping by and contributing to the story. Another great addition to the series. A woman's mile high encounter with a mysterious stranger leads to unexpected complications when she discovers he's a Russian mafia billionaire and she's carrying his baby. This is Yuri and Astrid story which is told from a dual POV. This story had me caught up in the drama from the start until the end.
Immerse yourself in this mesmerizing mind-blowing rollercoaster ride filled with high-octane adventures, non-stop twists and turns, pulse-pounding suspense, high-octane action and mystery. Oozing and dripping with romance and heat that makes this read not only extremely hard to stop reading but hard to put down. Embrace your darkness and violence and danger. A total page turner; the mix of interesting characters, personal drama loads of hidden secrets, hidden agendas and a girl who steal the show. You will love this book if you dark Bratva mafia romance with lots of twists you didn't see coming.
A contemporary romance, Bratva romance, dark mafia romance, romantic suspense story, silver fox romance, workplace romance, employee-boss romance, polar opposite attracts story, secret baby romance, aged gap trope romance, forbidden romance, off-limits romance, taboo romance, touch-her-and-die romance, protective alpha hero story, morally-grey antihero romance, billionaire romance, insta-lust romance, virgin heroine romance with deception, lies, loss, chaos, insecurities, possessiveness, obsession, grief, power and control, revelations, resilience, survival, dirty talking, darkness, madness, consensual intense rough sex, dominance, submission, secrets, rivalry, spice, tension, emotions, angst, intrigue, surprises, humor, bloodshed, threats, murder, acceptance, family issues, forgiveness, love and more.
Astrid Jones became an orphan at a young age and was adopted and is now on a path to discover the origin behind her name. Astrid is a forensic accountant who is on a mission to learn about her decease parents who was murdered. Her search takes her to Paris and while on the plane she started having a panic attack because of her fear of flying. At 30,000 feet she was seconds away from unraveling. Her pulse is chaos in her veins and her chest started locking up. Then suddenly a silver-haired fox with eyes like winter storms and sat down behind her. "Be a good girl and breathe for me," he orders. Low. Dangerous. Surprisingly effective. He then took her to a private room and introduced her to the mile high club where he rewards her obedience with pleasure so vicious that she actually forgot her name. Then vanished without even giving her his name.
Their little sexcapade in the sky where he left with a parting gift that will revocably change both of their lives. She was sure that she'll never see him again. Until the ghost of her past dragged her straight to the Ivanov's empire when she was offered a job. When she gets a job offer from the company that she had been investigating she couldn't help but accept the offer to get closer to getting the answer she seek. The truth was he had always been in her life from the shadows because his dad was taking care of her since her parents died and he took over after his father died and he took over family. Yuri Ivanov is a handsome sexy as fuck billionaire and Don of the Chicago Ivanov Bratva. Yuri is cold-blooded, lethal, ruthless, domineering and dangerous. Imagine her surprise when she got the Ivanov office and straight into Yuri Ivanov, king of blood and secrecy.
The stranger who owned her body and pleasure at thirty thousand feet. She believes that his family is the one behind the murder that has shattered her world. Now he's sitting across from her desk with those glacial eyes of his and daring her to unlearn him. He told her congratulations you don't just work for me, little one. You belong to me now. She was chasing ghosts and now she was carrying something far worse to her life and more important to him, she was carrying the devil's baby his heir. Yuri and his brother's not only operate on the legal side but also on the illegal side as well. And the FBI has been after them for years trying to put them away and as been relentless in their efforts. While working on his books she found some discrepancies that no one had been able to detect before that leads to some corruption, old grudges, secret compound, kidnapping, captivity, attack, violence, danger, enemies, shoot outs, mob war, betrayal, twisted FBI agent and a long the way she not only gain the information about her parents but the two found love. This story demands to be read and screamed escape from the everyday life and gave that something extra that you craved and never knew that you needed.

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[Brenda Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

KC Crowne
### **Dark Confession – K.C. Crowne**

*Dark Confession* is another installment in **K.C. Crowne’s Chicago Bratva series**, and while it *can* technically be read as a standalone, it definitely feels more immersive if you’re familiar with earlier books. Some of the side characters clearly have shared history, and there were moments early on where I felt like I was missing context, which led to a bit of confusion — not enough to derail the story, but noticeable.

The book opens with our FMC and MMC joining the **mile-high club** ✈️🔥 — a bold, attention-grabbing start. While it’s presented as spontaneous, the reader can pretty quickly tell that this encounter was **no accident**. Our MMC is calculating, powerful, and very much in control, which sets the tone for the rest of the book.

Our FMC is on a personal mission to uncover the truth about her **biological family**, a search that quickly ties her to the Bratva world in ways she never anticipated. Unsurprisingly, the MMC falls for her rather quickly, leaning into that instant-connection dynamic Crowne is known for. While the emotional development isn’t a slow burn, the chemistry is intense and consistent throughout.

Once she begins working for him, the FMC truly proves she’s more than just a love interest. She uncovers **discrepancies in his financial books that no one else has been able to detect**, immediately establishing her as highly intelligent and capable. This was one of my favorite aspects of the story — seeing her earn respect through skill and intelligence rather than just proximity to power. It added depth to her character and balanced the alpha dominance of the MMC nicely.

As the plot unfolds, secrets compound — including the **secret baby trope**, which fans of Crowne’s writing will likely expect. The trope is handled in a familiar way, fitting well within the Bratva romance framework, though it won’t feel groundbreaking if you’re well-versed in the genre. Still, it raises the emotional stakes and reinforces the possessive, protective instincts of the MMC.

Overall, *Dark Confession* is a **trope-heavy, fast-paced, and spicy Bratva romance** that delivers exactly what fans of K.C. Crowne come for: dominance, drama, and high heat. While it may not be the most emotionally complex installment in the series, it’s an entertaining read that fits comfortably into the Chicago Bratva world and will be best enjoyed by readers already invested in that universe.

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[Laura Wolff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love KC Crowne and these mafia/Bratva stories. This one was good but not my favorite, it does have all the great mafia components I love.

Betrayal
War
Shoot outs
Kidnapping
Mile high club
Touch her and die vibes
And of course an hea to die for

This is Yuri and Astrid’s story. They meet on a flight to Paris that gets all steamy up in an airplane bathroom. Which I will say sounds like fun until you’ve been in an airplane bathroom. Ewww. lol I digress.

Yuri is the Bratva, he is all cold exterior, harsh, a negotiator when needed, a predator but also passionate, gentle, loving and protective. When he meets Astrid on a flight to Paris the sparks fly and he introduces her to the mile high club.

Astrid is a good girl on a mission to figure out what happened to her parents. She has all sorts of strings to pull but none of them make sense together. While she is in Paris she realizes she may have more than memories from the amazing experience with the Russian guy on her flight. Now she’s being offered a job at a company tied to her parents death and she doesn’t realize her new boss is none other than said hot Russian.

This was a great story as always. I love KC’s writing style. And this book was fun and not as dark as I anticipated it to be. Please read the trigger warnings as it is a mafia romance.

Betrayal, fighting, kidnapping, family drama all tied in one pretty little bow. Don’t forget a slash of instalust with a side of love I didn’t plan for.

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[Chandra Quimby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Going into any brought book, I try to keep an open mind because all too often they can be pretty telegraphed, always the same. This one however, I thought I knew who the bad guy was, and maybe I was right, but the way they went about it was a little different. I fell in love with the fmc and MMC right away. I could tell they would have great chemistry. The side players also had excellent supporting roles in this story. It's funny how the bratva and all Mafia is always portrayed as the bad guy, the evildoers. But more often than not you find yourself rooting for them, falling in love with these characters who have their own special quirks, their own insecurities and needs that most people think they don't have because they run like machines. I think that is what makes them endearing. And once again KC has brought a fantastic story with a lot of spice, a lot of action, a lot of banter and a clever storyline. Everything melds perfectly into the story. I like the fact that this is a nice quick read, it doesn't drag on like a lot of books seem to do sometimes. Often they are overloaded with filler that really didn't lend itself to the story. But I'm never disappointed with this author's work. Every time they have an ark available, I snatch it up in a heartbeat! They never let me down and they always comes through. Bringing me endless book boyfriends and raising the bar for any actual man to attempt to reach.

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[Shelley G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Astrid has been in foster care since a baby and is now at 24 digging into the truth behind her parents death. She doesn’t believe it was an accident. It may be tied to organized crime and she isn’t sure what to believe. On a plane to Paris in search of clues she meets an older stranger yeti who not only helps her during a panic attack but takes her virginity in the bathroom only to disappear upon landing. Weeks later she finds out she’s pregnant with no idea the man’s identity.
Then she gets a job offer for a place she never applied to walks in for the interview and find him. The man. Things happen from there. He finds out her true identity and she confronts him learning the truth. He’s bratva. Not knowing if she can trust him she hides her secret but the fbi are circling, they gave a strange connection and she helps him but keeps that secret too until everything Blows up in her face, danger comes calling and her life is at risk along with her baby. Can yuri be trusted to save her, does he want her, will he want their baby when he finds out? Can she be involved in this life or will she raise her baby alone?
Action, danger, drama, spice, connection, betrayal, jealousy, protection and more.

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[Anna M. Diaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Astrid Jones/. Forensic accountant/. Panic attack. Parents? Benefactor? Who am I? Bratva connection? Mile high Club. Virgin. Stranger. Research. Thierry and Melanie Devereaux - Astrid's parents. Parents murdered? Ivanov Holdings. Adoptive parents - Mara and Carl Jones. Paranoid? Followed? Dangerous. Desperate. Distraught. Pregnant. Yuri Ivanov - Ivanov Holdings CFO. Job offer. Tatiana Abramov - Yuri's former fling, current assistant. Astrid protected - Yuri's father. Luk and Lev - Yuri's brothers. Luk - CEO. Lev - COO. Agent Spalding - FBI. Alexei Ivanov - Christian De La Rosa - Cartel leader. Snitch? Evgenzy Smirnov - Ivanov ally. Betrayal. Mikhail Levin - Family council. Secrets. Lies. Revelations. Elena Ivanov - Yuri's sister. Grigori - Elena's husband. Dalia -Lev's wife. Maura - Luk's wife. Isabella - Alexei's wife. Samir - Family lawyer. Astrid attacked. Protective. Possessive. Astrid kidnapped. Tatiana betrayed. Spalding, De La Rosa and Tatiana cooperating. Astrid rescued. Spalling arrested. De La Rosa and Tatyana escaped. Ivan Abramov - Tatiana 's father. Consequences. Action-packed. Gripping. Thrilling. Attraction. Taboo. Affection. Virgin. Consensual. Acceptance. Love. HEA. Entertaining.

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[Patricia Ausmus · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is about a young woman who was orphaned as a baby but now she wants to know the truth about her parents. And that search takes her to Paris. And while on the planes her fears of flying kicks in. When a handsome man offers to comfort her they end up in the first class bathroom.
After they go back to their seats where she falls asleep. When she wakes they have landed and he is gone. While conducting her research she feels like she is being watched but won't give up.
But when she receives an email with an offer for a job interview she is intrigued because the company name is one that came up in her research and she doesn't remember applying. But she knows she needs security after she realizes she's pregnant.
Yuri is the head of the company and the Chicago branch of the Bratva. And he has discovered that she is the daughter of his late fathers very good friends. The daughter he was tasked with protecting.
Great characters and storyline. I couldn't put it down and I didn't want it to end.

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[Paige · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another Ivanov brother finds his perfect match, and while this is a series, it could still be read as a standalone. You’d be missing some parts of their story as a family and the background characters, but still doable. This started off with explosive chemistry that led straight into intrigue and danger. While they had a moment of chemistry to start, their relationship really halted after that and turned into a slow burn. There was danger, suspense and twists that were well done. Some were very predictable while others surprised me. I loved seeing them work as a family and the obvious love and loyalty they have for each other. The character arc for both the MC’s were good and you could see Astrid coming into her own confidence while Yuri started to soften only for her. There was some inconsistencies with the story and I wasn’t always sure where it was taking place. But overall it was well done and held my interest. No cheating but OW drama played a big role, no OM drama, virgin FMC, dual POV, surprise/hidden pregnancy, HEA and 2 adorable epilogues in the future. Looking forward to what’s next for this author!

[Kendra Davidson · Rating 2 out of 5]

AI assisted vibe


Right from the start the writing reads like a series of short cinematic beats and quotable reflections. The sentences are polished, but the rhythm feels mechanical and the metaphors are a little generic, which gives it an AI-assisted feel.
AI assisted writing has a certain rhythm. Once you recognize it in writing you instantly see it when it’s used anywhere else. You can’t ignore it.
The rhythm and style distracts to much from the story.

Key signals:
1. Stacked short “beat” sentences
The writing moves in short, dramatic fragments instead of natural flow.
Example:
Pain never leaves all at once. It lingers…
2. Philosophical one-liners (aphorisms)
Lines sound like standalone quotes rather than character thoughts.
Example:
People call it the city of love. I call it unfinished business.
3. Generic metaphors
The imagery works but could apply to almost any story, so it feels interchangeable.
4. Cinematic object focus
Details like the boarding pass or espresso appear like props in a movie shot rather than something deeply tied to the character’s inner experience.

That was in the first pages.

[love2read · Rating 5 out of 5]

A memorable time in the mile-high club refuses to stay just a memory. Surprise pregnancies/babies and found families are a couple of my fav tropes; this one did not disappoint! I loved it!

Yuri is everything you want in a dark romance antihero. Cold, methodical. Charismatic, possessive, obsessive and morally gray. Astrid is strong, stubborn, highly intelligent, and fierce as she hunts for information about her parents’ deaths.
In this story the author skillfully blends the harsh realities of the mafia world with the intensity of an age-gap, boss-employee dynamic and a happy ending that was so good it made my heart smile.
If you're into dark romance filled with strong family dynamics, complex characters, sizzling sex, violence and suspense with a beautiful HEA, this book is absolutely worth reading. The other members of the Ivanov family left enough of an impression that I will definitely be reading their stories next.

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[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some things don't stay where you leave them. After an encounter in the "Mile High" club our FMC Astrid thinks all is in the past, but unexpected pregnancy changes all that. Astrid is offered her dream job and learns her mystery man is her new boss. Yuri's brothers also appear in this book giving it a strong family ties aspect. Yuri is the absolute perfect antihero. He has a well-hidden heart along with being cold, ruthless, obsessive. He is a complex morally grey character that I loved from the very beginning. Astrid's search for answers regarding her parent's death leads her into intrigue and danger. Yuri's world provides the bad guys and the story flows. There is a beautiful HEA, and it satisfies all the questions we have as to where life lead our couple.
I am a huge fan of K C Crowne and this book doesn't disappoint. I caught myself reading when I should have been doing other things...it's that good.
I absolutely recommend this book and all her others!!! Enjoy.

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[Sara Marquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mile High

Astrid was orphaned at a young age, her parents dying in an accident. Her foster parents have always been there for her. She goes to Paris to find out who she is and do a little digging of her own?

She encounters, Yuri who notices her possibly having a panic attack. He helps her through it and then some, something about him makes her feel safe? After their tryst, she passes out and awakens already in Paris; Yuri gone with only the memories.

While investigating her past, Astrid makes a few discoveries, that possibly her parents accident was not one? The name Ivanov comes up, Astrid now has something to focus on.

Astrid is contacted by Ivanov for an interview, which is her chance but also.must be careful. Astrid also discovers that Yuri left a little present, two pink lines confirms it. Imagine her surprise when she goes to her interview and discovers Yuri is Yuri Ivanov!

It gets better, twisted, secrets and a dirty FBI agent, with a dash of betrayal. The author does not disappoint and you get a HEA.

[Catherine Ramirez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark Confession: A Secret Baby Romance is a gripping, emotionally driven romance that blends intensity with heartfelt moments. The story pulls you in quickly and keeps the momentum strong, making it a true page-turner.

The characters feel layered and compelling, especially as secrets come to light and emotions run high. The balance between vulnerability and strength gives the romance real weight, and the pacing keeps the tension steady without overwhelming the emotional core of the story.

Content Note: This book includes adult romance themes, emotional intensity, and a secret baby storyline, intended for mature readers.

I’d recommend this to readers who enjoy high-emotion romance, secret baby tropes, and stories that combine drama with deep connection. If you like romances that feel intense yet ultimately satisfying, this one delivers.

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[RxReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark Confession pulled me in fast and did not let go. The opening scene is intense right from the start, and the chemistry between the characters is immediate and impossible to ignore. Yuri is dark, commanding, and completely captivating, while the heroine feels vulnerable yet strong in a way that makes you root for her from the beginning. I loved how the story balanced suspense with emotion, keeping the tension high without losing sight of the romance. The secret baby element adds real stakes, and watching Yuri go from cold and controlled to fiercely possessive was incredibly satisfying. This is a dark romance that leans into obsession and danger but still delivers a solid, rewarding happily ever after. If you enjoy intense billionaires, Bratva vibes, and high emotion with your spice, this one is absolutely worth the read 🔥💔❤️.

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[Phyllis Wolford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book and the characters. Their pasts are intertwined by blood and betrayal.
He has known about her and the past ,since his father has been taking care of her since her parents death. When his father he took over,but in the back of his mind she was just a promise made and taken care of. When they meet in person, they don’t realize who the other is and have a mid flight encounter, that leaves them both breathless and connected even further.
When she gets a request for a job, she goes not realizing that he is the person giving her the chance to reclaim her past and future at the same time. This brings to him starting to thawing out and finding that he can feel for someone other then his family, this scares him and her also.
When the past comes calling and causes problems they work together with the family to take care of it, and along the way she drops her secret, and the everything changes. Their love grows to include their family and future family.

[Carole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark Confession is a steamy Bratva romance that begins at thirty thousand feet during turbulence for MFC Astrid who is saved from a meltdown by a good looking silver fox who helps her breath through the worst of it, and later she officially becomes a member of the mile high club.
After landing her mysterious savior had vanished while she still slept so all she has are memories of the stranger who she gave her virginity to.
Five weeks and two pink lines later she is also now pregnant!
I enjoyed this entertaining story full of secrets, mystery, surprises, intrigue, action, and passion that was a well written Immersive read with great characters who held me tightly until all that Bratva drama had played out to a satisfying conclusion.

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[Ragu · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Yuri and Astrid’s story. Astrid and Yuri meet on an airplane flight to Paris. Astrid headed to Paris looking for answers to the very mysterious deaths of her bio parents that still after all these years has not been solved, figured out, nothing! They meet do to her near panic condition on the flight. They end up in the bathroom and done deal, members of the mile high club. After landing Astrid wakes up to Yuri gone, no note, no nothing and neither one exchanged names, where they live, what they do, nothing! Plus, down the road a few weeks she discovers she is pregnant. I could not put this down I read it in one evening. Excellent story, that is fast paced full of danger, with Bratva, FBI, suspense and romance. I recommend this story. Great read. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tbascoebuzz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Astrid has a secret she’s hiding from the CFO she met on a flight (to Paris) and coincidentally is hired to work for. But unbeknownst to her, her secret is out.

I enjoyed this story and was connected and fully addicted right out of the gate. I loved both main characters. They’re strong, highly intelligent and believable. My only regret was that detailed descriptions were weak, especially for Astrid. Also it wasn’t difficult to detect who the mole was pretty much right away. In that regard there were no surprises and it was predictable. However that didn’t take away from my enjoyment. The story holds good drama and lots of steam (on repeat). The suspense is well conveyed and the techno babble gave the secondary character(s) believability and authenticity. I loved all the computer-speak and war strategy. Best of all it ends with a HEA.

[C Schmidt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the story of Astrid and Yuri. Yuri is, of course, mafia and owns a business. Astrid is a recent Harvard Grad who is traveling to Paris to unravel the mysterious deaths of her birth parents. When Astrid and Yuri meet in the plane it’s instant attraction and a trip to the mile high club.

Ummm, that part of the plot wasn’t a big hit for me. I’m not a big fan of the meet and have sex club in a matter of few minutes. I almost ended it right there and stopped reading, but I decided to push forward for at least another 50 pages or so, and I’m glad I did because I ended up reading the entire book and enjoying it very much.

I’m not going into great detail about the trials and tribulations of this relationship because there definitely were some. In the mafia people are always getting hurt or kidnapped. This book was no exception. 4.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Tesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed these two. Mafia themed but not over the top. I enjoyed the family and how protective they were of each other.

Astrid a nervous flyer joins the Mile High club with fellow partner Yuri who turns out to be her new boss.

Yuri was fantastic as a character. Protective, dominant and brutal when he has to be. But best of all he is very family orientated.

Astrid is very smart and a real asset to the company. She loves fiercely and accepting of who Yuri is. But that connection and chemistry is special. Actually the whole family dynamic was especially drawing.

So well done. I'm enjoying this author's book a great deal. Can't wait for more!.

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[Linda Fairburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

What's not to love in this mafia story starting a meeting between Yuri and Astrid starting when ti get over terrified of flying they join the Mike high club, possibly never meet again.
Well that's not what happened, she's pregnant and doesn't know who the father is but finding out he's her new boss.
This is really a bigger problem for her as it's the same family could be responsible for her parents death.
Not telling him he's going to be a father and Yuri's enemies tell him instead, kidnap her and use her as leverage to take down the whole Ivanov's mafia family down.
Another great story, this author really knows how to keep your interest throughout.
Thanks to Booksprout yet again and and I am definitely voluntary leaving this review.

[Sadie-Vex · Rating 2 out of 5]

A disappointing read.

I’ve read at least nineteen other books by K.C. Crowne, including multiple titles in the Chicago Bratva Series. Some are stronger than others, and Dark Confession is unfortunately my least favorite so far.

Based on the synopsis, I expected a story driven by chemistry between a younger heroine searching for answers about her family and an older, silver-haired mafia boss who may be connected to those events. The setup promised sex, tension, and intrigue.

After the opening chapter, the chemistry between Astrid and Yuri quickly fades, and their relationship never develops in a way that feels organic or earned.

I struggled to care about the characters or their outcomes, and for me, the overall reading experience never rises above feeling flat despite the premise’s potential. While the book markets itself as an age-gap, mafia/Bratva, secret-baby romance, these elements are mostly superficial. The age gap is barely acknowledged, the mafia/Bratva aspects carry little real danger or agency, and there is almost no tension. The story follows a formulaic, mechanical approach. Events never fully connect, the stakes feel muted, and for me, it never felt engaging.

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[Susa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fast paced story perfectly garnished with love and war!

Astrid and Yuri, their story starts on a plane flight to Paris, then she is offered a job with the Ivanovs - she takes it to find out more about how her parents got killed - but all that gets side swept by the fact that her new boss is Yuri (the attraction between them is still super hot!)
Then the plot gets thicker thanks to a dirty FBI agent who is in cahoots with Christian de la Rosa - a Cartel boss wants his revenge on the Ivanovs .
 And if that isn’t enough there is a mole in the Ivanov’s staff who wants to burn down the whole Ivanov empire and raise as the new ruler of Chicago!.
Great read, till the oh so romantic ending!.

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[lf · Rating 5 out of 5]

She is trying to uncover secrets while keeping a big one herself

Dark Confession is the fifth book in the Chicago Bratva Series. It is a secret baby mixed with Russian Bratva, age-gap, danger, possession, passion and rival families romance between Astrid and Yuri. They first meet on an airplane to Paris when Astrid has an anxiety attack because of turbulence. Yuri is the one to help calm her and then a lot more. They both don't think they will ever see each other again but when they do it is in a whole different position. Yuri is determined to never let Astrid get away from him, and she is not sure she wants to either but she is going to try and be strong and fight it all the way.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Astrid has lived with her foster parents until she has graduated college. Now she is headed to find out about her real parents and what happened to them. She meets Yuri on the airplane but doesn’t know his name at the time but they enjoyed their mile high time together. When she gets a job interview at Ivanov’s she sees Yuri again. Yuri Ivanov and his brothers run both sides of the family businesses. The FBI has been after them for years and they are relentless in their efforts. This is a fun book to read, it’s one you will not want to end.

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[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Yuri and Astrid’s love story. She’s an orphan looking for information on her birth parents. She was raised by a foster family who was loving, but she always wanted to know what happened to her birth parents. In her quest to do so she finds a lot of information, seemingly shady about their death. She also meets, and gets entangled with a dangerous and powerful man. He’s a mafia boss. They get entangled and along the way fall for each other. There are other powerful criminals intervening and trying to steal part of his empire. There’s a war, but the others don’t succeed. They finally get their HEA.

[Korkoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Their Destined Forever -
Nothing prepared me for the whirlpool of emotions I went through whilst reading this masterpiece written by K.C. Crowne. The story grabbed my attention from the first chapter and took me on one heck of a rollercoaster ride, as the plot thickened with surprises and twists, that had me on the edge of my seat. My mind was blown, my heart beat out of my chest and I felt I was on this cliff shaking like a leaf in a windstorm, waiting to see how the story would end. I can say without a shadow of doubt, that this book is deserves a place on your TBR list.

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[Elf McElface · Rating 2 out of 5]

It felt like a certain writing structure had been followed, there was no heart in the story.
There were plot holes, inconsistencies, even very obvious grammar errors. Events didn't flow, scenes skipped chaotically sometimes, the whole "hacker" thing seemed very unrealistic, the age-gap was not a thing that was emphasised in any way in this book so it might as well not be there, not to mention there is a major plot hole you might or might not notice revolving that. I pushed through to the end of the book, because I was sorry about the time I had already spent on it. I though I might as well finish it and see if it will recover at some point - it did not.