The most dangerous stray you'll ever take in won't have four legs. He'll have a Russian accent, a little girl's hand in his, and the Bratva at his back.
I run a shelter in Savannah. I care for the broken, the abandoned, the ones everybody else gave up on. So when a man calls about a dog for his daughter, I figure it's a normal Tuesday.
I could not have been more wrong.
Alexei Agapov sweeps the room before his eyes ever land on me. Ice-blue stare. Tattoos curling out of his collar. Every warning my mama ever gave me, wrapped up in one sinful package.
So naturally, I reach into my pocket to show him my kennel notes – and hand him a dog treat.
(In my defense. He's very distracting.)
It's his daughter who undoes me. Ivy. Six years old. A laugh that fills the room. And a father who looks at her like she's the only soft thing left in his world.
She comes back. Week after week. For a while, it's easy to pretend Alexei is just a mysterious rich guy with a quiet daughter.
But then they come for Ivy.
They don't get her, but she’s too shattered to let anyone near. Anyone but me.
So I follow her behind his gates – into the one place her father can keep her safe. I can resist a dangerous man. But a broken heart that needs a second chance? Never.
I keep telling myself it’s temporary. That I can care about Ivy and still walk away.
I'm lying. About every part of it.
Because in Alexei's world, love is leverage.
And no one can know I’m carrying his child.
My opinion:
What He Craves by Kat Steele is the first book in the Silent Sins: Agapov Bratva series.
Maggie Hayes is the proud owner of the animal shelter, Second Chance Savannah. She runs it with her best friend, Jules, and a group of dedicated volunteers. One day, a little girl and her father visit the shelter looking to adopt a dog, and Maggie's life changes forever.
Alexei Agapov is the definition of dark, dangerous, and intimidating. Maggie knows she should stay away from him, but it's nearly impossible, especially when his adorable six-year-old daughter, Ivy, steals her heart. She falls for both of them faster than she ever expected. When Alexei's enemies come after Ivy, Maggie doesn't hesitate to do everything she can to protect the little girl.
This Bratva romance features some of my favorite tropes, including single dad, touch her and die, opposites attract, and billionaire. It's a fast-paced romance packed with suspense, action, incredibly steamy moments, and plenty of adorable and funny scenes.
One of my favorite parts of the book was the warm, welcoming atmosphere at the shelter. I also loved the chemistry between Alexei and Maggie. The characters were fantastic. Jules is the kind of loyal, funny, and protective best friend everyone wishes they had. Maggie is caring, devoted, and a little self-conscious, making her easy to root for. Alexei is the classic dark, dangerously attractive hero, while Ivy completely steals every scene she's in. She is such a confident little ray of sunshine, and every chapter featuring her was my favorite. I also really enjoyed the Southern charm, accents, and traditions woven throughout the story.
If you enjoy dark romance with suspense, action, protective heroes, and a sweet family dynamic, I definitely recommend giving this one a try.
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