Cover of Bratva Butcher: The Bratva Series, Book 4

Bratva Butcher: The Bratva Series, Book 4

by Sean Masters T. J. Maguire

4.5
Published February 10 2026
Action & Adventure Romance Romantic Suspense hate to lovesecond chanceslow burnrivals to lovers

Dimitri Volkov, known as the "Bratva Butcher," is a man haunted by the past. For ten long years, he has grieved his late wife, swearing off love and keeping his heart under lock and key. That is, until the lethal assassin Autumn DeValos bulldozes into his life. Their relationship begins with pure hostility—they trade insults and even attempt to kill one another on multiple occasions. Their dynamic shifts when they are both kidnapped and forced into a brutal, gladiator-style tournament where they must fight side-by-side to survive. This high-stakes proximity breaks down their defenses, forcing them to confront a simmering, forbidden attraction. Despite his vow of eternal loyalty to his deceased wife and her own reluctance to fall for a man who is as arrogant as he is dangerous, the lines between enemies and lovers blur. Featuring the classic "enemies-to-lovers" trope, this dark and suspenseful romance balances intense action with sharp, laugh-out-loud banter. As Dimitri and Autumn navigate their dangerous reality, they discover a vulnerability in one another that neither expected. It is a gritty, high-octane journey of second chances, proving that even the most hardened hearts can find a reason to beat again.