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Obsession: A Dark Bratva Mafia Romance
From USA Today Bestselling Author, Eve Newton comes a dark Bratva mafia romance.
Protection was the excuse. Possession is the rule.
I’m an enforcer’s daughter raised on don’t get cornered, don’t get careless. One night in a club, I break the rules, and it puts me in the crosshairs of a man I shouldn’t even look at Arkady Saranov. Bratva heir, cold-eyed, brutal.
When he says I’m in danger, he doesn’t ask. He takes. Pulls me out of the lights and into his reach like I’m already his problem to solve—and his to keep. By morning, his father is dead, his crown is waiting, and I’m trapped in his fortress of a world under the excuse of protection.
Forced proximity turns into possession. His rules close around me. His enemies start circling. And my family’s name becomes a weapon he can’t ignore.
Arkady says he’ll keep me alive.
What he doesn’t say is the price and whether I want to give it or not.
Obsession is a dark and twisted romance. Please read trigger warnings before reading, listed in the Preface. Each book in the Saranov Bratva series is interconnected, but about a different couple and will end in a HEA.
Protection was the excuse. Possession is the rule.
I’m an enforcer’s daughter raised on don’t get cornered, don’t get careless. One night in a club, I break the rules, and it puts me in the crosshairs of a man I shouldn’t even look at Arkady Saranov. Bratva heir, cold-eyed, brutal.
When he says I’m in danger, he doesn’t ask. He takes. Pulls me out of the lights and into his reach like I’m already his problem to solve—and his to keep. By morning, his father is dead, his crown is waiting, and I’m trapped in his fortress of a world under the excuse of protection.
Forced proximity turns into possession. His rules close around me. His enemies start circling. And my family’s name becomes a weapon he can’t ignore.
Arkady says he’ll keep me alive.
What he doesn’t say is the price and whether I want to give it or not.
Obsession is a dark and twisted romance. Please read trigger warnings before reading, listed in the Preface. Each book in the Saranov Bratva series is interconnected, but about a different couple and will end in a HEA.
- GenresDark
408 pages, Paperback
First published March 15, 2015
About the author
Eve Newton
217 books986 followersEve is a USA Today Bestselling Author with a specialty for steamy romance with strong female leads.
She lives in the UK, with her husband and five kids, so finding the time to write is short, but definitely sweet. Eve has a number of series, both completed and on the go and hopes to release some new and exciting projects, both paranormal and contemporary in the future, so stay tuned!
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Eve also writes under the name S.E. Traynor
She lives in the UK, with her husband and five kids, so finding the time to write is short, but definitely sweet. Eve has a number of series, both completed and on the go and hopes to release some new and exciting projects, both paranormal and contemporary in the future, so stay tuned!
Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/sinfullyde...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorEve
Eve also writes under the name S.E. Traynor
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April 5, 2026
no thoughts, head empty.
just arkady and alina saranov 🫶
just arkady and alina saranov 🫶
March 16, 2026
Obsession is right! An absolute NEED to finish this in one go. No breaks. Not even for food. And wow, Arkady is what every dark fantasy is made of. The moment he sees Alina, she’s HIS. She might not know it, or agree, but she’ll get there. So what if it takes a few murders first? What a bit of collateral damage between friends?
March 17, 2026
Obsession
Obsessed
Arkady is mafia in the flesh, he is dark romance down to his very core. The moment he sees Alina he knows she’s his, and once that decision is made, well let’s just say that’s when the OBSESSION starts! She may not know what it means, or even accept it yet, but one things for sure she will quickly learn what it means to belong to a man as fierce and protective as Arkady.
Obsessed
Arkady is mafia in the flesh, he is dark romance down to his very core. The moment he sees Alina he knows she’s his, and once that decision is made, well let’s just say that’s when the OBSESSION starts! She may not know what it means, or even accept it yet, but one things for sure she will quickly learn what it means to belong to a man as fierce and protective as Arkady.
March 17, 2026
Obsession
What started out as Obession on his part quickly turns out to be on both sides. Alina and Arkady are made for each other, both inside the bedroom and outside. This story will suck you in and not let go
What started out as Obession on his part quickly turns out to be on both sides. Alina and Arkady are made for each other, both inside the bedroom and outside. This story will suck you in and not let go
March 26, 2019
Not as many grammar or spelling mistakes this time which I’m thankful for.
If you have been following up until this point then you’re aware that Liv has lost so much through manipulation, lies and conniving machinations from everyone around her and she doesn’t help the situation either coz’ she digs her own graves too. I was having so many ‘WTF’ moments throughout the book. Some of our characters have sunk so low and forgiveness is being handed out like candy I am forever shaking my head.
Arrrgh, can I just say Cole is so stubborn and stupid! And I had hoped we had seen the last of Jess but noooo she has to pop up again b🤬ch can’t stay down!
If you have been following up until this point then you’re aware that Liv has lost so much through manipulation, lies and conniving machinations from everyone around her and she doesn’t help the situation either coz’ she digs her own graves too. I was having so many ‘WTF’ moments throughout the book. Some of our characters have sunk so low and forgiveness is being handed out like candy I am forever shaking my head.
Arrrgh, can I just say Cole is so stubborn and stupid! And I had hoped we had seen the last of Jess but noooo she has to pop up again b🤬ch can’t stay down!
September 11, 2018
This one felt a bit more stable than the last few books (they have been all kinds of crazy), it had a great pace & I loved that there was more variety in the narrators, it seemed to switch up more often & some sections were shorter but there was more substance. The revelation at the end was like what?! I don’t know how I feel about that, I really feel for Aefre. This review is so ineloquent but Jesus this is book 12, what more can I say?!
April 18, 2026
Good story and strong characters…
Often the Bratva or mafia story is just the excuse for the relationship narrative. Not so with this introduction to the Saranov Bratva series. The relationship story and the Bratva narrative support each other. While I found the story threads sometimes cryptic, the descriptions of the power dynamics within the upper echelons of the Bratva were fun to read. Both main characters were strong and unapologetically smart. The author was able to weave them together in a complementary way - yes, there are the usual tropes…he rescues her from a nightclub and holds her in a locked room in his mansion…she seethes and resists (the usual) - but here the power dynamic shifts and she is seen to have an important skill which strengthens him and his position as pakhan. And, in another departure from the usual machismo, he is strong enough to recognize it and use it effectively, honestly, consciously, openly and cooperatively. For me, this shift from the usual made the story and the characters stand out in such a good way. One last thing on the characters from my perspective - both main characters were fully realized and multi-dimensional. I’m reading the next in the series and hope the author continues in this same approach to story and narrative. Be aware of the trigger warnings if you are sensitive to on page violence or consensual, non gentle sex.
Often the Bratva or mafia story is just the excuse for the relationship narrative. Not so with this introduction to the Saranov Bratva series. The relationship story and the Bratva narrative support each other. While I found the story threads sometimes cryptic, the descriptions of the power dynamics within the upper echelons of the Bratva were fun to read. Both main characters were strong and unapologetically smart. The author was able to weave them together in a complementary way - yes, there are the usual tropes…he rescues her from a nightclub and holds her in a locked room in his mansion…she seethes and resists (the usual) - but here the power dynamic shifts and she is seen to have an important skill which strengthens him and his position as pakhan. And, in another departure from the usual machismo, he is strong enough to recognize it and use it effectively, honestly, consciously, openly and cooperatively. For me, this shift from the usual made the story and the characters stand out in such a good way. One last thing on the characters from my perspective - both main characters were fully realized and multi-dimensional. I’m reading the next in the series and hope the author continues in this same approach to story and narrative. Be aware of the trigger warnings if you are sensitive to on page violence or consensual, non gentle sex.
March 12, 2026
Obsession by Eve Newton is a tense and engaging Bratva romance with sharp character dynamics, humor, and plenty of chemistry. Arkady is broody, intense, and magnetic, but what makes the story work is how completely unimpressed Alina is by him. She refuses to tolerate his attitude, calls him out when needed, and pushes him to see situations from her perspective. Over time, she becomes a safe haven for him, which adds emotional depth to their relationship.
I especially loved how they first meet where Arkady saves Alina even though she has no idea she’s in danger. It’s a clever twist on the usual rescue trope and sets up the tension that carries through the story. The push-and-pull between them keeps the pages turning, and Alina’s antics with Dima add humor that balances the darker Bratva atmosphere perfectly.
A small detail that made me laugh: even Bratva men aren’t immune to reusing passwords. As someone that works in cybersecurity, I found that unexpectedly relatable.
The pacing kept me hooked, and I finished the entire book in a single day. If you enjoy broody men, strong heroines who push back, and tension-filled Bratva romances with humor and heart, Obsession is a fantastic, fast-paced read!
I especially loved how they first meet where Arkady saves Alina even though she has no idea she’s in danger. It’s a clever twist on the usual rescue trope and sets up the tension that carries through the story. The push-and-pull between them keeps the pages turning, and Alina’s antics with Dima add humor that balances the darker Bratva atmosphere perfectly.
A small detail that made me laugh: even Bratva men aren’t immune to reusing passwords. As someone that works in cybersecurity, I found that unexpectedly relatable.
The pacing kept me hooked, and I finished the entire book in a single day. If you enjoy broody men, strong heroines who push back, and tension-filled Bratva romances with humor and heart, Obsession is a fantastic, fast-paced read!
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March 21, 2026
Thought processes—brilliant, clever, funny.
Spice—relentless and overwhelming to all the senses, highly flammable.
Alina—amazing, funny, smart, and sarcastic (the best debates with Dimo, her suggestion that he write his memoirs really made me laugh out loud after a long time), and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was very grateful that the author placed her in a mafia setting, that she already knew, sort of, how things work and wasn’t that innocent little girl who’s scared of everything—she was definitely a tough girl I could relate to.
Arkady—painfully honest, which is his biggest plus. Hot-headed. He’s getting to know himself, growing, and his feelings for Alina grow along with him. One of the few literary male characters who gave me goosebumps and had me reaching for a tissue at the same time.
Bratva—runs like clockwork. A fleeting glimpse, yet present at every turn.
Story—very good; I’d say it was well-crafted and everything worked together. The main characters were a good match, the chemistry between them was top-notch, and their dialogue is funny, witty, and sophisticated. A very good book in my opinion, and definitely added to my top ten books of the year. Next, please....
Spice—relentless and overwhelming to all the senses, highly flammable.
Alina—amazing, funny, smart, and sarcastic (the best debates with Dimo, her suggestion that he write his memoirs really made me laugh out loud after a long time), and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was very grateful that the author placed her in a mafia setting, that she already knew, sort of, how things work and wasn’t that innocent little girl who’s scared of everything—she was definitely a tough girl I could relate to.
Arkady—painfully honest, which is his biggest plus. Hot-headed. He’s getting to know himself, growing, and his feelings for Alina grow along with him. One of the few literary male characters who gave me goosebumps and had me reaching for a tissue at the same time.
Bratva—runs like clockwork. A fleeting glimpse, yet present at every turn.
Story—very good; I’d say it was well-crafted and everything worked together. The main characters were a good match, the chemistry between them was top-notch, and their dialogue is funny, witty, and sophisticated. A very good book in my opinion, and definitely added to my top ten books of the year. Next, please....
March 12, 2026
WOW - I am absolutely in love with the characters!
Obsession is right - this book gets under your skin and leaves you immersed in their story. I stayed up til 5am finishing the book, I couldn't rest until I knew what happened with them.
Loved the tension, the back and forth of their tug of love and Alina's annoying Dima had me laughing so much, poor Dima lol he didn't stand a chance!
This is a Bratva book so don't expect puppies and daffodils, more like snakes and de@dly nightshade!
Obsession is right - this book gets under your skin and leaves you immersed in their story. I stayed up til 5am finishing the book, I couldn't rest until I knew what happened with them.
Loved the tension, the back and forth of their tug of love and Alina's annoying Dima had me laughing so much, poor Dima lol he didn't stand a chance!
This is a Bratva book so don't expect puppies and daffodils, more like snakes and de@dly nightshade!
March 12, 2026
What started as possession quickly turned into obsession—for both Arkady and Alina. A rescue turns into a finder’s keepers situation… which, in true Bratva fashion, basically means marriage.
The story blends mystery, suspense, and plenty of spice. Instead of keeping his wife on the sidelines, Arkady brings Alina into meetings and even along on jobs, recognizing a skill in her that he quickly learns to rely on. Their dynamic adds a fresh twist to the usual mafia romance power balance. Highly recommend and looking forward to the next book!
The story blends mystery, suspense, and plenty of spice. Instead of keeping his wife on the sidelines, Arkady brings Alina into meetings and even along on jobs, recognizing a skill in her that he quickly learns to rely on. Their dynamic adds a fresh twist to the usual mafia romance power balance. Highly recommend and looking forward to the next book!
March 13, 2026
Alina (FMC) gets entangled in Arkady's (not by choice) Bratva life when he steps in to save her from a dangerous situation. Only Arkady is certainly no White Knight he's more of a shoot first and ask questions later. Alina is the perfect opposite for him I thought though because she's much more than she seemed to be and had a built in instinct to read people. Which is an invaluable trait that's useful to Arkady as well as necessary in this book as it progressed. Add to that off of the charts heat that both of them generated throughout this book and it made for an outstanding read. Loved It.
March 18, 2026
Wow, this book pulled me in from the first page. Alina is fiery, fiesty and not afraid to give as good as she gets. Arcade is the dark, possessive type and I'm here for it. Their dynamic is fantastic and the chemistry between the 2 leaps off of the page. This is not your feel good cotton candy romance, so if that's what you're looking for you won't find it here. This is a dark, possessive, touch her and die story, and that's a pretty tame assessment. The spice level is on point, combined with the violence is "chef's 💋 ".
March 15, 2026
Wonderful book. This is book 1 in the Saranov Bratva series. Another book from this author that sucked me right in all the way till the end. I’m starting to get obsessed with these mafia romance and this book was definitely a favorite. Loved reading Alina and Arkady story. Loved their relationship right from the start. Storyline was really great. Let’s not forget the heat because wow it was good. Definitely a must read book. Can’t wait for the next one.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is aptly named! I was obsessed with the book and devoured it!! From the moment Arkady laid eyes on Alina, my obsession with these characters started. This book had obsession, passion and such a push-pull between the characters. I loved her fire and when he realizes her potential as a wife. . One of my favorite Mafia reads of Eve's!!
March 12, 2026
Alima and Arkadys story sucked me in from start to finish. I really enjoy getting sucked in to a great mafia story with a strong female and a possessive male and we get that and so much more in this book. Loved the draw they have for each other. Another great read. The plot and characters will keep your interest to the very end.
March 15, 2026
This is hands down the best Bratva Mafia romance of 2026! This was so good, I really loved how dominant Arkady was. That man could dominate me any time he wanted. Alina was hilarious and just the perfect opposite to Arkady. Can't wait to see what this author writes next!
Highly recommend this spicy, action filled book and this amazing author.
Highly recommend this spicy, action filled book and this amazing author.
March 22, 2026
An obsession started from power....
Alina is the partying Bratva Princess. Arkady is the Bratva Prince who is his father's silent killer. An obsession at first sight and it on fire. The chemistry between Alina and Arkady...HOT! Tall, Tattooed and Handsome meets Beautiful, Smart and Defiant and the impact is addicting.
Alina is the partying Bratva Princess. Arkady is the Bratva Prince who is his father's silent killer. An obsession at first sight and it on fire. The chemistry between Alina and Arkady...HOT! Tall, Tattooed and Handsome meets Beautiful, Smart and Defiant and the impact is addicting.
March 19, 2026
Obsession is a dark Bratva mafia romance, with Arkady, son of the pakhan, and Alina, daughter of an enforcer.
Obsession is a fast paced, spicy read. With an obsessed man and a smart, take no crap woman. The twists in this book will make your head spin.
Obsession is a fast paced, spicy read. With an obsessed man and a smart, take no crap woman. The twists in this book will make your head spin.
March 17, 2026
Ummm yeah, I’m in love with Dima, lol. These aren’t your light and fluffy types—they’re dark and dangerous, lol. I loved the banter and the story flow; it’s got a lot going on and is so well written.
March 23, 2026
I loved this story! A sharp-tongued and quick witted FMC paired with a dark and dangerous MMC. It was a gorgeous mix of plot and spice and had me salivating for more. Highly recommend!!
June 11, 2026
Ok read
June 22, 2026
Possessive MMC “There is something about her that screams mine. See. Take. have. That’s my motto.”
Early FMC perspective “Arkady Saranov looks like Sign sharpened into a blade.” “He looks like a god, If god’s were Diaspora Bratva heirs.”
Bratva princess incognito, playing party girl. Her night does not end like she thought it would.
Son of the Pakhan find himself in quite the puzzle to solve.
I enjoyed this book, I enjoyed the London setting, I especially like the fact that we didn’t have a whole bunch of misunderstanding trope slammed in the middle of a good story. There was a good plot to spice ratio in this book. I will definitely continue on this series, I’ve just recently discovered this author.
Early FMC perspective “Arkady Saranov looks like Sign sharpened into a blade.” “He looks like a god, If god’s were Diaspora Bratva heirs.”
Bratva princess incognito, playing party girl. Her night does not end like she thought it would.
Son of the Pakhan find himself in quite the puzzle to solve.
I enjoyed this book, I enjoyed the London setting, I especially like the fact that we didn’t have a whole bunch of misunderstanding trope slammed in the middle of a good story. There was a good plot to spice ratio in this book. I will definitely continue on this series, I’ve just recently discovered this author.
February 28, 2015
Amazing as usual!
March 13, 2015
I absolutely loved this entire series! I didn't want to stop reading but I didn't want the books to ever end either... oh the dilemma!
March 18, 2015
Noooooooooooooooooo!!
Man, this book really gets to me.
It was one hell of a twist this time. And oh Cole! why can't you just listen?! Things are more complicated than ever!!
Man, this book really gets to me.
It was one hell of a twist this time. And oh Cole! why can't you just listen?! Things are more complicated than ever!!
April 23, 2015
sweet kitty this has gotten complicated.......
June 9, 2015
Forever 12
Still good series u find out interesting facts about afere daughter can't wait for the next book 13 to be released
Still good series u find out interesting facts about afere daughter can't wait for the next book 13 to be released
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