Top Mafia Romance Books and Series You Can't Miss

Made Series by Danielle Lori

Danielle Lori's Made Series is a must-read for dark mafia romance fans, featuring intense, forbidden relationships in the dangerous world of organized crime. Each standalone story pairs fierce heroines with unforgettable anti-heroes, weaving in themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption.

This series is perfect for readers who crave a blend of high-stakes romance and thrilling twists.

Dark Verse Series by RuNyx

RuNyx’s Dark Verse series is a dark, gripping mafia romance that weaves an intricate plot through six books, following four couples as they navigate a world of power, danger, and forbidden love. Each pair faces deadly secrets and fierce enemies, and their passions only deepen as the plot builds, connecting each story with thrilling twists and suspense.

With intense, hate-to-love energy and a strong storyline throughout, this series will pull you into a dark, unforgettable world.

Sinners Anonymous Series by Somme Sketcher

The Sinners Anonymous series by Somme Sketcher delivers intense dark mafia romance filled with forbidden love, danger, and high-stakes passion. In Sinners Anonymous, Rory finds herself in an arranged engagement—until Angelo, her fiancé’s ruthless nephew, turns her world upside down.

The series continues with Sinners Condemned and Sinners Consumed, a duet that follows Rafe and Penny in a fiery enemies-to-lovers tale, testing loyalties and igniting fierce attraction amid deadly secrets.

Perfect for readers drawn to dark, slow-burn romances with unforgettable characters and tangled plots.

Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles Series by Cora Reilly (8 books)

The Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles by Cora Reilly is an intense, gripping mafia romance series that follows the world of the Italian mafia in New York. The series begins with Bound by Honor, where Luca Vitiello, the Capo of the New York Famiglia, and Aria Scuderi's arranged marriage sparks a turbulent, passionate relationship.

This eight-book series explores the complex dynamics of mafia families, love, loyalty, and power. With each novel, readers dive deeper into the high-stakes world of organized crime, featuring both established and new couples, while The Camorra Chronicles expands the universe with additional stories set in the same dark, dangerous world.

Perfect for fans of mafia romance with intense characters, forbidden love, and thrilling action.

Brutal Birthright Series by Sophie Lark

The Brutal Birthright series by Sophie Lark is an intense dark mafia romance saga, where each book tells a standalone story filled with high-stakes passion, suspense, and explosive chemistry. It begins with Brutal Prince, a fiery enemies-to-lovers story, and unfolds through gothic romance, second-chance love, and bodyguard dynamics. Each installment is woven into the mafia underworld, culminating with Heavy Crown, the thrilling series finale. With mature themes, happily-ever-after endings, and no cliffhangers, this series offers romance fans gripping stories that stand alone yet build a connected, darkly captivating world.

Deception Trilogy by Rina Kent

Rina Kent’s Deception Trilogy dives into a world of dark romance and obsession, centering around Adrian Volkov, a powerful, dangerous man, and Lia, the woman ensnared in his twisted life.

In Vow of Deception, Lia is forced to take on the role of Adrian's dead wife, becoming entangled in his control as she grapples with survival. Tempted by Deception explores the toxic allure between them, where betrayal and pleasure are constant games, and Adrian's power threatens to consume them both. Finally, in Consumed by Deception, secrets come to light, revealing the full extent of Adrian’s obsessive hold over Lia. Each book brings dark intrigue, with intense twists and themes of control, passion, and fate.

Monster Trilogy by Rina Kent

Rina Kent’s Monster Trilogy is a dark mafia romance that plunges into the twisted lives of Kirill, a cold and calculating mafia leader, and Sasha, a woman hiding her true identity to seek revenge.

In Blood of My Monster, Sasha infiltrates Kirill’s dangerous world, posing as a man to get close to him, only to find herself captivated by his dark allure. Lies of My Monster delves into their toxic, obsessive relationship, where secrets threaten to destroy them both as Sasha unearths painful truths about her past. The final installment, Heart of My Monster, brings their tumultuous story to a breathtaking climax, as their lives are consumed by revenge, loyalty, and forbidden love.

Alliance Series by S.J. Tilly

The Alliance Series by S.J. Tilly is a dark mafia romance set in the dangerous "Tilly World." Each book is an intense, standalone story connected by the shadowy world of The Alliance.

Nero kicks off the series with Payton's life changed by her fierce protector. King forces the heroine into an unexpected marriage with a ruthless crime lord. In Dom, Val meets a man who could end her loneliness but brings danger. Finally, Hans explores a forbidden attraction between a quiet neighbour and a deadly enforcer. This series is perfect for fans of gritty, passionate mafia romance. 

Queens & Monsters Series by J.T. Geissinger 

The Queens & Monsters Series by J.T. Geissinger is a dark, addictive mafia romance filled with enemies-to-lovers intensity and unforgettable passion.

In Ruthless Creatures, Natalie meets the mysterious Kage, sent to collect a debt left by her missing fiancé. Carnal Urges follows Sloane, kidnapped by Declan, a vengeful Irish mob king whose plans for revenge turn to a fierce attraction. In Savage Hearts, Riley becomes a pawn in Bratva assassin Malek’s vendetta, and in Brutal Vows, Reyna battles her forbidden desire for Spider, her niece’s deadly fiancé. This explosive series will leave you craving more of Geissinger’s captivating, dangerous world.

Perfectly Imperfect Series by Neva Altaj

Perfectly Imperfect Series by Neva Altaj is an 11-book journey into the intense, steamy world of the Italian and Russian Mafias, where each ruthless, possessive hero finds love against a backdrop of jealousy, revenge, and danger. Each story can be read alone, but following the reading order enhances the experience.

From Painted Scars's fake marriage with Nina and Roman, to Broken Whispers' scarred Mikhail and mute Bianca, and Ruined Secrets's amnesia twist with Isabella and Luca, every couple’s journey is unique yet packed with fierce love and a guaranteed happily-ever-after—no cliffhangers, just heart-pounding romance and gripping mafia drama.

From heart-pounding action to dark, obsessive love stories, these mafia romance books and series bring the perfect blend of passion, danger, and unforgettable characters. Whether you’re new to mafia romance or looking to discover your next gripping read, this list offers something for every dark romance fan. Explore these intense stories, and experience the allure of forbidden romance in the thrilling world of organised crime. Don’t miss out on these must-read mafia romance books—add them to your reading list today! 

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