Possessive (Severinov Bratva, #2)

Possessive is book two in Kristen Luciani dark mafia romance. Severinov Bratva series. The story follows the life of Myla Tarasov and Leonti a.k.a. Leo Severinov. Leo is second child of four in the Severinov clan. Alek is the oldest and second in command to their father Leo has always lived in his brother shadow and always trying to prove something to father that he his worthy for a seat at the big boys table. However, he’s always coming up with plans that blow up in his face and his family always having to clean up his mess. Leo is also driven by guilt and revenge from the death of his mother at the hands of Klim Yazov two years ago. His dad Armani Severinov used to work for Denis Manchenko back in Russia but Yazov killed Manchenko and was killing everyone who worked for him and their families.
The Severinov’s flee Russia after the death of Manchenko to Israel. However, they were betrayed and was found in Israel and while Armani Alek and Leo was on a business trip his wife was gunned down in a shopping mall parking lot and his daughter Tali was almost killed when she took a bullet to the chest. Since then the entire family goal is to get Yazov. Leo feels responsible for his mother’s death because he was suppose to be there with her and his sister while his dad and brother went on the trip. But because he was so jealous of his brother he argue with his mom for him to go on the trip until he got his way. Because of this Leo doesn’t go over his plans with his family and will put himself in danger if it means it will get him that much closer to Yazov. He has now gotten himself entangled with Topa a dangerous man who does not care about anyone except power. He will sell you out to the highest bidder. Leo mess up deal that caused Topa millions of dollars and could cause him his reputation this screw up could be the downfall of the Severinov’s or brings them face to face with Yazov.
Anatoly Tarasov was Manchenko’s captain he, his wife and daughter Myla Tarasov was forced Russia to Brooklyn New York after Yazov killed Manchenko. Myla Tarasov is twenty two skilled aspiring dancer with big dreams of going to Juilliard and to make it big. She’s looking for that big break as all dancers are. She gets the opportunity in L. A. for a dance company runs by Topa as the dancers perform the director was more concerned with their body and face more than their dancing. Myla thought that this was odd and there was a nagging feeling in the back of her mind that something is not right and all the girls were extremely young. Leo went to meet Topa for their new business deal Topa wanted to see if Leo could be his partner in his sex trafficking ring. Leo watched the girls performed but his eyes gravitate to Myla during her performance. He was sick to his stomach when he realize what Topa was doing with the girls and tell Myla to run and don’t look back. This puts Leo on Topa bad side and he almost lose his life. But Leo felt good because he knew that he at least saved one girl. Armani and Anatoly are old friends from Russia so when Anatoly and his wife was gunned down by Valentin Karin is employer as a means of protecting himself from Yazov Armani flew to New York to get Myla bring her back to Vegas to stay with him and his family.
Myla was so distraught by her parents death and suffered from a lot guilt because she agrued with her papa before they were killed when he told her that they had leave. If it wasn’t for her selfishness her parents would still be there but all she thinks about is dancing and nothing else. She’s was shocked to see man who saved her life a months prior and often thought about him. Leo never thought that he would see Myla again and. The two connects to each other with a shared brokenness, loss and a sense of guilt. Leo has taken on the role of protector vowing to protect and save the blonde headed beauty once again. With Myla under the Severinov’s protection plus Leo’s screw up with Topa they are experiencing more attacks by their enemies.
Possessive is filled with suspense, murder, pain, bloodshed, hatred, betrayals, drama, love, lies, secrets, blackmail, anger, deception, danger, violence, passion, pawn, backstabbing, manipulations, retaliation, carnage, retribution, angst, jealousy, sex trafficking, kidnapping, emotions, enemies, attacks and unexpected twists and turns. The story was brilliantly written with extraordinary characters and amazing secondary characters that helps bring the story together. The chemistry between the characters were cracking and charged. This was a great addition to the series. The author provided a great backstory on the Severinov’s enemies and the reasons for vengeance.

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Absolutely this series. Leo and Myla story is so fantastic. It was heartfelt, I was so deep into this story. IT was so wonderfully written. Kristen is one of my favorite Mafia/Bratva writers. So addictive.

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Once I started this book, I couldn’t put it down. The second book of the Severinov series kept me as hooked as the first book and craving for the next book to be out. The characters are flawed but beautiful all at the same time. Their story will pull you in and keep you there until the very end.

This is Leo and Myla’s story, and has all the usual ingredients of misunderstandings, angst, betrayal, humour and heat – what more could you ask for?

As with all Kristen’s books, we get to catch up with the rest of the family and find out what’s going on in their lives.

Another thoroughly enjoyable read from this author.

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This entire series is amazing. Leo and Myla are perfect. The author intertwines the characters from the original stories and I love that we get to see how they all are doing. Fantastic Mafia Romance book. Highly recommend reading.

This is the second book in the Severinov Bratva series and it did not disappoint! This is the story of Leo and Myla. Leo is the brother who usually does things without thinking first as he is always trying to prove his worth in the family and prove that he belongs and should be helping out in the family businesses. Myla is the daughter of a family who went against the wrong man and had to flee Russia and start over. She is a dancer and all she cares about is achieving her dream of making it big. Leo and Myla meet one night after one of her performances. She is at the party where she is about to be sold off to the highest bidder. However, Leo is there and from the moment he saw her dancing, he was taken by her. He urged her to leave, even though he was there to do business with Popa. This only angers Popa more and Leo almost loses his life, but at least Myla is safe.

Leo and Myla meet up again after Myla’s parents are killed. Myla is so full of guilt and blames herself for being selfish and only worrying about her dreams and not about what her parents wanted. Leo never thought he would see her again, but when he does, he takes over and vows to protect her. He knows how Myla feels, because he feels the same way about his mother’s death. This story will have your emotions all over the place. You are laughing one minute and the next you could be in tears. They see that strength is better in numbers and forgiveness is needed to survive. There is a lot of growth and understanding in this story and dealing with the past. There is pain, drama, action, tragedy, revenge, passion, loyalty and most of all family. Great story and great characters. I am anxious to read the next book in the series about Tali.

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O.M.G. This is soo good!!

If you are a Mafia/Bratva fan, like I am, this series is required reading. I don’t think I can adequately express how wonderful this read is, without giving spoilers.
So much to love in this one!!!

These characters jump off the pages, grabbing hold of you fiercely, until the very last sentence. So, be prepared to lose yourself in these pages, as it will consume your time and you will not want to put it down once you start.

As I have said before, I truly believe this author to be one of the best in this genre. She consistently provides the reader characters and stories that are steamy, suspenseful, and addictive; impossible to forget and oh so easy to love.

I strongly recommend reading Screwing the Mob first (that series) AND reading her work in her published order to get the absolute best from this read. There’s a lot to unpack in this one, and it helps if you know all of their histories. But, this can be enjoyed for just Leo and Myla’s story only.

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