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Auctioned to My Bratva Boss: An Age Gap, One-Night Stand Office Romance
A curvy intern.
A ruthless Mafia boss.
A two-month contract.
In his bed.
I auctioned off my virginity to a Bratva king.
Worse? He demands two months of absolute submission.
Matvey Bykov. Broad shoulders, chest covered in Bratva ink, and the CEO I secretly love.
Now, I am his property.
He pins me against his mahogany desk, his rough hands praising every inch of my curvy body.
He calls me his puppy. With my wrists bound, he forces me to beg for every shattering climax.
I fell for him. I know. Stupid.
Because when his ex-wife returned, I learned exactly what I was.
At a company banquet, she tears my dress, leaving me exposed and humiliated.
And Matvey? He doesn't even look at me. He just coldly announces their remarriage.
Then came the final threat.
A note slipped under my Leave. Or die.
I have to run.
But as I stare at the ultrasound showing two tiny heartbeats...
I know it’s too late.
A ruthless Mafia boss.
A two-month contract.
In his bed.
I auctioned off my virginity to a Bratva king.
Worse? He demands two months of absolute submission.
Matvey Bykov. Broad shoulders, chest covered in Bratva ink, and the CEO I secretly love.
Now, I am his property.
He pins me against his mahogany desk, his rough hands praising every inch of my curvy body.
He calls me his puppy. With my wrists bound, he forces me to beg for every shattering climax.
I fell for him. I know. Stupid.
Because when his ex-wife returned, I learned exactly what I was.
At a company banquet, she tears my dress, leaving me exposed and humiliated.
And Matvey? He doesn't even look at me. He just coldly announces their remarriage.
Then came the final threat.
A note slipped under my Leave. Or die.
I have to run.
But as I stare at the ultrasound showing two tiny heartbeats...
I know it’s too late.
244 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 6, 2026
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August 27, 2026
Not my favorite…
I nearly stopped reading several times since the premise of this story was so ridiculous. He sees her at an auction where she is selling her v-card to raise money for her sister’s medical treatment. He is so taken by her that he is immediately aroused and buys her. Their first sexual encounter is anything but romantic but of course she is super responsive and he can’t get enough of her. Other than the sex, he shows no real tenderness toward her but we are supposed to believe that she is falling for him because she has had a crush on him in the workplace for 2 months. While most of his behavior toward her is possessive and sexual, we are to believe that this all powerful pakhan acts cold as a way to protect her from his mafia lifestyle because he secretly loves her. There is also an evil ex wife, a sleazy colleague who wants to do business with the Bratva. Both story threads add no real tension or interest. The dialogue was stilted and the story was preposterous. The characters were marginally likable but also not very richly drawn. In no universe did the MMC act like a powerful pakhan. Instead he was reactive and let his actions be dictated by external circumstance which is not how a seasoned, controlling pakhan approaches challenges. He never truly got in front of the various challenges presented. As to the FMC, she had some gumption but it was hard to accept that she continued to allow the sex to over-ride the emotional pain his behavior caused her. The plot twists are awkward and clunky which doesn’t help the overall story. There are better books of this genre and better books written by this author which I would recommend before this one.
I nearly stopped reading several times since the premise of this story was so ridiculous. He sees her at an auction where she is selling her v-card to raise money for her sister’s medical treatment. He is so taken by her that he is immediately aroused and buys her. Their first sexual encounter is anything but romantic but of course she is super responsive and he can’t get enough of her. Other than the sex, he shows no real tenderness toward her but we are supposed to believe that she is falling for him because she has had a crush on him in the workplace for 2 months. While most of his behavior toward her is possessive and sexual, we are to believe that this all powerful pakhan acts cold as a way to protect her from his mafia lifestyle because he secretly loves her. There is also an evil ex wife, a sleazy colleague who wants to do business with the Bratva. Both story threads add no real tension or interest. The dialogue was stilted and the story was preposterous. The characters were marginally likable but also not very richly drawn. In no universe did the MMC act like a powerful pakhan. Instead he was reactive and let his actions be dictated by external circumstance which is not how a seasoned, controlling pakhan approaches challenges. He never truly got in front of the various challenges presented. As to the FMC, she had some gumption but it was hard to accept that she continued to allow the sex to over-ride the emotional pain his behavior caused her. The plot twists are awkward and clunky which doesn’t help the overall story. There are better books of this genre and better books written by this author which I would recommend before this one.
September 30, 2026
Desperately needs editing
I can’t even say it’s a good storyline, but I stuck it out in an attempt to get to the end. I’ve almost read this exact storyline on a minimum of three other times, but the difference is this is poorly executed and edited.
A perfect example of need for editing: during an intimate moment when the MMC is close to completion he tells the FMC—who is not performing an oral act, but rather the type that results in pregnancy—to “Swallow every drop.” Umm…there’s no swallowing involved if you’re not engaged in oral activity. That was pretty early on and the stilted, error riddled story didn’t get any better from there.
Don’t even get me started on “Leukemia cause by working as a nail tech” explanation.
So many errors and mistakes that made my eyes cross, however, with the help of a good editor to clean up the mistakes and fix the problematic areas of the plot this could easily become a four star review.
Action ⭐️⭐️
Believable storyline & overall plot ⭐️⭐️
Entertainment 🌟🌟
Spicy 🌶️
Triggers 🚩🚩
Writing style & written format ⭐️
Overall a solid 2/5
Note the lower the 🚩 the better, meaning not many triggers & defines it as a romantic read not dark romance.🥰
I can’t even say it’s a good storyline, but I stuck it out in an attempt to get to the end. I’ve almost read this exact storyline on a minimum of three other times, but the difference is this is poorly executed and edited.
A perfect example of need for editing: during an intimate moment when the MMC is close to completion he tells the FMC—who is not performing an oral act, but rather the type that results in pregnancy—to “Swallow every drop.” Umm…there’s no swallowing involved if you’re not engaged in oral activity. That was pretty early on and the stilted, error riddled story didn’t get any better from there.
Don’t even get me started on “Leukemia cause by working as a nail tech” explanation.
So many errors and mistakes that made my eyes cross, however, with the help of a good editor to clean up the mistakes and fix the problematic areas of the plot this could easily become a four star review.
Action ⭐️⭐️
Believable storyline & overall plot ⭐️⭐️
Entertainment 🌟🌟
Spicy 🌶️
Triggers 🚩🚩
Writing style & written format ⭐️
Overall a solid 2/5
Note the lower the 🚩 the better, meaning not many triggers & defines it as a romantic read not dark romance.🥰
July 14, 2026
Auctioned to My Bratva Boss by A. J Black delivers a dark mafia romance packed with a possessive alpha hero, high-stakes drama, and over-the-top emotional tension that had my attention from the first chapter. In this novel, we are introduced to a heroine whose desperate circumstances lead her into the dangerous world of the Bratva, where an unexpected connection with a powerful mafia boss changes both of their lives. One of the things that I really enjoyed the novel is how Black leaned into many of the beloved romance tropes: including an age gap, one-night stand, office romance, curvy heroine, and powerful Bratva boss to create a fast-paced, steamy read. Overall, Auctioned to My Bratva Boss was an entertaining escape full of drama, intense attraction, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 13, 2026
Engaging
The story is good, despite the MMC being pretty despicable for more than 80% of the book! Riley is the FMC who makes a desperate choice due to desperate circumstances. She's a strong young woman who shows dignity and accountability without whining through whatever life throws at her. Matvey is the ruthless Bratva pakhan whose actions toward Riley are less obsessed with THE woman and more possessive with a purchase and casually cruel. However, his character arc at the end is sublime!
The spice is definitely present but mostly reads as transactional and manipulative (and is the only time that Riley doesn't show at her best). There's a surfeit of OW drama, but it does add both tension and danger. The biggest flaw in the writing is the poor transitions between scenes which were hard to follow. Still, this is a solid and engaging read.
The story is good, despite the MMC being pretty despicable for more than 80% of the book! Riley is the FMC who makes a desperate choice due to desperate circumstances. She's a strong young woman who shows dignity and accountability without whining through whatever life throws at her. Matvey is the ruthless Bratva pakhan whose actions toward Riley are less obsessed with THE woman and more possessive with a purchase and casually cruel. However, his character arc at the end is sublime!
The spice is definitely present but mostly reads as transactional and manipulative (and is the only time that Riley doesn't show at her best). There's a surfeit of OW drama, but it does add both tension and danger. The biggest flaw in the writing is the poor transitions between scenes which were hard to follow. Still, this is a solid and engaging read.
August 2, 2026
For love of family
Riley and her sick sister were basically on their own when they had to fend for themselves. To keep her sister alive, she gave up pieces of herself. So Matvey ended up buying Riley, and what started as a quick thing stretched into months and months. The guy treated her like she was less than dirt. Most women would've bolted after the stuff she put up with. Yet he figured she was weak just because she went along with whatever he wanted asexualy. But once she thought he betrayed her, he got to see the true Riley.
At the beginning of the book, I had a lot of emotions. But as the story went on, I couldn't put the book down. I loved the relationship of the sisters.
Riley and her sick sister were basically on their own when they had to fend for themselves. To keep her sister alive, she gave up pieces of herself. So Matvey ended up buying Riley, and what started as a quick thing stretched into months and months. The guy treated her like she was less than dirt. Most women would've bolted after the stuff she put up with. Yet he figured she was weak just because she went along with whatever he wanted asexualy. But once she thought he betrayed her, he got to see the true Riley.
At the beginning of the book, I had a lot of emotions. But as the story went on, I couldn't put the book down. I loved the relationship of the sisters.
July 8, 2026
Needless to say, I was a little stunned Riley chose to auction herself off, then to be bought by her boss?! What are the chances?! Riley was intriguing, a tad naive but had some sass, whereas Matvey was ruthless and definitely morally gray. It's truly heartbreaking to hear how people talked about her, but the contrast with the way Matvey worshiped her was incredibly captivating. This book was incredibly dark, had a few hard to read moments but was packed with lots of sizzling spice!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 24, 2026
Good but a bit lacking
I liked the characters and I liked the plot. It was sometimes difficult to transition from one scene to another due to there being no braking of the information, not even an empty line between paragraphs. Some things could have had more detail, some details- mostly medical - could have been improved with a little bit more research. Overall it was good and I stuck with it to find out what happened to the characters, but I wish it had been more.
I liked the characters and I liked the plot. It was sometimes difficult to transition from one scene to another due to there being no braking of the information, not even an empty line between paragraphs. Some things could have had more detail, some details- mostly medical - could have been improved with a little bit more research. Overall it was good and I stuck with it to find out what happened to the characters, but I wish it had been more.
August 7, 2026
Transaction Deal
What started out as a simple crush evolves into a plot where romance is thrust into a rocket and complicated situation. Riley and Matvey may not have gotten to know each other if she did not need to earn money quick. This was a good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What started out as a simple crush evolves into a plot where romance is thrust into a rocket and complicated situation. Riley and Matvey may not have gotten to know each other if she did not need to earn money quick. This was a good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 23, 2026
Almost…
This started out very promising then soon descended into every stereotype imaginable. I just kept hoping that the story would live up to its potential and it never did. There were so many different sub-plots that keeping the flow of the story going while juggling all of them became too much.
This started out very promising then soon descended into every stereotype imaginable. I just kept hoping that the story would live up to its potential and it never did. There were so many different sub-plots that keeping the flow of the story going while juggling all of them became too much.
September 8, 2026
Loved this one
Matve buys Riley in an auction for one night then falls for her and hires her to work for him and be his for two months. Everything goes great until his ex shows up. He dumps Riley quickly for his ex. She is heartbroken then learns she's expecting twins. Great story.
Matve buys Riley in an auction for one night then falls for her and hires her to work for him and be his for two months. Everything goes great until his ex shows up. He dumps Riley quickly for his ex. She is heartbroken then learns she's expecting twins. Great story.
July 9, 2026
I don’t know what it is about this book but it has a yuck factor. It just feels wrong so I’m gonna be a DNF on it. The words that are used, the narcissism of the male lead and his utter lack of care for a virgin. Boo!
July 16, 2026
I thought this was a good story, although I did think Matvey could have been a bit more tender with Riley, but that didn't detract from their story.. A good story that held your attention from the first page.
I received an Advance Reader copy of this series and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an Advance Reader copy of this series and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 18, 2026
Great book
It’s was an exciting book, that I enjoyed very much. He was so handsome and controlling and sexy. The sex scenes were great. I felt so bad for her at times. But when it all comes together they are a wonderful strong couple.
It’s was an exciting book, that I enjoyed very much. He was so handsome and controlling and sexy. The sex scenes were great. I felt so bad for her at times. But when it all comes together they are a wonderful strong couple.
September 21, 2026
I loved the book! It keeps you guessing and has a lot of twists and turns; it forced me to keep reading because I couldn't put the book down. You know it's good when you want to punch at least one of the characters (female) and I am a calm not violent person!
August 2, 2026
Rollercoaster
This was good juicy and heartbreaking.
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I liked all the characters even the villains. They were soo wicked, lol.
Highly recommend.
This was good juicy and heartbreaking.
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I liked all the characters even the villains. They were soo wicked, lol.
Highly recommend.
August 11, 2026
Easy read! Great story!
The story flows well and keeps you engaged. I would highly recommend this book to others. You won't be able to put the book down.
The story flows well and keeps you engaged. I would highly recommend this book to others. You won't be able to put the book down.
August 19, 2026
bad writing
I really wanted to enjoy this but the writing was so off it really put me off. Had potential but just wasn’t working for me
I really wanted to enjoy this but the writing was so off it really put me off. Had potential but just wasn’t working for me
August 24, 2026
it was just a transaction…
He was mesmerized by her from the start. As Pahkan, he controlled lives, as well as a variety of less the legal endeavors. Now, he wants her.
He was mesmerized by her from the start. As Pahkan, he controlled lives, as well as a variety of less the legal endeavors. Now, he wants her.
September 16, 2026
This was so contrived, cliche, and poorly written. The grammatical errors were atrocious
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