Mafia Romance

⭐ 4.5

MEDIUM, HEA

“So good. The friction between Mia and Romolo is coming from all angles. That ending was not one I saw coming.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Enemies to Lovers, MMC/FMC has a Medical Condition, Forbidden Love Interest

⭐ 4.5

HOT, HEA

“This was so good. It was an Omegaverse Mafia book that scratched every itch. It was intriguing, dark, adventurous, emotional, and funny.” - Cardigan B

Omegaverse, MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Kidnapping, Revenge, Arranged Marriage, Friends to Lovers, Workplace, Grumpy/Sunshine

⭐ 4.25

HOT, HEA

“I loved everything about this book. Loved, loved, loved.” - Penelope Black

“Heart emojis everywhere. They angry-banged a lot.” - Cardigan B

25+ FMC, Arranged Marriage, Mafia, Tortured MMC, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers, Grumpy/Sunshine, Age Gap, Kidnapping, Russian FMC, Italian MMC, Secret Identity, Forbidden Love Interest, Witty Banter, Slow Burn

⭐ 4.25

MEDIUM, HEA

“I loved the physical language barrier that existed (even if it was pretend) so they got into a rhythm of paying attention to each other and finding a new way to exist.”- Cardigan B

Ballerina, Age Gap, Sign Language, Scarred MMC, Touch her and die, Mafia, Russian MMC, Bratva, Beauty & The Beast, Arranged Marriage, Doesn't Speak

⭐ 4.25

MEDIUM, HEA

“The tension between Castiano and Trilby is tangible. Really well done. The first honest virgin "first time" I've heard described. "It felt like razor blades." Yeah, it hurts. Never seen a tail bone called a ‘sit bone’ before.” - Cardigan B

Age 20+ FMC, Age Gap Romance, Italian FMC, Italian MMC, MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Loss of Parent (Death), Arranged Marriage, Slow Burn, Forced Proximity, Bodyguard

⭐ 4.0

HOT, HEA

“Ooo Victoria got creative with this one. Benny is hard not to love. He burned down his own house for her! That scene on the car at the beach was sooooomething.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Age Gap Romance, Tattoos, Loss of Parent (Death), Possessive MMC, Overcoming Past Trauma, Older Woman/Younger Man, Kidnapping

⭐ 4.0

MEDIUM, HEA

“This book was heartbreaking from beginning to end. You could feel Sera's desperation to build her own life and to have it RIPPED from her hands, watching Andreas set fire to it. Oh god, my heart. Well done. Self-harm (cutting) was anguish for me.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia, Mistaken Identity, Arranged Marriage, Healing Together, Past Coming Back to Haunt Them, Loss of Parent (Death), Captive Falls for Captor, Forgiveness Arc, Politics, Redemption, Virgin FMC

⭐ 3.5

HOT, HEA

“"He reaches a hand between us and paws at my clit" WHAT?! I got the sense in this series finale that the author was ready to be done with it. This was the perfect example - to date, her descriptions have been so elegant and sensual. And the constant reminders that they’re step siblings. It’s taboo, we get it.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia, Step-Sibling Crush, Arranged Marriage, Forbidden Love Interest, Kidnapping, Rescue, Age Gap Romance, Loss of Parent (Death), Loss of Sibling (Death), Grumpy/Sunshine, Virgin FMC, Gang Wars

⭐ 4.0

MEDIUM, HEA

“I loved this one. I think this was my first Neva book. She can’t stand up for herself so so e protects her. Sweet, sad, hopeful.” - Cardigan B

Healing Together, MMC Nurses FMC Back to Life, Overcoming Past Trauma, Possessive MMC, Age Gap Romance, Mafia/Organized Crime, Bratva, Protective MMC, Slow Burn Due to Past Trauma, Forced Proximity, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run

⭐ 4.0

HOT, HEA

“Ooooo this was dark. It was uncomfortable. It was just what I wanted. Skylar needs a kidney. Her dad stops at nothing to get one. He accidentally commissions one from organ farmers and they kill Renzo's next in line to get it.” - Cardigan B

Mafia/Organized Crime, Organ Trafficking, Kidnapping, Loss of Sibling, Touch her and die, Age Gap, Morally Grey MMC, Chef

⭐ 4.0

MEDIUM, HEA

“I like this one. Just could have saved each other a lot of trouble with some simple communication. But hey, what do I know. I'm just the reader.” - Penelope Black

Boss/Nanny, Nanny, Enemies to Lovers, MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, MC is a Single Parent, Virgin MMC, Age Gap Romance, Revenge, Forced Proximity, Secret Pregnancy, Doesn't Speak, Arranged Marriage, Slow Burn, Rape

⭐ 4.0

MEDIUM, HEA

“They could have been doing way more dark corner banging this whole time, as I was led to believe from the book jacket.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Grumpy/Sunshine, Age Gap Romance, Brother's Best Friend, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Secret Relationship, Unrequited Love

⭐ 4.0

MEDIUM, HEA

“I liked this one the best out of the series. It was a little wild given he just walked into her apartment to hide from the cops.” - Penelope Black

“Really liked this. FUCK HANS. There, I said it.” - Cardigan B

Mafia/Organized Crime, Shy FMC, Overcoming Past Trauma, Morally Grey (MMC), Childhood Trauma, Curvier FMC, Tall MMC

⭐ 4.0

MEDIUM, HEA

“Tara knows the definition of ‘malicious compliance’ and uses it with gusto. Her spirit is infectious.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Arranged Marriage, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Enemies to Lovers, Best Friend's Older Brother, Overcoming Past Trauma, Slow Burn

⭐ 4.0

MEDIUM, HEA

“I still don't understand what the hell the codes have to do with anything, but I absolutely LOVE Tristan - years of being a super tough villain has hardened him, but it's fun to watch him become a human with feelings.” - Penelope Black

AntiMMC, Enemies to LoversForced Proximity, Revenge, MMC rides a motorcycle, Touch her and die, Slow Burn

⭐ 4.0

MEDIUM, HEA

“If ever an FMC needed to be seen, it's Sienna. Drago was absolutely the right man for her. He loved her for her heart, chicken sweater and all.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Age 20+ FMC, Age 35+ MMC, Age Gap Romance, Italian FMC, Grumpy/Sunshine, Virgin FMC, Loss of Parent (Death), Loss of Sibling (Death)

⭐ 4.0

HOT, HEA

“A mafia arranged marriage. A forbidden love. A strange focus on birds. This book had everything. I LOVED Angelo. Normally for this type of spice, I'd call this MEDIUM, but the spanking in church put it to HOT.” - Cardigan B

Age Gap, Father’s Fiancee, Power Struggle, Family Rivalry, To-Be Continued, Secrets, Touch Her & Die, Hate to Love You

⭐ 4.0

MEDIUM, HEA

“I did like this one and the games they played were fun. The yacht thing was weird. And it never really seemed like he liked her.” - Cardigan B

Age Gap Romance, MC is involved in Mafia, Hidden Identity, To-Be Continued, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Morally Grey MMC, Possessive MMC, Obsessive MMC, Enemies to Lovers, Hate to Love You, Opposites Attract, Spanking, Dirty Talker, Rich/Wealthy MMC, Gang Wars

⭐ 4.0

HOT, HEA

“Dear god, the angst with these two. Pretty hilarious though with the sister getting knocked up by the pool boy, gardener?” - Penelope Black

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Arranged Marriage, Morally Grey MMC, Dirty Talker, Enemies to Lovers, Marriage of Convenience, Age Gap Romance, Slow Burn, Forced Proximity, Grumpy/Sunshine, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Bad Boy/Good Girl, Possessive MMC, Opposites Attract

⭐ 3.5

MEDIUM, HEA

“I'm the Maddest Reader. This took too long and then none of Giana's worries or thoughts were resolved. They just...evaporated. And we don't know ANYTHING about Christian.” - Cardigan B

25+ FMC, 30+ MMC, Age Gap, Brother's Best Friend, Russian MMC, Italian FMC, Mafia/Organized Crime, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Morally Grey MMC, Obsessive MMC, Second Chance, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Slow Burn

⭐ 4.25

MEDIUM, HEA

“What are the odds that she steps off the plane and lands her ass in The Devil's bar? It didn't have as much overt revenge as I was expecting, but I liked watching Ronan struggle with his feelings for Mila. Her poor attire seemed to work in her favor. Her dad was the definition of shithead.” - Cardigan B

Touch her and die, Mafia/Organized Crime, Russian MMC, Age Gap, Grumpy/Sunshine, Runaway

⭐ 4.0

MEDIUM, HEA

“I was ready to call Penelope all kinds of names for this one. But I was wrong - the twists and turns were great and the story was so much better than I was expecting. The part of the book where it was the "video" of the murder was the best.” - Cardigan B

Mafia/Organized Crime, Age Gap, Touch her and die, Sick Child, Secretary/Boss, Hidden Past, Hidden Identity, Ballerina

☆ 3.75

MEDIUM, HEA

“Less dark mafia, more slapstick mafia. Rocco kidnaps Sloan from her wedding to another man, they realize the feud between their families shouldn’t define their futures. A couple of unexpected twists keep it high stakes.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Kidnapping, Enemies to Lovers, Loss of Parent (Death), Forbidden Love Interest, Revenge, FMC is a Lonely Rich Girl

⭐ 3.75

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“She was kidnapped because her ex owed him money. And she’s been targeted three times for assassination. He promised to protect her…he didn’t.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Enemies to Lovers, Fake Engagement, Forced Proximity, Grumpy/Sunshine, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Cliffhanger Ending, Billionaire

⭐ 3.75

MEDIUM, HEA

“Dante was a prick who grew on me.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Kidnapping, Possessive MMC, Accidental/Surprise Pregnancy, Touch Her and Die Vibes

⭐ 4.0

HOT, HEA

“I think it was the audio version with Joe Arden that was amazing, other than that, the book was not great. MMC is pierced.” - Penelope Black

⭐ 3.75

HOT, HEA

“Lots of action, violence, and changing dynamics. Two things that kept me from a 4-star review: 1. No way in hell a mafia boss is okay with his wife banging two other guys in front of him. 2. The punishment to his twin was not believable. It was equivalent to a toddler time out." - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Arranged Marriage, Gang Wars, Why Choose, Reverse Harem, MC is a Twin, Enemies to Lovers, Rescue, Revenge, Hidden Identity

⭐ 3.75

MEDIUM, HEA

“I loved the idea that all of the deadliest people in the world are trained at an academy.” - Cardigan B

Bodyguard, Academic Setting, Academic Rivals, Russian MMC, Irish FMC, Loss of Parent, Loss of Sibling, Arranged Marriage

⭐ 3.75

MEDIUM, HEA

“The setup in this story was SICK. Like...I was creeped out. Michelle Heard did a fucking great job of giving me the heebies. She finally escapes to the Academy and does the one thing she's not supposed to: befriends Lucien, the son of the head of the Mafia.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia, Academic Setting, Murder Mystery, Forbidden Love Interest, Virgin FMC, Arranged Marriage, Stalker/Stalking, Assassin, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, MC has a Missing Parent

⭐ 3.75

HOT, HEA

“The last in the series. It was good and I loved what an overbearing man Damiano was. And that he said "no" to her first arranged marriage, destroyed her family (as an act of love), and adored Gabriella.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Arranged Marriage, Virgin FMC, Kidnapping, MC has Interfering Family, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Morally Grey MMC, Forced Proximity, Possessive MMC, MMC Falls First

⭐ 3.75

HOT, HEA

“The ultimate second chance romance. A man puts his wife second at every turn. She finally has enough and demands separation. This story is their way back. Honestly? She shouldn’t have stayed.” - Cardigan B

Separated/Divorcing/Divorced, Reunited after Divorce, Loss of Parent (Death), MC has Interfering Family, MC is Shunned by Family, FMC previous abused (not by MMC), First Love

⭐ 3.75

MEDIUM, HEA

“The author kept setting the vibe like she was handing out burns, but really they were...pokes with a cold stick.” - Cardigan B

“FMC kind of annoyed me. She didn't seem to ask the right questions over the year about the missing fiance or when this strange man just started stalking her. ” - Penelope Black

MC is involved in Mafia, Neighbors, Protective MMC, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Amnesia, Hidden Identity

⭐ 3.75

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“Same universe as Accidental Witness. It’s messy. She's supposed to be with Rafe, but she mouth-bangs his enforcer and falls in love in 4 days. She’s pregnant, but she acts like she's not pregnant a lot so it's easy to forget. Sin's house sounded like a shanty.” - Cardigan B

Age Gap, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, Cliffhanger Ending, Possessive MMC, Morally Grey MMC, Bodyguard, Mafia/Organized Crime, Strong Sister Bond, Submissive FMC

⭐ 4.0

HOT, HEA

“THANK GOD Sin became the MMC. Rafe sucks and it makes me not want to read book 3. He doesn't really have any redeemable qualities, especially when you read his epilogue. I loved Laurel and Sin together.” - Cardigan B

30+ MMC, Age Gap, Older MMC, Pregnancy Kidnapping, Accidental/Surprise Pregnancy, Cliffhanger Ending, Possessive MMC, Morally Grey MMC, Tall FMC, Bodyguard, Mafia/Organized Crime, Strong Sister Bond, Submissive FMC

⭐ 3.75

HOT, HEA

“LOVED this book. Honestly, I only gave it less than 4 because I wanted more story and I would have liked more background on her POV from her time with her sister and father. It picked up too far in the future.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Mistaken Identity, Arranged Marriage, Nurse/Caretaker, MC is a Runaway, Opposites Attract

⭐ 3.75

HOT, HEA

“Really good story. The plot before the marriage was heartbreaking. But the FMC was VIOLENTLY VIRGIN.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Age Gap Romance, Obsessive MMC, Possessive MMC, Forced Proximity, Morally Grey MMC, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Virgin FMC, FMC previous abused (not by MMC), Revenge, MC has a Tragic Past, MC has Bullying Siblings, "Mysterious, Brooding (MMC)"

⭐ 3.75

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“First time I have ever heard, ‘I have to drain the lady lizard’” - Penelope Black

“No way he waited 10 years. No. Way.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Russian MMC, Age 20+ FMC, Age 30+ FMC, Arranged Marriage, Loss of Parent (Death), Abusive Parent(s), Stalker/Stalking, Virgin FMC

⭐ 3.5 & ⭐ 1.5

MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED

“BUCKLE. UP. You’re going to hate Mia. She’s too pliant and empathetic toward MAFIA MEN. She doesn’t listen. But I, Cardigan B, was hooked by this series. Try Accidental Witness and go from there.” - Cardigan B

Mafia/Organized Crime, Witness to a crime, Young, Innocent, Naive FMC, Age Gap Kidnapping, Rape, High School, Interfering Family, Villain Becomes MMC, Captive Falls for Captor, Love Triangle, Boyfriend's Uncle

⭐ 4.0

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“Not as dark, but it's fucking psychotic. Meg is strong armed into the Morelli's family and for all of her weirdness, I really liked her. I like her less now that I'm more books in, but this was an entertaining and dark read. She takes a bullet for the boss - how is this going to work out??” - Cardigan B

Mafia/Organized Crime, Down on her Luck FMC, Age Gap Romance, FMC Gives Herself as Payment, Kidnapping, No Use of Contraception, Possessive MMC, Captive Falls for Captor, Forced Proximity, Accidental/Surprise Pregnancy

⭐ 3.5

HOT, HEA

“HAHHAHAHA well this book shifts focus from Mateo to Adrian, his right hand. It's awkward and this is probably the least unsettling of the series so far, but it sets up a ton of story. Elise is a simple girl who just wants to serve. Adrian is having weird feels about it.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, "Young, Innocent, Naive FMC", Longtime Crush, Obsessive MMC, Morally Grey MMC, Revenge, MC has Interfering Family, Dark

⭐ 3.5

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“WHOA well this explains A LOT. I loved that she kept calling Meg "the maid" because honestly, I now dislike Meg a lot. This different perspective is fascinating. I really like Francesca and Sal together.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Forbidden Love Interest, Morally Grey MMC, Power Struggle, Emotional Abuse, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Obsessive MMC, Secret Relationship, Grumpy/Sunshine, MC has Interfering Family

⭐ 3.75

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“What the fuck is this? I kept expecting Mateo to get rid of Meg. Honestly, it's clear he wants Mia. And now he talked Meg into sharing and it's going as well as expected. It's GUTWRENCHING and impossible to see how things can get better.” - Cardigan B

Age Gap Romance, Older MMC, MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Kidnapping

⭐ 3.75

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“Another kidnapping and another rape? There is so much of this happening. I'm as broken as all of these fucking people. Also, this is a crazy dark series...but the author won't use the word "vomit." It's always "toss her cookies" - why have multiple rapes but soften the vomit language?” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Age Gap Romance, Morally Grey MMC, Small Town Return, Redemption, Obsessive MMC, "Young, Innocent, Naive FMC"

⭐ 3.5

HOT, HEA

"I'm not going to be mean to the mother of my boyfriend's rape baby." <---- Sums up this series. This did NOT tie up all the loose ends and I hate that.“ - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Obsessive MMC, Morally Grey MMC, Captive Falls for Captor (Not Stockholm Syndrome), Revenge, Survival, Accidental/Surprise Pregnancy

⭐ 4.0

HOT, HEA

“WHOA. This was the best of the series, but only because it's the "deleted scenes" and fills in holes. Loved it. They added some +Adrian stories which were steamy. Loved seeing how the Carly/Madison scheme came about.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, "Young, Innocent, Naive FMC", Obsessive MMC, Age 20+ MMC, Age Gap Romance, Captive Falls for Captor (Not Stockholm Syndrome), Revenge

⭐ 3.5

HOT, HEA

“I’m a huge Michelle Heard fan. This isn’t her best book, but it’s alright. I couldn't get a handle on Grace - she was ferocious when it came to protecting her sister, but she deflated like a balloon when her sister wasn't in danger. Loved Santiago. I'll read his book.” - Cardigan B

FMC previous abused (not by MMC), Rape, Arranged Marriage, Age 30+ FMC, Rescue, Sign Language, MC has a Missing Sibling, Widow, Assassin

⭐ 3.5

MEDIUM, HEA

“I really liked the first 60% of this book. The revenge plots, the hidden motivations, the spice. It was really good. But the last 40% of the book, it unraveled for me. There's cheating, pregnancy, and the MMC becomes President of the United States.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Politics, Cheating, Arranged Marriage, Virgin FMC, Rich/Wealthy MMC, Love Triangle

⭐ 3.5

HOT, HEA

“She’s sold to him to pay her father’s debts. He doesn’t want a wife and plans to make her life hell. But they fall for each other. Hard. Twist at the end is actual twist.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Ballerina, Arranged Marriage, Virgin FMC, Slow Burn, Family Rivalry, Obsessive MMC, Touch Her and Die, Dark

⭐ 3.5

HOT, HEA

“This shouldn't have been good. Three billionaires living in a loft together who run a train on a delivery girl with a beat up bike? It doesn't work. But for some unholy reason the characters and writing actually made it fun. I don't know what to do anymore. “ - Cardigan B

Organized crime, billionaires, why choose, age gap, grumpy/sunshine

⭐ 3.5

HOT, HEA

“I liked this one better than Crow. Was a bit deeper with a good amount of backstory.” - Penelope Black

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Virgin MMC, Assassin, Accidental/Surprise Pregnancy, Stalker/Stalking, Second Chance, Age Gap Romance, Slow Burn, Obsessive MMC, Possessive MMC, Irish MMC, Grumpy/Sunshine, Forced Proximity

⭐ 3.5

MEDIUM, HEA

“I did like this, but there wasn't enough story to give it a higher rating. It says it's a stand-alone, but I think you have to read book 1 "Brutal Prince" to care more about these characters.“ - Cardigan B

Italian FMC, Russian MMC, Mafia/Organized Crime, Kidnapping, Ballerina, Age Gap Romance