Bought by the Bratva

Couple: Andrei and Vera<br />Meet: Bratva sponsored "Auction"<br /><br />Problems: Bratva is usually problematic in some form. And you're dealing with Russians. Our "hero" isn't all he seems to be! Neither is she. Surprise!<br /><br />Bianca Cole brings us Andrei and Vera. At first, you're tempted to believe that our Bratva leader is a ruthless pig with absolutely no feelings. For show, he's absolutely ruthless and any other words one could use to describe the Russian mafia. However, we learn almost immediately that he attends these "auctions" to purchase females for a reason. He hates them, but goes for honorable reasons. This is where Andrei finds Vera. He's instantly attracted and wants to own her immediately. Sure, she seems as helpless as the other "girls" on auction. However, our Vera isn't what she seems to be. If Andrei can surprise you by not being nearly as heartless as the rest of Bratva, you haven't seen anything yet with Vera. Yes, the twist in this book is so different than anything I've read before in a Bratva themed book. Well done, Bianca!<br /><br />Will you enjoy this book? Steamy interactions? Absolutely! Plot twists? Yes! Alpha male? Yes! Kick butt female? Yes!! This is the book for you. You won't regret reading it!<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

4 1/2 Stars<br /><br />Vera was determined to get revenge for her family's death by killing the man responsible for their murder. She sacrificed three long years of her life being brutalized and groomed to be part of an underground very illegal virgin auction run by the one man responsible for all of her grief.<br />I liked the way the author introduced us to Andrei first, with his revealing inner dialogue and POV, I was team Andrei from the first chapter.<br />As his upright (for a bratva pakhan) character was revealed to Vera, her deep attraction and responses to him made a bit more sense. <br />Lots of sad betrayal and brutality in their past lives, with their tragedy shared by a single evil source.<br />Vera and Andrei's relationship blossomed in the midst of blood, betrayal, and death.<br />Pretty romantic stuff for a mafia based romance.<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Vera is a woman with revenge on the mind. Andrei is the target she has in mind to avenge her dead family. But everything may not be what it seems and Andrei is not how Vera was told what he would be. Andrei is a cruel and heartless man or so he outwardly appears to be. Through the development of the relationship between Vera and Andrei, Vera starts to realize that she has been played and taken advantage of. This book has a dark theme of human trafficking, which may be a trigger for some. But this book is well written and the plot is well developed in my opinion. I love a great dark romance and this one was exceptional.<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

DNF

<strong>It was ok</strong><br /><br />I'm afraid nothing really stood out to me in the book. It was OK. The writing was good at places but I felt it was a bit choppy other places.

High heat and very fast paced.<br /><br />What happens when everything you thought you knew was a lie? When Vera is purchased at the virgin auction she knows exactly what she must do. She needs to get revenge for the murder of her family. What she can't reconcile though is the way Andrei makes her feel, and why is he treating her so well?Could she be wrong about everything?<br /><br />This book seems to me more an enemies to lovers rather than a dark romance, there are many darker elements but there's also a tenderness about it that lifts it into the light. The connection between Vera and Andrei rows the more time they spend together and as they actually come to trust one another, something neither thought possible. There are many twists and turns and readers will be captivated by the quick pace of the story.<br /><br />I received an advanced copy of this book via BookSprout and am leaving a voluntary honest review.

I really enjoyed this relatively quick read by Bianca Cole. I must say, I am not normally a huge fan of dark romance, however, this one had such a tenderness mixed with the revenge factor that I was truly enthrolled throughout the entire story. I kept flying through the pages just wanting yo know what happened next. Sorry, no overview here, as I don't want to give away even a hint of what this book entails!<br /><br />You really NEED to pick up your own copy and read this one for yourself. If you are a Cole fan, or even if you have never had the pleasure, you will not be disappointed! Happy Reading!!<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I’ve planned everything that has happened to the last detail.<br />After three years of waiting, I’ll get my revenge.<br />The way it unfolds is like a wet dream come to life torchering every fiber of my being making me warm moist and intoxicated from one eye popping ravenous page to the next. This story was definitely smokin hot with an intriguing storyline that kept toes curling I couldn't turn the pages fast get me entry from page 1 of the end and wanting more<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This was an amazing story. Such depth with the characters. There is revenge that turns to lust and love. There is adventure, action, crime, hate, and acceptance. I have found a new author to read. I have decided not to go into much detail as I hate having a story told to me that I would rather read. You won't be sorry if you like erotica and some D/s relationship. If you don't, then please don't read this as the author did a great job writing this story. Thank you Bianca Cole. Good job. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Andrei is head of Bratva in American. Vera is under the impression that he killed her family so for years she was preparing for the big day. The big day is where he is going to buy her . This was her plan. She finds out it was all a mistake. Both Vera &amp; Andrei are both lost and need to each other. Their love brings them peace and love. Bianca did a great job!<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.