The Bookie: A Russian Bratva Romance (dark mafia enemies-to-lovers romantic suspense)

Renee Rose

Dec 2021 · Chicago Bratva Book 6 · Burning Desires

About this ebook

I BARGAINED WITH THE BRATVA--

MY BROTHER’S LIFE FOR MY OWN.

They offered me a deal: thirty nights for my brother's life.

Thirty nights...with him. Nikolai Novikov.

The charming but dangerous loanshark.

He’s deceptively smooth. Sinfully handsome.

Addictive, even.

But it's only an illusion.

I vow to give him nothing more than I promised,

Yet he sees right through me.

When it comes to my heart, all bets are off...

And winner takes all.

The Bookie is a standalone romantic suspense book in the USA Today Bestselling Chicago Bratva series. It’s a dark mafia enemies-to-lovers romance, complete with HEA and no cliff-hangers. It contains steamy bedroom scenes and a dangerous and possessive hero who falls hard for the woman he decides to claim for life.

Ratings and reviews

I think Nikolai may be my favorite so far in this series. Despite being a ruthless member of the Bratva, Nikolai has a sweet side especially when it relates to Chelle. Chelle is a fierce protector of her brother Zane but one meeting with Nikolai and he has turned her rage into undeniable lust. Although not in Niklai’s moral code, he accepts Chelle’s 30 day indecent proposal and the two cannot resist the underlying feelings that they develop. The chemistry between them sizzles as they work for their own happy ending.

So first of all- I had actually pre-ordered this book but couldn't pass up the opportunity to read it earlier! It did not disappoint. I would suggest reading the entire series though this can be read as a stand alone. This book/series is well worth your time and money. Once I started I didn't want to set this book down. The characters will pull you into their world and you will love the ride! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I loved this story! It was entertaining and enjoyable although as a mafia lite book there was some violence. The characters were interesting and likable for the most part. Zane was frustrating and made me want to smack him upside the head more than once! Chelle had her work cut out for her trying to take care of him. Even with being in the Bratva, Nikolai was a sweetheart. His entire crew was made up of good guys that just happened to do some bad things sometimes. Nikolai was protective,

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Renee Rose loves a dominant, dirty-talking alpha hero! She’s sold over a million copies of steamy romance with varying levels of kink. Her books have been featured in USA Today’s Happily Ever After and Popsugar. Named Eroticon USA’s Next Top Erotic Author in 2013, she has also won Spunky and Sassy’s Favorite Sci-Fi and Anthology author, and Romance Reviews Best Historical Romance. She’s hit the USA Today list nine times with her Chicago Bratva, Bad Boy Alpha, Wolf Ranch books, and various anthologies.