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International Mafia #1

Prince of the Brotherhood

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Only a handful of people know what Dominik Sokolov looks like, and even fewer know who he really is. However, as the mysterious Prince of the Brotherhood and the only son of mafia leader, Yuri Sokolov, it’s Dom’s birthright to lead the organization.

His duty.

Dom is able to spend three months on the island of Grenada, off-the-grid and away from the family’s watchful eye, but when Yuri finds him there, he decides it’s time to head home. Before he leaves, he meets a beautiful woman whose name he learns by accident—Eija. He tells her his name is Andrei…not that it matters. Not that it will make a difference, to her, who he is.

After all, once they’ve had a few nights of fun on the island...the two of them will never see each other again.

368 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 29, 2021

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Profile Image for Niki {Still a Widow but reading more}.
810 reviews345 followers
June 29, 2021
Wow...Smart, Sassy, and Action Packed!!

I have to say that I love this cover, that it's what initially caught my attention and interested me in this book. I have no problem admitting I read books all the time because something about the cover struck me. But let me just say, this was phenomenal! I didn't even know that Eija, the h, was a woman of color until I started reading, and she was definitely the breakout star of the show! What a breath of fresh air.

I loved Eija. She was so alive and real on the page. I can picture her so clearly, beautiful with a presence that draws people to her. Eija's crazy curls framing her face, blood red painted lips with secrets behind her eyes. She was smart, fiesty, and had nerves of steel. Quick witted with snarky zings yet loyal and passionate, Dom didn't stand a chance once he was pulled into Eija's orbit. He knew she was something special and he wanted to savor her.

Dom was no slouch either. Sex God on a stick but intense and deep. Dom was every woman's wet dream; strong and confident yet sweet, soulful and not scared to be vulnerable. You know, bad ass with a heart of gold. I fell in love with him right along with Eija.

Dom and Eija together was electric. Their chemistry was intense and hot. Like fire and ice. The tension was built so expertly it was like two trains speeding towards each other and you just couldn't wait for the impact, the explosion, the fire. And it was FIRE!

I'm literally struggling to find the right words to convey how much I loved Dom and Eija together. Their pull was so magnetic I couldn't stop reading. I didn't even sleep because I couldn't put this down. And to ratchet this up even higher, this enigmatic love story was interwoven into an action packed, political bratva thriller that has twists in the end I never saw coming.

I'm so glad I took a leap on this one. This was amazing! I don't even have one single complaint, except I'm sad it's over. I enjoyed this so much, I wish Dom and Eija were real and living this amazing HEA that they fought so hard to have and deserve. This is one that's gonna stick with me for a very long time.

Even though this is an ARC review, I will always shoot you straight. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,327 reviews8,867 followers
May 26, 2023
the plot was good, i just didn’t care about the relationship? like idk there were no fun tropes like they basically liked each other immediately and i found that boring.
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1,652 reviews32 followers
March 29, 2023
I’m going to start off this review by saying ... I wish I had book amnesia, so I can read this story—again, every time—like the very first time. In fact, I wanted this story to be another 600 pages because Eija and Dom are my new favorite book couple of the year! 😆

One more thing, you probably (NOT!) wanted to know. The cover model totally 😍 does it for me. If any of you readers see him on another book cover, please send me a PM with the book title and author because I’m reading that book. No book blurb required! 😜

Now—on to my review ...

Andrei (Dom) and Emerald (Eija)
meet in paradise where the sun shines bright, the women are beautiful and the drinks are strong.

Having completed her latest assignment, Eija is up for celebrating with some sexy fun times. This heroine is everything! Beautiful. Smart. Strong. Capable. She’s a grown ass woman that owns her choices, and she’s not afraid to ask for what she wants.

Andrei totally agrees with me. He finds Emerald refreshingly forthright—not at all afraid to ask for IT, and that’s some HIM! They go out on a date and she shows him the island few vacationers ever see. He discovers he loves her personality, humor and flirtatious nature.

Afterwards, he realizes one night (you’ll be surprised) won’t be enough, so he asks for more days and nights, both of them understanding and agreeing that the end has an expiration date.

SIDEBAR: When he offers to hold her sandals, I was a goner. 😍

They part ways, but fate has other plans. When they find each other again (this is NOT a spoiler as Dom and Eija), they have to once again resist their chemistry and focus on their jobs.

His to become The King, hers to bring The King down, by any means necessary or required in her arsenal, in which there are plenty of options, with no hesitation, nor regret. Will they succeed or discover that duty and honor cannot be two separate things?

Highly, highly, highly Recommended! DROP EVERYTHING AND READ THIS ONE TODAY!

If you haven’t read any books by K. Alex Walker—you’re missing out on a great Romantic Suspense author. No worries, here’s a link to her AMZ Author Page:

https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/ent...

SIDEBAR: Oops—I forgot to mention two scenes that were uproariously (LOL) hilarious (to me) and it involved, Eija, Leah and a cat named Lyu. That's ALL I'm gonna say, except ... READ THIS BOOK!

Bye-bye!
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2,284 reviews
September 20, 2021
Didn't see that coming so triple takes needed!

OMG but Dom and Eija's steamy story was very, very engaging and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book!

There were twists and turns, intense actions scenes and loads of sexy time. This couple, this couple will keep you guessing and then saying well, well, well!

Very well done K!

5 triple take stars! *****

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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324 reviews17 followers
December 11, 2021
“Then, I’ll make a guess. She was a local. And her type, they are vixens in the bedroom. Their bodies were made for c*ck.”

This lovely excerpt is from a conversation between the H and his father, both of whom are white. Our main h is decidedly not. I think the author is trying to portray old bratva values but it’s not landing for me. Also, this book was written by a black author which somehow makes this worse for me.

There’s several instances of fetishization before this but I decided to dnf here, at the 25% mark. I’m sick to my stomach.
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202 reviews2 followers
January 24, 2023
How dare u ambush me with a whole living and breathing child in the last 80 pages of the book????

Too many plots and tropes thrown in the last 100 pages of the book. It was confusing and I am still not sure who works for who.
Profile Image for Myisha Braddock.
108 reviews
May 13, 2021
Sooo Good, So So Good!!!!

OMG, this was extremely good!!! From start to finish this was sooo so good. The chemistry between Don and Eija burned so hot it jumped off of the pages!!! Eija, our little firecracker wanted Dom fast quick and in a hurry. I loved the way he calmed her down and got to know her, they actually spent quality time together before they did the deed and that was the foundation that built their relationship. Throughout this story they found a way to love each other and take care of each other while covertly doing their jobs in taking down the Bratva. Dom was not a joke, he would slice your neck and shoot you without hesitation, and Eija was no slouch either the way she man handled Dom in the penthouse. Kudos making Eija, Dom’s handler without even knowing it 👏👏👏!! I love that you wrapped everything up in a bow for us, from baby Shiloh to Yuri’s demise and Pavel getting his son. Why didn’t you let Dom get his revenge on Colin. I think it would have been justifiable if he popped him just once 😂😂😂. Anyway Great job K.Alex Walker, great job!!! You turn the hits out and I love it, what’s next!!!!
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353 reviews584 followers
April 17, 2024
dnf, writing was strange & i didn’t feel connected to the characters bc of it
Profile Image for Bev Simon.
541 reviews6 followers
May 17, 2021
Very entertaining story, with lots of hot steamy sex scenes!

Unfortunately loved how the story unfolded, it was so action pack I had to re-read some pages. Loved the characters Eija and Dominik were fire crackers together.
I liked all the characters and the storyline, there wasn't a moment that was boring to read in this book. The twist towards the end was unexpected and well thought out.
I'd like to read more about these two, not sure on the story plot but it's a nice to have.
Brilliant story well worth the read.!!
Profile Image for Dwon D.
181 reviews8 followers
May 12, 2023
Absolutely no...I should have DNF'd but it was such a train wreck that I couldn't turn away.
59 reviews
August 3, 2022
I was fully prepared to give this 4 stars until the 85% mark. I almost gave in to the urge to skim through the rest. Once it was revealed that they were both the feds, it became much less interesting.

It’s so unfortunate because I enjoyed everything else. Eija and Dom are perfect for each other, with great chemistry and amazing sexual tension. But both of them being cops took away the allure of it all. Also, everything was far too easy once it was revealed. They got together just like that, and nothing interesting happened for the rest of the book, making me reconsider how I felt in the first 80%. Like was it really that good?

The choice to make them both cops was even more puzzling when you realize both are just fine with killing people in cold blood? At one point, Dom kills Liev for coming on to Eija, and afterward, they sit in the room with his dead body. Which. Fine. It was hot, but also, they were cops claiming they’re better than the people they’re trying to take down when they’re just as likely to kill someone for no reason and have a trail of bodies behind them.

We also never got a real explanation of why Eija was hooked on finding Dom. It was all just very confusing. However, I did enjoy this author's writing style, even if it is in the third person, but I wouldn’t reread it. And the lackluster turn it took makes me apprehensive about checking out Pavel’s story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Yoneidis.
2,149 reviews12 followers
October 20, 2021
Dominik, aka Andrei, meets Eija, aka Emerald, at a resort. They spend a few weeks together where they know each other thoroughly and give free rein to their passion, until Dominik disappears.
A year and a half later they meet again in Moscow. It turns out that Eija is the babysitter for his little brother Nikolai. He has returned to Moscow to take his place in the Bratva and she is there to spy on them.
It has hooked me from the beginning. The love story between these 2 is great, the connection, the chemistry ...
I loved it because I have been taking surprises little by little, in addition to the fact that the characters are great, especially Eija. I love a strong female character and she is a badass.
It is the first book I read by this author but it DEFINITELY WILL NOT be the last.
I recommend it.
68 reviews2 followers
May 2, 2021
Amazing

Ok let me start this by saying Dom is my new favorite Alpha, K Alex Walker never disappoints. I don’t think I was ready for all the twist and turns this story took. So glad Yuri got what he deserves after what he did to all the innocent people he hurt. I promise you won’t be disappointed in reading Dom and Ejia’s story.
19 reviews
January 31, 2023
It was a great book overall and I enjoyed reading it although sometimes I kinda got bored with the plot.

The first 30-40% of the book I ate up like there was no tomorrow. The plot, the spice, the character and their chemistry.
But then idk it felt like the tension got lost, even though yes the storyline in itself was something big with the whole him being a mafia member and her hunting him basically.
It was interesting to see how they reacted with them knowing they can’t be together and so on. But the last 20% just where too much. Too many „plot twists“, too many secrets and it just felt so unrealistic. Wish they would’ve showed the characters growth and anger and everything that comes with situations like that. At times it felt so unrealistic and sooo cold.

And the biggest question I have : how did pavel have a video of Leah lying in Eijas Bed??? Why was there a camera and whyyyyy did he have access to it???
Profile Image for Sherry Molock.
1,069 reviews
January 27, 2022
Pretty Good

I really liked this book a lot until the last 20% when the plot twists became increasingly unrealistic for me. There were so many plot twists that it was hard to keep up, I had to reread several sections to make sure I was following the plots and subplots. Also, the characters behaved in ways that didn’t seem consistent with who they were in the beginning of the book. This is my first book by this author and I really loved the book in the beginning. I hate giving it 3 stars but the end of the book dampened my enthusiasm. I’m not even sure I will read the next book in the series, maybe I’ll try some of her other books.
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373 reviews9 followers
May 14, 2023
loved it! 5 stars

This book had me gripped from the start. I loved the interaction between the two main characters. Their characters personality’s was so well developed that you can’t help smiling along with their banter. Also a very cleverly written story. Definitely recommend! Oh and can I just say that cover!!!!
Profile Image for Anya Alsobrook.
128 reviews4 followers
June 22, 2021
This was the fist book I have read by K. Alex Walker and must say it was very good. This book had a ton of twists and turns in it and kept me wanting more. Just when you think you understand what direction the book is heading, you get a curveball tossed your way. You have to give this book a read.
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808 reviews18 followers
July 10, 2021
I received a free copy from BookSirens in exchange for an honest review.
Dominick Sokolov is the son of the head of the Bratva, Yuri Sokolov. He has spent the last months in Grenada, but it's time to go back home. He has responsibilities to take care of.
But in Grenada he meets Eija, a beautiful girl who works in the hotel. Their attraction is fast but they know they have to say goodbye to each other.
Dom has too many secrets, a dangerous life. It's impossible to stay with her. An innocent and honest girl.. Right?
Or maybe he is not the only one keeping secrets...
I liked this book. The plot is full of surprises and twists. If you like mafia books, you will really enjoy this one. Action, danger, mafia... and some steamy scenes.
Profile Image for Nee.
308 reviews67 followers
October 12, 2023
❤️

This was a very good read! I loved how this book started off and the flirting between Eija & Dom. It was so natural. I was feeling so giddy reading and about them and their love story! I was screaming in my head like “ Where’s My Dom” like literally swooning!! He treated like she was everything and the only thing that mattered to him😩😍❤️ The serious moments got hectic but those two were embedded into each other couldn’t get enough of each other, they were stuck together for life. They were a big surprise that took me for a loop! Like Whatttt??!! But it was a happy one! I was like you go girllll! I wanted that little surprise/ shocker for them both! The love was real! I truly enjoyed this read! Y’all go check this one out❤️❤️
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428 reviews340 followers
March 21, 2024
The Good
This was a book that took me completely by surprise with its plot. There were so many twists and turns and with its fast pace, it took me on a wild ride trying to figure out what was going on. The chemistry between Eija and Dom was undeniable and I loved them together. Any parts that confused me or that I questioned a character on all made sense later and that is the best feeling as a character-driven reader. As someone who usually isn't into big action plots or suspense, this book took me by surprise and was awesome!

Tropes:
— Mafia Romance
— Caribbean FMC
— Hidden Identities

Horn Level: 3/5🌶️
Format: Ebook

The Rating
I give this book a 4/5🌟 rating. What a fun journey! I had so much fun reading this!!

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2,436 reviews1 follower
November 30, 2022
Prince of the Brotherhood: An Interracial Mafia Romance (The International Mafia Series Book 1)

It's not my first time reading this author's work. So far, it is good. Plenty of action by the main character Dominik (Dom) Sokolov. He takes charge and exacts revenge when people threaten the family he's built with Eija (Asia) and his young son Niko. The storyline has that mystery/thriller aspect. And each character is introduced and fleshed out.

Very good writing. My time was well spent reading Book 1 of this 2 part series.


11/30/2022.
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265 reviews38 followers
September 21, 2024
DOMINIK SOKOLOV THE MAN YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE! I WILL ALWAYS WANT AND NEED YOU.
EIJA HELD HER OWN IN EVERY STEP OF THIS BOOK. SHE DIDNT COME OFF AS SOME DAMSEL IN NEED OF RESCUING AND SHE STOOD UP FOR HERSELF WHEN NEEDED. I LOVED HER CONNECTION TO HER ROOTS IT WAS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR READING ABOUT A CLARA FROM THE CARIBBEAN.
this book had me on my toes with every chapter. The hunches I had turned out to be soo wrong and the plot twists definitely added to the tension in the book. This was my first mafia romance and I can say i loved it and will be perusing the rest of the series.
Profile Image for Raya :3.
109 reviews
December 28, 2023
(2.5)
too many time jumps like cmon man I wanted to read abt certain scenes not just read that they happened?????

also one of the plot twists was kinda lame imo and very unnecessary since it basically added nothing to the plot. and while im at it, the other plot twist was also a little lame idk. Just needed MORE WRITING!! i appreciate them not using a basic trope but honestly seems like the author just didnt want that conflict. It needed more. ://

their relationship was cute ig, nothing too crazy
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Author 8 books64 followers
June 6, 2021
Page-turner 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I started this book and couldn't put it down. I startes slowing down when I was close to end not wanting it to finish.

The intrigue, the twist and turns, the steamy connection between Eija and Dom. I couldn't get enough.
Author 6 books210 followers
June 21, 2021
Loved this book!

Excellent read that I couldn't put down until the very end. Would recommend this book to not only IR and mafia romance readers but to all readers who'd like to read a well written book.
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132 reviews1 follower
November 1, 2024
wow, 3 dnf’s this year. two of them back to back. anyways.. I just couldn’t get into this. Didn’t feel any chemistry, couldn’t care less about the characters. not going to force myself to finish the book
222 reviews1 follower
May 16, 2021
I liked it

So it took me a minute to finish this book, one because I work crazy hours then I thought the story started out good but then got kinda slow. But once the action started I definitely didn’t put it down until I finished it. The plot twist was crazy I swear I didn’t see any of that coming. My only curiosity or confusion is why the scene with Yuri and Gideon, with Yuri being who he was, he could have put it on anyone.
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