These novels also tend to have a complex plot. There are power struggles within the mafia, family feuds, and the need to protect the ones they love. The mafia queen might have to balance her love life with her responsibilities in the criminal underworld. The settings are usually dark and gritty, like the back alleys of a big city or the mansions of the mafia bosses, which adds to the overall atmosphere of the story.
Another good one could be 'Desperate Measures' where the female protagonist is a force to be reckoned with in the mafia realm and her love story is both thrilling and romantic. The author does a great job of building the tension between the characters and the dangerous backdrop of the mafia.
I recommend two novels to you: "The Demoness Concubine" and "The Dark Queen is Dangerous." "Enchantress and Concubine" was an ancient romance novel. It told the story of a powerful woman in the modern lawyer world who transmigrated to become the youngest seventeen princess of the Phoenix Feather Kingdom. The female protagonist had a unique personality, was brave and smart, and also had the demeanor of a mafia queen. "The Dark Queen is Dangerous" was a modern romance novel about a wealthy family. The female protagonist was a business upstart. While abusing the scumbag and fighting his stepmother, she also wanted to change the company of her cheap father. The two novels were of the female protagonist's style, and both had the female protagonist's underworld style. At the same time, they also had the male protagonist's love. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~π
Many of these novels also deal with themes of loyalty and betrayal. The mafia world is all about loyalty to the family or the organization. But when love enters the picture, loyalties can be tested. In 'Mafia's Redemption', the male lead has to choose between his loyalty to the mafia and his love for the female lead, which makes for a very gripping story.
There was also 'Mafia's Captive Love'. It told a story of a woman who got caught in the world of the mafia and ended up falling in love with one of the powerful mafia men. The book was full of intense emotions and dangerous situations.
There's also 'Mafia's Forbidden Love'. In this novel, the main characters come from different sides of the mafia world. Their love is forbidden due to the rivalries and power struggles in the underworld. It's a really engaging read as they fight against all odds to be together.
One of the popular ones is 'Twisted Love' by Ana Huang. It has a great mix of mafia elements and a passionate romance. Another is 'The Ruthless Rake' which also delves into the world of the mafia while telling a romantic story. 'Gilded Cage' is also among them, with its complex characters and a love story set against the mafia backdrop.
I remember 'The Mafia's Forbidden Bride' as being quite popular in 2019. It was a story about a woman who was arranged to marry a mafia leader. Their relationship started off rocky but developed into a deep and passionate love over time.
Power is a common theme. The mafia queen is often portrayed as a very powerful figure, both in the criminal underworld and in the Twilight - like supernatural world. Another theme is loyalty, as she has to deal with her loyal followers in the mafia and also figure out who she can trust among the vampires or werewolves.