Mafia Romance Books To Read

He took her as payment. He never expected to fall for her fire. When Mira Valente’s brother vanishes with cartel money, the mafia comes knocking—and she’s the price. Cold, ruthless, and untouchably powerful, Jace Romano doesn’t need a wife. But Mira? She’s defiant, sharp-tongued, and everything he wasn’t prepared for. Forced into a marriage she never wanted, Mira enters a world ruled by silence, blood, and shadows. Jace may own her freedom, but not her soul. She refuses to break, even as the lines between hate and desire begin to blur. But when secrets surface, betrayals cut deep, and war brews on all sides, Mira and Jace must choose: destroy each other—or fight to survive something neither of them ever saw coming. A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers mafia romance filled with power, passion, and the kind of love that could ruin them both… or make them unstoppable.

For accidentally poisoning his own master, Luo Fan loses his grandmaster cultivation and is banished from his sect. He ends up in Xianru, an empire dominated by the largest dark sect in the continent, the Eternal Damnation Sect, led by the notorious bearer of the Ancient Demonic Core, the devil who called himself Ruan Yanjun. Blind and suffering from an unknown illness, he sets out in the secular world for the first time. All he wants now is to lead an ordinary life as an ordinary man. But Ruan Yanjun is not about to let that happen. After searching for the banished priest for months, he finally finds Luo Fan in the care of a woman. The once revered grandmaster and Divine Mage is now broken, blind, and dying. However, he still sees hope. He is willing to do everything to nurture him back to his former self and sit him on a throne, whether he likes it or not. It’s not out of kindness, of course. He is not called the Devil of the South for no reason.

Behind the sleek glass and steel of Seoul's corporate towers, a seductive game of power and desire unfolds. Can their love affair survive the ruthless landscape of office politics

Michelle finds herself on a difficult dillemna she has to choose between a planned life and fated romance

Love is many things, but love does not live in the arms of the man who bought you. To love and be possessed by the man who had bought me as his wife, maybe I should have ran away when I could but saving my family from the growing debts is the only thing I could live for. So, I rather be possessed by Angelo Rossi, my husband and the capo of the Italian mafia. Milene sees her world crumbling down after the death of her father, what seemed like a perfect world comes crashing down within the twinkle of an eye. Being the eldest daughter of the Scardoni family, she felt the need to help out when her family began to face endless embarrassment from loan sharks but what seemed like a duty to maintain the peace of her family ended up with her being sold to a capo in the Italian mafia world. All Angelo needed is a bride who would ease the tension surrounding the sudden attempt on his life. He used the helpless situation yet selfish act of the Scardoni widow to gain her daughter as his bride but ends up developing deep feelings for her. As Milene is being forced to live with Angelo as his wife, she is faced with some difficulties in the underworld facing endless criticism from women who has been there before her. With the increased tension, Angelo finds himself going through anything just to protect his wife, he finds himself being forced to forfeit his role as capo because of his unwillingness to send Milene away and then get himself acquainted with the Russian mafia family by marrying the pakhan’s daughter. What happens when he wakes up one morning to discover that Milene is no longer by his side? Would he give up everything to look for her or would he believe the tales that is being told.

“All I did was open the wrong door… and I ended up at the heart of Italy’s most dangerous mafia game.” Rina Kagawa—quiet, reserved, and content to live in the shadows—never expected to cross paths with Aren Falco, the ruthless mafia king whose name is whispered in fear throughout Italy. One slap. That’s all it took to spark a fire between them—one that can never be extinguished. Now, she’s bound to his world of danger and power, where nothing is forgiven and nothing is forgotten. With every heartbeat, she falls deeper into his darkness—caught in a dance between desire and destruction… where escape is impossible. Behind palace doors and masked faces… Will she survive his deadly world? Or will she burn everyone in it—including herself?

Born into the heart of the mafia, Hina Kazama and Yuta Sakamoto had been inseparable since childhood. But when Yuta’s family relocated to Paris so his mother could pursue her dream in design, the bond they shared quietly fractured. Six years later, Yuta returns to Tokyo to attend college, the weight of their shared past and the unspoken feelings between them continue to draw them back together.

Zelda Delacroix is no ordinary girl—raised in a world of affluence, power, and hidden secrets, she’s adopted into the prestigious Delacroix family, where appearances are everything and silence is survival. But beneath the surface of her new life lies a web of forbidden desire, fractured loyalties, and dangerous truths no one dares to speak. As Zelda tries to navigate university, dreams of becoming an architect, and the unrelenting expectations of the Delacroix household, she finds herself drawn to Lucien—the cold, enigmatic eldest son of the family who has always watched her from a distance. He’s off-limits, untouchable, and infuriatingly magnetic. Their connection simmers quietly, the tension growing more unbearable with each stolen glance and whispered word. But Lucien isn’t the only one watching her. The family’s secrets begin to unravel, and a forgotten brother erased from all records haunts the corners of Zelda’s life. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that could shatter the Delacroix name—and cost her everything. Meanwhile, rivals emerge. Marcella, a cunning girl from another elite family, pretends to befriend Zelda while scheming to steal Lucien. And Delphine Vale, a petite and seemingly harmless classmate, hides sinister intentions beneath her sweet smile. Every step Zelda takes forward is shadowed by betrayal. With her budding friendship with the genuine and free-spirited Ariyah, and the quiet support of her adoptive brothers Berrett and Ryan, Zelda tries to hold on to her sanity. But as the line between protector and possessor blurs in her relationship with Lucien, and long-buried feelings rise to the surface, Zelda must decide: Can she survive the weight of a love that was never meant to happen? And in a house built on secrets… who will burn first?

From being a sex slave to the mafia lord’s favourite, follow the story of Mina Angel, from being a sassy girl to the mafia lord princess. Aaron Vertercio, the mafia Lord took a liking to Mina, he’d do anything for Mina to be his sex slave, even if he had to make Mina and her sick mom homeless and suffer. “What, I woke up like this” Mina said. “ Go back and change princess!” Aaron growled “ Why?” Aaron walked towards her, the aura was enough to send a shiver down someone's spine Mina was slammed against the wall, and Aaron locked her in his arms “Remember this, you are mine and mine alone”. You can follow me on Discord; _Mckenzie_

Kim Soyeon, a reckless 20-year-old heiress to a Dubai real estate empire, lives for luxury and parties, ignoring her late father's will that demands she marry to claim her fortune. When her mother schemes to pair her with Park Jungwoo, a Stoic 32-year-old businessman who fought his way out of poverty, sparks fly between two opposites. Soyeon thinks Jungwoo is dull and arrogant; he sees her as a spoiled child. But amidst Dubai's dazzling nights, from Burj Khalifa to Palm Jumeirah, love begins to bloom through hilarious mishaps and dramatic misunderstandings. With a charming rival stirring trouble and family pressures mounting, can Soyeon grow up and find true love? And will Jungwoo open his heart to a world he's never dared to explore? VIP Romance is an emotional rollercoaster packed with laughter, tears, and swoon-worthy romance, where two worlds collide in the heart of the city of dreams!

A girl spending her time in the pages of her lost beloved books.

Zoe Hawkins lost everything in one night — her parents murdered, her twin sister, Chloe, dead, and her home slipping through her fingers. Alone and desperate, she assumes her sister's identity in a high-stakes competition, determined to win the prize money and reclaim her life. But living as Chloe comes with complications — especially when two mysterious brothers stir emotions she’s never known. One offers solace. The other? Heartache and betrayal. Yet her heart refuses to let go of either. As secrets buried in the house begin to surface, Zoe must face the truth: her sister’s death wasn’t just a tragedy — it was the beginning of something much darker.

When university student Theo Ramirez has a chance run-in with Officer Mara Delaney, a solitary and sharp-witted policewoman with a past she keeps tightly guarded, neither expects the encounter to spark an unlikely, age-gap friendship that reshapes both their lives. Set against the backdrop of a tense campus protest, institutional scrutiny, and public misinterpretation, Parallel Lines explores the fragile space between trust and assumption, intimacy and visibility. As Theo navigates accusations, alienation, and the weight of being “too close” to someone like Mara, the two form a bond that defies categorization—one forged not by romance, but by mutual recognition in a world that prefers simpler narratives. When whispers swell into hearings and headlines, both must decide how much they’re willing to risk to remain part of each other’s lives. Spanning years, careers, and quiet acts of devotion, Parallel Lines is a story about the quiet heroism of platonic love, the resilience of chosen connection, and what it means to stand beside someone—especially when the world tells you not to.

A 666 Chapter of ghost stories to read before death. Can you reach 666?

Bound

In a world of luxury and power, Olivia's life is forever changed when she's forced into a contract marriage with Alexander, a ruthless and enigmatic mafia boss with a dark past. But Olivia is already committed to Ryan, her charming and brilliant medical doctor boyfriend, and she's determined to find a way out of the arrangement. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of her new role, Olivia finds herself drawn to Alexander's commanding presence and intense passion, even as she struggles to maintain her relationship with Ryan. But as the love triangle between them ignites, Olivia must confront the secrets and lies that bind them all together.

"Please my lord!!! Lend me the money,I promise to pay you back!! I just need to start up a business to take care of my family please!" The man cried in front of the mafia boss sitting down like a king on the chair smoking dangerously "So what if you can't pay back?" He asked in his cold scary voice The man kept quiet for a while before speaking up "I will give you my daughter" He finally said "I don't remember you having a daughter" The boss frowned "My wife gave birth yesterday,that's why I'm here for money...my lord" He said "Okay......deal" The boss said and immediately the man fell flat on the floor "Thank you so much!!!" The mafia boss turned to his men "Get him a bag and make him sign the contract" He ordered "Yes boss" The man was taken away after that. Soon enough,the boss's seven years old son came in with the mobsters,sweating all over as he had been training all day as usual. "Why are you here? Your training time isn't over" The boss said "Dad I'm tired......." "Never say that word in front of me again you weak human!!!" His father yelled and the boy broke into tears "No more tears!! Mafias are strong men,tears and weaknesses are taboos!!" He shouted "I want to play with other kids......" "How many times have I told you that you're not like other kids?" The boss stood up "Take him away,add extra two hours to his training session" He ordered his men "Yes boss!" And like that,they dragged the little boy out while he continue crying.

Ayla Navarro doesn’t believe in love. Wala siyang tiwala sa kahit sinong lalaki — lahat sila, iniwan, niloko, nilaro siya. Kaya ngayon, siya na ang naglalaro. Man-hater. Heartbreaker. Mafia heiress. She swore she’d grow old single, in heels, and with zero commitment. But that vow crumbled the moment her father decided to arrange her marriage. At ang mapapangasawa niya? Hindi basta-bastang lalaki. Sadiq Amir Al-Farouk. Tahimik. May baril sa likod, tas may tasbih sa kamay. An Ustadz. A mafia boss. He’s calm, gentle, and scarily patient. He doesn’t flirt. He doesn’t chase. But damn, he stares like he already owns you. Ayla hates the idea of being owned. Kaya gagawin niya ang lahat para mabuwisit at mabasag ang lalaking ‘yon. Pero ang hindi niya alam? Hindi lahat ng lalaki pare-pareho. Because Sadiq... plays the long game. And while Ayla's busy trying to ruin him, he’s already falling. Quietly. Deeply. Dangerously. Now they’re living under one roof. Bound by a contract. At habang araw-araw, tinatapatan ni Sadiq ang init ni Ayla ng lambing at respeto… she starts to wonder— Paano kung hindi siya dapat tumakbo? Paano kung this time... she's finally safe?

A teen Romancee!! in a Cafe ? Strangers to lovers....

An unknown entity waved the supposedly limb-looking arm, knocking unconscious a fated but unfateful person sending him to an unknown space and time, dreaming about the thinnest and lacklustre red string. A man with a soul unique for himself, unknown if it’s better or worse than everybody. Story unknown or is it?

One accidental kiss, a jealous ex, and a coffee-shop crush , Star finds herself tangled in a love triangle she didn’t see coming. Now she must decide follow her guarded heart or risk it all for the boy who challenges everything she thought she knew about love.