There’s a war raging, and I’m caught in the middle.My father has had a run in with the New York brotherhood, and one of the New York brotherhood spies takes me.Lyov is muscle bound, tattooed, and gorgeous.He is also quiet and brooding.
He won’t speak to me.He barely looks at me.The rare occasions I do catch his eyes on me, they’re burning with dark desire.I have to escape, otherwise I’ll end up as collateral damage.So, why do I want to stay?Even more so when he touches me.I can’t ignore the way this man makes me feel.We’re from two opposing sides, and I know it can’t work.
Our attraction could lead to destruction, but my heart doesn't want to give up.Captured is the second book in the New York Brotherhood Series. It's a story with no cliffhangers, a HEA and no cheating. This story has hot scenes, some dark themes, and bad language. Like most of the books by Bianca Cole it features an over the top possessive alpha male. * originally published as Captured by the Bratva.
I’M SO HAPPY THIS IS LYOV AND MILANA’S BOOK OMG 🙌🏼 they’re my faves so far
this is a dark mafia romance, captor / captive, kidnapping, tortured soul mmc x mafia princess, “yes, sir”, grief, guilt, death of loved one, trauma, dark past, insta lust, fast paced, duo pov, and book two in the series 🖤
milana never wanted to be a part of the bratva lifestyle. she wanted to be her own person and if that means going to college would help her gain some form of independence then that’s what she will do. but her father is relentless and will always use and treat her as a possession. something he can use to trade or settle a debt / gain more power. one night milana is out at the club with her friends living her life as best as she can. she doesn’t know the danger following her around and she just wants to forget. but when she locks eyes with one of her father’s rivals’ spies, everything she swore off indulging just goes out the window.
lyov is a spy for the new york brotherhood outfit, andrei (book one) most trusted spy. he has been holding in so much guilt over what happened 10 years ago. lyov still never got over that event and continues to punish himself for it. he never touched another drink after that. but as broken and torn as he is he often carries out his orders and never fails. he thought this mission would be a simply snatch and grab but when he see milana in person for the first time he can’t help but dive into that magnetic string pulling them together. he was supposed to be hard and cruel in order to get his prisoner to listen but with milana he just can’t bring it to himself to harm her. he completely changes when he’s with her. he feels like he can breathe. he doesn’t have to hide who he is when he’s with her.
OH HOW I LOVE THESE TWO 😭 i knew lyov was a fucking freak 🥵 it’s always the quiet ones that are the freakiest and i stand corrected with this one. milana is such an innocent girl. their dynamic couldn’t be anymore different but they are so perfect for each other !! i’m going to miss them so much i already feel it 🥺
i’ve been reading this series so fast and i haven’t a feeling i’ll be done with it super quick. i feel like i’m going to miss this series so much. still wish it was a bit longer and there was more in depth chapters about lyov characters development. but i loved the connection with lyov and milana 🫀
I enjoyed Milana & Lyov's story. Good characters. This was a fast-paced entertaining book. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I've been reading a lot of Mafia romances lately and the blurb for this one caught my eye. While I liked the main couple and Lyov's bratva with Andrei in charge, I was a bit disappointed in the way Milana was recaptured by her father so easily with Andrei and Lyov present. I did like that Pavel was there for her and the way the author brought some humanity into their relationship. I enjoyed the storyline, but wasn't quite convinced with the supposed deep feelings Lyov and Milana shared. The climatic standoff to rescue Milana and the hospital scene afterwards had me scratching my head in wonder. Why would Andrei leave Lyov unprotected without any guards for backup? There were just too many holes in this particular drama/romance for me to be comfortable with. I did appreciate the lack of cheating and the way Lyov was focused on Milana from the moment he set eyes on her. That part was a treat that continued from start to finish.
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I enjoyed Milana and Lyov's story. Intense, dark, steamy, emotional, tension filled and dramatic, this book quickly captured and held my attention. I thought that this was a fun read that had some glints of sweet and cute scattered throughout like rare gems. This is my truthful review that I am freely electing to post.
Fast-paced and steamy read! Milana is kidnapped as collateral damage in a fight between two Russian families. Lyov takes her but what will happen when they start to fall for each other, can he give her up and send her back to her father? Intense chemistry with lots of action and drama. I liked it.
I really enjoyed reading this intriguing mafia romance & it is the second book in the series but can be read as a standalone. The well-paced plot is suspenseful with unexpected situations & has some splendid scene descriptions. The complex characters are well-developed individuals with variety of traits & are incline to be devious and/or dangerous at times. There is: a Russian bratva man (Lyov) is ordered to kidnap a young woman (Milana) but has his heart kidnapped instead, a despicable brother (Dima), twists & turns, action, intrigue, suspense, drama, bratva brotherhood, rivalry, action, adventure, deceit, betrayal, war, threats, danger, enemies, confrontations, devious intentions, abduction, attractions, discipline, spanking, attempted escape, apologies, memories, meetings, confrontations, violence, injuries, conflict, guns blazing, escape, steamy scenes, love, contentment, & a wonderful epilogue.
This is the second book in the series and features Lyov and Milana’s story. Lyov is set the task on behalf of the pakhan of New York’s brotherhood, to kidnap the daughter of the pakhan of Miami‘s brotherhood. Miami are constantly trying to encroach on the New York brotherhoods territory. They have no morals and play dirty. They are greedy and want to take control everywhere. They are also at odds with the Los Angeles brotherhood. Lyov knows exactly where to find Milana. She is at university in Miami so he drives all the way to her campus, only to discover from her roommate that she’s out clubbing. When Lyov sees Milana across the dance floor, he cannot believe how stunning she is. Milana sees Lyov looking at her and she is captivated by his blue eyes. The two of them are inexplicably drawn to each other, but Lyov has a job to do. He uses flirting and dancing to his advantage to get Milana out of the nightclub and away from her bodyguard. Once they reach his van, he sedates her and then sets off to their safe house in Chicago to lay low. Their relationship is supposed to be that of captor and prisoner but it ends up anything but. They a drawn into a passionate relationship that Lyov realises will get him into trouble, but he cannot help himself. When orders come in from his pakhan, that is the start of the rollercoaster ride to stay together. The story is excellent and well written. The characters are interesting and the story exciting from start to finish. Superb!
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Book 2 in this series follows Lyov (Andrei’s spy) on his mission to kidnap Milana Veselov, Georgy’s only daughter. Georgy the Miami Pakhan has tried to move into Andrei’s NY territory and this blatant disrespect cannot go unpunished. Andrei instructs Lyov to kidnappy Milana so they can show her father that the NY Bratva does not take kindly to those who challenge them.
Lyov heads to Miami to collect her and when he sees her for the first time feelings he’s been suppressing for ten years have resurfaced and he can’t take his eyes off her. She is beyond beautiful and he’s is instantly drawn to her and he knows that he will never let her go. Milana is drawn to the stranger but once she realizes his true intentions she is scared he is going to kill her because she knows her father doesn’t care about her only what she can provide through marriage to strengthen his Bratva. Once Lyov claims her he knows they will go to war and he has to hope that his Pakhan will have his back.
They are surrounded by danger and Miliana is a tool her father and brother Dina will use to get what they want. Lyov will not let her go and he is willing to do anything for the woman he loves. This book is filled with lust, power, dominance, love, and loyalty. Watching these men risk everything for their women is empowering and quite beautiful. You will thoroughly enjoy this book as much as the first and the next book is going to be just as exciting! Happy Reading!
Milana has wanted to escaped from her evil Bratva boss father’s clutches as long as she can remember. Moving to Miami to attend college was her only option and she will take it for right now. When she is at one of her father’s clubs for a night of fun, she didn’t expect to see the handsome blue eyed stranger staring at her - let alone want to dance with her and then give her the type of the kiss she will never forget. But as she agrees to escape for a night of passion with him, she realizes she just walked into a trap - she can’t stop the attraction though. Lyov is on a mission for his pakhan- kidnap their enemy’s only daughter. Usually an unemotional soldier, he is thrown by his undeniable attraction to his captive. He is broken and knows he is no good for her, but when their desire ignites - there is no turning back. Lyov will protect the woman that he loves with his life.
Bianca brought it all to the table with this Bratva romance - there are so many twists, turns and heat that I was glued to my kindle until the very end. I love how Bianca writes her mafia men - they’re dominant, protective and loving towards the woman that wins their heart. There is spankings and plenty of smexy scenes to leave you fanning yourself along with action to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end!
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Captured by the Bratva is the second installment of Bianca Cole’s Bratva Brotherhood series. In this one, she focuses on the romantic journey of Milana and Lyov. Theirs is a forbidden love. She is the daughter of Greogy Veselov, the head of the Maimi Bratva and an arch enemy of Andrei Petrov, New York Bratva’s crime boss. Due to Veselov’s encroachment into Petrov’s turg, Lyov is ordered to kidnap Milana. When they meet, sparks ignite and it is love at first sight. Lyov kidnaps her but in the process commits to a lifelong relationship. How will he face his boss? How does her father react to the kidnapping? Can Lyov get her back to New York safely? Will he protect her from her father’s need for vengeance? You must read this book to discover what unfolds.
Like the other mafia romance stories in this series, Ms. Cole does a remarkable job of weaving in suspense, intrigue, and romance. Additionally, both Milana and Lyov face an emotional internal struggle. Ms. Cole does a remarkable job with literary devices such as dialog, point of view and descriptive language. Her dialog is solid. Their internal dialog gives readers a glimpse into their true struggles. The dual point of view further endears readers to these two. The descriptive language makes the scenes vivid. Especially the scenes wherein Veselov double crosses Petrov and steals Milana back. Together these devices move this plot along and a smooth pace.
A PAGE TURNER....Lyov is part of the Bratva Brothhood in NY. He is asked to go kidnap Milana the daughter of the Miami Bratva. Once there he finds out she is at a night club owned by her father. he finds her but has to figure out how to capture her. Since its a club he comes up with a plan. Once he executes the plan he starts dancing with her. Once out of the club he gets her to his van & he drugs her to keep her quiet for a while since he has a long way to go to get her out of Miami. She pushes his limit to the point of losing control. Once at the destination he everything he does to punish her, she likes it. It makes him go insane he wants her to fear him but she doesn't. it actually turns her on! He can't take it and just breaks all rules and claims her. While in his captivity they start getting closer to each other. They start falling in love which is suppose to be a NO-NO in the Bratva captivity. So much happens that I can't even give a great review.. Bianca has done it again. I'm sure the next book is going to be just as amazing. Can't wait.
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New York Bratva member Lyov came to his leader, Andrei with news that their nemesis from the Miami Bratva, Georgy Veselov, was trying to infiltrate the New York area again...so he tells Andrei of plan to capture Georgy's daughter to use as a hostage to stop his actions. Melina was college student at Miami University, so Lyov goes to Miami, finds she is at her dad's club. He finds her in club, had to separate her from the VIP section and bodyguard, asking her to dance...as he is an Adonis, she happily dances with him and then suggests they get out of club...and plays right into his hands, so he could capture and take her to Chicago...but he fell into insta-lust with Melina, decides to let her ride up front rather than be chained in back of his van. He isn't treating her like a captive and keeps angering himself for not keeping her tied up in basement...and despite his capturing her and taking her as hostage to Chicago, she really likes him...but you will need to read this dark romance to see what happens...I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Falling for the daughter of your enemy............will he give her back or not
Captured by the Bratva is the second book in the Bratva Brotherhood series by Bianca Cole. This is the story of Lyov and Milana. He is a member of the New York Bratva and he has been ordered by his Andrei, the head of his family, to kidnap the daughter of a rival family. It seems that Georgy Veselov has been trying to move into the New York area from Miami. Milana is is daughter to goes to college in Miami. Once Lyov hits Miami he finds out that Milana is out for the evening at one of her father's clubs. So he makes his way to the VIP section and asks her to dance. One look at tall, dark, handsome, built, sexy, dangerous Lyov and Milana is more than ready to say yes. Lyov does kidnap her and gets the two of them to Chicago to lay low. What he did not anticipate was the attraction he would have for her and just how explosive that would get.
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This is book is part of a series but can be understood as a stand alone. There is reference to past events but nothing pivotal to the plot.
Milana is the daughter of Georgy Veselov, the pakhan of the Miami Brotherhood. When her father oversteps his bounds and upsets the wrong people she is kidnapped to be held for ransom.
Lyov is usually all business. He’s the one Andrei depends on to get stuff done, he handles kidnappings efficiently and never makes a mistake. He knows he’s in for trouble to minute he sees Milana in that club. As much as he tried to keep lines straight he can’t control the attraction between them, or deny it.
This book is hot. Lyov has all that bad boy alpha protector stuff and Milana isn’t just some mild mannered simpering girl. The story is entertaining and will keep you engaged and reading until the wee hours of the morning.
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This book is GRITTY, CALCULATING, TENACIOUS, and ABRASIVE! But oh what a story this is! I have been waiting for Lyovs story and oh MY GOSH was it a humdinger! This is so bad it is so good! (COMPLIMENT ONLY!!!)This story has so many twists and turns that you find your self going back to reread what you just read to believe what you are reading! Milana fits right in with LYOV and she presses his buttons to the fullest. He tries to understand her and understandably is intrigued by her ability to LOVE everything he dishes out. This story will have you on the edge of your seat and will have you yearning for more!!!
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Lyov is sent to Miami by his pakhan to kidnap Milana because her father isn’t backing off of the New York Bratva’s territory. When there eyes connect it’s like love at first site. The attraction between them is strong and instant. What will happen between them and will her father back down?
I really enjoyed this book and think you should grab it today. This is the second book in the Bratva Brotherhood series. You don’t need to read book one as these are standalones however it does give you more insight if you do!!
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The drama was electrifying and the emotions intense! by sewsummore
When the captive falls in love with her kidnapper it is her problem but when that love is returned it is a much bigger problem that needs to be fixed. Lyov had never disobeyed his pakhan until he was ordered to hurt the woman he loved. This was a story that kept me captivated from the start, the drama was electrifying, the emotions intense and the ending leading into another book in the series which I am sure will prove to be as rewarding as this one. Milana and Lyov's story does not end on a cliff hanger.
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A riveting book two in the Bratva Brotherhood series that is superbly written, emotionally deep, steamy, well thought out, and exciting. It is action packed with danger, suspense, humour, and witty banter. An on the edge of your seat read that will keep you guessing and excited for what is to come next. The characters are likeable and strong; the chemistry is instant and off the charts; the sex scenes are steamy and well written. This is a really interesting series and I look forward to the next book. Definitely recommended.
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This mafia romance story follows a member from the New York Bratva that is sent to kidnap the daughter of a Miami Bratva leader who has been trying to infiltrate into New York. Lyov located Melina at her father's nightclub. He is able to get her to leave with him without knowing what is actually happening to her. During their time together they end up falling in love with one another. The story is fast paced with many twist and turns that leads to a fantastic ending. There are plenty of steamy scenes too. I really enjoyed watching them fall in love.
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Oh my goodness, this is one heck of a fabulous read. I could not put it down, read in a day and quickly I must add from chapter to chapter until all done. Phew, this was really easy to follow, had twists and turns and so well worth the cost of a purchase. One that I am sure you will read more than once so ideal for your kindle library. Well done to the Author Bianca Cole, you get a high five and 10 out of 10 I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lyov sees Milana as a source for his revenge, the only problem is Milana is an innocent. Milana's father is the reason she is targeted. Lyov is a dominant man and built an empire to be proud of. The only problem is someone wants to take it from him. This book is steamy, suspenseful and just plain addictive to me. I love reading Bianca Cole, she is my favorite author of Mafia romances. And she hit this one out of the park.
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I could not put this book down! Captured by the Bratva is the second book in Bianca Cole’s Bratva Brotherhood series. It tells the story of Lyov who directed by his New York Bratva boss to kidnap the daughter, Melina, of the Miami Russian Bratva leader who is encroaching on their territory. Melina and Lyov eventually fall in love even though it can result in a mob war between the two families. I recommend this well written and enjoyable romantic Bratva tale.
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Lyov and Milania are smoking hot from the get go. Milania's Pakhan father has crossed the new York bratva one too many times and she is the one to pay the price or does she. Milania has always wanted to get away from the bratva and her father so going to college is her way out with her bodyguard in toe she never expected to find the pull with her captor instead of someone to give her the quiet life with kids and the white picket fence. Some great action happening and love the way Lyov and Milania just click and she doesnt question him or his actions always believing in him even if he can't himself.
Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters were interesting. Once I started I could not put the book down, from start to finish you cannot get enough, with plenty of twists and turns with Lyov kidnaps Milana, they had great chemistry between the two is hot and steamy. Milana is not allowed to stay with Lyov, her father has other plans for her. Thank you for you allowing me to review your book.
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The author gives us characters that we can understand. Milana is the daughter of a brotherhood leader. When he father pushes another brotherhood too far, they decide to kidnap her and use her as leverage. Lyov snatches her, but what he feels for her is not what it should be. He wants to follow orders, however, he wants Milana to be his and only his.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. The book is about human female sign up to be brides for Iddax males. Drax is a high Councilor and one of the first to chance a mate from the females from Earth. Lillian is one of the women that was on the ship that came from Earth for the starter program. Now would be the time to get this book. I will be getting more from this author.
Intrigue, suspense, mafia, and romance all help to make this book interesting to read. You can't help but turn the pages so you can see what happens. Lyov kidnaps Milania, daughter from a rival. While this book is interesting, it does have some aspects that are dark. This is the first book I have read by this author.
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I loved this second book in the series about Miliana & Lyov's story. When Lyov finds Milana the daughter of the eneny he has to kidnap he knows he won't be able to hurt her as he is besotted with her instantly. Their story is full of love, hate, tears, secrets, drama, hot sexual chemistry that had me hooked & engrossed from the start. I can't wait to read the next story.
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Lyov comes up with a plan to steal a rival Bratva's pakhan's daughter, Milana, because her father keeps encroaching on his Bratva's territory. When he sees Milana on the dance floor things change and he is finding it hard to fight the desire to make her his own. Of course after kidnapping her, will she even want him? This is a great read and I highly recommend it!