I'm an extremely avid reader- 2023 alone I read over 450 books. My favorite genre is romance and I can't get enough of the obsessed, morally grey MMC. While generally I'd be on here to look for recommendations, I decided to post 41 out of over 70 of my favorite ones with this trope. (I have multiple lists of books in my notes. It felt wasteful not to share 🙂
(NOTE: All titles listed have a HEA. Some are more heavily erotica than others- but none are clean. Some of the erotica leans towards BDSM, but not all. While there is no non-con, many of these plots include kidnapping or forced/arranged marriage. No pregnancies, except maybe in epilogues. Few books have OW drama. A lot of violence/dark topics.)
I hope this helps some of you!
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The Player by Kresley Cole
A grifter attempts to con an (insane) billionaire, leading to a passionate game of love and power where the stakes are higher than either imagined. -
The Master by Kresley Cole
A brooding Russian billionaire with a dark past finds himself captivated by a woman who challenges his strict rules and awakens his deepest desires. -
Nicky the Driver by Cate C. Wells
A loyal mafia driver’s life gets complicated when he meets a woman who tests his patience, loyalty, and heart in ways he never expected. -
Ruthless Creatures by J.T. Geissinger
A grieving woman’s life is upended when a mysterious and dangerous stranger enters her world, bringing with him secrets and an all-consuming passion. -
Fall Into You by J.T. Geissinger
A tale of two damaged souls finding each other and battling through the darkness of their pasts to discover love in the most unexpected of places. -
Liars Like Us by J.T. Geissinger
A steamy and suspenseful tale of lies, secrets, and the irresistible pull between two people who should never have met. -
Beautifully Cruel by J.T. Geissinger
A dark, seductive romance where a mysterious stranger takes an interest in a waitress, leading to a dangerous and obsessive relationship. -
Dangerous Beauty Trilogy by J.T. Geissinger
A thrilling, intense romance trilogy featuring a protective alpha male and a woman with a dark past, set against a backdrop of crime and danger. -
The Bargainer Series by Laura Thalassa
A powerful fae king and a woman with a dangerous secret are bound by a debt, leading to a dark and enchanting romance that spans three thrilling books. -
The Four Horsemen Series by Laura Thalassa
In a world on the brink of apocalypse, four deadly horsemen arrive, each meeting a woman who challenges their mission and awakens something deep within them. -
When it Raynes by Montana Fyre
A fiery, independent woman and a brooding alpha male clash in a story of explosive chemistry and intense emotions. -
Dead of Wynter by Montana Fyre
Secrets and danger collide when a woman returns to her hometown, only to confront a man who has been waiting for her—and the truth she brings with her. -
Hidden Truths by Neva Altaj
A mafia romance where a fierce heroine and a ruthless crime boss navigate a web of lies, loyalty, and the undeniable pull between them. -
Painted Scars by Neva Altaj
A mafia romance where a strong-willed artist finds herself entangled with a powerful and ruthless crime lord, leading to a battle of wills and hearts. -
Broken Whispers by Neva Altaj
A poignant mafia romance featuring a heroine with a tragic past and a mafia enforcer who becomes her protector, forcing them to confront their demons together. -
The Reaper by RuNyx
A dark, suspenseful romance where a dangerous enigma of a man and a strong-willed woman are drawn together by fate and the shadows of their pasts. -
The Emperor by RuNyx
An intense and captivating romance set in a world of power and secrecy, where a powerful man and a woman he should never have noticed become entangled in a dangerous game. -
The Annihilator by RuNyx
A gripping tale of a man known for destruction, who meets his match in a woman who refuses to be destroyed, igniting a battle of wills and passion. -
The Finisher by RuNyx
A dark and seductive story where a merciless enforcer and a woman with nothing to lose find themselves on a collision course that could end in love—or ruin. -
Surviving Raine by Shay Savage
A survival romance where a damaged man and a determined woman are stranded together, forcing them to face their demons and find solace in each other. -
Deklan by Shay Savage
A gritty mafia romance where an arranged marriage thrusts a sheltered woman into the dangerous world of her new husband, a man with a dark past and a tender heart. -
Monster Trilogy by Rina Kent
A dark, twisted love story that follows an enigmatic, dangerous man and the woman who becomes his obsession, navigating a world of secrets, lies, and intense passion. -
Deviant Hearts by Jagger Cole
A dark, gritty romance set in the criminal underworld, where a ruthless enforcer and a woman from his past are drawn into a dangerous and passionate affair. -
Real by Katy Evans
A steamy sports romance where a troubled underground fighter meets a woman who becomes his obsession, both in and out of the ring. -
Silent Vows by Jill Ramsower
An arranged marriage to a mafia boss thrusts a young woman into a world of danger and passion, where trust and love are hard to come by. -
Corrupted Union by Jill Ramsower
A mafia romance featuring an arranged marriage between a fierce heroine and a powerful mafia leader, with sparks flying as they navigate love and loyalty. -
Spades by Kyra Irene
A gritty romance set in the world of underground crime, where a strong-willed heroine and a dangerous, brooding man find themselves entangled in a deadly game of love and power. -
Clubs by Kyra Irene
The sequel to Spades, continuing the story of intense passion and danger as the characters navigate the treacherous world of organized crime. -
Rouge by Greer Rivers
A dark romance where a young woman is drawn into the dangerous world of a crime lord, leading to a passionate and suspenseful journey. -
Dangerous Temptation by Giana Darling
A dark, forbidden romance where a powerful, dangerous man becomes obsessed with a woman who challenges his control, leading to a tempestuous relationship. -
Cheater by D.D. Prince
A gritty, emotional story of betrayal and redemption, where a man must face the consequences of his actions and fight for the woman he loves. -
The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori
A mafia romance featuring an arranged marriage, where a woman falls for the wrong man—a dangerous and irresistible mafia enforcer. -
The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori
A dark, obsessive romance between a mafia enforcer and a woman with a troubled past, filled with tension, danger, and undeniable chemistry. -
Bound by Duty by Cora Reilly
An arranged marriage between a mafia princess and a man determined to protect her, leading to a story of loyalty, love, and the challenges of mafia life. -
Bound by Hatred by Cora Reilly
A mafia romance filled with tension and passion, where enemies are forced into a marriage of convenience, leading to unexpected feelings and dangerous consequences. -
Bound by Honor by Cora Reilly
An arranged marriage in the mafia world forces a young woman to navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and power with a husband she barely knows. -
Twisted Emotions by Cora Reilly
A mafia romance where a marriage of convenience between two opposites leads to an emotional and intense relationship filled with dark secrets and danger. -
Lev by Belle Aurora
A contemporary romance where a damaged man with a criminal past finds redemption and love with a woman who sees beyond his rough exterior. -
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
A brother’s best friend romance with a dark, possessive twist, where a protective alpha male and a strong-willed heroine navigate a dangerous attraction. -
Twisted Games by Ana Huang
A forbidden romance between a bodyguard and a princess, filled with tension, passion, and the challenges of love in the face of duty and danger. -
Twisted Lies by Ana Huang
A billionaire with a dark side finds himself entangled with a woman who sees through his façade, leading to a relationship built on twisted truths and undeniable attraction.
ENJOY!🥰
by iamwyverngirl