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ACROSS THE RED ROSE GARDEN  - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Aureliafate
Arabella Montaña has spent her entire life believing she is an ordinary daughter of a powerful Italian family. But on the day she is forced into an arranged marriage with Alessandro Hawthorne, the ruthless heir to a feared mafia empire, everything she knows begins to unravel. Alessandro is cold, possessive, and dangerously powerful. To him, their marriage is a strategic alliance, not a love story. Arabella refuses to become the obedient wife he expects, even as she is trapped inside his world of blood, violence, and secrets. Then, during a visit to her childhood home, Arabella discovers her parents murdered and realizes the killers are still inside. Alessandro saves her from the attack, but the night changes everything. As danger closes around them, their forced proximity slowly becomes something neither of them can control. But the greatest betrayal has yet to come. Arabella discovers that the family who raised her has hidden the truth about her identity. She is not a Montaña. She is Arabella De La Cruz the last surviving heir to one of the most powerful mafia bloodlines in Spain. Now hunted by those who want her dead, betrayed by those she trusted, and bound to a husband who knows more than he has revealed, Arabella must decide whether to run from her inheritance or become the queen she was born to be.
148
Shadows of Forbidden Desire-I slept with my mafia bro in-law - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Queen Nahzy
In the opulent underbelly of Milan, where billionaires wield power like weapons and secrets simmer in the shadows, Isabella Moretti is the perfect trophy—trapped in a cold contract marriage to CEO Lorenzo Bianchi to save her family's crumbling legacy. Three years of neglect have left her a shell, until one reckless, alcohol-fueled night at an elite masked club unleashes her desires in a scorching one-night stand with a mysterious stranger. His commanding touch, whispered Italian endearments, and raw passion awaken something fierce within her... but she flees at dawn, praying their paths never cross again. Fate has other plans. At a glittering family gala, she locks eyes with him: Dante Bianchi, Lorenzo's ruthless step-brother and Italy's most feared trillionaire mafia lord. A man who executes enemies without mercy, yet melts into a protective lover boy for her alone—calling her "Piccola mia" as he handles her fragile heart with unexpected tenderness. As their forbidden affair ignites into soul-deep love, filled with heart-fluttering moments and toe-curling erotic nights that will leave you breathless, betrayal brews. Lorenzo, driven by jealousy and hatred, defies sacred family rules to unleash a fiery attack, killing Dante and reclaiming Isabella in chains. But love like theirs doesn't die easily. In a jaw-dropping twist, Dante rises from the ashes, reclaiming his empire and his woman—now pregnant with their child. As he retires from the shadows for family, one question lingers: Will he spare his treacherous brother, or will blood finally spill? Dive into this addictive billionaire mafia romance packed with steamy suspense, emotional redemption, and twists that keep you flipping pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of forbidden desires and happily-ever-afters earned through fire.
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A Marriage with the Mafia Prince - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Zayna Vale
Alyssa Hart is out of options. Drowning in medical debt, with her mother’s life hanging in the balance, she’s desperate for a solution. When an unexpected email offers her an interview at the mysterious Valentino Enterprises, she doesn’t hesitate. But what she walks into isn’t a job opportunity... it’s a marriage contract. The powerful and feared Valentino Crime family needs a wife for their heir, Stephano Valentino. Cold, ruthless, and utterly uninterested in love, Stephano has discarded every woman his parents have introduced him to. They don’t expect Alyssa to be any different. The deal is simple: marry Stephano, bear his heir, and in two years, she’ll be free, with enough money to ensure her mother’s survival. There’s only one rule: this is not a real marriage. Stephano can do as he pleases, but Alyssa is bound to him alone. She should hate him. He gives her every reason to. But the longer she stays, the more she begins to see through the cracks in his armour. Beneath his icy exterior is something broken, something she can’t help but want to fix. And Stephano, who swore he would never care, finds himself drawn to the woman he was never meant to love. But in their world, love is a weakness, and breaking the rules always comes with a price...
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THE CRIME LORD'S OBSESSION  - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Rayaa
Tatyana Petrov was never meant to be his forever. She was meant to be his payment. To end a brutal mafia war in Kazan, an innocent woman is offered in marriage to Nikolai Markov, the city’s most feared crime lord. Their marriage is a transaction, not a union. She becomes his possession, protected by his power and imprisoned by his rules. He keeps her at arm’s length, determined to use her to settle old debts and avenge his clan. But the more he resists her, the more she becomes something he cannot afford to dispose of. She becomes the quiet center of his chaos and his weakness he would set the world ablaze to protect. As danger closes in, his loyalty is torn apart by a truth that changes everything: she is not his enemy’s blood… but his own. Bound by a marriage meant to end a war, they must now choose between honor, power, and a love that was never meant to exist.
175
Owned by the Don  - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Oluwabukola
Sofia Valenti is good at two things, staying invisible and understanding numbers as an accountant. As a financial analyst at De Luca Enterprises, she has spent three years being exactly what the company needs, precise, discreet, and completely unremarkable. Then her supervisor hands her a suspicious account and tells her to audit it. What Sofia finds in it is the proof of a global mafia network including money laundering routes, shell companies connected to criminal enterprises in twelve countries, and at the centre of all of it, one name, Lorenzo De Luca. She goes home and tells her friend about what she finds out only to discover that Lucy, who is also a reporter, had released the information in the morning as a cover story. She also revealed that her source works directly with the finance books in De Luca Enterprises. It takes Lorenzo's mafia partners to put two and two together and go after Sofia. In the midst of everything, Lorenzo shows up and demands that she be released. The higher ups give them an ultimatum, Lorenzo and Sofia get married to ensure her silence and make sure he protects her from anyone looking for evidence. Being a well known figure, Lorenzo proposes they act in public, a ruse to make the public think they have an ongoing relationship. Sofia and Lorenzo grow closer over time as they live together and learn each other's habits. In the midst of legal investigations and court dealings, the Ferraro family from Naples launches a brutal assault on Lorenzo's empire and takes Sofia as their weapon against him. She will discover the most terrifying truth of all. That the most dangerous man in New York does not negotiate for territory or money or power. He negotiates for her.
654
The Billionaire's Breeding Vessel  - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Lindy Writes
"I’ll marry you... but only if you save my mother," Melinda Jason whispered, her voice trembling with raw desperation as she stood before the intimidating billionaire Stanley Stewart. He looked at her with cold piercing eyes and replied, “Fine. But you’ll give me an heir. That’s the only reason I need a wife.” She ran to him with guts and reckless hope, signing the contract marriage that promised to save her dying mother. On their wedding night, however, Stanley tore away her virginity in the most humiliating way possible. “You’re nothing but a vessel,” he said coldly as he took her without emotion, leaving her shattered and bleeding on silk sheets. “Don’t expect love. This is a transaction!!” When Melinda discovered she was pregnant, she dared to hope again. “Maybe this baby will change everything,” she whispered to herself, gently touching her stomach. But fate delivered a brutal betrayal. She overheard Stanley speaking to his family: “She was only ever a breeding vessel. Once the child is born, we take him and dispose of her. She means nothing to me.” Heartbroken and furious, Melinda swore her child would never become a pawn in his dangerous mafia empire. She vanished without a trace, faking her death to protect her unborn baby. Six years later, the world knows her as Dr. Melinda Jason, a brilliant, untouchable neurosurgeon radiating power, beauty, and icy poise. Now the tables have turned. The man who once used her so cruelly is on his knees before her, his voice breaking as he begs, “Melinda… please. Give me a chance to make this right.” Will she destroy the billionaire who broke her… or finally do him to the fullest?
883
Mafia Marriage of Convenience - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Lady lily
Note- this is an omegaverse where men gives birth- A marriage signed in blood. A poisoner in a silk suit. And the lie that could burn an empire to the ground. Santiago Rivera is the cold-blooded Don of Rivera Global. He doesn’t do love, and he certainly doesn't do mercy. But to seize the North Atlantic shipping routes and bury the rival Cruz family forever, he needs a husband. When Eduardo Cruz offers up his most chaotic, scandal-ridden grandson as a blood-sacrifice, Santiago takes the bait. He expects a puppet. He expects a brat. He doesn't expect a man who tastes like danger and looks like a prayer. Lanka Cruz is living a dead man’s life. Forced to wear his cousin’s name and hide his own identity, he’s trapped in a den of wolves. To the world, he’s the "Devil of Coral Gables"—a drug-addled socialite with a trail of bodies in his wake. In reality, he’s a painter caught in a mafia crossfire, forced into a marriage with the one man powerful enough to execute him if the truth ever leaks. The rules were simple: Stay in the penthouse. Play the part. Never let the Rivera Don under your skin. But in the humid heat of Miami, the lines between a merger and a murder begin to blur. Santiago is hungry for the truth, and Lanka is starving for a touch that isn't a threat. As the Rivera family circles like sharks and the ghosts of Lanka’s past come screaming for blood, the only thing more dangerous than the lie is the heat between them.
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THE EMPIRE SHE BUILT - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Wonderful65
Alexander once pursued Aurelia passionately in college, eventually marrying him after graduation. Together, they founded Alexander Cosmetics, with Aurelia secretly investing $1 million and using her hidden abilities to create revolutionary anti‑aging products. However, on their third anniversary, Alexander discovers Alexander cheating with his returning first love. Heartbroken, she divorces him and leaves quietly. After the divorce, Aurelia begins reclaiming her true identity — heiress of the mysterious Virel family — while encountering new man who treat her with genuine warmth and admiration. As Aurelia rises in power, wealth, and influence, Alexander begins to realize the truth about Aurelia's sacrifices. Filled with regret, he tries desperately to win her back. But Aurelia has changed And this time she may never return.
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A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL'S SON - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
C.S. Cristh
Isabella Castellano wants freedom from her father’s control. When he forces her into marriage with Vittorio Romano, a man known for cruelty, she decides to fight back. The only person powerful enough to help her is Dante Salvatore, her childhood rival and the one man she never thought she would need. She asks him to pretend to be her fiancé so she can escape the arranged marriage. He agrees, but only on his own terms. Living together for the act brings back every memory of their years of rivalry and every feeling they tried to hide. What started as a lie begins to feel real, and one kiss changes everything. Now the world believes she is his, and his enemies come after her to hurt him. Their deal turns into danger and their act turns into love, but in Crimson Bay love can destroy everything they’ve built.
10
1.3K
Promised to the Mafia Devil - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Onyx
At eighteen, Camila Vega has spent her life obeying her father’s rules. Then he trades her future to Dante Moretti, the ruthless heir of a rival mafia syndicate, to secure peace between their families. Known throughout the underworld as the Devil, Dante is feared, untouchable, and nothing like the husband Camila would have chosen. She expects cruelty. She doesn’t expect the quiet protection behind his violence or the wounded man hidden beneath his cold reputation. But their marriage is built on power, and someone inside their families is determined to destroy the fragile alliance. As enemies close in, Camila becomes both Dante’s greatest weakness and his only reason to fight. Now she must choose between escaping the husband she was forced to marry and trusting the dangerous man who may be the only person capable of saving her. Because falling for the Mafia Devil may be the most dangerous choice of all.
761
The Billionaire's Ultimatum - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Whisker Whispers
To inherit his father’s empire and merge two powerful companies, Xavier Blackwell must obey one condition… He must marry his late mother’s nurse. Cold, ambitious, and emotionally unavailable, Xavier agrees only for business. Love is not part of the deal. Laura Grey is drowning in debt and hiding from a dangerous stalker. When a billionaire offers her marriage, protection, and security, she accepts… even though she knows she is walking into a world she does not belong in. What begins as a contract marriage soon turns into a dangerous game of desire, secrets, and betrayal. Because Xavier is hiding the truth about his family… And Laura’s past may destroy them both. In a world of power, obsession, and forbidden love, will their forced marriage become their greatest mistake… or their only salvation?
10
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His Promised Sin - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Vee writes
"Stay awake," he ordered softly, deadly. "Stay, or I swear I’ll fuck you alive right here just to keep your heart beating." *** She signed her submission. Now she has to surrender her soul. Aria Valente is the picture of perfection, billionaire heiress, tech mogul, mafia princess. But beneath the steel facade lies a secret desire to surrender in a world where control is an absolute necessity for survival. To submit. One night at the infamous Crimson Vault BDSM club, she meets a masked dangerous man who makes her knees weak with one command his name is Dominus. Their chemistry is dangerous, their sessions addictive so she agrees to become his submissive under a strict contract. He never shows his face. He gives no name. Only rules. Only touch. Only pleasure. She is summoned by her family and finds out that she was betrothed at birth to the Don of a powerful Moretti mafia this is meant to merge bloodlines and end an old vendetta. Refusal means losing her shares, her company, her freedom. She vows to destroy the union. Until she meets her future husband ,Nero Moretti, the youngest, most feared Don in Italy. And when she sees him she freezes. Because Nero… Is Dominus. Now bound by blood, lust, and secrets, Aria must play his game or lose everything. But what if she doesn’t want to win anymore?
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Becoming a Substitute Wife for a Cold Mafia
 - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Sarah Latifah
Life is unfair, that's what Helga Novalie thought, living in poverty and torture from her drunk and gambler father. The girl had to sacrifice everything, her job and her future. Even the hope of getting out of that hell felt impossible. However, one night Helga accidentally witnessed a car accident where the female driver tried to save Helga but in vain. Who would have thought that it was the beginning of how Helga got out of the hell created by her father? However, Helga never knew that a new, colder, and more thrilling hell was waiting for her when Zean Wilder made Helga his replacement wife. A famous billionaire like Zean could not possibly be involved in the dark mafia world. Helga, who was trying to get out of that cold and dark hell, learned that the woman she had saved and given the necklace to was Helga's older sister who had long since left with their mother. Feelings of anger and revenge burned in Helga's heart and she swore to find whoever killed her older sister. However, Helga's existence is threatened because of a secret hidden in her necklace. Can Helga find her happiness amidst the hell that always surrounds her, and conquer Zean's cold and empty heart? Who would have thought that something big was waiting for them both?
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His Rules, Her Ruin - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Sofia maren
I had a one-night stand with the man who destroyed my brother’s life. Unknown to me, he’s the man I’m supposed to be investigating… Now, I’m carrying his child—and he’s the only thing keeping me alive. Jenny Havans neatly controlled lifestyle all changed the night she had a reckless encounter with a man she didn’t know would spark a desire she couldn’t resist… and unknowingly, tie her to the man who was behind the destruction of everything she's ever loved. Adrian Red… he's a well known, respected business man to everyone else. But a scheming mafia boss behind closed curtains. Adrian offers her a choice… The Contract. And as their forced proximity gradually turned their hatred into a forbidden desire, Jenny later uncovers the most heartbreaking truth of all… that one night wasn't just a random encounter. But she was collateral. Years ago, her father used her as collateral to get a loan, and if he couldn't repay… she would be taken. Adrian didn't just stumble into her life—he bought her. Now, stuck between her mission for vengeance and a craving she can’t escape… Jenny is pregnant with the heir to an empire she once swore to ruin.
10
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Dooming the mafia devil  - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
MIFF BOOKS
She was sent to destroy him. A man feared in the shadows, a mafia lord whose name alone commanded power and blood. Serafina Dunes had one mission: send Rapheal Dekoms to hell. Murdered by her husband’s mistress, Yuanita Serra was ripped from life before her time—only to be reborn as a missionier, and her first task was to kill Rapheal Dekoms. But fate had other plans. What was meant to be a deadly mission became a dangerous game of desire and hate, where every glance and every touch ignited a fire she couldn’t control—and threatened to unravel everything he had ever built.
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The Devil’s Embrace - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Queenarra
An innocent girl named Yara is trapped in the dark world of Damian Devatra, a cold man who rules under the shadow of evil. Initially trying to save her mother, Yara accepts Damian's offer to be a servant for a year but never expected to become part of Damian's plan for revenge. Between hatred and manipulation, Yara must endure Damian's cruelty while he struggles with his dark past and growing feelings. Will Damian succeed in avenging himself on Yara when he begins to love her?
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Collateral Heart : Owned By The Mafia King - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Daisy Lady
Elena Jefferson lost everything when her parents died. Stripped of her inheritance and treated as an outsider by her own family, she spent years waiting for the day she could reclaim what was rightfully hers. Instead, she is betrayed once again and handed over as collateral to settle her family's debt. Her new master is Kaiser Castillo, Europe's most powerful Mafia King—a dangerous man who has long desired her. With nowhere else to turn, Elena proposes a deal: she will become his wife if he helps her destroy those who ruined her life. But in a world ruled by power, blood, and secrets, revenge may cost her heart.
10
770
The Disappearance of Anjani Clarissa - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Wiwien Wintarto
Anjani Clarissa disappeared. Not only from her family and the people closest to her, but also from the ordinary life she had always known. And it all began just as she was struggling under the weight of mounting personal and financial problems, when she landed a high paying job that seemed like a blessing dropped straight from heaven. There, she met Bastian and Nathan, two men who were warm and welcoming yet strangely mysterious, along with Adrian Herlambang, a cold and resolute CEO lying in a coma after an accident shrouded in mystery. Things grew even stranger when Jani received the offer of a lifetime: Rp 5 billion to impersonate Shahnaz Mahendra, Adrian's fiancée, whose whereabouts were now unknown. As if that were not enough, she was also expected to become Adrian's wife for reasons that were never fully explained to her. With her financial troubles becoming more unbearable by the day, Jani found herself standing at a life changing crossroads. She could reject the offer and lose her last hope of escape, or she could accept it, knowing that her life might never return to normal. She would truly disappear forever. Because the company that had hired her, Interglobe Shipping International, seemed to be hiding so many terrifying secrets.
660
The Scar Beneath The Veil - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Rhantee
Amara Wilson's life was a silent prison under her stepfather's abuse. Driven by greed and debt, he sells her into a transactional marriage with the formidable Italian Mafia boss, Emiliano Valenti. For Emiliano, cold and scarred by betrayal, Amara is a mere contractual solution—a means to an heir, with a strict expectation of obligation, not love. Amara accepts her fate, hiding the secret of her brutal past and the bruises beneath her elegant new facade. ​The silence breaks when Emiliano spots a fading handprint on her neck. This tiny mark ignites a furious, unexpected protectiveness, clashing with his ingrained cynicism. His suspicion leads him to task his right-hand man, Matteo, with an investigation into the Wilson family. Matteo uncovers a shocking web of manipulation, violence, and treachery surrounding Amara’s stolen inheritance and her father’s suspicious death. As Emiliano learns the full extent of her stepfather's cruelty, his indifference transforms into a burning need for justice and vengeance. ​Forced into shared quarters, the terrified Amara finds unexpected solace in Emiliano's demanding presence, even waking up safe in his arms. Emiliano, battling the ghosts of his past, struggles with the confusing pull he feels toward his quiet, resilient wife, determined to become the protector she desperately needs. As their opulent world clashes with Amara's dark secrets, their transactional arrangement begins to unravel. Can a marriage born of debt and fear ignite a slow, consuming love strong enough to withstand the violent path of retribution? This is a story of healing, hidden strength, and a powerful Mafia boss who finds the greatest treasure in the heart of the woman he bought.
10
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Bound To The Devil's contract  - Mafia nobela & mga-kwento
Jayce_A
"You are my wife in name, my captive in private, and my possession in bed. Do not expect my respect, Elena, and never expect my love." ​To save my younger brother from a death sentence, I had to sell myself to the devil. And in this city, the devil wears a bespoke Italian suit, carries a blood-stained gun, and goes by the name Dante Alighieri. ​He is the ruthless, cold-blooded Don of the Outfit—the exact man who brutally dismantled my family’s empire. When my father fled the country, he left behind a trail of blood and millions in unpaid debt. Dante offered a single, terrifying way out: a contract. To clear the debt and keep my brother alive, I have to become his wife. ​Our wedding night wasn’t a fairy tale; it was a declaration of war. Dante wants to punish me for my father's sins. He wants to break my pride. ​But he underestimated me. I may be trapped in his gilded cage, but I am no fragile mafia princess. I refuse to bow. ​The problem is the terrifying, electric chemistry between us. Behind closed doors, our furious arguments turn into breathless, explicit encounters that blur the line between hatred and obsession. His touch is a punishment, but my body betrays me every single time he pins me to the mattress. ​I’m playing a dangerous game, trying to survive the monster in my bed without losing my heart. But when a rival faction puts a target on my back, the ruthless villain flips a switch. Suddenly, he is tearing the city apart to find me, proving that he will brutally destroy anyone who dares to touch what belongs to him. ​He bought my body for revenge. But he will burn the world to keep it.
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