Crime/Mafia Adult Romance Books
When dealing with Crime/Mafia/Mob, they are almost all dark romance and morally grey. I would recommend readers be 18+ and be aware of the trigger warnings as these books usually have sensitive and/or violent topics. There are red flags of toxic beha...
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Perfectly Imperfect by Neva Altaj
I really enjoy this series as everyone is a little broken and the women are stronger than some people might expect. Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommende...
“This is the first book in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series, and compared to the other books in the series, it's not overly dark”
Tropes: disabled hero, fake marriage, age gap, opposites attract, possessive/jealous hero
Tropes: disabled hero, fake marriage, age gap, opposites attract, possessive/jealous hero
Tropes: scarred/disabled hero, mute heroine, arranged marriage, age gap, beauty and the beast, OTT possessive/jealous hero
Tropes: age gap, broken hero, only she can calm him down, who did this to you
Tropes: arranged marriage, age gap, OTT possessive/jealous hero, amnesia
Tropes: arranged marriage, disabled hero, age gap, emotionless hero, OTT possessive/jealous hero
Tropes: he helps her heal, age gap, who did this to you, possessive/jealous hero, he thinks he’s not good enough for her
Tropes: bodyguard, forbidden love, revenge, enemies to lovers, age gap, who did this to you, possessive/jealous hero
Tropes: deaf hero, arranged marriage, age gap, grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, super OTT possessive/jealous hero
Tropes: grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, age-gap, stalker hero, only she can calm him down
Scorned Fate by Victoria Page
“An arranged marriage is in Seraphina Moretti’s future. But, she starts to hope that she would marry for love and not duty….. Matteo De Lucci will use subterfuge to get what he wants. Fake-dating Sera is the path to his endgame.”
I love smut, but this was a really good story line with unexpected twists!
“An arranged marriage gives Luca great power. To cement that power, he needs an heir…Natalya needs Luca to love her. Because she has secrets that will put them all in jeopardy.”
“An arranged marriage gives Luca great power. To cement that power, he needs an heir…Natalya needs Luca to love her. Because she has secrets that will put them all in jeopardy.”
“Nico De Lucci’s biting opinion of her is seared into Ivy’s brain…He will do anything and say anything to protect his sister from Ivy’s influence…When Ivy gets entangled with Nico’s old rival, he steps in to protect her because she’s his friend’s bab...
New Reign & Tarnished Empire by Shain Rose
This collection is part of a larger “world”. You can start with the Stonewood brothers on my Billionaire Book list: benable.com/Satterfield/billionaire-adult-romance.
The duet is Dark romance and has multiple trigger warnings. If you have concerns, you should skip this and start with Fractured Freedom.
This book is the first in a duet. This series has strong triggers, please be informed before reading.
“Rome Armanelli is supposed to be a monster—an enforcer for the strongest family in the Italian Mafia. He tells me to leave, but he, of all people, should know—the Mafia doesn't let anyone go. Blood, ties, and partnerships sink their claws in. And wh...
“Rome Armanelli is supposed to be a monster—an enforcer for the strongest family in the Italian Mafia. He tells me to leave, but he, of all people, should know—the Mafia doesn't let anyone go. Blood, ties, and partnerships sink their claws in. And wh...
"When she walked away from the Armanelli Family, she broke the oath that bound her to them. By blood, she now belongs to the enemy. But, by love, she still belongs to Rome"
Some of the scenes are very spicy/graphic, including an exhibitionism scene.
Some of the scenes are very spicy/graphic, including an exhibitionism scene.
TROPES: possessive and jealous male hero, Praise and exploration, Forced proximity, Brother's best friend, Pierced hero, Inexperienced but strong female main character, Touch her and die vibes
“From the author of Fractured Freedom comes an angsty and spicy standalone romance with forced proximity and a ruthless CEO that will fight and grovel for his happily ever after with his spitfire assistant.”
"I’ve traded my hand in marriage for six months to save my city. My new husband promises to be a gentleman by day and play his part. But in the dark of night he’s commanding, ruthless."
Byrne Brothers by Jill Ramsower
Message from the author about the series: I write what I'd call "mafia lite." My heroes are hardened criminals with soft spots for their heroines. There may be violence and cruelty in my books, but never between the main characters.
He thought having a mute bride would be perfect for an arranged marriage. Little did he know that his silent bride would not be as invisible as he thought,
TROPES: Arranged marriage, Age gap, Inexperienced but strong FMC, Anti-hero
TROPES: Arranged marriage, Age gap, Inexperienced but strong FMC, Anti-hero
“The governor’s daughter has gotten herself into a mess. If he protects her, her father will owe him. She’s got a boyfriend she’s not ready to part with. But that's not about to stop him.”
TROPES: Force marriage, possessive anti hero, opposites attract
TROPES: Force marriage, possessive anti hero, opposites attract
She has a knack for attracting men with psychotic tendencies. It's what has kept her on the move for so long, but also may be what keeps her in place for now.
TROPES: Grumpy/Sunshine, Gold Retriever Stalker, Tragic Past
TROPES: Grumpy/Sunshine, Gold Retriever Stalker, Tragic Past
He plans to use her to get his revenge and will do anything to make that happen. However he doesn't know she has her own agenda which will complicate things for him.
TROPES: Rivals to lovers, fake engagement, FMC damaged/strained family
TROPES: Rivals to lovers, fake engagement, FMC damaged/strained family
A spin off of the Bryne Brothers, Shae's story did not disappoint. A woman made a name for herself in the mafia and going toe to toe with the head of a rival family, and Renzo is intrigued. Until they are kidnapped together and forced to work togethe...
Chicago Ruthless by Sadie Kincaid
Dante came looking for Kat's brother, but found her instead. Now she is kidnapped, paying off his debt. But as the grow closer, they find their history is more intertwined than they thought. Lots of twists in this story!
TROPES: Enemies to Lovers, Kidnapped
*Please make sure to note triggerwarnings as there are some very graphic vilent scenes.
TROPES: Enemies to Lovers, Kidnapped
*Please make sure to note triggerwarnings as there are some very graphic vilent scenes.
TROPES: Brother's best friend, Age gap, Praise/ punishment, Strong but Inexperienced FMC, Touch her and die vibes
Mia showed up battered at the Moretti door, but she was far from beaten down. A ray of sunshine bringing light to a darkness Lorenzo is just not ready to let go of. But he doesn't want to let go of her either.
TROPES: A Grumpy/ Sunshine, Love after loss, Dom/Sub
TROPES: A Grumpy/ Sunshine, Love after loss, Dom/Sub
Keres was born in captivity and raised in hell. No she is out for vengeance to all that involved in the trafficking that stole her childhood. But she's missing some crucial pieces of information, that end her on the wrong side of the two take-no-prisoners bodyguards assigned to keep an eye on her.
TROPES: Enemies to lovers, MMF, Traumatic Pasts
*description adapted from Amazon listing
TROPES: Enemies to lovers, MMF, Traumatic Pasts
*description adapted from Amazon listing
Las Vegas Sin - J Saman
J Saman creates an ENTRIE world that spans the country and generations. There is the Start Again Series which is the true beginning (but more steamy than spicy), But I'd start here and then jump over to https://benable.com/Satterfield/billionaire-adult-romance to pick up with the Wild Love Series.
She's run away any is lying about her identity. He knows it, knows she can put his entire world at risk, but he can't resist her.
TROPES:
FMC on the run, protector MMC, slow burn
TROPES:
FMC on the run, protector MMC, slow burn
He catches her eye as she dances on stage and though he's captivated, he also knows she's trouble. He's owes a favor to the club owner, now she's working for him and he can't tell if he can trust her. She's trapped between two powerful men and she's ...
TROPES: Age Gap, Workplace Romance, Inexperienced but strong FMC
TROPES: Age Gap, Workplace Romance, Inexperienced but strong FMC
She's on the run trying to escape her ex and her past, because no one around her is safe. But then she runs into a man she thought was her hero, but can a killer ever be a hero? Even if he says he's here to protect her?
*This is the Darkest romance of the series.
*This is the Darkest romance of the series.
Miscellaneous Books
This book has so many twists and turns. I'm usually one for quick and spicy, but I really enjoyed the story with this one. It gets a little confusing at times, but I think its worth sticking with it. Truthfully, the dynamic of this relationship may n...
TROPES: Abduction, Enemies to Lovers, Strong FMC,
TROPES: Abduction, Enemies to Lovers, Strong FMC,