Outstanding
Second Best - The Volkov Bratva - Book 1 - By Sam Crescent This is the first book in a brand new series written by Sam Crescent and it is all about the Bratva. Ivan Volkov is the leader of the Volkov Bratva. His six main district brigadiers are Slavik, Andrei, Ive, Victor, Peter and Oleg and I hope that they all plus Ivan each get their stories told in the future. The first book is about Slavik Ivanov, he has been ordered by Ivan to marry the daughter of the Fredo family who are the Italian Mafia. She isn't a prize in their opinion she isn't the eldest, most precious daughter but the one they consider worthless. At the age of forty Slavik wasn't looking to marry but is loyal to Ivan but soon learns that his new bride will become the most precious thing in the world to him. At nineteen years old Aurora Fredo is terrified of being married off to Slavik the man that nightmares are based on. He is feared by all and Aurora knows her life is now in Slavik's hands. This is an exciting new trope for this author and it was very well written, an age gap romance that isn't necessarily all hearts and flowers, their is darkness, violence and fear but there is also hope for a better, brighter future for the Bratva. I enjoyed the way the relationship between Slavik and Aurora developed, they got to see each other for who they really were, beneath the facade the outside world sees. Their relationship grew and was very passionate. I loved the twists and turns of the story and Ivan definitely looks after his men I can't wait to see him fall. A great start to a new series that I have high hopes for, for the future. Happy Reading. Please note that I was given an arc of this book for my honest review which is exactly what I have given. 5 out of 5 stars.