“The Sweetest Oblivion” is a dark romance set within mafia families. Elena Abelli, known as a mafia princess, is expected to marry into power and privilege. Then she encounters the enigmatic and dangerous Nicolas Russo, who complicates her plans.
Set in a world of violence and control, their romance sparks tension between family loyalty and forbidden attraction. Lori portrays their complex relationship vividly, capturing the danger of falling in love within the mafia’s boundaries.
In “Bound By Honor,” Aria Scuderi navigates the harsh expectations of marriage into the powerful and feared outfit controlled by Luca Vitiello. The stakes are high; family loyalty determines survival in their world.
Aria faces uncertainty as she is thrust into a union filled with tension and mistrust. Reilly captures the intense relationship and shifting dynamics between Aria and Luca, blending romance and mafia intrigue. The novel shows how tenderness survives amidst cruelty and danger.
“Brutal Prince” begins with a fierce rivalry between the Gallos and Griffins—Chicago’s two powerful mafia families. A sudden alliance forces Ada Gallo to marry Callum Griffin, her family’s enemy, for the sake of peace. But their animosity fuels explosive chemistry.
Sophie Lark masterfully weaves together heated rivalry, intense passion, and the pressures of family duty. Ada and Callum’s fiery interactions and reluctant attraction turn a forced union into a captivating, page-turning love story within the dangerous mafia world.
With “The Kiss Thief,” L.J. Shen presents a captivating enemies-to-lovers romance wrapped in mafia allure. Francesca Rossi lives a sheltered life as a pawn in her family’s political games.
Wolfe Keaton, a powerful and influential senator with dark ties to organized crime, claims Francesca as a way of exacting revenge against her mafia father. Enemies from the start, their relationship slowly evolves into intense passion.
Shen skillfully depicts their battle of wills amid family secrets, betrayal, and mafia danger.
“Ruthless People” is a fierce and bold portrayal of two powerful mafia leaders forced into marriage for mutual benefit. Melody Giovanni and Liam Callahan desire control and dominance. Their marriage merges two ruthless families determined to rule Chicago’s underworld.
Though initially resistant, their passion eventually matches their drive for power. McAvoy showcases a tense, volatile romance and the gritty violence of mafia power struggles.
The strong characters and turbulent romance provide a gripping entry into a dark and exciting mafia story.
In “When Heroes Fall,” Elena Lombardi, a lawyer who despises mafia men, becomes the reluctant defense attorney for dangerous mob boss Dante Salvatore. This forced professional relationship pits prejudice against intense attraction.
Complicated pasts and emotional scars add depth to their developing romance. Darling illustrates their journey from sharp conflict to deep mutual attachment, exploring roots of loneliness and redemption with a criminal backdrop.
This novel ties romantic chemistry seamlessly into dangerous mob intrigue.
With “Monster in His Eyes,” readers meet college student Karissa Reed, who becomes enthralled by enigmatic older man, Ignazio (“Naz”) Vitale. Their instant attraction draws Karissa into Naz’s dark and hidden world connected to the mafia.
Darhower creates an alluring and suspenseful relationship, balancing power dynamics and dangerous secrets. Naz’s mysterious, seductive character embodies the darkness of mafia life.
The immersive storytelling and dangerous romance make this novel captivating for mafia romance readers.
“Crow” explores the dark alleys of Boston’s ruthless organized crime underworld. Mackenzie (“Mack”) Wilder goes undercover to search for missing friends by infiltrating Lachlan Crow’s violent Irish mafia circle.
But her mission blurs with attraction as her relationship with Lachlan deepens. Zavarelli masterfully brings tension and suspense to Mack and Lachlan’s romance, set against the backdrop of gang operations, betrayal, and gritty revenge.
Readers experience a distinct and richly-layered portrayal of mafia romance in this tense thriller.
“Collateral” tells the complicated romance of Gabriela, who becomes an unwilling pawn exchanged to Stefan Sabbioni, a ruthless mafia boss, to settle family debts. Their strained relationship reveals unexpected passion, conflicting loyalties, and mafia power struggles.
Knight shows the emotional tension between forced obligation and growing attraction, portraying Gabriela’s vulnerability and strength. The novel compellingly explores themes of captivity, revenge, and romance in the dark setting of organized crime.
Natalie Porter’s sheltered university life drastically changes when she meets Aleksandr Sevastyan, a powerful associate within a Russian mafia empire, in “The Professional.”
Aleksandr brings Natalie into his dangerous world, complicating their strong mutual attraction with deadly secrets. Cole captures their intense and passionate romance, entwined with suspenseful mafia intrigue.
Aleksandr’s mysterious past and complex character keep readers invested, as the novel blends romance with compelling mafia drama.
“Merciless” introduces Carter Cross, a mafia boss guaranteed to captivate readers who enjoy powerful, morally ambiguous heroes. Carter takes Aria Talvery as a hostage enemy to fulfill revenge against her family.
In captivity their contentious yet irresistible attraction intensifies. Winters portrays emotional complexity alongside criminal drama, illustrating how Aria and Carter’s passionate, dangerous romance deepens.
Carter’s ruthless character, Aria’s resilience, and their rising attraction frame this addictive reading experience vividly.
Emma is thrown into the criminal underworld when her life is suddenly endangered in “Carter Reed.” She seeks protection from Carter—the powerful and feared mob enforcer she knew in childhood. As they reconnect, old bonds shift into new and dangerous romantic territory.
Tijan brings readers along Emma’s high-stakes journey into Carter’s shadowy mob world. The fast-paced narrative and intense romance vividly depict how personal history intertwines with mafia power struggles.
In “Vow of Deception,” a gripping beginning to Kent’s trilogy unfolds after Winter Cavanaugh is taken captive by mafia leader Adrian Volkov. Forced into impersonating Adrian’s missing wife, Winter enters a treacherous mafia world.
Their relationship evolves from mistrust and manipulation into attraction and complexity. Winter’s survival depends upon navigating dangerous lies and hidden agendas.
Kent captures the intense tension of their romance set amid deception, revenge, and mafia conflicts, bringing readers swiftly into this dark world.
L.J. Shen delivers “Sparrow,” another excellent tale about forced marriage and mafia intrigue. Sparrow Raynes becomes unwilling bride to notorious mafia boss Troy Brennan—a man fiercely respected but secretly hated by her family.
Initially turbulent and uneasy, their forced union begins to uncover hidden vulnerabilities and attraction despite danger and violence.
Shen’s rich storytelling brilliantly captures Sparrow’s resistance to the intense magnetism of Troy, uncovering layers of secrets, danger, and mafia atmosphere.
“Beautifully Cruel” portrays Truvy Sullivan, a relatable heroine who catches the eye of Liam Black—a dangerously mysterious mafia figure frequenting her diner. Liam enters her life unexpectedly, pulling her into his complicated criminal world.
Their relationship ignites with tension, passion, and hidden secrets. Geissinger crafts a fascinating tale of love and risk as Truvy navigates Liam’s dangerous personality and shadowy past.
Set against the underlying threat of mafia violence and secrecy, their romance is both powerful and compelling.