December 15, 2024 By Maryse Leave a Comment
MAFIA ROMANCE LOVERS, REJOICE!!! I’ve got an excellent mega list of the ultimate in mafia romance, but I figured I’d make a new add-on right here. Anti-heroes, villains, criminals, alpha males, and seeing their world through the heroine’s eyes is MY FAVORITE!! Of course, there are plenty of these stories where we live life through life through the crime bosses eyes as well, and what a thrill it is!
So check out what we’re loving the most, but also, here are my past lists and categories in this genre. 🙂
- Highly Recommended Mafia Romance Books
- Mafia Romance category
- Mafia category
- Criminals category
- Organized Crime
Okay… and now, our latest, greatest Mafia Romance Reads!!
Sandra: I’ve had lots of recs for the Made series from Danielle Lori. It’s next on my TBR.
Maryse: YESSSSS!!!! This is one of my most highly recommended that people send to me!! And also Harley Diamond’s The Outlaw Chess Series!!
Jennifer: I’m loving the Perfectly Imperfect series by Neva Altaj.
Katie: Omg! This is the best mafia series ever!! I hope she makes it to #1. Drago and Sienna’s in Silent Lies and then Mikkail and Bianca in Book 2. Soooo good!
Rae: Sempre JM Darhower. When Heroes Fall Giana Darling.
Jessica C: 🙂 I would buy Sempre for all my friends b/c its a favorite
Caitriona: Sempre was fantastic
Rae: it was Caitriona. the whole series was
Maryse: Sempre will always be a forever favorite for me.
Kathy: I’ve been loving Abbi Glines Smoke Series. Finished it and just moved on her Georgia Smoke Series. Also love Sadie Kinkaids’ Chicago Ruthless Series and Cala Riley’s The Syndicate Series
Mandy: Abbi Glines’ Smoke series! It’s a southern mafia. So so good!
Michelle: Thank you Maryse’s Book Blog! Loving Abbi Glines new series!!!!
Kelsie: Amazing series!
Terri: Abbi Glines and her new Smoke Series! It’s AMAZING!
Kelly: Ruthless People strong female character I loved all of them!
Maryse: OH YES!!!!! I need to read them!! Thank you for reminding me Kelly!
Kady: I’m just wondering if anyone can recommend a mafia book with a strong female like Melody from Ruthless People. I have read a few now and the women aren’t weak (I mean you don’t fall for these kinds of guys and be weak) but none of them are in the business. None of the other women are quite as kicka** as Melody and im spoiled now lol. I want another great one where the girl can give as good as the guy can.
Charity: Totally messed with me. I wanted to root for them but totally didn’t
Misty: awesome series.
Tasha: The kings series by Shantel Tessier (The Dark Kingdom)
MAFIA ROMANCE SERIES
MAFIA ROMANCE SERIES - SHE'S THE PERFECT PRINCIPESSA & HE'S HER FUTURE BROTHER-IN-LAW...
"...Elena’s sister is arranged to marry Nicolas Russo. A made man, a boss, a cheat—even measured against mafia standards. His reputation stretches far and wide and is darker than his black suits and ties.
After his and Elena’s first encounter ends with an accidental glare on her part, she realizes he’s just as rude as he is handsome. She doesn’t like the man or anything he stands for, though that doesn’t stop her heart from pattering like rain against glass when he’s near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of his voice.
And he’s always near. Telling her what to do. Making her feel hotter than any future brother-in-law should..."
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UNREQUITED LOVE/ALPHA JERK/TEAR-JERKER SERIES ALERT!!
The Outlaw Chess Series: An MC and Mafia Universe
RAW & GRITTY BIKER/MAFIA SERIES!! EVERYONE THAT READS THIS SERIES, LOVES IT!!!!
Janine: ❤️ this has to be one of the best series I have ever read. The crossover is amazing, the link and carry through is like no other. I really appreciate your recommendation. I’m just so scared for the hangover...
Tiffany: Yes!! The MC and Mafia series by Harley Diamond Oh my gosh!! It's so good! Im on book 5 out of 6 and wow!!
Maria: It’s GOOD! ...you do need to read them!!! It’s different than KA’s Dream Man series, but I LOVE all of the multiple POVs with this one. It has all the things lol…raw, gritty, ALL of the emotions, some slow burn, and steam 🔥
Tracy: I could not put them down. Hope there will be more books in this series. Brilliant 💜
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DARK MAFIA ROMANCE SERIES!!
DARK MAFIA ROMANCE SERIES!!
Blood. Deceit. Revenge.
Dive into the world of intrigue and danger where the harsh, ruthless men of the Italian and Russian Mafias rule.
Merciless. Cold-blooded. Cruel.
With steam and angst aplenty, these hard-hearted, unbending men will keep you at the edge of your seat as they find love in the most unusual places and fall hard for their women.
Jealous. Possessive. Overprotective.
They might live in an imperfect world, but it doesn’t mean the love they find is anything less than perfect.
Jennifer: I'm loving the Perfectly Imperfect series by Neva Altaj.
Tresha: The entire series is amazing!
Katie: Omg! This is the best mafia series ever!! I hope she makes it to #1. Drago and Sienna’s in Silent Lies and then Mikkail and Bianca in Book 2. Soooo good!
Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order. This series guarantees a happily ever after in every book, and there are no cliff-hangers.
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MAFIA ROMANCE SERIES
Sempre Series by J.M. Darhower
MAFIA ROMANCE SERIES!! ONE OF OUR ORIGINAL INDIE FAVORITES!!
"In this thrilling and sexy follow-up to Sempre, two young lovers struggle to keep their relationship intact after they become deeply enmeshed in the dangerous mafia-run crime ring they once tried to overthrow.
Haven Antonelli and Carmine DeMarco have been through a lot. Haven was taken in by Carmine’s father, and with his family’s help, she escaped a gruesome fate. However, saving Haven from the dark intentions of a mafia family cost Carmine a steep price: he was forced to swear loyalty to them.
Now, still passionately in love, Carmine and Haven must face the fall-out of Carmine’s forced service...
Tessa: Sempre is perfect. You’re right. I did love that story. *grins* Sempre, though warning, it has a lot of moments that will hurt your heart.
Kathy P: I just finished Sempre by J.M. Darhower. I am so embarrassed to say that I bought it in 2013 and FINALLY read it!! It was so good. I couldn’t sleep last night as I stopped with 80% read and wanted to see how it ended. I can’t wait to start Sempre Redemption. It makes me wonder how many treasures are just sitting on my Kindle waiting to be read!!
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MAFIA ROMANCE ALERT!!
MAFIA ROMANCE ALERT!!
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Giana Darling comes an enemies to lovers, forbidden romance between an ice cold lawyer and her infamous mafioso client who is on trial for murder...
I am the villain of my own story...
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MAFIA ROMANCE!!
EVERYONE IS GOING CRAZY FOR THIS MAFIA ROMANCE SERIES!!
In fact, so many included it in their best of 2023 list on my page.
Karen: Loved all of them.
Nancy: GREAT series! they are
Michelle: yes!!! Love them all!!!
Kristen: ...she got the over the top possessive heroes and loveable heroines just right
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NEW MAFIA ROMANCE SERIES BY ABBI GLINES!!
NEW MAFIA ROMANCE SERIES BY ABBI GLINES!!
"The Georgia Smoke Series is an extension of the Smoke Series. You will get to see all your favorites and fall for some new members of "The Family".
This series begins with King's book."
Bobbie Jo: I started reading this as 4 am
Bobbie Jo: soooo good. I finished it. May have to start all over with the 2 books
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MAFIA ROMANCE SERIES!!
MAFIA ROMANCE SERIES!!
"The Syndicates series revolves around four different mafia families and can all be read as standalones."
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MAFIA ROMANCE!!
MAFIA ROMANCE!! ARRANGED MARRIAGE BETWEEN TWO FEUDING FAMILIES!
"...To the outside world, they look like American royalty, giving to charities, feeding the homeless, and rebuilding the city. But behind closed doors is a constant battle for dominance between two bosses, cultures, and hearts.
Ruthless People is a romantic crime fiction set in modern day Chicago and follows the life and marriage of Melody Giovanni and Liam Callahan - rivals by blood and leaders through fear. Theirs is an arranged marriage with the goal of ending years of bloodshed between the Irish and the Italians..."
Lauren: Book 1 was incredible….lots of great reviews. Mob romance/arranged marriage between an Italian Mafia Princess & an Irish mob boss.
Karin: Ruthless People Series by J.J. McAvoy? That’s a great series too!
Kady: I’m just wondering if anyone can recommend a mafia book with a strong female like Melody from Ruthless People. I have read a few now and the women aren’t weak (I mean you don’t fall for these kinds of guys and be weak) but none of them are in the business. None of the other women are quite as kicka** as Melody and im spoiled now lol. I want another great one where the girl can give as good as the guy can.
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