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There’s a darkness surrounding him, and I should stay as far from Luka Ivanov as possible.

Three years ago, I gave birth to a baby girl after one drunken escapade with a mysterious Russian bartender, Luka.

At least I thought he was the bartender.

When I went back to tell him that I was pregnant, no one knew who he was.

I’ve moved on… what other choice did I have?

The wedding is quickly approaching, and I’m engaged to Mark, a man I don’t love. Don’t get me wrong. He’s sweet and kind, but a little too syrupy for my taste. I prefer my men darker, devious, and with a bit of bite. Mark is as vanilla as they come.

But I’ve settled because it’s what’s best for my daughter, Bay. She needs stability, and I want to give her the absolute best life that I can.

When my coworker stumbles onto a photo of my hot mistake, Madisyn confesses that she knows the Russian who knocked me up. I beg her to introduce us, but she has to swear not to tell him my secret before I do.

314 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 8, 2022

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Willow Fox

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Willow has loved writing since she was in high school (many ages ago). Whether she’s writing romance or sitting outside by the bonfire reading a good book, Willow loves the magic of the written word.

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Profile Image for Michelle.
150 reviews21 followers
March 29, 2022
I was given this as an ARC copy for my honest review by the author.
Meet Luka and Hannah who meet up in a bar, Hannah thinks he is the bartender there but in actual fact he was with his boss as his bodyguard due to the fact that he is a bratva boss.
They end up back at Hannah,s place for some hot sexy time, 3 months later Hannah has the dreaded positive pregnancy test. Hannah went back to the bar to let him know but no one knew who she was talking about, go on 3 years later and Hannah finally finds Luka and gets to tell him he is the father of her adorable little girl called Bay.
There isn't much violence in this book it concentrate,s more in Luka and Hannah and their story of reconnecting, there are parts where they rough up Hannah,s ex fiance because he had both Hannah and her daughter trapped in the apartment and the fact Hannah has bruises on her arm and neck, it's more of what your mind tells you what happened than the actual story.
All in all a good story about a young couple reconnecting and getting their HEA.
Profile Image for Heather Adores Books.
1,604 reviews1,889 followers
April 8, 2022
This is book 2 in the Bratva Brothers series. Willow does say it's a standalone and it is, but I find it's best to read in order. The characters from the 1st book are heavily involved here and it just makes the story more enjoyable having already met Madisyn and Mikhail.

One night, 3 years earlier, Hannah and Luka met a bar and enjoyed a night together. That one night resulted in an adorable baby girl, Bay. Hannah tries to find Luka to let him know, but his number got damaged so she wasn't able to tell him. Hannah is now engaged to Mark when she's sees Luka again for the first time since that one night.
There isn't any cheating, so no need to worry about that.

Luka, Luka, Luka ~ what a hot hunka protective and dangerous beefcake. When he finds out he's a father he's all in from there on out. I would not recommend messing with anyone he considers family.

Mark turns out to be violent and abusive and there was a nice little twist with him I didn't see coming.

I am glad that we're kept in the loop with Madisyn and Mikhail's life and what's happening with them.

This was very light on the action and an all around nice slow burn, second chance story. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

*Thanks to Willow Fox for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Profile Image for Intel Chicky Reads Romance (Kara Merideth).
2,267 reviews1,533 followers
August 3, 2023
Loved it!

Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: ONS, secret baby
Angst: 😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥

I'm actually doing tis review as a reread. Don't know why I didn't review it the first time, but definitely wanted to this time around. This book is a perfect example (for me) as a quick and "lite" mafia read. A bit over the top, fast paced, has my favorite tropes, and was entertaining with some great smexy times. Lurv me some secret baby and this one was great ❤.
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397 reviews23 followers
April 1, 2022
Loved this book ! It was a fast paced, light hearted mafia book. I liked that it wasn’t too dark for me. Sometimes I’m not in the mood for it. But this was perfect ! Thank you for this Arc !
Profile Image for Tammy.
9,119 reviews49 followers
April 9, 2022
This is the second book in the series but it can be read as a standalone. Hannah has a one-night stand with a bartender named Luka. When she ends up pregnant, she goes back to tell him but he is gone and no one knows who he is. Now she is going to marry a man she doesn’t love but what will happen when her friend tells her she knows who her mystery man is? Fast-paced read with loads of drama, suspense and steam. Great characters with lots of depth and a fast-paced entertaining story. I liked it.
Profile Image for Jill Haworth.
1,030 reviews25 followers
April 13, 2022
Three years ago, Hannah had gone to the bar to meet her friend, but she was pretty much stood up. Instead she met Luka, played a few games of pool, and out of character for her, took him home. Luka couldn’t believe that the hottest girl in the bar was interested in him.
Fast forward three years and she is planning her wedding to Mark, which is stressful on top of her full time nursing job at Steele Concierge Medical and raising her toddler Bay.
When her friend and coworker Madisyn sees a photo of Luka on Hannah’s phone, she tells her that she knows who he is. He’s her Bratva boyfriend Mikhail’s bodyguard. Hannah had never seen him again after their one night together, and he’s Bay’s father.
When they arrive at the bar for their girls night, Luka is already there. He was sent ahead by Mikhail to be Madisyns bodyguard for the night.
When he reconnects with Hannah, the attraction is still there for both of them. Hannah wants to tell Luka about his relationship to Bay, but her fiancé Mark is dead set against it, and she realises that she’s seeing a totally different side to him. One she doesn’t like very much…
This was the second book in the series and as good as the first. Thoroughly enjoyable with interesting characters. Mikhail and Madisyn are present throughout. Hannah and Luka’s relationship is passionate and Luka and Bay have lots of special moments. Superb. .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for •Alexandria•.
63 reviews7 followers
March 31, 2022
I liked book 1 but I REALLY liked this. I guess there's something that warms my heart when it's a girl dad. Luka is such a deadly sweetheart, literally😂, he will kill you and not feel sorry about it if you had hurt his family.

I had the absolute pleasure of reading this as an ARC, this is my third Willow book and officially my favorite😍. I loved the dynamic between Mad and Mik but Luca was always that quiet person I wanted to know so much about him. I wasn't disappointed, he's so sweet but dangerous and he protects everyone who means something to him. 
I also like the new changes between Mad and Luka!!!! Do I sense a best friendship coming along?!?🥺🥺🥺 The epilogue was so cute that I was almost too swooned by his sweetness, gosh I hope we get the end of that😩🥺🥺❤!

Thanks for coming to my Tedtalk lovelies♥︎
🌶/5
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2,608 reviews325 followers
April 11, 2022
2.5 Stars. Fairly easy to read, basic romance. The bad guy is whitewashed into a light grey guy. The babydaddy drama was non existent considering the plot revolves around it. This book was swimming in coincidence that I didn't buy into. Both with the new work friend recognizing Luca and with the fiancé and the babydaddy connection. Finding a way to get from point a to point b without those coincidences would have made the book so, so much more interesting.
Profile Image for Rochelle.
3,462 reviews56 followers
December 3, 2022
Luna & Hannah!

This was a good read, interesting and enjoyable. I definitely preferred the second book to the first. The writing and storytelling was better.
41 reviews1 follower
April 2, 2022
This is a Bratva romantic suspense. Bossy men and strong women. Interesting characters, happy ending, and a ass of an ex. It is certainly a page turner and a beautiful funny little girl in the mix. I loved it. .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Michelle Mulvey.
1,156 reviews13 followers
February 10, 2024
This was book 2 in the series. Luka was mentioned quite a bit in book 1 and this book is all about Hannah and Luka’s one crazy steamy night they shared a few years ago. They didn’t do much talking aside from him making her a drink or two and then they played a bit of pool before going back to her place. Hannah thought he was a bartender and ended up going back there to find him and with. No one there knew who he was. He left his # on a piece of paper that water dripped on and now cannot be read.
Here she is….single and knocked up by the handsome guy she met and has no way to contact him and let him know.

A few years later, she ends up going out for a girls night with Madisyn and of course Luka is sent to keep and eye on her to make sure she is safe, Luka can’t help but notice the beautiful brunette she is with…..that’s his Hannah from a few years ago. Immediately, the recognize eachother but Hannah is now engaged. Mark her fiancé meets Luka when they drop Hannah off that night and immediately forbids Hannah from telling him, he’s Bay’s father.
Mark had been putting on a nice guy act however, hes anything but that. Will he be able to keep Hannah to himself or will Luka find out he’s Bay’s Dad and move in on his family? This book was so good and kept me awake reading to see what happens next. I was hoping Luka would get his own story after reading about him in book 1.
2,557 reviews23 followers
April 8, 2022
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "WICKED BOSS"
This was a very interesting, entertaining, passion, intriguing, secrets, danger, twists that have you turning the pages addicting to the end.
Luca works for Mikhail as his bodyguard behind the bar he's mixing drinks for him & his boss when Hannah adks for a drink tho king he's the bartender not working for the Bratva.
Hannah & Luca spend one scorching hot night together no name no numbers but she'd up with a little surprise when she goes back to tell him no one knows who or where she can find him.
Hannah moved on its been 3yrs she has her little girl Bay ends up engaged to man she doesn't love Mark he sweet, kind but a little to Vanilla for her but bet daughter need stability.
Madisyn is Hannah's co-worker she finds a photo of her one night stand & she knows him that he's Russian who knocked her up she wants to meet him.
I definitely recommend to get this well written story what will happen when Luca finds out he's a father to a little girl Bay, what will Hannah do when she finds out he's Bratva, what will happen to her fiance Mark.
Hannah & Luca's chemistry is off the charts hot such intense drama, emotions are high, can these two get their HEA a second chance you must get this book to see how it all turns out it won't disappoint.
Profile Image for Judy.
208 reviews1 follower
April 13, 2024
Although I knew about the other books in the series, I had forgotten they were there and begun with this one. Good thing it reads well as a stand alone so I was able to get the gist of the story and I'm interested in going back to read the first and second books. I felt the character of Luka was easy to relate and empathize with, it was easy to relate with Hannah at the beginning but after she started being irrational with Luka I really didn't understand her. To me, it felt like the rationale for her character to act in certain ways wasn't clearly flushed out and so it seemed like she was having temper tantrums. When thinking about Mark as a character, I had so many questions for Hannah majority of which I could reason to being a byproduct for being in love, but she wasn't and she didn't know Mark who was dubious, didn't like her, and ignored her and her daughter like all the time but she was still going to marry him. Sigh!
I really enjoyed the voice over done for the audio of this book, although there were some times when I forgot that Luka was Russian, it was a good listen nonetheless.
I also don't understand the characters Mikael and Madisyn in this book, but I'll read the first one and see if their characters make more sense.
5,934 reviews29 followers
April 6, 2022
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow. What an amazing book to read, I thoroughly enjoyed it immensely with the Russian Bratva. Luca is Mikhail's bodyguard they went out for a drink when Luca noticed a female he wanted to sex with her but not in the toilets he wanted to spend a bit more time with her. Hannah went out for drinks when she was up at the bar and noticed a gorgeous guy behind the bar, she ordered a drink while he was making drinks for Mikhail and himself a drink. She ends up taking him back to her place. A few years later she was going out for drinks with a work friend when they started talking about Hannah's wedding when she handed her phone over to show pictures and that was the start of another twist in the story. There was a lot of secrets, twist and turns, hot and steamy, lust, passion, and love. It was a page turner and a book I would recommend. .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,450 reviews8 followers
April 7, 2022
This is the 2nd book in the Bratva Brothers series. This is this story of Luka and Hannah. Luka and Hannah had a one-night stand and the end result ended up with a baby girl. However, since Hannah and Luka didn’t exchange last names, she wasn’t able to find him. 3 years later, Hanna (who is friends with Madisyn who is with Mikhail who Luka works for) runs into Luka on a girl’s night out. Luka never forgot Hannah and was immediately drawn to her again. However, Hannah is engaged to be married and he turns out to be a jerk.

The adventure that Luka and Hannah are on is nothing short of typical when you have someone who is not the father and gets mad when the real father shows up. Luka and Hannah have a chemistry together that is nothing short of hot. Will Hannah be able to get over the fact that Luka is bratva? Emotions run high, lots of drama, and add in a few twists and you’ve got another wonderful story! I cannot wait for the next book in this series to come out.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Amber Keehn.
566 reviews3 followers
April 4, 2022
This book was lighter on the dark but generous with the spice- overall it was a very enjoyable addition to Willow Fox's Bratva Brother's series. I honestly was not sure how she was going to bring in Luka's character after Ruthless Vow, but she gave him a softer edge and I really grew to like him. I also loved the dynamic between him and Hannah along with their daughter as their relationship grew throughout the book. My only negative feedback is that I could have used a bit more drama, action, something to make it a bit more exciting. That's why we read mafia romance- right? Gotta have some danger and excitement! Overall, though, this was a fun and quick read and included a blurb for Nikolai's book which looks really great! Can't wait to get my hands on it!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
6,168 reviews58 followers
April 9, 2022
It's always great when the characters from one book show up in another book. Hannah meets Luka in a bar. They have an amazing night together and then move on. Hannah finds out that she's pregnant and she tries to find Luka but no one knows who she's talking about. Hannah moves on and is getting ready to marry Mark (who she doesn't love) to give her daughter a better life. Before the wedding her friend ends up finding Luka for Hannah but she wants to tell him about the baby. Hannah and Luka have amazing chemistry. The story is entertaining, intriguing, Bratva men, action, twists, secrets, passion and love.
Will Hannah end up married to a man she doesn't love? Will Luka step in and claim Hannah and Bay? First book I've read by this author and I plan to read more from her. .
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Nikki.
650 reviews17 followers
April 11, 2022
This is the second book in the Bratva Brothers series following Ruthless Vow. I loved Ruthless Vow but Wicked Boss gave me all the feels. A unexpected pregnancy, mafia protection, second chance romance.

Hannah met Luka at a bar and they ended up having one steamy night. Months later she finds out she’s expecting and goes looking for Luka at the bar as she suspected he was the bartender. No one knows him.

Fast forward 3 years later, she’s engaged, but not in love and wants to give her daughter Bay the best life she can. But she finds out her coworker Mad knows Luka. Will he be open to Hannah and Bay? Can they build a relationship in his Bratva world? Such a good read and not your typical mafia book but I loved it so much. Can’t wait for book 3 in this series.

I received this arc and am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
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Author 2 books46 followers
December 24, 2022
Hannah's relationship with Mark makes zero sense. Supposedly she was engaged to him because she wanted stability for herself and Bay, however with how she described their sex life I can't even see how she would have dated him at all beyond the first time they slept together.

And it's pretty obvious this author has no experience with a two/three year old child. Their vocabulary does not equal an adult, nor do you ever leave a child that age alone in a room with no supervision or baby monitor or anything, as occurred on multiple occasions in this book.

Nor would a child that age ask someone if he was her daddy when she'd been calling Mark her daddy. She wouldn't have the cognitive awareness question it.

On a positive note, however, I enjoyed this author's writing, and the book drew me right in. I read it in a day because I didn't want to put it down.
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Profile Image for Toni.
74 reviews3 followers
April 6, 2022
I found this book to be a fun read that I couldn’t put down.

Without spoiling anything that isn’t in the description, I adore how taken to Bay Luka ended up being. Was he expecting to have a kid with the woman he had one night with? Nope. Did he step in as Dad and do his best? Yup! Luka overall was such a gentleman and I loved when he got super protective of his girls.
I liked Hannah well enough. There were times that she came across as a bit naive but she also wasn’t anticipating stepping into the life she was about to. I think it helps who her best friend is in all of this.
Overall, the characters were enjoyable and again, I couldn’t put it down.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
5,036 reviews27 followers
April 10, 2022
Hannah had a one night stand with a bartender, which resulted in a pregnancy. She tried to contact Luka, going back to the bar but no one knew him. Fast forward a three years, she is planning a wedding to Mark, she does not love him, but he is what her daughter, Bay needs.

When Madisyn sees a picture of the baby daddy, she tells Hannah she knows him. He works for her boyfriend, Mikhail. She wants to see him, she needs to tell him about Bay, but does not want her friend to let him know.

The chemistry between Luka and Hannah is still very much present. When he fiancé gets rough with her Luka is ready to go after him. I cannot wait for the next in the series.

I received an Advance Readers Copy of this book with no obligation to write a review.
Profile Image for Brandi-Lynn Weiser.
2,171 reviews77 followers
March 29, 2022
I really enjoyed reading Wicked Boss! The only reasons I’m not giving it a full 5 ⭐️ is for the following reasons:

-I felt the ending was more of a cliffhanger. While the next book will be about another couple, & I know we’ll get glimpses of Luka & Hanna, I still felt they deserved a better ending. His proposal, her answer, more happiness for them.
-Also there wasn’t really any sex in the book.

But I gave it 4 ⭐️ because the story & plot was great, I loved it! I loved how Luka stepped right up to protect Hanna & Bay. He instantly loved that little girl.

I love mafia romance books, but throw in secret pregnancy and a jealous/protective hero!!! It’s my favorite!
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Profile Image for Sheila.
1,168 reviews11 followers
April 1, 2022
4 STARS for Wicked Boss by Willow Fox

Advanced reader copy received from author and Booksprout in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way.

I really liked this book ! Wicked Boss can be read as a standalone but this is Book 2 in the Bratva Brothers series.

So much to like …

Well written storyline and plot
Mafia / Bratva setting
Age Gap
One night stand
Unexpected pregnancy
Second chance romance

Luka and Hannah do find their happy ever after ! Loved these two characters ! Good read !!


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Profile Image for Shawna Jimenez more.books.forever.
1,858 reviews87 followers
April 5, 2022
Luka and Hannah and getting their second chance!! One wild night leads to two pink lines and a mystery man Hannah can’t seem to find. At a chance meeting Hannah finds Luka again when her friend is helping her get away from her crazy ex and in walks Luka. These two had Nata t sparks straight from the beginning and you couldn’t help but root for them. Luka instantly jumps into helping out in that parent roll and knows immediately he would do anything to protect his family! Hannah’s ex isn’t going down without a fight and there are some great drama moments followed up with some action and spice and steam!! This was a great second book in this series and I cannot wait for more!!
914 reviews6 followers
April 8, 2022
This is the second book in Willow Fox's Bratva Brothers series and I absolutely loved reading it. There are characters that carry over from the first book, but I do not feel like it is absolutely necessary to read the first book, but reading the first book enhanced this second book.
Luka met Hannah in a bar. Three years later they meet again, but Hannah has a secret that she wants to share with Luka, but she does not know exactly how to tell Luka. This book is filled with awesome characters and an amazing story. Cannot wait for the next book, Possessive Boss.
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4,330 reviews27 followers
April 8, 2022
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. I seem to be leaving my review on several books lately with leads named Hannah. I was happy that I did not miss this story. It is a mafia romance but is more about the romance than the deadly man. It has some violence known abuse but not between the long lost lovers. Luka and Hannah have an amazing time together. She finds out that she is pregnant, then years go by before they reconnect. Luka might be a bad man but he shows that he can be both good to Hannah and a good parent. .
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3,211 reviews26 followers
April 9, 2022
Wicked Boss was an epic story by Willow Fox. Its book 2 in the Bratva Brothers Series and can be read on its own but I highly recommend reading the first book. Hannah spends an amazing night with Luka, a stranger she meets at a bar and nine months later, she gives birth to his daughter. Luka's job with the Bratva leaves no time for a relationship and he is shocked when he is reunited with Hannah and meets the daughter he knew nothing about. And when he learns she is engaged to a man with dangerous intent, Luka is determined to take care of Hannah and his daughter Bay no matter what it takes. No one is going to harm what belongs to him.
814 reviews3 followers
April 10, 2022
Luka and Hannah hooked up 3 years ago, but both have not forgotten their one night together. Hannah tried to contact Luka, but couldn't. 3 years later, Hannah finally has a way to contact him, but she is engaged. Her sure and steady guy isn't the love of her life, but he good to her. She now need to decide what she really wants.

An interesting story with underworld connections intertwined. No argument there is heat between these characters. An entertaining read with characters from book 1 back as well.
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277 reviews3 followers
April 10, 2022
Hanna is our heroine and she has a one night stand and cannot find the father. So she is engaged to man who will supply stability to her daughter Bay. Bay is adorable. Hanna has a friend who knows who the father is and when her fiance finds out he does not want her tell him he is the father. This is a great story it had me intrigued from the beginning and kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to know what happens. It was well written and the ups and downs were amazing as the story flowed. Great story.
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