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The Enforcer’s Pawn
The man who would kill anyone to protect his family...
has no idea he already has one.
Five years ago, I fell for the only man I should have feared.
A dangerously handsome Russian.
One unforgettable night.
Then I woke up alone.
No goodbye. No explanation.
No reason to believe I'd ever meant anything to him.
So I buried my broken heart... and raised the little piece of him he never knew he left behind.
I never expected to see Dmitri Antonov again.
Until my own brother betrayed us both.
To save himself, he sold my name to the Bratva Blacklist.
Now I'm trapped in Moscow, where I am the debt... and the man sent to collect me is the same man who shattered my heart.
Only Dmitri isn't the man I remember.
He's the Volkov Bratva's most feared enforcer—a man whispered about in fear, a man who doesn't need to make threats because one look is enough to make grown men lower their eyes.
He calls me collateral.
Yet every door is locked to keep me safe.
Every guard answers only to him.
Every threat disappears before it can reach me.
He keeps telling me this is only business.
His eyes tell a different story.
Then I discover why my brother really sold me.
Not because I was payment.
Because I was the only weapon capable of bringing Dmitri Antonov to his knees.
Not me.
Our son.
Somewhere across the ocean, a little boy is waiting for the father who never knew he existed.
The father who would burn the world to protect him.
The man who would kill anyone to protect his family...
has no idea he already has one.
Author’s
A dark, emotional Bratva romance
Bratva Enforcer Hero • Fateful Encounter • Second Chance Romance • Forced Proximity • Secret Child • Hidden Heir • Possessive Hero • Touch Her and Die • Family Betrayal • Brother Sells His Sister • The Bratva Blacklist • Ruthless Protector • She's His Greatest Weakness • High-Stakes Bratva War • Obsessive Love • Emotional Angst • Found Family
Standalone • No Cliffhanger • HEA Guaranteed
has no idea he already has one.
Five years ago, I fell for the only man I should have feared.
A dangerously handsome Russian.
One unforgettable night.
Then I woke up alone.
No goodbye. No explanation.
No reason to believe I'd ever meant anything to him.
So I buried my broken heart... and raised the little piece of him he never knew he left behind.
I never expected to see Dmitri Antonov again.
Until my own brother betrayed us both.
To save himself, he sold my name to the Bratva Blacklist.
Now I'm trapped in Moscow, where I am the debt... and the man sent to collect me is the same man who shattered my heart.
Only Dmitri isn't the man I remember.
He's the Volkov Bratva's most feared enforcer—a man whispered about in fear, a man who doesn't need to make threats because one look is enough to make grown men lower their eyes.
He calls me collateral.
Yet every door is locked to keep me safe.
Every guard answers only to him.
Every threat disappears before it can reach me.
He keeps telling me this is only business.
His eyes tell a different story.
Then I discover why my brother really sold me.
Not because I was payment.
Because I was the only weapon capable of bringing Dmitri Antonov to his knees.
Not me.
Our son.
Somewhere across the ocean, a little boy is waiting for the father who never knew he existed.
The father who would burn the world to protect him.
The man who would kill anyone to protect his family...
has no idea he already has one.
Author’s
A dark, emotional Bratva romance
Bratva Enforcer Hero • Fateful Encounter • Second Chance Romance • Forced Proximity • Secret Child • Hidden Heir • Possessive Hero • Touch Her and Die • Family Betrayal • Brother Sells His Sister • The Bratva Blacklist • Ruthless Protector • She's His Greatest Weakness • High-Stakes Bratva War • Obsessive Love • Emotional Angst • Found Family
Standalone • No Cliffhanger • HEA Guaranteed
454 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2026
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September 29, 2026
Oh boy. What a clinical detached mess of cybersecurity talk with a fun opening 5% and a sweet romantic last 5% 🥴
This was way too long. Way way too long. The writing was so detached and clinical, the language so entrenched in cyber and mission language this didn’t read like a romance at all. In fact, this was basically a mafia-lite cyber mystery with a very small side plot of romance. And at 450+ pages? No thank you.
Cara and Dimitri meet at Cara’s bro’s cocktail party for the criminal underworld. They share a passionate night of sarcasm and sex, only for Dimitri to ditch out before sunrise because his parents are killed back in Moscow. Leaving Cara feeling used and discarded, and also pregnant.
Fast forward 5 years and Cara has been put on the mafia Blacklist, a sort of leverage insurance list for people who who debts they can’t pay so their collectors know what to go after. It’s meant to buy her bro Patrick time to pay his debt or disappear (I’m still not sure) but it ensures Dimitri picks up Cara and kidnaps her to Moscow for “safe keeping”. He doesn’t know she has a son, or that he does for that matter.
What follows is 400+ pages of computer speak, a bunch of so called hackers following pay trails and shipping routes, cara and Dimitri avoiding each other except for a couple of less than thrilling stolen moments, and Cara decidedly not telling Dimitri he has a son.
I’ll be honest, I don’t really know or understand or care for that matter about what happened with Patrick and stuff he knew and was selling or not selling and how Dimitri’s Bratva was involved etc. I didn’t get it and I skimmed most of it because it was incredibly dry, confusing, and had absolutely nothing to do with the romance plot.
Cara was fun in an angry sarcastic sort of way. She waited too long to tell Dimitri about Mikhail (their son) and she was a little too sharp edged, but she had some fun one liners. Dimitri was fine. Broody and determined to keep distance but couldn’t help the pull. We’ve read it 100 times before. They had chemistry, but only if they were interacting which they didn’t much.
The action at the end was ok, and the last 5% was super sweet and romantic and what i was looking for the whole time. But it couldn’t make up for the insanely convoluted and clinical story that came before it.
These two never had a real conversation. They never owned hard truths. They just sort of couldn’t help the pull and then all of a sudden they’re in love and getting married. It’s a shame because I liked them together and their chemistry was fire.
Oh well. I’m out on this author. Her style is not for me.
This was way too long. Way way too long. The writing was so detached and clinical, the language so entrenched in cyber and mission language this didn’t read like a romance at all. In fact, this was basically a mafia-lite cyber mystery with a very small side plot of romance. And at 450+ pages? No thank you.
Cara and Dimitri meet at Cara’s bro’s cocktail party for the criminal underworld. They share a passionate night of sarcasm and sex, only for Dimitri to ditch out before sunrise because his parents are killed back in Moscow. Leaving Cara feeling used and discarded, and also pregnant.
Fast forward 5 years and Cara has been put on the mafia Blacklist, a sort of leverage insurance list for people who who debts they can’t pay so their collectors know what to go after. It’s meant to buy her bro Patrick time to pay his debt or disappear (I’m still not sure) but it ensures Dimitri picks up Cara and kidnaps her to Moscow for “safe keeping”. He doesn’t know she has a son, or that he does for that matter.
What follows is 400+ pages of computer speak, a bunch of so called hackers following pay trails and shipping routes, cara and Dimitri avoiding each other except for a couple of less than thrilling stolen moments, and Cara decidedly not telling Dimitri he has a son.
I’ll be honest, I don’t really know or understand or care for that matter about what happened with Patrick and stuff he knew and was selling or not selling and how Dimitri’s Bratva was involved etc. I didn’t get it and I skimmed most of it because it was incredibly dry, confusing, and had absolutely nothing to do with the romance plot.
Cara was fun in an angry sarcastic sort of way. She waited too long to tell Dimitri about Mikhail (their son) and she was a little too sharp edged, but she had some fun one liners. Dimitri was fine. Broody and determined to keep distance but couldn’t help the pull. We’ve read it 100 times before. They had chemistry, but only if they were interacting which they didn’t much.
The action at the end was ok, and the last 5% was super sweet and romantic and what i was looking for the whole time. But it couldn’t make up for the insanely convoluted and clinical story that came before it.
These two never had a real conversation. They never owned hard truths. They just sort of couldn’t help the pull and then all of a sudden they’re in love and getting married. It’s a shame because I liked them together and their chemistry was fire.
Oh well. I’m out on this author. Her style is not for me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Cara spends a lot of her time memorizing exits, faces, and patterns of activity. She’s always aware of her surroundings, and she’s made sure her son is just as observant. Together, they even have key phrases they use as hidden messages between them. When Cara looks into her son’s big, dark eyes, she can’t help but see the resemblance to his father—the man she spent one unforgettable night with, only to never hear from him again.
Now, years later, Cara suddenly finds herself on a Blacklist, putting both her and her son in serious danger. And the biggest secret of all? No one knows her son exists except for her brother.
Patrick, Cara’s brother, thinks he’s a big player in the game, but his greed quickly gets him—and his family—in over their heads. After stealing from not just one Bratva family, but multiple powerful players, Patrick finds himself with enemies everywhere. His actions put Cara directly in the line of fire when he uses her as collateral.
Then there’s Dimitri Volkov, a strong and powerful Russian Bratva who is used to taking whatever he wants. He meets Cara at her brother’s cocktail party and is instantly captivated by her. Years later, when he discovers that Cara has been placed on the Blacklist, he knows he has to intervene. What he doesn’t know is that Cara comes with a very unexpected secret.
Pakhan Maksim and his wife, Elaina, understand better than anyone what it means to be Blacklisted. Having experienced it themselves, they do everything they can to help Cara while still protecting the integrity of their family and business.
I absolutely loved this book! The characters pulled me in, the suspense kept me turning the pages, and I loved seeing both new faces and some familiar characters make special appearances. There was plenty of danger, secrets, and tension to keep things interesting.
Even though this is the second book in the series, I think it works really well as a standalone. If you enjoy Bratva romance, strong characters, suspense, and a little bit of danger, this is definitely one to add to your TBR!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Now, years later, Cara suddenly finds herself on a Blacklist, putting both her and her son in serious danger. And the biggest secret of all? No one knows her son exists except for her brother.
Patrick, Cara’s brother, thinks he’s a big player in the game, but his greed quickly gets him—and his family—in over their heads. After stealing from not just one Bratva family, but multiple powerful players, Patrick finds himself with enemies everywhere. His actions put Cara directly in the line of fire when he uses her as collateral.
Then there’s Dimitri Volkov, a strong and powerful Russian Bratva who is used to taking whatever he wants. He meets Cara at her brother’s cocktail party and is instantly captivated by her. Years later, when he discovers that Cara has been placed on the Blacklist, he knows he has to intervene. What he doesn’t know is that Cara comes with a very unexpected secret.
Pakhan Maksim and his wife, Elaina, understand better than anyone what it means to be Blacklisted. Having experienced it themselves, they do everything they can to help Cara while still protecting the integrity of their family and business.
I absolutely loved this book! The characters pulled me in, the suspense kept me turning the pages, and I loved seeing both new faces and some familiar characters make special appearances. There was plenty of danger, secrets, and tension to keep things interesting.
Even though this is the second book in the series, I think it works really well as a standalone. If you enjoy Bratva romance, strong characters, suspense, and a little bit of danger, this is definitely one to add to your TBR!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 11, 2026
Cara and Dimitri met five years ago at a party her brother Patrick was throwing. They spent one night together before a crisis pulled Dimitri back home to Russia. He told himself keeping his distance was the right thing to do while he handled everything going on with the Bratva.
Of course, that one night left Cara with a little something extra.
Cara knew exactly what kind of world Dimitri belonged to, so when she found out she was pregnant, she decided the safest thing she could do for herself and her son was keep Dimitri a secret and build a life away from the Russian Bratva.
Fast-forward five years, and Patrick proves himself to be an absolute POS. He stole seven million dollars from the Volkov family and, in an attempt to buy himself more time, put Cara’s name on the Russian Blacklist. If you’ve read The Pakhan’s Debt, you already know some of what happened there.
I really enjoyed this book, possibly even more than the first one. It seemed to fly by, and I loved Cara’s personality. She wasn’t willing to sit quietly on the sidelines while everyone else handled Patrick. She wanted to help bring her brother down herself, and honestly, after what he did to her, I couldn’t blame her.
The part that really got me was Cara and Patrick’s relationship. They grew up together, and despite everything they had shared as siblings, he was willing to sacrifice her to save himself. That betrayal hurt Cara deeply, and I thought that emotional side of the story added a lot more weight to everything happening around the Bratva plot.
Dimitri and Cara do get their HEA, and we also get to see Maksim and Elena again, which I loved. Give me a crossover with characters from previous books and I’m happy.
Overall, this was another really enjoyable addition to the series. Strong heroine, secret baby, Bratva drama, family betrayal, and a satisfying HEA. I’m definitely enjoying this world.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Of course, that one night left Cara with a little something extra.
Cara knew exactly what kind of world Dimitri belonged to, so when she found out she was pregnant, she decided the safest thing she could do for herself and her son was keep Dimitri a secret and build a life away from the Russian Bratva.
Fast-forward five years, and Patrick proves himself to be an absolute POS. He stole seven million dollars from the Volkov family and, in an attempt to buy himself more time, put Cara’s name on the Russian Blacklist. If you’ve read The Pakhan’s Debt, you already know some of what happened there.
I really enjoyed this book, possibly even more than the first one. It seemed to fly by, and I loved Cara’s personality. She wasn’t willing to sit quietly on the sidelines while everyone else handled Patrick. She wanted to help bring her brother down herself, and honestly, after what he did to her, I couldn’t blame her.
The part that really got me was Cara and Patrick’s relationship. They grew up together, and despite everything they had shared as siblings, he was willing to sacrifice her to save himself. That betrayal hurt Cara deeply, and I thought that emotional side of the story added a lot more weight to everything happening around the Bratva plot.
Dimitri and Cara do get their HEA, and we also get to see Maksim and Elena again, which I loved. Give me a crossover with characters from previous books and I’m happy.
Overall, this was another really enjoyable addition to the series. Strong heroine, secret baby, Bratva drama, family betrayal, and a satisfying HEA. I’m definitely enjoying this world.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 11, 2026
The Enforcer’s Pawn blends danger, dark humor, and emotional tension into a fast‑moving second‑chance romance. Cara O’Connell, a cybersecurity specialist, first meets Dmitri Antonov at her brother Patrick’s party when she’s twenty‑five. Dmitri—Moscow’s most feared Bratva enforcer at thirty‑eight—seems like the last man who would change her life, yet their one unforgettable night does exactly that. He’s dragged away before morning, forced to disappear after his parents’ murder, leaving Cara alone, frightened, and unexpectedly pregnant with no explanation.
Five years later, Cara is a single mother who keeps her son’s world tightly controlled with coded phrases, routines, and digital fail‑safes. Her brother’s questionable choices finally catch up to her, leading to her kidnapping and transport to Moscow—where she comes face‑to‑face with Dmitri again. She’s held like a prisoner, cut off from electronics and from her son, all because of secrets she never knew her brother was hiding.
The story itself is strong. Cara’s resilience stands out, and her dry humor adds levity without ever turning her into a complainer. Dmitri stays guarded, strict, and intimidating, but Cara still manages to slip past his defenses. Watching the feared enforcer crumble once he learns the truth about their son is one of the most emotional parts of the book.
My only struggle was the heavy focus on the technical and cybersecurity elements. Some of their conversations felt overly encrypted—interesting, but hard to fully grasp—and it occasionally pulled me out of the story. Even so, the tension, the reunion, and the high‑stakes Bratva world kept me invested from start to finish.
Five years later, Cara is a single mother who keeps her son’s world tightly controlled with coded phrases, routines, and digital fail‑safes. Her brother’s questionable choices finally catch up to her, leading to her kidnapping and transport to Moscow—where she comes face‑to‑face with Dmitri again. She’s held like a prisoner, cut off from electronics and from her son, all because of secrets she never knew her brother was hiding.
The story itself is strong. Cara’s resilience stands out, and her dry humor adds levity without ever turning her into a complainer. Dmitri stays guarded, strict, and intimidating, but Cara still manages to slip past his defenses. Watching the feared enforcer crumble once he learns the truth about their son is one of the most emotional parts of the book.
My only struggle was the heavy focus on the technical and cybersecurity elements. Some of their conversations felt overly encrypted—interesting, but hard to fully grasp—and it occasionally pulled me out of the story. Even so, the tension, the reunion, and the high‑stakes Bratva world kept me invested from start to finish.
September 11, 2026
This is the 2nd story in The Bratva Blacklist Series that gives us the journey of Cara who finds herself dragged into the powerful and dangerous world her brother Patrick yields for his own worth! While at an event at Patrick’s, Cara is warned away from Dmitri a Bratva Enforcer only to find them sneaking away and spending an unforgettable night together. The next morning Cara finds herself alone in an empty room. Dmitri has a life altering phone call and spends the next several years trying to find those who took his parents from him. Cara raises her little boy, Mikhail by herself and Patrick finds a way to use them after stealing millions from the Bratva and other powerful men by putting Cara on the Blacklist. Cara is taken from her home, on a plane and in Moscow without an explanation. Dmitri keeps her and wants to know what Patrick is up to. As Cara spends more time under guard she is forced to share her secret, Mikhail their son and Dmitri does what’s necessary to bring him and her friend to Moscow under his protection! When Patrick forces Cara’s hand Dmitri does what’s necessary to protect her and make Patrick pay for his lies, greed and secrets! They love these two have for one another is given a 2nd chance to become a family neither saw coming. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 5, 2026
Siblings, betrayal, unexpected encounter, instant extreme lust, one night, two tragic deaths, betray
Two siblings once close until parental spoilage creates an egotistical narcissistic need for power and money at any cost. The betrayal happens when he uses their mother to guilt his sister to use her tech skills to help his business they believe is legit. He gets his sister to a so-called business dinner where she has an unexpected encounter Dimitri, a member if the bratva. They have an instant extreme lust and emotional bond and leave together. They have one intense night be fore he gets the that his parents were murdered, two tragic planned deaths. He leaves her asleep in the room with no way to contact him, but he unknowingly leaves her with his unborn son. Her second betrayal is her brother uses her to steal from another bratva boss, sets her up as collateral and intends to kidnap her son as a bargaining chip and an instrument of revenge. Lived it. No cheating and an HEA.
Two siblings once close until parental spoilage creates an egotistical narcissistic need for power and money at any cost. The betrayal happens when he uses their mother to guilt his sister to use her tech skills to help his business they believe is legit. He gets his sister to a so-called business dinner where she has an unexpected encounter Dimitri, a member if the bratva. They have an instant extreme lust and emotional bond and leave together. They have one intense night be fore he gets the that his parents were murdered, two tragic planned deaths. He leaves her asleep in the room with no way to contact him, but he unknowingly leaves her with his unborn son. Her second betrayal is her brother uses her to steal from another bratva boss, sets her up as collateral and intends to kidnap her son as a bargaining chip and an instrument of revenge. Lived it. No cheating and an HEA.
September 25, 2026
Arc Review
Vengeance is served with a dash of revenge. Sadly, Cara is collateral for what her sibling Patrick has done.
Question - why are people always pawns, especially females. Cara has not changed the road for women through the Bratva. Women and children are always pawns. This will touch your soul as a mum, the emotions of protection go deep. Oh yes, let’s not forget the father - Dimitri. Remember, it takes 2 to tango.
The creation of “Blacklist” will ever be present. It is how one finds the hidden door to escape.
No cliffhanger, we still interacted with prior characters and will also read of them in the next read.
Emotional
Action packed
Innocence protected
The quirkiness in language protection of a child
Don’t let Dimitra & Cara go by.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Vengeance is served with a dash of revenge. Sadly, Cara is collateral for what her sibling Patrick has done.
Question - why are people always pawns, especially females. Cara has not changed the road for women through the Bratva. Women and children are always pawns. This will touch your soul as a mum, the emotions of protection go deep. Oh yes, let’s not forget the father - Dimitri. Remember, it takes 2 to tango.
The creation of “Blacklist” will ever be present. It is how one finds the hidden door to escape.
No cliffhanger, we still interacted with prior characters and will also read of them in the next read.
Emotional
Action packed
Innocence protected
The quirkiness in language protection of a child
Don’t let Dimitra & Cara go by.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 26, 2026
Was this supposed to be a love story?
In the beginning of reading I thought I was in for an epic love story. One night stand turns into the love of her life. If that was supposed to be the narrative, it was a miss for me. All of the 007 solve the mystery stuff was overwhelming and took over the entire story. There was no dates, no affection, just two people that randomly slept together a few times and shared a kid. There was no build up to the love, no real formed relationship with the kid. The author focused more on catching the brother versus building the characters. I found there was no real dialogue. Every response one two to there words and the rest explained in the narration. I lost interest in reading about the supporting characters.
In the beginning of reading I thought I was in for an epic love story. One night stand turns into the love of her life. If that was supposed to be the narrative, it was a miss for me. All of the 007 solve the mystery stuff was overwhelming and took over the entire story. There was no dates, no affection, just two people that randomly slept together a few times and shared a kid. There was no build up to the love, no real formed relationship with the kid. The author focused more on catching the brother versus building the characters. I found there was no real dialogue. Every response one two to there words and the rest explained in the narration. I lost interest in reading about the supporting characters.
Review of advance copy
This story is a before and after. Cara meets Dmitri at a party her brother had. She knew most of the people at the party were criminals of some sort, mostly mob related. They ending up together for the night and then he disappeared. He had a very good reason, but she would not learn it for 5 years. When men showed up at her door taking her, she messaged her friend to get her 5 year old son in secret. The story told how Dmitri stole her to protect her and then used her to find out what was happening in their organization that somehow her brother had information about. Excellent story.
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.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Cara and Dmitri have an amazing night together, but he’s gone before she even wakes up. 💔 Heartbroken, Cara moves on with her life and focuses on raising her little boy. What she doesn’t know is that Dmitri is one of the most feared men out there.
When their paths cross again, Cara finds herself his prisoner—and the chemistry between them is still just as strong as ever! 🔥 Dmitri is ruthless, especially when he discovers the truth about his son, and he will stop at nothing to protect what’s his.
This story had everything I love: danger, suspense, intense chemistry, and a seriously ruthless hero. So good! 🔥❤️📚
When their paths cross again, Cara finds herself his prisoner—and the chemistry between them is still just as strong as ever! 🔥 Dmitri is ruthless, especially when he discovers the truth about his son, and he will stop at nothing to protect what’s his.
This story had everything I love: danger, suspense, intense chemistry, and a seriously ruthless hero. So good! 🔥❤️📚
September 11, 2026
'Somewhere across the ocean, a little boy is waiting for the father who never knew he existed.
The father who would burn the world to protect him.
The man who would kill anyone to protect his family...
has no idea he already has one.'
The characters were very complex and compelling and complicated and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was excellent and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy the read!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The father who would burn the world to protect him.
The man who would kill anyone to protect his family...
has no idea he already has one.'
The characters were very complex and compelling and complicated and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was excellent and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy the read!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Cara's brother Patrick put her on a Bratva Blacklist thinking this would keep her safe when he stole millions from the Volkov bratva.
His lust for power and respect is all he cares about and not really his sister and her four year old son Mikhail.
There's danger, twists and turns and a love story between Cara and Dmitri that started five years ago and hasn't quite died.
He's been tasked to bring her to Moscow directly to the Volkov's Pakhan unaware there is a secret she's keeping.
It's a compelling story and one that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading right from the beginning.
His lust for power and respect is all he cares about and not really his sister and her four year old son Mikhail.
There's danger, twists and turns and a love story between Cara and Dmitri that started five years ago and hasn't quite died.
He's been tasked to bring her to Moscow directly to the Volkov's Pakhan unaware there is a secret she's keeping.
It's a compelling story and one that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading right from the beginning.
October 14, 2026
She's on a "ledger where people can be priced, moved, argued over, claimed."
One night changes everything for Cara and Dmitri. Their intense, passionate love story is about control, betrayal, grief, dangerous enemies, business strategies, archives, money trails, hidden secrets stored on computers that are ready to cause violence, fraud and theft. And Cara has her own significant secret. The many characters are interesting and draw you into the storyline, the dialogue is sometimes cryptic and always clever.
One night changes everything for Cara and Dmitri. Their intense, passionate love story is about control, betrayal, grief, dangerous enemies, business strategies, archives, money trails, hidden secrets stored on computers that are ready to cause violence, fraud and theft. And Cara has her own significant secret. The many characters are interesting and draw you into the storyline, the dialogue is sometimes cryptic and always clever.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Cara became a debt because of her brother. It’s when she’s taken to Russia does she see the man who walked out on her five years ago. One night together and she woke up alone. Never to see him again. Until now. But little does he know, he has a son in the states…this was such an intense and awesome story. I loved these two. Dimitri finding out he had a son. Doing whatever he needs to protect the two of them. I was so invested. A really awesome story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Dimitri and Cara shared an intimate night together with him leaving before the break of day leaving behind a part of him he didn't realize. When her brother betrays her it has them reconnecting but for the wrong reasons. When the truth comes out it changes everything between them. This action-packed story had me glued to Dimitri and Cara as their relationship unfolds on the pages.
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 16, 2026
many words
I read this book and loved 95% of it . The love story was amazing the characters were well written . The ending beautifully written . My only slight dislike was too many words, too many scenarios— too many sharp turns and really unnecessary explanations of what was what or what was happening like paperwork etc….. BUT. The writing and the feelings of love and the friendships were awesome. I would read this author again and again.
I read this book and loved 95% of it . The love story was amazing the characters were well written . The ending beautifully written . My only slight dislike was too many words, too many scenarios— too many sharp turns and really unnecessary explanations of what was what or what was happening like paperwork etc….. BUT. The writing and the feelings of love and the friendships were awesome. I would read this author again and again.
September 12, 2026
The Enforcer’s Pawn (The Bratva Blacklist) Part of: The Bratva Blacklist books 3) By: Leona White. Dmitri Antonov is the Enforcer and Cara O’Connell is the enemy sister .This story will illustrate betrayal of a man willing to negotiate anything to win. Cara and Mikhail will become victims in a deceitful web. Fantastic story.
September 22, 2026
I was kept hooked all the way to the end, between the family betrayal, drama, and secrets you are completely engrossed. I loved seeing the journey and HEA that Dimitri and Cara get. It's a great addition to the Bratva blacklist series.
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.
October 13, 2026
Dmitri and Cara have one night together before he leaves her, alone. Fast forward five years and she's not alone, as she has a part of them both with their, their young son. A steamy read with drama and danger, a protective man, second chance, secrets and betrayal, and more. Loved it!.
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.
Review of advance copy
Cara and Dmitris steamy one night left her with more than memories when he left without a word, now her brothers sold her to the bratva blacklost and Dmitri is sent to collect only he doesnt know his son will be used against them. Well written engaging steamy desires drama action and more
September 19, 2026
interesting love Story
It was a different type of Mafia love story, well work it. I loved the puzzles and the intrigue, it kept me reading till the end.
It was a different type of Mafia love story, well work it. I loved the puzzles and the intrigue, it kept me reading till the end.
September 19, 2026
This was a very good book. The blend of intensity, feels, spice, action, twists, emotion, and drama is smooth and seductive. This book captivated me quickly and gave my heart a real workout.
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