Mafia Romance Recommendations + TBR | Mafia Romance Weekend Readathon

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[@hannafayelaag6621]

I think we can all agree that MAFIA romance is one of the best and addicting trope of books ever created :)

[@kris-jf4ys]

The maddest obsession is THE ONE. Tbh the entirety of the MADE series is top notch

[@sabiron7483]

girl, im so obssesed with the maddest obsession its not normal. its my comfort book, I reread it so many times

[@kris-jf4ys]

@@sabiron7483 I reread it yesterday jsjsjs

[@zelmoy]

The Maddest Obsession - Danielle Lori is hands down my number 1 this year. Ive read it 3 times now. My first time was in early May. Yes. This month. Everything in it just hits sooooo gooooooooood. Im obsessed.

[@diyanissac9862]

I agree !!

[@baileykeith6650]

Agreed. Nailed the pacing, storyline, plot twists and oh my gosh what a good slow burn. 🔥🔥

[@sabiron7483]

10000000000000% AGREE! BEST BOOK EVER LIKE WAAAW! I REREAD IT SO MANY TIMES TOO

[@icecube9553]

Sweet oblivion is really good too

[@danielatissoni7890]

Agree!!!

[@yourstrulymae]

currently finished the sweetest oblivion, you have to read it ASAP the writing & the characters are just everything u can look for in a mafia romance book!!

[@jtnonu9342]

I stayed up til 4am reading this last night. Loved Nico.

[@thebooklife0399]

@@jtnonu9342 meeeeetoooooooooo!!!!

[@Cosimaorphic]

I can never get over Nico😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@gunz270]

Nico and Elena 🔥

[@atakashikiru1304]

I've read every book by Cora Reilly. That's how I loooove her writing style and plots. 👌🥰 Edit: all thanks to Bound by Honor (Cora's book I first read, ever)

[@Rootikka]

The season triology by London Miller and Bethany kris is also good. I didn't liked sweetest oblivion. But the second and third book in the series are to die for. Maddest obsession is my favorite😍

[@stephloves2read614]

So amazing how you recommend other youtubers. MoretoMary is amazing. Her bookrecs are mostly dark romance and maffia. And she deserves more followers.

[@taraj7982]

Hopefully you'll get to Kenya Wright. She has such good Mafia books.

[@BeatriceMPinayBookaholic]

I think you'll love Crow by A. Zavarelli. The series is amazing. ❤️

[@homesweethomemama]

I am reading the sweetest oblivion right now, and it is so good!

[@jsbh2006]

I DNF the Italian at 75%. Heroine was a push over and did whatever the hero said. Hero was pretty manipulative. Also, storyline is unbelievable

[@booksncoffee042]

I’m so excited for this readathon!! 😍 Twisted Bonds is really good, but the two books after that... 😬 I almost feel like you could skip them and not really miss much, especially the most recent one. The third book in the Danielle Lori series is a Bratva book, if you need one for that prompt. ☺️

[@MaryEllenQuigley]

I'm also on a mafia romance kick. The Italian was so good! It's one of my favorites for the romance, but the mafia stuff is more in the background. I think we can all agree that Cora Reilly books are the gold standard, but there are so many others out there.

[@thebooklife0399]

And just when I was obsessing over mafia Jess drops a video😭😭 Love you ❤️

[@englishliteratureresolutio8560]

Camorra chronicles is also my favourite series Ramo's story is the best

[@emhg1]

OMG your Camorra recommendation has opened my world to this new type of writing. I love how many of them are available in Kindle Unlimited.

[@leroselapin]

You have to read A. Zavarelli. She writes dark mafia like no one else. Boston Underworld series is *chef's kiss* especially book 3. Also I recommend Bethany-Kris, you can start with The Filthy Marcellos. Also the Heir by Sophie Lark is amazing. If you didn't like the RVD royal books (like me) you will like The Kingmakers.

[@naledymadlala7174]

Bethany Kris books are soooo good!

[@sarahbee4596]

The Maddest obsession by Danielle Lori is the best of the serie

[@saumyayadav8434]

I'm reading ENTHRALLED after seeing your recommendation and I'm loving it so much. It's so intense and dark and pretty much every gruesome adjective you can call it. Thankyou!

[@clairerojas4483]

I read all three of Kresley Cole’s the Game Maker Series. MY FAVE IS #2! But #1 is the STEAMIEST! And #3 has a good plot twist. BASICALLY You should read them all!

[@VillainessAO]

If ya'll haven't read the Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles and it's spin-off Camorra Chronicles yet... you're really missing out it's the best Mafia books ever

[@leoniesliberi]

OMG THE PREDATOR! I‘ve never seen anyone on booktube mention this series but I personally think it‘s such an underrated gem, can‘t wait to see what you think of it. It does have a cliffhanger at the end, because book 1 and 2 are about the same couple, but it‘s not too bad of an open ending 😊

[@rishaasen8860]

Omggg Camorra chronicles IS. THE. BESTTTT!!!! LIKE IT'S MY FAVOURITE!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@jerilainegomez]

You should definitely read Twisted bonds. Yes you revisit the romance of book 2 but it is so much more. It’s my fav book until now. I love the Falcone brothers ❤️

[@booklover8872]

OMG The Predator YES 😍 Runyx is so underrated. For her first book, she absolutely killed it with that one. The Reaper (book 2) is even better! I've been obsessed with the series since it came out. Can't wait to see your thoughts on it. And also Danielle Lori and Bree Porter's books! 😍

[@amandamuniz8231]

Funny you should say that book 3 in the Made Series was people's favorite hahaha that one was my least favorite. The Sweetest Oblivion was hands down my favorite (I gave it 5 stars), then The Maddest Obsession (I have it 4 stars) and then The Darkest Temptation (I gave it 3 stars). I hope you enjoy them all!

[@cassie7551]

I have read like eight mafia romances in a row in the last two weeks and this video gave me so much more to continue that trend 👀❤️

[@aksharaverma3602]

Oh My God!!! "Give me romance book but make it Dark" on you sweat shirt 🔥 Sooooo Trueeeeeeee 🔥♥️♥️

[@sylviec.rochon5311]

Santiago trilogy from Catherine Wiltcher, Carrera Cartel by Cora Kinborn, brutal birthright by Sophie Lark,

[@moretomary]

Thanks for the shoutout girl 💗💗💗💗

[@shobhitsingh5005]

RUTHLESS PEOPLE series is the best. its worth reading.

[@ashley-reneetyler6243]

I am currently reading the Chaos series by S.M. Soto and it is soo good! But beware it is definitely rough in some place. There are trigger warnings such as torture, PTSD, sex trafficking.

[@Anjaliverma-yl1dt]

yep ... i think we have same taste in books ...so i recommend u my favorite mafia romance book ( beauty in lies) by Adelaide Forrest !!! There are 4 parts of this book... I'm sure u love that book:)

[@thecraftyveronicareads]

OMG I have been loving mafia romances recently as well! I can't wait to participate in the weekend readathon ❤🖤

[@englishliteratureresolutio8560]

O Twisted Pride is good

[@nehemiah00255]

You need to check out Mia Knight Crime Lord series. My fav so far 😍

[@sarahbee4596]

Im so happy that you talked and tagged about Mary ❤ she's the best. Her reactions are to die for.

[@courtneysmall5812]

You need to check out The Made Series by Brooke Summers. Book 1 is Bloody Union, Book 2 Unexpected Union and book 3 out soon. Fantastic books with strong female leads!

[@AliciaAnnReads]

OMG YOU LOVE MORETOMARY! That makes me so happy. I love it when my favorite BookTubers love other BookTubers that I also follow!!

[@KaylaRoyals1]

I didn’t care for the Italian it was too cheesy to me!

[@rubyrosalesss]

I want to subscribe / subscription to books but I want them to have mafia or $mut ones not other genres but I don’t know what website of books have that? Does anyone have any?

[@pardonthisbookaddict]

Read Carter Reed 1 and 2 before Cole. Also, Tijan has The Bennett Mafia. Savio’s book is not good. I had a bad reaction to his behavior and Gemma’s reaction/acceptance of his behavior. The Boston Underworld series is SO good. Books 2 to 3 (Reaper, Ghost) are the best in the series.

[@1nayubi2]

personally i don't think you will like twisted cravings which is book 5 since it has all the tropes you hate. at least i think it wasn't done nicely but would love to hear your opinion.

[@tiapriscilia]

Try dark verse series by author RuNyx, ITS Really good

[@danielatissoni7890]

I know u don't like epilogues or happy ending scenes, but in the end of the 5th book in SNOW's series Snow appears and it's sooooo good to see how he and his heroine are doing ♡

[@meawpat610]

The Italian by t l wan is the best and I read all her books 👏👏👏 Our way is a good book too

[@lynnbraden1044]

Not really into mafia romance, but I liked your video.

[@khushbusingh1228]

Please try London Miller, Bethany Kris Skye Warren. They are suoerb authors. Their books are a must read. Its just another level

[@reemhamdy1516]

The predator is AMAAZING and the second book is even better!!

[@ItsRarbz]

It's like you read my mind... I've been looking for really good mafia romance books this entire week!

[@TheBookRefuge]

Yay! So excited! Thanks for being involved!

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

🥰

[@LovesCRENBS4Ever]

Loving all your recs!

[@dramioneforever7806]

I am reading Filthy by Serena Akeroyd for your book club. I started it last night and nearly read 100 pages in one night. It's so good 😁. Got enthralled on TBR as that was my book club spin. Heard of so many good books though 🙂.

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Ahh yay! I’m starting this soon and I’m so excited!

[@krystinacabrera1754]

Great video Jess! Hugs*

[@nainasingh6509]

have anyone read RuNyx book❤️...?????

[@booklover8872]

Yes it's amazing 😍

[@yesenialo6448]

Omg yes I’m so excited for this I have been loving mafia romance as well ! I used to not like them then I read the sweetest oblivion and it sent me on a mafia binge ! So this came at the best time

[@rebeccawhaley1312]

This sounds fun! Awesome recommendations.

[@1nayubi2]

the predator is loosely inspired by the arrow(dc) and felicity smoak. it started as fanfic but morphed into a really great mafia roamnce book!!

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Oooh I didn’t know that! That makes me even more excited!

[@ByMadisonFox]

Omg the predator is on my TBR too!

[@jolynnwhite7946]

🏳️‍🌈📗🧕🏿📕😍📕😇📘🤓📒📔

[@lamiasandid682]

the series monster in his eyes is 5 star!

[@darlingyowyow]

I read The Italian because of the rave, but instantly regretted it. I saw it being recommended by a bunch of book reviewers and I just don't get the hype. The Male Lead is trash. I hated his guts.

[@evildoer]

I love Roxie Rivera's Her Russian Protector series. VF Mason and A. Zavarelli's are also great. I will say VF Mason is very dark, and it's even too much for me.

[@giudt1463]

I read THE ITALIAN by TL Swan and I really enjoyed it but I understand why some people don’t like it that much.. they have a really toxic relationship in my opinion but it’s exactly the kind of relationship that make me completely addicted so I enjoyed it so much and I’m really excited about Giuliano’s and Francesca’s story too!! I have so many ideas about what could happen to them so I’m really excited!🌟💞

[@Swetakumari-yk1ek]

I have read the Italian,the sweetest oblivion and its other books then deception trilogy!!! Now I want to read some more mafia novels

[@triniqueen088]

I'm so excited for When Heroes Fall. The heroine in that book (Elena) is the sister of the heroine in Enthralled (Giselle)!!

[@Killlynnn94]

Yesss to The Predator!! It’s seriously so amazing.🖤🖤🖤 one of my all time favorites!

[@lalafonse]

I read the Italian and it’s my least favorite book by her. I was really disappointed

[@juliesbooklandreviews]

Mafia series you should try out the Merciless series by W. Winters which are so good.

[@heabooktubes]

I think I’ve been suckered into this Readathon lol. 😆♥️🌸

[@rebeccawhaley1312]

I really enjoyed the ones by kresley Cole. Definitely check them out.

[@shizakhalid56]

I get bullied for liking mafia romance 💀

[@keniasoto-fimbres4371]

Definitely try the Maura Quinn series by Ashley N Rostek! It’s hands down one of the best. The MFC is bad@ssss and not a wallflower

[@tarinirawat7438]

I'm super excited for this readathon. I'm saving my mafia books. Jenn has me super hyped for Sophie Lark, and she's there on KU, and ticks so many prompts. A Zavarelli too. Crow is the Irish mafia but book 3, ghost is bratva and they don't work together, just help out each other. I loved Ghost. The entire series. Even Natasha Knight, I've been meaning to read hers. I basically saved a lot of books for this. Though the cartel is rather new for me. Hmm I'm being too ambitious.

[@ArsGratiaArtis792]

Do alien world/parallel world romance next please

[@sandrarose3165]

Lord of London Town is fabulous. Ravage and Riot (books 3 & 4 of Tillie Cole's Scarred Souls series) are excellent too.

[@mentanoia]

it’s the way i’ve read all of these 😭

[@victorialovess]

mafia romances r my favorite romances

[@lalafonse]

I’m also on a mafia kick right now

[@poojasavant6341]

Why isn’t no one talking about J J Mcavoy’s Ruthless people and children of vice .

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

I wasn’t the biggest fan of Ruthless People when I read it!

[@nehemiah00255]

The predator is really good too

[@gennystrauch4681]

I loved the Italian it was good

[@paolabaldassarre5113]

could you do a book recommendations video where the guy falls first and isn't afraid to show it? Love your videos!

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

I actually have something SUPER close to this trope going up tomorrow! It’s a smitten hero romance video!

[@liveafictionallife4084]

You gonna finish all that in how many days? Really jess u r 8th wonder of the world 😛😛

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Hahaha I’m definitely not going to read al of these 😂 but this is my list to choose from!

[@baileykeith6650]

Just finished the Maddest Obsession. It is my new maddest obsession. 😬

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@JessenReadsRomance]

So excited for the readathon! Just made my TBR last night 😆

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mairaiftikhar9723]

Hi jess. I missed you. ❤️

[@LakshK]

I love ur t-shirt..

[@JanaMorgen]

I do agree you won’t like twisted hearts but the sixth one is so so good

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Oh, good to know!

[@mackiereallyreads]

The Brit is soooo good. Their relationship is so twisted.🔥🔥

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

Hey

[@imacrepe]

I read book two of kresley cole’s series first before reading the other two, it doesn’t really matter what order you read them imo 💖

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

Oooh! That’s good to know!!

[@bedikashreya6856]

ok i have to ask where is your sweatshirt from?

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

It’s from a seller that closed their shop down!

[@rafanigellasantos7983]

Hi, what is the difference between the books The Freshman and The Heir by Sophie Lark are they different or the same?

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

I have no idea! I haven’t read any of her books yet!

[@leroselapin]

It's the same book. It just got renamed

[@vickycastillo2738]

How can I join?

[@PeaceLoveBooksxo]

You just join on your own! The templates and prompts are all on our Instagram!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I don’t think I’ve ever actually read a mafia romance but they all sound so good

[@moonlight-sunriize]

so excited to hear your thoughts on Danielle Lori's Made series!! it's one of my favorites, ever. The second book in the series, The Maddest Obsession, is my second favorite book of all time (Cora Reilly's Twisted Pride happens to be my favorite book of all time!).

[@cutie9493]

do you have to read the books before twisted pride or can i just read twisted pride as a standalone?

[@rebeccawhaley1312]

I really liked Bennett Mafia by Tijan. I haven't read Cole yet but I have it on my list

[@moodforromance2191]

Didn’t like the Italian...... started good but kinda of got to be to much and I just didn’t enjoy it. I end up dnf. I do however like other books by the same author! Excited for u to read a bunch of those, a few of them r also on my tbr.

[@hogoromogitsune3967]

LOL! I rewatched this video to remember the book names I was interested in , only to find out that "the heir" I was read was by ivy clyde not sophie lark 😂.