Get ready for a knock your socks off, scorching hot, mafia (Bratva) romance. This is my first book by this author and all I can say is Wow. It’s definitely not what I was expecting, but in a good way. There is lots of action, both literally in the lives of Christina and Bogdan, and in their relationship with each other, lots of heat ( get your fan ready), and an interesting twist on insta romance. Both characters are strong leads but balance each other immensely with their tender sides. It truly was nonstop from beginning to end and has me wanting more of these Bratva brothers. Apparently this is book two in the series but as someone who did not read the first book (yet anyway) I was easily able to follow along. I will say Christina and Bogdan’s relationship may be too much for some and highly suggest you listen to the warning disclaimer in the beginning for triggers that may be upsetting for some given the dark aspects of the book, but otherwise a highly enjoyable, steamy hot suspenseful romance. 4.5 stars. I voluntarily read and reviewed an arc copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

I received a copy of Bratva Sweetheart (The Ivankov Brotherhood Book 2) by Sabine Barclay from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This novel was okay, but I was not captivated and felt no connection to the characters or the plot. The summary seemed interesting, but the novel’s pacing was uneven and the characters were kind of boring. Just not my cup of tea.

I received a free copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This review is completely my own opinion.
I loved the premise of the book. I love a morally grey character that's a sweet melting puddle for one person. Bogdan fit the bill perfectly, and I enjoyed being able to see his sweet side with Tina but also his mafia side. I did, however, feel the writing to be rushed in a lot of the scenes. There was open door scenes, but with the rushed writing I was sometimes confused how they got from one thing to another. The open door scenes weren't the only things rushed, but I wish some of the scenes and explanations were fleshed out a little more. Some of the dialogue was a bit awkward, and seeming to come completely out of left field leaving me confused. Bogdan has a pretty big family, and some of them have nicknames, making it hard to keep track of who's who. An example would be, when a woman's name is mentioned, but doesn't say who she is, so I had to just guess he was talking about his mom. Much later in the book it's confirmed to be his mother. Be sure to read the trigger warning! The types of kinks in this book weren't any I tend to read, but I did give it a chance, but for people who do like these kinks, I think they'll enjoy them. I enjoyed the dirty talk through the book, and that there were a good amount of open door scenes.

Thanks for allowing me this preview but sadly I just couldn't finish it. I am OK with most kinks but the Daddy/Baby Girl thing is a hard stop for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and to the Publisher for giving me this eARC to review.

I DNF'd this due to the writing and the fact that it felt like the term 'Daddy' was used in every sentence. It started off quite strong but quickly felt tiresome to read.

A dark Mafia romance. HEA and no cliffhanger but it's interconnected with the other books in the series. It's very steamy. Terrific for readers who like their books dark, broody, sexy and very steamy. There is a terrific sexual tension between the main characters, Like all Mafia romance, it's not for everyone. BUT if you like mafia romance, this is a great book.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Another freaking dark and delicious bratva romance from Ms. Barclay. Bogdan and Tina are such a beautifully filthy couple--their attraction, the sexual tension, the emotion, and finally the sacrifices.... I could FEEL their love for one another growing as I read. The sex was off the charts HAWT, the suspenseful elements were perfectly tense and heart-pounding, and both Bogdan and Tina were such gorgeously written characters that I loved them through the whole book. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because I felt like some of the kinky bits were a near direct copy in phrasing and theme from the first book. Still as sexy but somewhat a letdown because it wasn't "fresh".

DNF. The writing was rushed and the characters were underdeveloped. The dialogue was cringy. The premise was certainly interesting, though.