His Sweetest Temptation

Bratva Brotherhood #3

by Ava Zane

Kirill "The Shark" Khitrenko is sent to retrieve a dead journalist’s evidence file that threatens to destroy his family. His target is the journalist’s daughter, Jordan Thorne, a struggling wellness influencer who hides from the world’s messy truths behind a wall of positive affirmations.

When his interrogation tactics fail, Kirill drags her into his violent world, only to discover her "energetic instincts" are a form of perception so sharp it could get them both killed—or save them.

Thrown together in a battle for survival against a rival family and a curious detective, they must trust each other enough to find the truth, forcing Jordan to embrace the chaotic power she’s always feared and Kirill to accept a partner in a life he’s always lived alone.

Genres: Dark Romance, Mafia Romance, Enemies To Lovers

372 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 27, 2026

Reviews

[Brittany Ferraro]

If you like when a mafia romance starts with a grab and go… no buildup, no prep we’re just shoving it right in there this book is gonna be right up your alley.

We’re dropped right into it in chapter one and I have to say, Jordan is honestly the most calm kidnapped FMC I’ve ever read. Like girl is in full inner zen, chakra aligned, just rolling with the punches… the punches being a very dangerous mafia man.

And Kirill Immediately clocking she looks malnourished and thinking about feeding her a proper meal? Yeah. He’s a good man, Savannahhhhh. He won me over from gate. Because you’re gonna take me away from my life of poverty, put me in a nice bed and feed me good meals. Sounds like I’m winning in this situation.

What starts as a job for him get answers tied to a fire on an island 15 years ago slowly turns into something way messier, because Jordan might be clueless… or she might be playing him just as hard.👀

I had fun with these too they’re in the middle of a shootout and my girl is telling him what everyone’s aura is giving😂 I loved the banter, the chemistry, and it even pulled a few laughs out of me, which I wasn’t expecting from a mafia setup like this.

This series also does a great job of weaving an overall plot through all the books while giving each couple their own story, which I really enjoy because you still get those familiar characters popping back in.

Overall, I had a blast with this one. It’s fast paced , it’s spicy, it’s addictive a perfect mafia romance binge read and honestly a solid palette cleanser.

[Lover of Romance]

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review. Also my tags may have spoilers in them so be forewarned before checking out full review.

Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨

First Impressions
His Sweetest Temptation is the third book in the installment and this features another of the enforcer's of the Pakhan. We see a story of our hero, having to find information but what he finds is a woman that is beyond difficult and challenging to work with. Its a romance of opposites, of little common ground and of a finding a partnership within each other.

The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Kirill
The Heroine: Jordan

What I Loved
I found the plot of this story to be the most interesting. The hero was your typical anti hero mafia male, there wasn't really anything that sets him apart from the other. We do get to see that he suffered some trauma as a boy and was brought into the mafia after that more fully. I did find the whole "partnership" that they both form to be really fascinating. Its not a plot device that I expected to see in this one and it was intriguing. I am really loving the plot that we get in the story, and how it connects into the overall serial plot line that is being developed. There was a lot of mystery surrounding the heroine though and questions that I wish had been answered. This story only left me with so many more questions and I am hoping we get more of those answers in the next book.

What I Struggled With
The heroine I really had a hard time enjoying her character. She was very unconventional and I didn't feel like she had much depth in how her character was written. She definitely could have been written way better but this series does have really "interesting" heroines. Probably some of the most unique I have ever read. You rarely see these type of heroines in romances too often or at least not the books I normally read.

Overall View
His Sweetest Tempation builds on the plot that is captivating and has a team work aesthetic to the vibe of what is building between the couple. Its a romance that tackles teamwork, unity and connection.

Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Dark Romance
Character Types: Mafia/Crime Boss, Psychic
Themes: Spicy, Family Saga, Danger/Suspense, Angsty
Tropes: Kidnapping, Protector, Rags to Riches

Book Perspective
Duo POV

Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Both

If you like these authors, I recommend This Book
Jagger Cole
Michelle Heard
Renee Parker

Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes-it has a serial plot line, so you do need to read the books in order.

Steam/Spice Explanations

Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.

[Tammy]

Really enjoying this series and the epilogue as a cliffhanger? Love that. I cant wait for the next one.

I really enjoyed their connection and liked the spicy scenes

[Victoria]

3.5 stars

[Stairs86]

I have to admit I struggled through the beginning of this book. I am the first to blame mercury in retrograde for a bad day but the FMC’s constant chatter about his bad shark-y aura vibes just killed me!

I am invested in the series and will read the next one but Book 1 is still my favourite.

[Javiera]

27/02 - Happy release day Ava !

Personalmente esta autora ha sido un descubrimiento demasiado bueno e inesperado para mí🥹

Seguimos con esta serie, en donde el drama mafioso sigue adelante, pero en esta ocasión entre dos personajes totalmente opuestos entre sí. Por una parte, está Kirill que es como un bloque de hielo considerando la infancia que vivió y, por otro lado, tenemos a Jordan tan modo manifestando, creyendo en los chakras y demás. Sin embargo, ambos se ven envueltos a "convivir" juntos, ya que ÉL necesita encontrar los secretos de la mafia que el padre en su profesión periodistica encontró, antes de que destruyan a la familia Kozlov, ¿podrá lograrlo?🫢

Tengo que admitir que aunque en el inicio estaba un poco perdida, ya que lo leí en inglés y me concentración a veces se perdía, cuando me enganchaba avanzaba de una manera que me sorprendía totalmente JAJAJA.

Y la verdad es que es difícil no hacerlo, ya que la personalidad de este parcito me atraparon totalmente. Por una parte, Kirill se robó mi corazón instantáneamente, ya que tiene una infancia compleja en donde se comprende todos sus temores y, por otro lado, Jordan era muy modo "llegó el hombre que manifesté tal como lo quería" 🫦 JAJAJ, que le tiene una paciencia infinita a este hombre, en donde no lo empuja ni presiona, sino que lo acompaña, lo entiende y le brinda sus momentos para que procese sus emociones y sentimientos 🥹

Además, la autora hace un muy buen trabajo con los tropes, especialmente con la mafia, ya que el drama aquí todito que ver y ese final te deja con las ganas de seguir leyendo la serie🫢🫢🫢

So, lectura más que recomendada si les gusta la mafia romance, un protagonista masculino gruñon, pero que si le tocan a su mujer no saldrás bien de la situación ❤️‍🔥

Thank you very much Ava for the opportunity, I really enjoyed reading this book ✨️

25/02
First of all, thank you so much Ava for the opportunity.

I need to process this book before I writring my review jajaj 🫢

[Ludy]

I truly enjoyed Jordan and Kirill’s love story. It’s a beautiful testament to how opposites like dark and light can coexist to become something more powerful and abundant. I can’t wait for the next book!

I will mention spoiler with my review so please skip this if you don't want to know.

The character development in this installment was incredibly satisfying. I’ll admit, I wasn't a fan of Jordan at first. However, she grew on me as her layers were peeled back. She is a brilliant, cunning woman who uses her "new age" persona to mask a painful past—ultimately proving she can outsmart even the sharks surrounding her.

Kirill was an instant favorite for me. He is a raw, powerful, and honest character carrying immense baggage. Watching his journey was beautiful; he learns that he doesn’t have to carry the world alone and that loyalty to family doesn't have to come at the cost of love.

The "scavenger hunt" mystery surrounding the Bratva and the Kozlov family has me completely hooked on this saga. I am dying to know who is pulling the strings! While I would have loved even more development regarding the mystery characters introduced at the end of Book 2, the setup for the next book is excellent.

I received and ARC of this book for free and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.

[Victoria]

3.75⭐️

[Tressa Heigel]

Another great mafia book by Ava Zane! Her Bratva brotherhood continues with Kirill and Jordan. Kirill is the group’s enforcer, and is your typical hit guy - robotic, emotionless, and puts the mob first at all costs. His childhood made me ache a bit, I can’t even imagine the trauma. And THEN we have Jordan. Where Chloe Was bubbly and endearingly innocent, Jordan is full-on delusional. Her spiritual lifestyle came as a result of scraping by on the streets, but the constant reframing of her situation and slightly unhinged perspectives made a great contrast to Kirill’s no-nonsense realism.

What I liked:

🧊The unthawing of Kirill’s frozen, walled-off heart. Maybe a new favorite microtrope of mine, we get to see a borderline sociopathic hard*ss come to terms with emotions. He even begins to consider some of the new age practices that Jordan embraces. Although he remains endearingly baffled by the nuance, it’s entertaining as h*ll to see him consider the feeling of a wall or metal sculpture.

💪Jordan’s perseverance. Talk about sticking firm to your morals. Was she a bit delusional? Yes. But I don’t know many people who would leave the comforts of a one-percent life to live on the streets and eat out of dumpsters for YEARS in order to maintain their independence. She is seriously tough, and I was rooting for her crazy self through the entire book.

The plot continued to move the series forward, the humor was still present (literally 70% of their whole dynamic was confusion or unhinged ramblings), and the spice was SPICIN’! 🌶️🌶️🌶️ The tension you feel while Kirill denies his attraction keeps you on the edge of your seat, and you definitely feel the danger during the action-packed fight scenes. All in all I was completely entertained, and loved this next addition to The Bratva Brotherhood.

[Cindy Eckerman]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
His Sweetest Temptation was a dark & intense addition to the series that blends danger, secrets, and undeniable chemistry 🕉️ ✨
Jordan was such a compelling heroine to follow. Even though she comes from wealth, she chose to walk away from that life to build something of her own. When we meet her, she’s living in near poverty, scraping by while trying to grow her platform as a content creator and podcaster focused on yoga, chakras, and positive energy🧘‍♀️⚡️🧿 …
Despite everything she’s been through including times where she was truly struggling to survive, Jordan never completely loses that sense of hope and inner light. I loved seeing how her resilience and determination shaped her character.
Kirill is exactly the kind of morally gray mafia hero readers love… cold, ruthless, and shaped by a painful past. His childhood trauma and the loss of his mother left him hardened and emotionally guarded, making him the perfect enforcer for the Bratva. But beneath that icy exterior, there’s a man who has carried a lot of pain for a long time.
The contrast between them was one of my favorite parts of the story. Jordan brings warmth, optimism and light into Kirill’s dark world, while he becomes fiercely protective of her in ways even he doesn’t fully expect. Watching his internal struggle between loyalty to the Bratva and the growing pull he feels toward Jordan added so much tension to the story 🥵
Their dynamic is filled with danger, forced proximity, and emotional intensity as trust slowly begins to form and the lines between duty and desire blur 🔥
If you enjoy dark mafia romance with a protective antihero, a resilient heroine and a story where light and darkness collide, this book in the series is definitely worth reading ❤️‍🔥

[TheMillennialMoodReader]

His Sweetest Temptation is book 3 in the Bratva Brotherhood series and follows Kirill the Bratva Enforcer. The story line pics back up with the same mystery plot regarding the events that happened 15 years prior on “chaos island”. Jordan the FMCs father was a journalist involved in discovering something that happened that unfaithful that also cost him his life. Jordan and him were like Sherlock and Holmes and had secret codes. Supposedly he left bauble intel that the Bratva assumes she knows about. Enter the captor x captive trope and Kirill’s mission is to find her and find the intel with the clues they discovered. What he didn’t account for was Jordan being the sunshine.. woo woo wellness podcaster that talks about energy and chakras. I struggled to connect with the FMC into about had way through the book. I couldn’t get into her wellness character but once her back story and Kirills came into the plot it got better. He is cold, calculating, professional and she thaws his icy demeanor and he brings out her strength. There is an instalust connection and their chemistry is definitely explosive. The spicy scenes were 🔥🔥🥵 The ending fell a little flat but I still enjoyed it and the epilogue which sets up the next book.
3.5⭐️
3🌶️
Tropes:

Mafia Romance
Forced Proximity
Captive x Captor
Grumpy × Sunshine
Possessive / Protective MMC
"Touch Her & D!e “
Morally Grey Hero
Wellness Influencer FMC
Past trauma

Thank you to RoseHarbor Publishing and Author Ava Zane for the eARC. All options are my own.

[Nicole Ryan]

ARC Review - Copy provided by publisher

This was a slow burn for me. Often I'll devour a book and feel like I probably missed some of the detail in reading too quickly but, this wasn't like that. The metaphors and language choices were a lot of fun and made a reader like me slow down and savor the words on the page. I admit I found myself as baffled by the FMC as the MMC was. She was quirky on a level I don't think I've ever seen on paper before; and at the same time, she was insightful and real, just wrapped up in such outlandish and delightful packaging.

As a third book in a series this delivers all the things you want. "Old" characters that have developed to where you were looking forward to exploring who they are. New characters that keep everyone on their toes and guessing. And, healing of old wounds. And of course, that great spice and chilly pepper that all of us romance readers can't live without.

I do recommend reading the first two books before this one. While it could be read as a standalone, the overarching story is really present and best enjoyed with the same facts and knowledge as the characters in the book.

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📚 His Sweetest Temptation
by Ava Zane

∆Rate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨

If you love mafia romance with intense chemistry and possessive energy, His Sweetest Temptation will definitely pull you in
Kirill is ruthless. Cold. Calculated. The kind of man who believes control is survival . He kidnaps Jordan to get to her father’s secrets, fully intending to stay detached.

But Jordan? She’s sunshine, optimistic, and such a soft, hopeful soul which makes the contrast between them even more intense. She believes in energy and purpose, while he believes in power and control.

The forced proximity really carries this story. The tension isn’t just physical it’s emotional. Somewhere between control and obsession, something shifts. The way he starts wanting more than just her secrets? That change was everything.
Thank you @roseharborpublishing & @authoravazane for the ARC .

∆Tropes:

– Mafia Romance
– Forced Proximity
– Captive Situation
– Grumpy x Sunshine
– Possessive / Protective MMC
– “Touch Her & ☠️” Energy
– Morally Grey Hero
– Slow Burn Tension

[Saynab]

I absolutely loved this book.

From the very first chapter, it pulled me in with tension, chemistry, and that delicious sense that something isn’t quite what it seems. The deception aspect? Executed perfectly. It added layers to the romance instead of cheap drama — every reveal felt intentional and emotionally charged.

The hero had that dangerous, magnetic energy that makes you weak but also keeps you on edge. Protective, intense, and hiding more than he lets on. And the heroine? She wasn’t naive or flat — she had strength, vulnerability, and depth that made every emotional moment hit harder.

What I loved most was the slow unraveling of truths. The romance builds with longing, stolen moments, and that push-and-pull dynamic that keeps you flipping pages at 2am. When the truth comes out, it doesn’t just create conflict — it forces growth. The angst? Chef’s kiss. The emotional payoff? Worth every second.

Tropes
🥀 Tension-filled romance
🥀 Secrets and betrayal
🥀 Protective but morally grey heroes
🥀 Emotional depth with real consequences

[Redcurlsangel]

ARC Review, thx Ava Zane

This is the third installment in the Bratva Brotherhood series. The main characters are Kirill, the shark/enforcer, and Jordan, a podcast host.
I love that Ava Zane's female characters are ordinary women who have nothing to do with the Bratva: a waitress/artist, a kindergarten teacher, and now a young woman who posts a podcast and teaches wellness. It's a nice change from the usual enemies-to-lovers trope.
The chemistry between Kirill and Jordan is definitely there, and both, as is often the case, have dark secrets in their pasts. However, I can't relate to all the spiritual stuff at all. I was annoyed by it, unfortunately. Nevertheless, I like Jordan because she also has another, very clever side.
Furthermore, I'm sad that Sasha is punished with death. And somehow, I'm liking Roman less and less.
So far, I liked the first book the best. The overarching plot continues, and it remains exciting. Vanya will carry out the next mission.
HEA, no cheating or sharing
⭐️ 3.5/4
🌶 3/5

[Tayler]

This Bratva romance had me hooked from the first page. The tension between Kirill and Jordan is pure whirlwind romance: fast, chaotic, and completely consuming. Their chemistry explodes almost instantly, but it never feels shallow. Instead, it’s layered with danger, mystery, and emotional intensity.

Kirill’s dark, intimidating aura makes every scene he’s in feel charged. He’s possessive, powerful, and impossible to ignore. And then there’s Jordan with her soft, dreamy, almost moonchild vibes; she’s light where he’s shadow, and that contrast makes their dynamic magnetic.

The story is packed with excitement, action, and twists that genuinely left me guessing. Just when I thought I had things figured out, the plot shifted again. And yes, the smut delivers 🌶🌶🌶🌶. It’s steamy, passionate, and fits their intense connection without overpowering the storyline.

If you love dangerous men, fierce heroines, and high-stakes Bratva drama with heat and heart, this one absolutely delivers.

[Jasmine]

This was an ARC read from Ava directly. It was a good book. I didn't know that if it would be a book that I would like especially since I usually like mafia romance but this time, it wasn't a book that would live up to my standards for what I wanted in my mafia romance. I loved Kirill and Jordan as characters. I loved the plot of the story, but something just wasn't connecting for me. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a bad book, it was just something was missing or I just wasn't in the right reading space. It wasn't where I was pushing through the book, it was just that I was reading it but not diving into the book like I would normally would.
But then I told myself to step away from the book and read something else then return back to this book after. It actually worked in that, I found that it was what I wanted in my mafia romance type of book. I just needed to step away for a day and return. That shift, made me feel like this book was worthy of me reading and being considered as a reread.
It was the first time I read a book from Ava Zane and the first time that I read a book from her Bravta series.

[Stormie Valdivia]

Thank you to Ava Zane and Rose Harbor Publishing for the opportunity to ARC read His Sweetest Temptation. 🖤

The third installment in the Bratva Brotherhood series picks up seamlessly after the first two books and wastes no time pulling you right back into the story. This series officially has me hooked.

Jordan and Kirill’s story might be my favorite so far. Their connection is packed with tension, emotion, and undeniable chemistry. She’s truly the light to his darkness, and what makes their relationship stand out is that it goes beyond physical attraction — the emotional depth really delivers. And of course, it gives us those elite “touch her and you die” vibes we all love.

The suspense and plot twists continue to build beautifully throughout the series, keeping the stakes high and the pages turning.

I’m already counting down the days to see what comes next in the Bratva Brotherhood world. 🔥

[Holley McIntire]

Kirill and Jordan’s story brings out the darkness and the light. Kirill is all about control and independence and not allowing anyone in. And Jordan, full of light her trusting her instincts and her chakras. Kirill is next on the list still searching for the clues leading back to what happened on the Island 15 years ago. Which leads him to Jordan due to her father being a reporter who died on the island. Jordan doesn’t let Kirill push her around though. She won’t put up with him trying to break her down for answers. She wants to be treated as an equal, as a partner. And then and only then will she be willing to work with him. But will Kirill?!
I loved these two together. I can’t wait for the next one. Thank you so much again to Ava Zane and her to team for allowing me to be an Arc reader for this.

[Darkromancearabia Jin]

4.5 stars
His Sweetest Temptation is the gripping third book of this great series. Jordan, after a hard life, asks the universe for a path forward, and it sends her Kirill, a ruthless Bratva enforcer with dangerous secrets. Her present and past collide as she navigates his violent world, yet she truly sees him and understands the man behind the darkness, while he only sees her as the key to the hidden secrets he and his brothers have been trying to uncover. Their chemistry is instant and intense, with sizzling spicy scenes. I loved the suspense and action, with high-stakes twists, lingering secrets, and pulse-pounding moments that keep you turning the pages. Ava Zane delivers strong, fearless heroines, men who never expected love but find it anyway, and a story full of passion, danger, and heart. I can't wait for the next book!!!

[Raquel Rolen]

Kirill is cold. Controlled. The type of man who keeps people at a distance and does not care who he hurts along the way. Watching him deal with Jordan was the best part of this book.

Jordan is the complete opposite. She is hopeful, stubborn, and refuses to let life break her. Even when she is literally taken by him, she does not lose who she is. I loved that about her. She keeps pushing back in her own way and it slowly gets under his skin.

Their dynamic carried the whole story for me. Forced proximity, tension, and a man who slowly realizes he is way more invested than he planned to be. Kirill trying to stay detached while clearly failing was so good to watch.

This one had danger, heat, and that constant push between control and feelings. The slow shift in Kirill made the payoff worth it.

[Cheryl]

Jordan and Kirill find themselves in a danger situation. Jordan is thrust into Kirill's protection in the form of a forced proximity situation. Despite her situation, Jordan does show strength. She might not have in the beginning, but she did when she escaped, even if she did not get far and Kirill captured her again.

This is the second book I have read in this series. I do like the Bratva. Separately Jordan and Kirill are good, and they are even good together. Yet, I just never really connection to them as a couple as strongly as I wanted. It also took me a while to find my footing with the story and become engaged at the start of the story. While, this book may not have been a favorite of mine, I did like the other book I read in this series and would read the next book by this author.

[Gloria]

This book wraps us even deeper into the brotherhood and honestly, I love how each story shows a different side of these powerful men. Another ruthless Bratva man brought to his knees by love, loyalty, and the one woman who becomes his weakness. The tension, the devotion, and the fierce protectiveness are what makes this series to addictive. If you love mafia romance with danger, spice, and men who would do anything for the woman they claim, this series is definitely worth the read.

Spanish: Este libro nos mete aun mas em la hermandad Bratva y me encanta como cada historia muestra un lado diferente de estos hombres tan poderosos. Otro hombre peligroso que termina de rodillas por amor, lealtad y la única mujer que se convierte es su debilidad. La tension, la devocion y esa protección feroz hacen que esta serie sea super adictiva.

[Elizabeth Valentin]

Thank you to RoseHarbor publishing for an advance reader copy of this book.

Jordan is a wellness influencer trying to manifest a change in her life. Kirill is a mobster searching for evidence a journalist left behind, possibly to his daughter. He found her but was not expecting her.

Although the book is written well, the plot is not to my liking. At 27%, the only interactions the MCs have had were the kidnapping and captivity, no growth and no plot until that point. But they’re already kissing and lusting for each other. No character development whatsoever. I’m going to stop reading now for the sake of my sanity.

Out of respect for the author’s hard work I won’t be leaving a star rating.

[Mrs Reads Between The Lines]

His Sweetest Temptation weaves a long-buried mystery with unrelenting tension. The storyline hinges on a 15-year-old island tragedy, bringing together two polar opposites in a collision of secrets and desires.

Kirill is the ultimate possessive alpha, fueled by his drive for answers. Jordan is a struggling wellness instructor who brings a free-spirited energy to his dark world. And as the daughter of the reporter involved in the island incident, Jordan is Kirill’s key to the past.

Unfortunately the story suffers from uneven pacing and occasional lulls. A tighter edit would have been greatly beneficial.

*Please read trigger and content warnings.*

I received an advanced copy. This is my honest and voluntary review.

[Soft and Sinister Sisters Talita Armstrong]

🚨 ARC ALERT 🚨

His Sweetest Temptation by Ava Zane is the third book in the Bratva Brotherhood series — and if you haven’t read the first two yet, consider this your sign. 👀

This story follows Kirill and Jordan… and WOW.

Kirill is the ultimate broody, dead-eyed, morally grey hero — cold, ruthless, zero empathy… and hot as sin. Jordan is quirky, strong, and surprisingly layered. The chemistry between these two? Instant. The tension? Addictive.

You’ll get:
🔥 Forced proximity
🔥 Possessive “mine” moments
🔥 Touch-her-and-die energy
🔥 On-page spice

If you love a dark, protective alpha with a soft spot only for her, this one needs to be on your TBR immediately.

Releasing 27 February 2026 — don’t sleep on this one.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 stars

[Vivi]

Bratva
Forced proximity
Captor x captive
Grumpy x sunshine
Rating - 4/5
Spice level - 2/5
~ I liked the book, it's the third book and ongoing series where all books are interconnected and leading to an end point which I definitely can't wait to find out badly.
The way Kirill portrayed the grumpyness while still being intrigued by Jordan's positive energies.
Jordan's 👉🏼AURA AND COSMIC ENERGIES👈🏼 department was something really new to read about.
Loved how the plot line didn't even get off track for a single second. Amazing execution with the characters done once again by author.
Can't wait for the next one lined up to come closer with the mystery blow up.

[Corina Brand]

What a beautiful story! Loved how you get to know these characters, how they grow on each other, even though they are opposites in a lot of ways. How you get to see behind Jordan's personality. Sometimes laughing out loud, sometimes you tear up. Ava put in a lot of details, so these people really come to life! Even in the spicy parts. They are detailed and so good!
I do recommend to read these series in the right order. The story makes a lot more sense that way. There are crossovers with previous characters which I love!
Also cannot wait to see how the story continues. Especially with the extra cliffhanger in the épilogue...

[Yume]

Omg I felt so sad with Jordan, living in those conditions. Then trying to make it as an influencer full time. That takes so much guts. I loved that she was so strong headed and didn’t take shit from Kirill when she meet him.

Oh Kirill how you’re so strong but deep down Jordan has made you feel again. I think every time she escapes ( or he thought she did) he fell for her more. Oh and every time she kept telling him about his chakra/aura 😆

It was a great read, it kept me up wanting to read one more chapter…

Omg and the spice 🥵 I loved it.

I got this as an ARC and this was my honest opinion of the book

[Djurdja]

This book is a dark and addictive about two completely different worlds colliding.
Kirill is a cold and ruthless mafia enforcer who doesn’t believe in emotions. Jordan is a podcaster and influencer who believes in energy, aura, and reading people’s souls.
Loved the contrast between Kirill’s icy control and Jordan’s emotional intensity. Their chemistry is strong and the slow burn feels real.
It's a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the previous two books first. The characters from the earlier stories are mentioned here, and you get a much deeper understanding of their development and the overall world if you follow the series in order.
#arcreview