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The Bratva Widow Surrogate
My twin sister died.
And I agreed to carry her husband’s baby.
The deal was
Give the Bratva king an heir.
Then disappear.
But Alexei Morozov doesn’t let what’s his go.
He says I’m nothing but a vessel.
A contract written in blood.
Yet every night, his footsteps stop outside my door.
And the way he touches me…
like I come when he wants.
I’m not just carrying his heir.
He’s claimed me too.
And I agreed to carry her husband’s baby.
The deal was
Give the Bratva king an heir.
Then disappear.
But Alexei Morozov doesn’t let what’s his go.
He says I’m nothing but a vessel.
A contract written in blood.
Yet every night, his footsteps stop outside my door.
And the way he touches me…
like I come when he wants.
I’m not just carrying his heir.
He’s claimed me too.
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 4, 2026
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March 27, 2026
I got this as an ARC read and I’m truly grateful. This was a good book and very much enjoyed. The writing was well written and definitely kept me entertained. I will definitely be reading more of this author in the future. I definitely recommend reading this if you find the blurb enticing and are unsure definitely pick it up.
April 5, 2026
She promises her sister a child. He makes sure she can’t walk away.
After losing her twin, Anya agrees to carry the baby her sister never gets to have, believing the arrangement ends there. Instead, she’s pulled into Alexei Morozov’s world, shut inside his guarded estate, and forced into close quarters with a man who treats protection like possession and control like care. Grieving, angry, and too sharp to play the quiet substitute, she fights to hold onto herself under his roof.
At first, Alexei keeps her close for practical reasons, or so he tells himself. She carries the heir tied to his name, his power, and a future other men would gladly destroy. But the more Anya resists him, the harder it becomes to pretend this is only duty, and the tension between them turns darker, hotter, and far more personal. What begins as confinement starts shifting into something intimate and dangerous as outside threats force them closer and every line between obligation, obsession, and desire starts to blur.
As grief and desire collide, Anya refuses to disappear into another woman’s place, while Alexei is forced to face how badly he wants the woman he was never supposed to touch. Their relationship shifts from resentment and coercive proximity into something volatile, intimate, and emotionally exposed, where both of them have to confront the difference between possession and love and decide what they’re willing to risk for it.
A dark, hot bratva romance about grief turning into obligation, control colliding with autonomy, and two damaged people being forced into a bond neither of them can keep distant. At its core, it’s about a woman refusing to disappear into her sister’s shadow and a possessive man learning that devotion isn’t ownership.
The Elevator Pitch: After her sister’s death, a sharp-tongued woman agrees to carry the child her twin never had, only to find herself trapped inside the world of a cold Bratva king who guards her as fiercely as he controls her. What begins as duty turns volatile when grief, power, and forbidden desire start pulling them toward something neither of them can afford. As danger closes in, the real question stops being whether she can survive his world and becomes whether either of them can survive what they’re becoming to each other.
Heat Level: 🔥🔥 Hot
After losing her twin, Anya agrees to carry the baby her sister never gets to have, believing the arrangement ends there. Instead, she’s pulled into Alexei Morozov’s world, shut inside his guarded estate, and forced into close quarters with a man who treats protection like possession and control like care. Grieving, angry, and too sharp to play the quiet substitute, she fights to hold onto herself under his roof.
At first, Alexei keeps her close for practical reasons, or so he tells himself. She carries the heir tied to his name, his power, and a future other men would gladly destroy. But the more Anya resists him, the harder it becomes to pretend this is only duty, and the tension between them turns darker, hotter, and far more personal. What begins as confinement starts shifting into something intimate and dangerous as outside threats force them closer and every line between obligation, obsession, and desire starts to blur.
As grief and desire collide, Anya refuses to disappear into another woman’s place, while Alexei is forced to face how badly he wants the woman he was never supposed to touch. Their relationship shifts from resentment and coercive proximity into something volatile, intimate, and emotionally exposed, where both of them have to confront the difference between possession and love and decide what they’re willing to risk for it.
A dark, hot bratva romance about grief turning into obligation, control colliding with autonomy, and two damaged people being forced into a bond neither of them can keep distant. At its core, it’s about a woman refusing to disappear into her sister’s shadow and a possessive man learning that devotion isn’t ownership.
The Elevator Pitch: After her sister’s death, a sharp-tongued woman agrees to carry the child her twin never had, only to find herself trapped inside the world of a cold Bratva king who guards her as fiercely as he controls her. What begins as duty turns volatile when grief, power, and forbidden desire start pulling them toward something neither of them can afford. As danger closes in, the real question stops being whether she can survive his world and becomes whether either of them can survive what they’re becoming to each other.
Heat Level: 🔥🔥 Hot
April 5, 2026
frustrating
This book was so good to start with, then it lost its way.
The editing in this book was poor. In one chapter the same scene is repeated twice within three pages.
It was confusing, to follow where this story wanted to go.
I almost gave up, but continued to skim over scenes just to get to the end.
It was an interesting premise, but the author couldn’t seem to decide to move the story forward or keep moving it backward.
Disappointing
This book was so good to start with, then it lost its way.
The editing in this book was poor. In one chapter the same scene is repeated twice within three pages.
It was confusing, to follow where this story wanted to go.
I almost gave up, but continued to skim over scenes just to get to the end.
It was an interesting premise, but the author couldn’t seem to decide to move the story forward or keep moving it backward.
Disappointing
Review of advance copy received from Author
A simply wonderful; read, heartfelt and truly a division of love and loyalty to his Bratva and wife now dead and unborn child
Anya had not been able to believe it when her twin sister Katerina who she had loved from the day they were both born together had become married to Alexei and they had been trying to become pregnant but with no success, then she had died and his life had changed’
Later Alexei had been decided that he would speak with her twin and see if she would consider carrying the embryo that his wife had asked Anya is she would carry the child to term and ensure that it knew that it was loved, she wanted her to help bring up the baby and ensure that it knew how much he/she was wanted and loved, also ensure that they knew about the actual birth mother and why she had not raised the baby.
The Alexei Morozov who was the Pakhaan and since his wife had died and he had decided to as her sister to carry his child and then guarded her after explaining that she was at risk from Dimitri who is trying to ensure her child is never born and that he loses his position of Pakhaan.
The Bratva are closing in and the heartfelt words that he had spoke to her had simply been cast aside by Alexei as she was waiting for the baby to be born, to know that he had simply cast her aside stating that after the child was born her involvement comes to an end and it had ripped out her heart.
This is a truly wonderful read and the customs and the pressures between these two individuals and the life that has not yet been born is a simply nail-biting fact and Dimitri is threatening to kill her and her unborn child but she needs to listen to Yuri and take on the leverage she has but she has to be willing to fight.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.
Anya had not been able to believe it when her twin sister Katerina who she had loved from the day they were both born together had become married to Alexei and they had been trying to become pregnant but with no success, then she had died and his life had changed’
Later Alexei had been decided that he would speak with her twin and see if she would consider carrying the embryo that his wife had asked Anya is she would carry the child to term and ensure that it knew that it was loved, she wanted her to help bring up the baby and ensure that it knew how much he/she was wanted and loved, also ensure that they knew about the actual birth mother and why she had not raised the baby.
The Alexei Morozov who was the Pakhaan and since his wife had died and he had decided to as her sister to carry his child and then guarded her after explaining that she was at risk from Dimitri who is trying to ensure her child is never born and that he loses his position of Pakhaan.
The Bratva are closing in and the heartfelt words that he had spoke to her had simply been cast aside by Alexei as she was waiting for the baby to be born, to know that he had simply cast her aside stating that after the child was born her involvement comes to an end and it had ripped out her heart.
This is a truly wonderful read and the customs and the pressures between these two individuals and the life that has not yet been born is a simply nail-biting fact and Dimitri is threatening to kill her and her unborn child but she needs to listen to Yuri and take on the leverage she has but she has to be willing to fight.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.
April 5, 2026
The Bratva Widow Surrogate is a well-written story and had me hooked from the beginning. It is a very original story and so emotional.
Anya had a twin sister, Katerina, who died of cancer. She had been married to Alexei. He needed an heir to carry on his legacy. They were not able to become pregnant so they froze her embryos. Before she died, Anya promised her that she would bear her children. Alexei asked Anya if she would have the baby. She agreed to the procedure so she became the surrogate. Alexei is the pakhan and forced Anya to move into his house so he could keep her safe from his enemies. She reluctantly agreed. What she didn't expect was to begin to see Alexei as the person he was. She had a crush on him before her sister married him. They had such great chemistry. Alexei had been attracted to her also but hid it from his wife.
I loved how strong Anya was and the good person she was. I loved the chemistry between Alexei and Anya. The way he felt about her was amazing. He was so protective of her and the baby. An amazing story. I look forward to more from this talented author.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Anya had a twin sister, Katerina, who died of cancer. She had been married to Alexei. He needed an heir to carry on his legacy. They were not able to become pregnant so they froze her embryos. Before she died, Anya promised her that she would bear her children. Alexei asked Anya if she would have the baby. She agreed to the procedure so she became the surrogate. Alexei is the pakhan and forced Anya to move into his house so he could keep her safe from his enemies. She reluctantly agreed. What she didn't expect was to begin to see Alexei as the person he was. She had a crush on him before her sister married him. They had such great chemistry. Alexei had been attracted to her also but hid it from his wife.
I loved how strong Anya was and the good person she was. I loved the chemistry between Alexei and Anya. The way he felt about her was amazing. He was so protective of her and the baby. An amazing story. I look forward to more from this talented author.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 10, 2026
Dnf
Started out ok. U til after she got pregnant then the doalogue between the H/H got really weird. Stilted, like weird replies or a sentence of dialogue, 1 word replies.
Tge fmc was having full on conversations via txt with her bestie but with the MMC is was just weird & repetitive. He literally kept saying " youre not her" every time they spoke!
I was legit starting to think it was AI.
Examples:
“And what do you want, Alexei?” she asks, her words almost daring me. I let the silence stretch between us for a beat longer, feeling the tension build.
“Understand?”
For a moment, she looks at me, as if trying to gauge whether or not I’m serious.
Example 2
“Why?” She doesn’t miss a beat, doesn’t hesitate.
“You wouldn’t answer, anyway.” I tilt my head slightly, intrigued by her indifference. She knows the rules, even without being told. She knows how this works, even without me explaining.
“That I shouldn’t answer?” She looks at me, her expression unreadable, but there’s a flicker of something in her eyes. “I learned that.”.....
See! None of these conversations make any sense. There was many more like this & I was seriously getting confused.
Started out ok. U til after she got pregnant then the doalogue between the H/H got really weird. Stilted, like weird replies or a sentence of dialogue, 1 word replies.
Tge fmc was having full on conversations via txt with her bestie but with the MMC is was just weird & repetitive. He literally kept saying " youre not her" every time they spoke!
I was legit starting to think it was AI.
Examples:
“And what do you want, Alexei?” she asks, her words almost daring me. I let the silence stretch between us for a beat longer, feeling the tension build.
“Understand?”
For a moment, she looks at me, as if trying to gauge whether or not I’m serious.
Example 2
“Why?” She doesn’t miss a beat, doesn’t hesitate.
“You wouldn’t answer, anyway.” I tilt my head slightly, intrigued by her indifference. She knows the rules, even without being told. She knows how this works, even without me explaining.
“That I shouldn’t answer?” She looks at me, her expression unreadable, but there’s a flicker of something in her eyes. “I learned that.”.....
See! None of these conversations make any sense. There was many more like this & I was seriously getting confused.
April 25, 2026
There are way too many comparisons between the sisters and that was off-putting. It wasn't even like "Unlike Katardina, Anya [says/does] this differently/better." It goes into explicit details about Katarina and their marriage, etc. I found it unbelievable with how much and how often Alexei speaks about Katarina that he could ever fall for anyone else.
And what do you mean "he saw her first?" He saw her face and that's it. He didn't see her at a job, beating up an assaulting man, helping a child, an elder, or someone with a disability, or even just smelling the roses. Nothing that would give him hints of a personality.
This book also needs an editor. At one point, Alexei asks Anya if she understands, but there was nothing in the conversation for that to be a question. At another point, the "b" in "but" is missing.
DNF at 30%.
And what do you mean "he saw her first?" He saw her face and that's it. He didn't see her at a job, beating up an assaulting man, helping a child, an elder, or someone with a disability, or even just smelling the roses. Nothing that would give him hints of a personality.
This book also needs an editor. At one point, Alexei asks Anya if she understands, but there was nothing in the conversation for that to be a question. At another point, the "b" in "but" is missing.
DNF at 30%.
Review of advance copy
I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about the whole surrogate for my dead twin’s husband trope, but the author made it work. The tension between Alexei and the heroine is off the charts from the start. Alexei is the definition of a possessive Bratva king—cold and ruthless to the world, but completely obsessed with her.
What I loved most was that it wasn't just about the contract. You really feel his struggle between grieving his late wife and realizing he’s falling for the woman carrying his heir. It’s messy and taboo, but the chemistry makes you forget all that. If you love a dark romance where the hero refuses to let the heroine go, this is it. Definitely recommend!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What I loved most was that it wasn't just about the contract. You really feel his struggle between grieving his late wife and realizing he’s falling for the woman carrying his heir. It’s messy and taboo, but the chemistry makes you forget all that. If you love a dark romance where the hero refuses to let the heroine go, this is it. Definitely recommend!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed Alexei & Anya's story!! It was fast paced & there were unexpected plot twists. I LOVE the letters from her Dad & how it comes out that even though he married her sister (for the Bratva/business), he really wanted HER... it's like a redemption story. 😍🤩
It has everything you want in a book - a swoonworthy alpha protector, morally grey/dark mafia/Bratva... and more.
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Thank you to the author (Pearl Rosetta), publisher & Booksprout for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It has everything you want in a book - a swoonworthy alpha protector, morally grey/dark mafia/Bratva... and more.
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Thank you to the author (Pearl Rosetta), publisher & Booksprout for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This story is set in Russia about twin sisters, always there for each other in time of need, one was married to a Pakhan but through illness died.
Her one bequest was to her sister is asking her to be the surrogate for a child in her place and be there for Alexei her husband.
What you get are are two people unwilling to give into the attraction for each other until it's undeniable and war is not far behind.
Plots a plenty, traitors, one enemy who wants them all dead and then you have a brilliantly written story.
Loved it.
Her one bequest was to her sister is asking her to be the surrogate for a child in her place and be there for Alexei her husband.
What you get are are two people unwilling to give into the attraction for each other until it's undeniable and war is not far behind.
Plots a plenty, traitors, one enemy who wants them all dead and then you have a brilliantly written story.
Loved it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I kept wanting to turn the page. I was intrigued with the determination that Anya had to keep and stay out of her twin sisters shadow. She was her own person and she wouldn't let anyone including the Pakhan to mess with that. She is devoted to keep her promise. She's strong and willful. She doesn't let Alexei get away with anything. It was a really good read. I loved seeing Anya and Alexeis relationship grow into something and so much more.
Review of advance copy
This was a 3.5-3.75 stars for me. This was full of angst which I had anticipated with especially with the premise of the book, it just got too repetitive for me when everyone was telling it was ok even the sister. Then the plot was a little odd, Alexei had the opportunity to end it early on but didn't. It was still a good story with a little struggle to get through it.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What a great story. A very original idea for a mafia trope and I loved it.
Anya is a very strong FC and she needed to be to deal with everything she went through.
Alexi is another strong character and the tension, love, hate relationship between he and Anya kept me interested and turning pages.
This story was very well done and better than what I was expecting the story to be about. Highly Recommend!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Anya is a very strong FC and she needed to be to deal with everything she went through.
Alexi is another strong character and the tension, love, hate relationship between he and Anya kept me interested and turning pages.
This story was very well done and better than what I was expecting the story to be about. Highly Recommend!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 5, 2026
'And when his enemies come for me…
he locks me in.
I’m not just carrying his heir.
He’s claimed me too.'
The characters were very complex and compelling and complicated and perfectly steamy together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was solidly drawn and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
he locks me in.
I’m not just carrying his heir.
He’s claimed me too.'
The characters were very complex and compelling and complicated and perfectly steamy together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was solidly drawn and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 27, 2026
New Legacy
When Anya's sister dies she makes her promise to carry her embryo to term as a surrogate. What she didn't expect was to be pulled into Alexei's dangerous empire. This story was suspenseful, emotional and exquisite. An uphill battle for survival and not walk in the shadow of a memory was most interesting and added to this page turning book. I really enjoyed the read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When Anya's sister dies she makes her promise to carry her embryo to term as a surrogate. What she didn't expect was to be pulled into Alexei's dangerous empire. This story was suspenseful, emotional and exquisite. An uphill battle for survival and not walk in the shadow of a memory was most interesting and added to this page turning book. I really enjoyed the read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
She made a promise to her twin sister to carry her child and in doing so connects her life to Alexei. Their path is tumultuous because Anya is her own person and refuses to be shadowed by Alexei who intends to tie her to his life. It is an interesting story that kept me turning the pages as I connected to these two.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
It is the story of Anya and Alexei. She has agreed to carry her twin sister's baby for her brother-in-law. Her sister is gone and this is the one promise she will fulfill even if it breaks her heart. This story is about grieving and finding love in a world full of danger and suspense. Happy ever after ending.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 4, 2026
A surrogate.
An heir.
And then freedom for Anya?
Maybe, maybe not!
Ms. Rosetta has become a one-click mafia romance storyteller for this reader!
Anya and Alexei's story was intense.
I loved both main characters and their development throughout the story!
I really loved the twist!
Emotional, steamy.
A must-read, mafia romance!
An heir.
And then freedom for Anya?
Maybe, maybe not!
Ms. Rosetta has become a one-click mafia romance storyteller for this reader!
Anya and Alexei's story was intense.
I loved both main characters and their development throughout the story!
I really loved the twist!
Emotional, steamy.
A must-read, mafia romance!
April 6, 2026
The Bratva Widow Surrogate by Pearl Rosetta. Good dark romance with engaging drama, complex characters, intense and unexpected passion and romance. I liked the author’s writing style. I enjoyed this story and I would recommend it to others.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 6, 2026
I enjoyed reading The Bratva Widow Surrogate. Anya and Alexei’s story pulled me in from the very beginning. I didn't want to put it down to take a break. The characters are well developed and I enjoyed this storyline. I hope you give this book a try and enjoy it as much as I did.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 7, 2026
If you love stories packed with chemistry and sexual tension, this one’s a must-read. Pearl has a magical way of pulling you right into the story and keeping you hooked from start to finish. The push and pull between the main characters was electric. I couldn’t stop turning the pages! An absolutely great read.
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I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 4, 2026
So Good, Loved it!!
Loved reading The Bratva Widow Surrogate, once I started this book I was sucked in and couldn’t put it down because it was so good. Anya and Alexei’s story was action packed and the chemistry between them was super HOT and loved the ending!!
Loved reading The Bratva Widow Surrogate, once I started this book I was sucked in and couldn’t put it down because it was so good. Anya and Alexei’s story was action packed and the chemistry between them was super HOT and loved the ending!!
April 6, 2026
I’m Not Her
All Anya wants is for Alexei to see her. Her, not her sister. Anya, the one who is carrying her sister’s child for him not just because she made a promise but because she loves him. Will stand by him, always.
All Anya wants is for Alexei to see her. Her, not her sister. Anya, the one who is carrying her sister’s child for him not just because she made a promise but because she loves him. Will stand by him, always.
April 14, 2026
The Bratva Widow Surrogate is a captivating read! The story is well-paced, with engaging characters and a plot that keeps you turning the pages. I particularly enjoyed the exploration of the themes presented in the novel. If you're looking for a thrilling read, this one definitely delivers!
April 26, 2026
eh
Very choppy story. It seems to me the story jumped around didn’t give much detail in some spots and it needed more editing for sure. I probably won’t read this author again. The plot was interesting that they are definitely could’ve been more depth to the story.
Very choppy story. It seems to me the story jumped around didn’t give much detail in some spots and it needed more editing for sure. I probably won’t read this author again. The plot was interesting that they are definitely could’ve been more depth to the story.
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April 29, 2026She is the surrogate for the bratva head. She wants him to see her. Not his dead wife which was her sister. Will he see her for her and not her sister?.
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I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A great story. Action suspense and romantic all in one. What is better? Very well written and easy to read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 10, 2026
This is an awesome and smexy story. A twin sister is carrying her deceased sister’s husband’s baby. Whoa! That’s a lot to take in. I loved this plot and the characters.
April 22, 2026
I tried
It’s not that it was a bad book but I just couldn’t get into it. I like the story premise but I wasn’t able to lose myself in this book.
It’s not that it was a bad book but I just couldn’t get into it. I like the story premise but I wasn’t able to lose myself in this book.
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