Mafia Romance Books

Step into the thrilling world of mafia romance books, where danger and passion collide in a heady mix of power, loyalty, and forbidden love. At Pillow Talk Books, we’ve curated a collection of the best mafia romance novels that will captivate your imagination and leave you breathless.

Our selection showcases top mafia romance books that blend heart-pounding suspense with sizzling chemistry, featuring complex characters navigating treacherous underworld landscapes. From ruthless mob bosses with hidden depths to strong-willed heroines who challenge the status quo, these stories offer an irresistible escape into a world where love defies all odds.

Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the genre, our handpicked assortment of good mafia romance books promises to deliver unforgettable tales of redemption, sacrifice, and burning desire. Prepare to be enthralled by these gripping narratives that explore the darker side of romance, where every kiss could be deadly and every promise comes at a price.

When He Takes

by Gabrielle Sands

I’ve fallen for a monster. A man who doesn’t ask for what he wants—he takes. And now, he’s taken me.

Rowan Miller isn’t who I thought he was. He’s Nero De Luca, the ex-consigliere of a notorious New York mob family, and he’s been lying to me from the moment we met.

If I return home to Darkwater Hollow, it will be a death sentence.

But staying with Nero means diving headfirst into the perilous underworld of New York—a place I’m ill-equipped to navigate.

I should despise Nero for his betrayal, and a part of me does. But as I’m drawn deeper into his world, I begin to see that not all darkness is the same.

Now, I’m caught between two worlds and two versions of a man I thought I knew. Can I trust Nero to protect me from even greater dangers?

Or is my only chance at safety escaping his iron grasp and running away?

Scorpion

by Avina St. Graves

Three days is all it took for everyone I love to die.

The fall from grace hurt.

I was one of the few specialist snipers in the military who is a woman. I made a name for myself. Set records.

But death has a way of changing everyone.

The descent from Special Forces, to dirty fighting pits, to becoming a bodyguard for the man whose heart I broke, I never thought I’d stop drowning.

One night is all it took for everything to change.

One shot is all I need.

My name is Zalak Bhatia. They call me Scorpion.

*This book is set in a shared world with authors Lauren Biel, Dana LeeAnn, Harleigh Beck, Amber Nicole, Willow McQuerry, Jenn Bullard, Kinsley Kincaid, and Ann-Marie Davis.*

A Tempting Arrangement

by Jessa Wilder

Marry or lose his inheritance? That’s the ultimatum billionaire Damon Everette faces. There’s one problem. The woman he craves is his sunshine PR rep…who wants nothing to do with him.

Ruthless, arrogant, cold-hearted are some of the words I would use to describe my a**hole of a boss, Damon Everette.

That doesn’t stop the goosebumps from rising along my neck every time he says my name, or the way my pulse races when his stormy gray eyes pierce mine.

So, when he coerces me into a fake marriage to uphold his family’s tradition, I can’t resist pushing his buttons.

He’s a walking red flag, and I should run the second this arrangement ends. But the very thought of losing him is suffocating – a dangerous addiction that I can’t seem to break.

Is this really love or just a twisted desire to own me? And deep down, do I secretly crave to be possessed by him?

Born into Blood

by Sonja Grey

I’d give my life for my family…but I won’t give hers.

Luka:
My family is everything, and the Bratva I help run is all I care about.
Until I meet her.
One look and I know she’s mine,
the only woman I’ll ever want, and the only one I’ll ever have.
My little kisa belongs to me, and I won’t let anything come between us…not even my own family.

Lara:
I’ve been taught since birth to hate the Melnikovs.
They’re the monsters who are responsible for my father’s death,
or at least that’s what my mom says,
but Luka Melnikov isn’t the monster I’m expecting.
He’s a man who’s dedicated his life to his family’s Bratva,
a man who’s never allowed women to get close to him,
but he takes one look at me and decides I’m his.
He wants me to be his first,
his last,
his everything,
and he’ll end anyone who tries to stand between us.

His Pet

by Loki Renard

First I made her mine. Then I made her my pet.

She sought me out secretly hoping to get a story on the billionaire kingpins who run the world, but the moment Charlotte met my gaze for the first time I knew she was born to be my pet.

As she comes for me with her ass sore from my belt, her desperate cries tell me she knows it too.

But when she’s taught to show off her new collar and tail, it’s not just the arousal dripping down her bare thighs that leaves no doubt she belongs to me. It’s the way she curls up in my lap after she’s used for my pleasure, her perfect body molding itself against mine like it was made for me.

As if I own it.

As if I own her.

Because I do.

Forget

by Jenn Bullard

Forget.

A word that means so much, and can be used in so many ways.
I wish I could forget that my mother died when I was only sixteen. I wish I could forget the terror of living alone and on the streets.

Most of all, I wish I could forget the fear I feel over my designation as an omega.

Going through heat is normal, I should be able to suck it up and get through it with anyone, right? But sharing my body when I’m completely vulnerable feels too intimate to share with a random alpha. Unfortunately, I don’t have a choice.
My current situation means I need to find a pack I can trust that’s willing to help me through my heats. I don’t need forever, I need four days every month.

This is my last chance, and I’ve been forced to turn to an app as my last resort. Date after date, alpha after alpha, nothing is working but I’m running out of time. And when one date turns into an unwanted confrontation with a pack member I hate, I know for sure the system was hacked. There’s no way I’d match with him otherwise.

My heat is coming early, though, and my choices aren’t mine anymore. Which means this unhinged pack is my only option.
I’ll have to forgive and forget, if only for now.
And I know exactly how to end it if I change my mind.

*Forget is Aisling’s story. It is a dark omegaverse with multiple scent mates. There will be groveling, knots, and a knife wound or two.*

The Wolf of Mayfair

by Christi Caldwell

USA Today bestselling author Christi Caldwell weaves a sensuous tale of innocence lost in this blistering romance about a young woman on the run and the lecherous cad she can’t seem to resist.

I don’t want visitors. But when the butler says the caller is a she, I spring to attention. The night just got a lot more interesting.

Turns out the recently orphaned Helia Wallace has come to see my mother, her godmother, for help with a dastardly, dowry-chasing cousin. A likely story. But there’s a snowstorm brewing, and she begs me to let her stay the night. I reluctantly agree.

It’s her reputation at stake, not mine.

With the duke and duchess wintering elsewhere, Horace House is all mine. I’m free to do whatever I want. And what I want is Helia. The Marquess of Wingrave and virgins don’t typically mix, but this one’s different—too bad I could ruin her forever.

Not Mine to Keep

by Brittney Sahin

A playboy billionaire and a mafioso’s daughter ignite dangerous passions, vengeance, and betrayal in a sizzling novel of suspense by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin.

The name DiMaggio means mafia royalty, but Calliope, the dynasty’s last living heir, is no princess. A teacher and singer in Nashville, she’s moved as far away from the generations-old criminal legacy as she can. But she still can’t escape her dying father’s wicked reach, or his plans for her arranged marriage to carry on the family name.

Playboy Alessandro Costa has a different plan: marry her himself—temporarily. It’ll give him a chance to take down the DiMaggio patriarch and his empire, settle an old debt, and save Calliope from a catastrophic fate. But when the attraction between them sizzles, business becomes pleasure and a marriage game becomes the real thing.

It only raises the stakes—and the danger. Because now they are living in the shadow of violent men who’ll do whatever it takes to destroy them. With their love and their lives on the line, Calliope and Alessandro are ready to fight fire with fire.

Knot My Sin

by Jenn Bullard

I’ve been a kept Omega for longer than I can remember. My handler bought me from my parents when I presented at 10 years old because he likes his omegas young and innocent. Yes, it’s just as bad as it sounds.

Now my life is pain and misery, but it’s routine so it’s manageable until my handler announces he’s selling me at Auction. The hormone suppressants aren’t working anymore, and I’m simply too old for him now. I’m shaking in my skin as I wait my turn to walk across the stage when I smell the most delicious scent.

Why is Fate such a bitch? Somewhere in the crowd of lewd, loud screaming men and women is my scent match.

My past is Knot my Sin, but I don’t know what the future has in store for me.

This is a dark reverse harem Omegaverse story filled with triggers. The alphas grovel hard, unaliving anyone who hurts her.

Born into Sin

by Lucy Darling

Mona O’Haire

I don’t want to get married, but it’s not like anyone has asked my opinion on it. I’m just an ornament for a powerful mob boss, nothing more. But I grab one night of freedom before my doom, and that night is the best of my life. It’s where I meet him. And our first meeting is one I’ll never forget.

Matteo Cattaneo

A woman walks into a bar–that’s the start of a joke for some; it was the start of a new life for me. This woman is mine. I know it in my bones, and I show her just how serious I am about my claim. But then she disappears. I scour the city to find her, only to happen upon her at her engagement party. Too bad for her would-be groom, she belongs to me now and forever

Sweet Prison

Neva Altaj
ZAHARA

Is it possible to fall for a man you don’t know?

Before I saw his face,
Or heard his voice,
Or felt the warmth of his touch,
I fell in love with his mind.
Devious. Cunning. Deceptive .

The master of deadly and dangerous plans.
The silent threat no one saw coming.
Manipulating people’s lives like pawns on a chessboard.

When he steps out of the shadows,
The king reclaiming his throne,
He sets the world aflame,
And burns my heart to ash.

MASSIMO

After eighteen years,
I finally got my freedom back.
My dark empire was waiting.
Primed for me to take the reins.

I’ll punish the traitors who stole my life.
And make them feel true pain.
The era of peace is over.
I’m ready to unleash mayhem.

But I left one prison,
Only to be trapped again,
In a battle between my conscience and my desire.

The one thing I desire above all else,
I can never have.

My sweet angel.
My magnificent queen.
My Zahara.

The Perfectly Imperfect is a series of interconnected standalones, where books can be read in any order. However, Sweet Prison (Book 10, Massimo & Zahara’s story) was written as a companion to Darkest Sins (Book 9, Kai & Nera’s story), and I strongly recommend reading the duet in tandem and proper order.

Tangled in Knots

Jenn Bullard

I was the perfect omega princess. People left me alone for the most part, my father loved me, and I was happy. Or so I thought.

Three alphas break into my house on Christmas Eve and everything changes. Lies are exposed, my life is ripped away, and one of them is my scent match. This should be one of the happiest moments of my life.

Unfortunately, I’m a very unlucky omega.
They’re taking me to auction, but the snow changes our plans. Will this lead to a happy ever after, or continue my demise?

 

This is a dark Omegaverse where the men are twisted, masked, mafia men with forced proximity. Be prepared. It is also a standalone in the Unhingedverse universe.

Bratva Prince

T J Maguire

A hard, dominating Bratva Prince
A fearless, crazy Cartel Princess

Aleksandr Volkov
I’ve lived my life with rigid control.
A tight vice on myself and my emotions.
Scars from my past have left me broken. Riddled with guilt and anguish.
When my baby sister was kidnapped, I feared the worst. That she’d suffered the same fate as our mother. It stirred up those feelings I’ve tried so desperately to bury and ignore.
I never expected to find her.
Drea Ortega.
A 5ft, tattooed, killing machine who took my breath away from the first moment I laid eyes on her.
She was my beacon of light in my dark chaotic world.
My heart. My soul. My everything.

Drea Ortega
I loved my life in the Cartel.
It was brutal and violent. Rough and bloody. All things I thoroughly enjoyed.
I liked the way it challenged me. Forced me to think on my feet and adapt.
Getting kidnapped happened sometimes in my line of work. It was nothing to cry over. Nothing to freak out about. You rolled up your sleeves and dealt with it as best you could.
The Bratva were the stuff of nightmares. Rumours of their brutality and viciousness circled far and wide in the organised crime world. My dad told me to steer clear of them, and now I was stuck in the lion’s den.
I never expected to find him.
Aleksandr Volkov.
Tall. Dark. Sexy. He was hotter than any man had the right to be. Over 6 and a half feet of pure muscle and sin with a secret heart of gold.
He forced his way into my life and now, I wasn’t sure I could live without him.

Authors Note: Bratva Prince is NOT a standalone. It is the second book in the Bratva series. This series is an INTERCONNECTED series. Although each book center’s around a different couple, the overall storyline flows throughout the entire series. This means that some questions may be left unanswered at the end of a book, but will be addressed in the book that follows.
Each couple does receive a HEA.

This series is not for the faint of heart. The themes in this book could be considered dark romance. There is hand necklaces, m*rder/d*ath, k!nks, extreme violence, harsh language, graphic sexual scenes, and talk of sexual abuse. If these things offend you then this book is not for you.
It is not suited for anyone under the age of 18.

Conclusion

Dive into the captivating world of mafia romance books and discover your next addictive read. Our carefully curated collection offers a thrilling escape into stories of passion, power, and redemption.

From steamy encounters to heart-racing suspense, these novels deliver an unforgettable reading experience that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Whether you’re seeking a dark and gritty tale or a story of forbidden love conquering all, our selection of top mafia romance books has something for every reader.

Don’t miss out on these gripping narratives that push the boundaries of conventional romance. Explore our collection now and let the dangerous world of mafia romance sweep you off your feet.

FAQs About Mafia Romance Books

Who writes the best Mafia romance?

Based on reader preferences, some of the top authors in mafia romance include Cora Reilly, Danielle Lori, and J.M. Darhower. These writers are consistently praised for their captivating storytelling, complex characters, and ability to blend suspense with romance in the mafia genre

What are mafia romance books?

Mafia romance books are a subgenre of romance novels featuring love stories set in the world of organized crime. They typically involve relationships between mafia members or between a civilian and a mobster, blending elements of danger, power dynamics, and forbidden love with traditional romantic themes. These stories often explore complex characters navigating treacherous underworld landscapes while falling in love.

Is Mafia King spicy?

Based on reader reviews and descriptions, “Mafia King” by L. Steele is considered a spicy mafia romance. It’s described as a dark billionaire arranged marriage story with intense emotional scenes and sexual content. While specific heat levels can vary, mafia romances often include explicit content, making “Mafia King” likely to be spicy.