Gilded Thorn: A Dark Bratva Stalker Romance Paperback – December 6, 2022

Laurel thinks she is headed to Atlantic City to discuss a gallery show but Vlad plans on keeping her in this wonderful dark and dirty read with forbidden love and a HEA that will get your heart racing.

Great enemies to lovers story involving feuding Bratva families. Vlad and Laurel meet in interesting twist and when she’d Indy’s out he tricked her she is mad! However, vlad doesn’t give up and we get to watch their love bloom.

The h feels like she's in a cage, always being watched/protected, but never free. She knows her family loves her and just wants to keep her safe because being in the mafia, they have enemies. To keep herself busy she likes to paint in her studio and sell her art under a pen name.Enter in the H. He's been obsessed with the h ever since first seeing her two years earlier. He knows their families are enemies but doesn't know why and doesn't care when it comes to her. It's his mission to kidnapped her and make her fall in love with him.This short story was enjoyable to read and the MC's were likeable. It didn't have the danger aspect that you'd expect in most mafia stories and it didn't have the H ruling his territory, being the boss to his subordinates either. The story focused on the main characters and a little bit of family drama to liven things up. I wouldn't re-read but it is a good story and is good enough to read once.

This was a fantastic mafia romance story. Vlad and Laurel were amazing characters. The storyline was great..lots of steam.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I loved this story about an artist and a casino owner. She happens to be a mafia princess and he is a head of a mafia family. What could go wrong? No, everything went right, hot, steamy, and swooning HEA.

Laurel is kick ass. She is a strong woman who has been protected and shielded by her brothers but feels trapped in a gilded cage. She is able to spring free and stand on her own, using her words to bring men to their knees. She is also passionate about art and thrives through her artwork.Vlad is cunning but also sweet. While he deceived Laurel at first and has been stalking her, he proves the only thing he cares about is her and her well being. He may have possessive tendencies but he also is willing to allow Laurel to make decisions and be open about what she wants. He would move mountains for her and wears his heart on his sleeve for her.The two of them as a couple was both sweet and spicy. While their relationship is founded on Insta lust, their emotional connection is the perfect slow to medium burn, with each of them showing how they can trust the other and accepting how they truly feel for their other. They show how dedicated and loyal they are to each other.This was an enjoyable read and I am curious to see what other stories will come out from the Orlov family.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Laurel is a mafia princess in the Orlov family. She is struggling with the fact that her brothers keep her isolated from the world, so when an opportunity presents itself, she takes off and ditches her guard.Vlad Petrov is head of the Petrov mafia and has been keeping tabs on Laurel for about two years. He sets things in motion so she will be on his turf. Things move quickly once they meet. There are a few small hurdles they have to overcome and plenty of steam throughout.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I love Ember Davis's books, but this one was extra special. It stole my heart. It's not your typical plot line, and I LOVED IT! I don't want to give it away, but I can tell you it's well written. The pages flew by, and I read it in one sitting.Oh, boy! The passion between Vlad and Lauren sizzles. As the princess of the Orlov Bratva family, she's strong, sassy and takes zero crap from anyone. She's had to grow up tough with three overprotective older brothers. Essentially, she lives in a gilded cage. She feels helpless.When Lauren "meets" Vlad, they fall passionately in love with each other, but hello?? It's super awkward with their feuding families a la Romeo and Juliet. The Orlovs and Petrovs are sworn enemies although no one knows why. The rising tension exists because Lauren's family freaks out once they learn she's determined to stay with Vlad. They believe Vlad is using her, and it's coming to a head. Read this beautifully written story to learn how it turns out.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I love Vlad and Laurel,they're perfect together! Such a sexy,steamy and beautiful love story! I absolutly loved it soo soo much! 😍❤🔥🥰