Die Witwe des Bratva-Bosses (Die Sünden der Bratva)

by Ariana Cooper, C Schmidt (Translator)

Ich schritt zum Altar, zu einem Mann, den ich kaum kannte.
Eine Braut, verkauft für Macht.
Ein Versprechen, in Blut gemeißelt.

Dann fielen die Schüsse.

Mein Bräutigam starb mir zu Füßen –
und sein Onkel zerrte mich aus den Flammen.

Dimitri Morozov.
Bratva Pakhan.
Der Mann, den alle fürchten … und dem niemand entkommt.

Er sagt, er hat mich gerettet.
Aber Erlösung sollte sich nicht wie ein Käfig anfühlen.

Jetzt trage ich den Namen eines anderen Mannes,
schlafe in seiner Festung,
und atme nach seinen Regeln.

Mein Vater nennt es Entführung.
Die Bratva nennt es Krieg.
Dimitri nennt mich notwendig.

Aber Notwendigkeit wird gefährlich,
wenn seine Berührung verweilt,
wenn sein Kuss sich wie Besitz anfühlt,
wenn seine Feinde entscheiden, dass ich die perfekte Waffe bin.

Ich sollte eine Witwe sein.
Ein Geist.

Stattdessen wurde ich zur Schwäche des Pakhans.

Und als ich die Wahrheit erfahre –
über meinen Vater,
über das Massaker,
über das Kind, das still in mir heranwächst,
darüber, was Dimitri tun wird, um zu beschützen, was ihm gehört –

wird mir eine schreckliche Sache

Es war nie vorgesehen, dass ich ihm entkomme.

Eine düstere, emotionsgeladene Bratva-Romanze mit Zwangsheirat, großem Altersunterschied, geheimer Schwangerschaft und moralisch grauer Liebe. Kein Cliffhanger für das Paar. Happy End garantiert.

Genres: Adult, Romance

455 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 8, 2026

Reviews

[Carla · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story isn’t so bad but it’s really repetitive with a weak male character!
Unfortunately!

[Hilda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Have you ever read a book with too many villains? Too many plots in one? This book had no ending. There were 3 villains and they just seemed to keep coming. Even that ending was questionable....future villain? It was too much. If it had ended in the middle after the first villaing it would have been great. Even number two would have been okay. I forced myself to finish it.

[Belle · Rating 3 out of 5]

It initially sounded really promising, but unfortunately it didn’t fully pull me in. Alina is supposed to marry Sergei in an arranged marriage, but he is shot on the day of the wedding. Dimitri, his uncle, pakhan, and the best man, protects Alina and takes her with him for her safety. However, the story moves so quickly that it lacks depth and character development. A lot of elements are introduced, but without building real tension, and everything happens back and forth at a rapid pace. The same patterns repeat, kidnapping, “I just got you back,” sudden declarations of love after a single day, and trust despite barely knowing each other, and it all feels quite shallow. It often seems like certain plot points were included just for the sake of having them, rather than being meaningfully developed. Because of that, I found it hard to really immerse myself in the story while reading. Alina’s character development and decisions also felt abrupt, where did they come from? It’s as if her growth happened without us ever seeing the process. The pregnancy, too, felt rushed, almost like everything took place over just a few days. If more time was meant to have passed, it really didn’t come across clearly. The story itself definitely had potential, but it just didn’t really draw me in. At times, I even found myself skipping pages because I was getting bored. That said, I did appreciate that the spicy scenes weren’t overly drawn-out or written like full-on er*tica spanning multiple chapters. They did come up quite frequently toward the end, but compared to other books, they weren’t excessively detailed, unrealistic, or over-the-top.

[Mia Oneill · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m expected to believe this girl makes the Bratva feminist in 6 days? Sure 🙄

[Brenda A · Rating 2 out of 5]

Did not finish

As most of these books it started out good but went downhill quickly. It's the same old same old nothing new. Silly choices for a Pakhan. The intimate scenes was very underwhelming I lost interest. I don't know whether the authors can't find anything new to write or whether it's AI but lately the mafia romances have really been pathetic.

[Jesse Lemire · Rating 2 out of 5]

Overall, the characters and story just felt weak. There were some instances where the details didn't match up or contradicted what was previously said. I love the age gap romance, but Alina was only with Dimitri for 5 days, and he falls head over heels for her? Eh, it was all so rushed, and even the spice was underwhelming.

2⭐️⭐️
2🌶🌶

[Cherie Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS BOOK STARTS OFF WITH A BANG
AND FIRE AND THE HEAT KEEPS GOING WITH THESE TWO.
GREAT BOOK LOVED IT.
📚✨💞💞🔥✨🔥📚🔥✨💞🔥✨📚

[Stephanie · Rating 1 out of 5]

pass.

I can be very moody about certain things. Repetition is a big issue. If you’re doing it for a larger word count - don’t.
This book is extremely repetitive, but very consistent that it will be repeated. The timeline is off by a lot. He said he showed her footage (false, he showed her a press conference)- 3 pages later, he’s actually showing her the footage. Also, i guess Alina and her sister had amnesia, since they both forgot that they’ve seen each other in between the wedding & the airport.
There’s so many things wrong with this book. I’m sad to say this isn’t even a debut either. I will not continue with this author; past or future endeavors.
I felt the plot had some gravy until it went off like a train derailment. These people wouldn’t even have time to pass gas between the one after another crisis and the timeline jumps.
A much deserved one star for me.

[Fallon · Rating 1 out of 5]

The Pakhan's Widow

I've read a lot of Bratva/Mafia book and this was the first by this author. Very repetitive without telling what should have been the story. A lot of descriptions (a lot) regarding two tattoos a dragon and a seven pointed star that made him so powerful . Why? Story didn't give much information about anything. So this was the first and last by this author for me.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Pakhan's Widow is book one in the Sins of Bratva Series. A dark, emotionally intense Bratva romance featuring forced marriage, age gap, secret pregnancy, and morally gray love. No cliffhanger on the couple. HEA guaranteed. A dark romance where a bride's wedding ends in bloodshed, leading her into a forced marriage to a dangerous Bratva leader. Features mature language and mature adult themes. A fast paced, thrilling, twisted and dark read. An exquisitely written story with complex individuals and a twisty storyline that grabs the reader attention from the first chapter and keeps you hooked and on the edge of your seat and turning the pages with it's non-stop twists and turns, mystery, suspense, high-octane adventures, and heart-stopping action.
Hang on to your seat and prepare yourself for this tantalizing rollercoaster ride with these two unlikely individuals and follow along as these two rival family enemies fall for each other when he steal her from her groom. An absorbing addicting and unputdownable. A definite page turner with enticing erotic scenes that demands to be read. This is Alina and Dimitri story which is told from a dual point of view.
A contemporary romance fiction, aged gap trope story, morally-grey antihero romance, action & adventure romance, touch-her-and-die romance, protective alpha hero romance, organize crime story, romantic suspense story, women's crime fiction story, forced proximity story, forbidden romance, off-limits romance, forced marriage romance, dark mafia romance, billionaires & millionaires romance, secret pregnancy story, alpha male hero story, taboo romance, arranged marriage romance with deception, lies, chaos, danger, consensual intense rough sex, dominance, submission, drama, dirty talking, kidnapping, threats, mob war, rivalry, revenge, retaliation, resilience, enemies, darkness, passion, madness, trauma, power and control, power struggle, obsession, backstabbing, double-cross, treachery, weakness, power play, love, possessiveness, acceptance, and forgiveness.
She's a bride sold for power, a promise carved in blood and violence. The story starts off with a bang filled with shoot out, gunfight, murder, attacks, bloodshed, mayhem, action then captivity. Alina Popov was getting married in an arranged marriage to a man that she barely knew set up by her cruel, vile and evil asshole of a father. The marriage was supposed to form an alliance with the Morozov family to stop the warring. Her dad knew that he was being deceitful and that the deal was only going to cause collateral damage but he was willing to use Alina as a pawn in his game. And before she could say her I Do's all hell broke loose in the church and she watched her fiance got shot and kill right in front of her. And then the next thing she knew his uncle was dragging away from the flames and smoke. Bratva pakhan
Dimitri Morozov is the man who rescued her from the church. He's the man who everyone fears and no one escapes him once he gets you in his clutches.
He told her that he saved her for her protection. But salvation shouldn't feel like a cage. He was forced into marriage with him while he figure out who was responsible at church. Now she's wearing his ring instead of her intended fiance. Not only does she wear his ring, she's sleeping in his fortress and breathe under his rules. Her father calls it kidnapping however the Bratva calls it war. And Dimitri calls her necessary. And necessity turns dangerous when his touch lingers when his enemies decides that she was the perfect weapon to use against him. She was only supposed to be a widow. A ghost, instead she became the pakhan's weakness. And when she learnt the truth about her father's betrayal, deception, double-cross, treachery and about the massacre at the church was all his doing it could potentially cause a war.
And when Dimitri finds out about the child quietly growing inside her belly she knows he will do anything to protect what's his. He will burn down the world and destroy his enemies to protect what's his. They relationship was riddle with perils, danger, kidnapping, threats, action, tension and through it all they got to know each other and learn to trust and lean on each other. And eventually develop feelings for each other building a steamy, electrifying relationship. Will the two families find peace with the intended alliance or war for the betrayal by her father? How will Dimitri react becoming a father when he learn that Alina was carrying his heir? Will he be happy about the news? Will Alina father tries to kill her because she's carrying Dimitri? Will they get their HEA?

I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Hiba · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.25 ⭐

It started out so strong that I genuinely thought I'd stumbled upon a hidden gem... but somewhere along the way, I realized it was simply too good to be true.

This started off feeling like an easy four-star read, but the flaws slowly started piling up until they outweighed everything I was enjoying.

Ironically, neither the cover nor the title did much to convince me to pick it up in the first place. It was the synopsis that caught my attention, and on a random Thursday morning, I impulsively decided to trust the process with this one. And honestly? For a while, I was glad I did. Even knowing early on that this probably wouldn’t become a five-star read, I was still entertained. I giggled, kicked my feet, and had a genuinely good time with parts of it.

But the deeper I got into the story, the more the cracks started to show.

Some ideas and even entire paragraphs became unnecessarily repetitive, and the romance leaned heavily into insta-lust territory, which took away from the emotional depth the story could've had. I also love a good age-gap romance, but this one barely explored the dynamic in any meaningful way—especially during the first half of the book, where it almost felt irrelevant.

Unfortunately, the second half didn't salvage things. If anything, it amplified everything that had already been bothering me.

The plot became a never-ending cycle of twists. Every couple of chapters, another revelation was thrown in, and by the end I had genuine whiplash. I lost track of what happened, when it happened, why it happened, and eventually stopped caring because the story seemed more interested in constantly shocking the reader than letting any of its big moments breathe.

The repetition also somehow got worse. It wasn't just recurring ideas anymore—the same points, and sometimes even the same wording, kept resurfacing chapter after chapter. Combined with the book's length, it made the story feel much longer than a mafia romance needed to be.

The pacing also deserves a special mention—and not in a good way. Apparently, this story takes place over the course of six months. I only believed it because the author literally told me. Up until that point, I was convinced everything had happened within a matter of days. The passage of time was so poorly conveyed that the relationship never felt like it had the months it supposedly did to grow, which only made the insta-lust feel even more pronounced.

One thing that especially frustrated me was Dimitri's characterization. There were moments where he came across as surprisingly weak and incredibly narrow-sighted for someone who's supposed to be a Pakhan. It often felt like his competence was dialed down solely to make Alina appear exceptionally intelligent and perceptive. I actually like the idea behind that—showing that she shouldn't be underestimated simply because she's a woman—but the execution felt forced. Rather than elevating Alina naturally, it diminished Dimitri, and both characters suffered because of it.

And that's what frustrated me the most: the potential was there.

The chemistry, the premise, the overall vibe... it all had the makings of something that could've been amazing. But for me, the execution never delivered on what the story promised in the beginning.

I will say, though, that the epilogue was genuinely sweet. Seeing the Morozov family together, happy and full of love, left me with a smile. It was a heartfelt ending—but unfortunately, it wasn't enough to make up for everything that came before it.

[Devilish Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Pakhan’s Widow is book one in the Sins of Bratva series, and if you love dark mafia romance with forced marriage, age gap, secret pregnancy, and a possessive morally gray man with major touch-her-and-die energy, this one DELIVERS.
Alina Popov is being forced into an arranged marriage by her cruel father to create an alliance between two rival families. But before she can even say “I do,” her wedding turns into a complete bloodbath. Gunfire erupts, her fiancé is killed right in front of her, and she’s dragged from the chaos by his uncle—Dimitri Morozov, the terrifying Bratva pakhan everyone knows not to mess with.

Dimitri claims he’s keeping Alina for her protection while he investigates the massacre, but his version of protection feels a whole lot like captivity. 😂 Before she knows it, she’s living in his fortress, following his rules, and wearing HIS ring instead.

Her father calls it kidnapping. The Bratva calls it war. Dimitri calls her necessary. 👀

What starts as distrust and necessity slowly turns into attraction, obsession, and some seriously HOT chemistry. Dimitri becomes increasingly protective and possessive, especially as Alina discovers the truth about her father’s betrayal and his connection to the church massacre. Add in kidnapping, revenge, mafia wars, family secrets, enemies closing in, and nonstop danger, and there’s never a dull moment.

Then comes the biggest secret—Alina is pregnant.
Considering Dimitri is already in full touch her and die mode, you can imagine what happens when he discovers she’s carrying his child. This woman quickly goes from being a pawn in his war to his greatest weakness, and watching that transformation was one of my favorite parts.

This was a fast-paced, twisted, spicy, and addictive read with forced marriage, age gap, enemies-to-lovers vibes, secret pregnancy, forced proximity, organized crime, betrayal, revenge, kidnapping, possessive alpha energy, dominance, suspense, obsession, and plenty of spice.
Alina and Dimitri absolutely shouldn’t work together, but somehow they DO. Their relationship is messy, dangerous, passionate, and surprisingly emotional.

Definitely a “one more chapter” kind of book. 🔥 And thankfully, there’s no cliffhanger for Alina and Dimitri—their HEA is guaranteed!

[Alexandra · Rating 1 out of 5]

woof

This book was a labor to read. Was the author afraid we were going to forget that both of our man characters have green eyes. It’s literally mentioned countless times, I had to stop read and do the office stare. And for the love of god don’t forget our girl has red hair. And then the many many times we are reminded our guy has an eight pointed star the symbol of bratva royalty…. Or the snake/dragon (can’t remember) tattoo him as well that was constantly referred to “moving due to tension” and then I’m sorry but how is home girl pregnant after what seems to be a week of them together. And now we love each other. Then our wanna be baddest badass Pakhan- sir….. tell your little wifey to hush and stay home. Everyone acts like any thought or suggestion she has is the BEST thing they have ever heard and it was a constant *eye roll* any time she opened her mouth. Also does she or does she not understand Russian- never seemed consistent there. And her 16 year old sister seeming to use the mentality of a ditsy 9 year old but then you wanna be like “we grew up in this world”….you sister is an idiot sorry. And then does our main guy EVER sleep? He lays down and is immediately called to his study and then wifey just has to come with cause why not.

Overall this one star is generous and I only finished this book because mama didn’t raise a quitter and I just enjoy torturing myself.

[Gauri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up The Pakhan’s Widow expecting a dark mafia romance, but wow… this book gave me so much more. From the very first pages, the story pulls you into a dangerous world of power, loyalty, and survival.

The FMC completely surprised me. She’s strong in a quiet, resilient way, and watching her navigate life after losing her husband in such a brutal mafia world was both heartbreaking and inspiring. Instead of breaking, she slowly learns how to stand her ground, and I loved seeing her grow stronger with every chapter.

And the MMC… the way he steps into the story with that powerful, intimidating presence had me instantly hooked. He’s ruthless when it comes to enemies but surprisingly protective when it comes to her. That contrast is exactly what makes mafia heroes so addictive to read about.

What I loved most was the tension between them. It’s not a simple romance—there’s grief, suspicion, power struggles, and slowly building trust. Every interaction felt charged with emotion and danger, which kept me completely invested.

The romance builds gradually, and when the feelings finally start surfacing, it feels so intense and satisfying. It’s the kind of story where love grows in the middle of chaos, and those are always my favorite.

✨ Fangirl rating: 4 ⭐
🖤 Mafia tension: high
🔥 Chemistry: intense
💔 Emotional moments: definitely there

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

good read

This was a very involved book. The story was definitely descriptive and intricate. So much so, that it was a bit repetitive at times.
There was a lot of love , drama, and heat between Demitri and Alina.
I will read more of this Author’s books.
There were some oopsies that would have benefited from better editing.
The timeframes were way off. One scene goes on for hours, then we find it weeks later?
Then it’s back to original timeline.
Scenes were repeated verbatim within chapters of each other.
In one scene Alina lays down and kicks off her shoes, only to be awakened by her husband removing her shoes and rubbing her feet.
In another scene the two sisters talk about the younger one’s future, only to repeat it several chapters later again.
Overall, good read. Definitely a lot of story!
The Bravata storyline kept bringing up new villains, and their same tactics and threats became a bit tiresome.
In another scene our hero tells his wife he loves her too. But next chapter, he’s afraid to tell her his feelings.
Definitely, better editing was needed.
I did enjoy the book! And as previously mentioned, I will continue to read this Authors books!

[Shelly Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

The rating of this book is actually a 3.5 but the author usually does better so I'll round up. The good news is that it's part of a new series. The bad news is the secondary characters aside from the younger sister aren't that interesting.

Dimitri and Alina were compelling characters both strong in their own right. Unfortunately the book dragged in spots and repeated unnecessary events. Dual point of view is a good tool but stop with the mundane repeats such as getting out of bed, etc. The pulling the Bratva into the modern world drug on forever to no real end. Nothing changed. The twists with the mentor, her father were good. The mother - needed to be a bit more evil. The cousin at the end simply walking away? Didn't mesh with the story. It was a good start but really needed a bit more tweaking in the actual arc to make it really good. Well, see were this series goes.

Conclusion, focus on the two main characters and probably ignore everything after the big meeting and it's a four. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 1st story in the Sins of the Bratva Series where we find Alina has been sold into an arraigned marriage by her deceitful father knowing she’ll be collateral damage. When her groom is killed at the altar the Pakhan and uncle of the groom, Dimitri grabs Alina escaping and she’s held for protection as things are not what they seem. The agreement for an alliance is questionable and Dimitri knows he can only move forward by marrying Alina to restore the alliance but to keep her safe from those out to capture her themselves for leverage or end her life. Alina comes to realize her situation will either lead her to a caged freedom she has a say in or no life worth living. Dimitri marry’s Alina and their odd relationship becomes something more quickly with betrayal and danger forcing decisions to protect their fragile passion and all the possibilities right in front of them. Dimitri does what’s necessary to protect those he never expected to mean so much! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Carole · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Pakhan’s Widow is a Bratva romance that is a thriller of a read that starts out with gunfire at the wedding of Alina Popov who felt like a sacrificial offering anyway, then became a widow before even becoming a bride.
Pakhan Dimitri Morozov the deceased grooms uncle pulls her out of the church and brings her home with him until he can find out who attacked the church, and why.
She was supposed to be marrying his nephew to seal an alliance between their families but now she was feeling like Dimitri’s prisoner.
Enjoyed this entertaining read that filled the pages with the heated tension between Dimitri and Alina, Bratva intrigue, danger, surprises, emotion, and passion, in a compelling story that was written well, was never boring, and kept those pages turning.
HEA.

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

[J · Rating 3 out of 5]

good but…

I like the characters and storyline though it felt like it moved quickly. The timeline didn’t match up/wasn’t consistent throughout like based on the beginning, two days passed but it then says five days have passed. There were also sections where the same text and phrases were repeated. Also absence where the FMC kicked off her shoes but later wakes to MMC taking off her shoes?

I gave it three stars because I am fond of the characters but if it wasn’t for that I’d give it a two unfortunately. I really wanted to like the story more. So much happened but there was no explanation when some characters were introduced like the dead uncle until later. It felt out of the blue. This has potential but this is more of a draft than a final edited story. I really wanted to like this story more. I adore Dimitri and Alina.

[Dixie Rad · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was Good

The story was good, little long. Only because it had 3 major fights. They made to story though. My only complaint was the author wasn’t paying attention to what she wrote previously. There was one scene that Alina said “I love you”. Dimitri didn’t say it back as he wasn’t ready. Then a page or two later, she says it again. He said it back like they had been saying it for a while. Then after the 2nd major scene, she says it and he does as well, and she is surprised. Like this is the first time she has heard it. Then fast forward and she walks into the bedroom removes her shoes and lays down for “five mins” and she wakes up to him removing her shoes and starts messaging her feet. I know there was a couple other times this happened. But you get the idea. All in all it was good, I did enjoy it.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

She was walking to a marriage she didn't want but arranged by her father. One minute Sergei was saying I do and the next thing a rain and bullets erupts shattering everything and everyone. What's left in the aftermath is a woman trying to make sense of what just happened and now in the custody of the Pakhan who wants answers. Nothing is as it seems and the lies and betrayals that follows will either start a war or bring peace that is if they can find the person responsible for the chaos. This action-packed story had me all caught up in Alina and Dimitri as they start a tumultuous journey. Will they survive it to get their chance to find happiness.

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

[SC Girlie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent story but lots of inconsistencies

Overall, the story is good, but you have to overlook the inconsistencies. There are countless of them. For instance, she’s taken to the first house in her wedding dress and then in the same scene when she hasn’t changed clothes, he’s touching her shoulder through borrowed clothes. Or he says he doesn’t know who attacked the church and then she’s asking him. Do you know who attacked the church in the same conversation so I feel like maybe it was written with the help of AI and the inconsistencies were Overlooked or this is just a new author. I’m not sure but I’m gonna give them the benefit of the doubt and not remove stars for the immense amount of inconsistencies.

[LeMiliere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Firstly, I have to say that although I enjoyed the story, there were inconsistencies. As I read an ARC, I'm going to mark the book as if they weren't there, hoping they were picked up before publication.

The Pakhan's Widow is an intense and dramatic story about Bratva Pakhan Dimitri Morozov and Alina Popov. It's a forced marriage, age gap story that is emotionally charged.

The story is engaging and features betrayal, secrets, lies, drama, danger and chaos. It held my attention and pulled me into their lives.

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

[Linda Fairburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chaos really started at the wedding alter for Sergei and Alina when the shooting started, Sergei was murdered along with quite a few others.
Alina only managed to stay alive when his uncle, Bratva Pakhan Dimitri managed to get her out if the church.
Dimitri and Alina are secretly married to save her from her father who wants her dead and the love these two have for each other is beautiful.
You would think with everything going on it wouldn't get even more dangerous but the secrets and lies are about to make it much worse
A story that captures your imagination from the the start.

[Alinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh...Just OK

There was not enough time spent one on one between the MMC and the MFC to garner any kind of a relationship or to fall in love within 4 days especially when she was taken she was kicking and screaming and tried to kill him.
There WAY too much time spent putting out fires. It was literally one thing after another with NO time in between catastrophes. They'd no sooner get home and have to go solve another crisis.
The plot was a disaster and the characters rather flat.
I was disappointed, it sounded so good.

[Ebony · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first 2/3 of the book were the weaving together of a strong story and could have ended. While I liked the characters she seemed fit to throw in every obstacle you can imagine. The first betrayal was plenty. The number of twists and turns don’t line up with the time line and they did not need to overcome ALL the things. I honestly skimmed the last 10 chapters or so because it became repetitive in sentiment and dialogue. I’m glad I finished but would be pressed to read another one from this author.

[GKP2460 · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Pakhan's Widow is Bratva Pakhan Dimitri Morozov and Alina Popov's intense, forced marriage, age gap story and it's absolutely fantastic. It's very emotionally charged and easily pulled me in. Marriages arranged for alliances is an interesting "custom" and Alina's marriage is no different. What's different is who she ends up marrying. Thier journey is full of secrets, lies and betrayals and tons of drama, chaos and danger. It's also intriguing, engaging and completely engulfing.

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 1 in Cooper's Sins of the Bratva series and a wonderful start to what's sure to be a captivating series. Well written with a smooth flowing storyline. Our main characters are Dimitri and Alina who are more or less forced to marriage to protect Alina and to restore/secure an alliance. Full of danger, emotion and passion. Loved this read and I'm eager for more!

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

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bratva Conflicts

Alina’s arranged wedding turns into a massacre and when she is taken by Nickolai during the chaos everything shifts. Truths and betrayals are revealed that bring Nickolai and Alina closer through marriage. While there are some initial tension what evolves is a beautifully written story where suspense and action blend well with strength and spice. I could not put this book down.

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

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one broke all the rules concerning women.

It was her wedding? She didn't love him... but per her father, she had to marry him to blend the families!
Then gunshots flew over everything, except some of the people. They died, including her husband to be and the brother To the pakhan.
This is a long book. It kept me awake wanting to finish it. It's my first book by this author...Ariana Cooper. It won't be my last.